Here’s What to Watch on Netflix This September: The Full List of New Releases

Published 08/30/2025, 3:05 AM EDT

Netflix in September 2025 is basically that friend who shows up in your life with a bag of glitter, a caffeine overdose, and chaos in tow. Whether you are here for nostalgia, cinematic explosions, or questionable life lessons disguised as comedy, the streaming giant has prepared a menu of delights so varied it makes a buffet jealous.

Mayhem arrives loud, messy, and gloriously bingeable, exactly how streaming chaos is meant to be. Here is the complete list of all new Netflix releases dropping this September, perfectly cataloged.

Reality / Documentary

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Reality and docuseries this September are the peak definition of watch humans make questionable choices content. From 60 Days In’s jailhouse chaos to Next Gen Chef’s culinary stress tests, Netflix proves curiosity never killed the binge. Add boxing drama, shady promotions, and true-crime obsession, and suddenly your couch feels like a VIP seat at life’s most chaotic theater.

Comedy

Comedy this September is basically a masterclass in chaos theory disguised as laughter. From Adam Sandler’s nostalgic absurdity in Billy Madison to Bridesmaids’ wedding apocalypse, and parody explosions in Hot Shots!, Netflix serves punchlines with existential seasoning. 

Action / Thriller

Action and thrillers this September are like caffeine with explosions. Edge of Tomorrow rewinds your life in loops, Escape Room traps you in engineered panic, and Sherlock Holmes solves crimes while looking cooler than anyone at your last reunion. From limit-pushing stunts to suspense that refuses mercy, Netflix guarantees adrenaline served with a generous garnish of chaos.

Drama / Crime / Mystery

Drama, crime, and mystery this September are peak content. From 8 Mile’s gritty grind to Orphan Black’s identity chaos and Wolf King’s dark twists, Netflix dives headfirst into moral ambiguity. True crime collides with cinematic flair, and limited series blur lines between fascination and horror.

Romance / Romantic Comedy

Love and awkward chemistry reign supreme this September. From La La Land’s jazzed-up heartbreak to Diary of a Ditched Girl’s melodrama, Netflix serves romance with a wink and a side-eye. Expect unlikely pairings, improbable love stories, and emotional chaos.

Horror / Supernatural / Thriller

Horror this September is less jump scares and more existential dread served cold. Bram Stoker’s Dracula bleeds class, White Noise turns everyday life into paranoia, and Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital proves hospitals are terrifying everywhere. Netflix blends suspense, gore, and psychological tricks, ensuring your nightmares come with HD clarity and a hint of sarcastic sophistication.

Family / Kids / Animation

Family content this September is a delightful riot of nostalgia and chaos. From Shrek’s layered sarcasm to Paddington’s polite havoc and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s sweet dystopia, Netflix proves animated worlds can be smarter than adult reality. Expect heroic animals, candy-fueled moral lessons, and childhood nostalgia seasoned with just enough absurdity to make parents question their life choices.

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Which of these September releases has you secretly (or not-so-secretly) waiting the most? Chaos, laughs, or nightmares? Let us know in the comments below.

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