Netflix's September 2026 calendar mixes major returning series, international originals, documentaries, familiar movies and a historic live NFL broadcast.
The biggest dates include The Gentlemen Season 2 on September 3, Why Did I Get Married Again? on September 9, the first NFL regular-season game in Australia on September 10, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 2 on September 17, and A Different World on September 24.
Availability can vary by country, particularly for licensed films. The dates below are based on Netflix Tudum's official US calendar.
The Gentlemen Season 2 — September 3
Theo James returns as Eddie, who is planning to expand his criminal empire. Kaya Scodelario's Susie is also looking for new opportunities, setting up another round of deals, rivalries and dark comedy.
The first season built a strong audience by extending the world of Guy Ritchie's film into a serialized story. Season 2 is likely to be one of Netflix's biggest English-language launches of the month.
Smile 2 — September 3
The horror sequel arrives on the same day as The Gentlemen. It follows a pop star whose comeback tour becomes threatened by the supernatural smiling entity introduced in the franchise.
Because this is a licensed title, viewers outside the US should check their local Netflix app.
Earle Meets World — September 4
Social media personality Alix Earle moves from short-form feeds to a reality series about balancing an expanding business, public attention and an intentionally unfiltered image.
The show gives Netflix a celebrity-reality release targeted at a younger audience already familiar with Earle online.
Fauda Season 5 — September 8
Doron returns for a new deep-cover mission after an unauthorized revenge operation in Marseille creates new enemies and brings old conflicts back into his life.
The series has a large international following and remains one of Netflix's most recognizable non-English-language thrillers.
Untold: Mr. T — September 8
The documentary Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool looks beyond the mohawk, gold chains and catchphrases to tell the story of the actor and wrestling personality who became an 1980s icon.
It joins Netflix's continuing run of sports and pop-culture documentaries.
Why Did I Get Married Again? — September 9
Tyler Perry returns to the relationship franchise with a destination wedding that reunites the familiar couples and introduces new tensions.
The film centers on the wedding of Marcus and Angela's daughter, giving the characters a reason to revisit old conflicts and ask whether their relationships have changed.
Call My Agent! The Movie — September 10
The French agency comedy returns as a feature film. Five years after ASK Agency closed, Andréa reunites the old team when her directing debut loses its lead actor only days before shooting.
The movie format offers a direct continuation for fans without requiring another full season.
NFL Melbourne Game — September 10
Netflix will stream the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams live from Melbourne. Kickoff is listed for 5:35 p.m. PT and 8:35 p.m. ET, which is September 11 in Australia.
The game is the NFL's first regular-season fixture in Australia and one of Netflix's most important live-sports tests.
Physical 100: Italy — September 11
The Physical 100 format expands to Italy with 100 athletes competing in strength, endurance and elimination challenges.
The franchise's visual format and international casting make it suited to viewers who enjoy competition shows without needing extensive dialogue.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story — September 17
Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden in the next installment of Netflix's crime anthology. The season dramatizes the Victorian-era household and the killings that made Borden one of America's most debated historical figures.
Viewers should expect a dramatized interpretation rather than a documentary reconstruction.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 2 — September 17
The animated Stranger Things spinoff returns with Valentine's Day approaching and a new mystery involving ghostly apparitions and strange creatures.
The series keeps the Hawkins characters and 1980s setting alive while allowing the main live-action story to remain complete.
Best of the Best — September 18
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia play childhood friends who join UCLA's competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team and discover that the path to a national championship is chaotic and cutthroat.
The film combines college comedy, friendship and competitive dance for a potentially broad global audience.
A Different World — September 24
Netflix's sequel to the classic sitcom follows Deborah Wayne, the daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, as she begins at Hillman College.
Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy return as Deborah's parents, while Maleah Joi Moon leads the new generation. The show aims to serve existing fans while building an independent campus story.
Wonka's The Golden Ticket — September 23
Twelve Golden Ticket holders enter a competition inside a recreation of Wonka's Chocolate Factory. With partners of their choice, they face physical, mental and moral challenges for a major prize.
The familiar brand and reality format could make this one of the month's most family-friendly launches.
LEGO One Piece — September 29
The two-part animated special follows Usopp as he retells the Straw Hats' journey from the East Blue toward the Grand Line, covering the period before Chopper joined the crew.
It combines two globally recognizable franchises and should attract both younger viewers and existing One Piece fans.
Other notable September releases
- Turning Point: Generation 9/11 — September 2
- DANG! — September 8
- Prom Night — September 9
- Crew Girl — September 10
- The AI Doc — September 15
- The Doll — September 16
- The Final Problem — September 25
- UNABOMBER — September 25
- Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III — September 29
- The Arena — September 30
Bottom line
September gives Netflix several different audience hooks instead of one dominant blockbuster. The Gentlemen targets crime-drama fans, Monster and Stranger Things: Tales From '85 provide recognizable franchises, A Different World brings nostalgia, and the live NFL game creates a major one-night event.
Regional libraries can change, so viewers should use Netflix's “New & Popular” section to confirm availability in their country.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Gentlemen Season 2 release? September 3, 2026.
When is A Different World coming to Netflix? The sequel series is scheduled for September 24.
Will Netflix stream the NFL Melbourne game? Yes. The 49ers-Rams game is scheduled to stream live on September 10 in the United States.
