Must-see films and TV series this September From Wednesday's return to the supernatural story of The Conjuring

With the end of the holidays and the imminent reopening of schools and universities, the desire returns to go to the cinema or stay home to watch a good series. Between horror and crime, comedy and romcom, this September there is no shortage of choice. Right during the days of the Venice Film Festival, we gather for you the best releases of the month, to enjoy while chasing away the infamous melancholy of the sea and vacations.

Here, then, are the best movie releases of September.

Wednesday - Part 2 - from September 3 on Netflix

Have you already seen the first four episodes of the second season of Wednesday? Good, because from September 3 on Netflix the second part of the popular show starring Jenna Ortega is expected. For the young girl, it is time to face a threat that seems relentless, tied to the secrets of her family, her own power, and the people who, along with her, are part of the prestigious school for Outcasts, the Nevermore Academy.

Material Love - from September 4 in theaters

Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans form the love triangle in the second film by Celine Song, who debuted in 2023 with the acclaimed Past Lives. The protagonist is a matchmaker who seeks love for others but never for herself, until she finds herself dealing with a new flame and a person from the past. Between feelings, bank accounts, and romance, Material Love hits theaters on September 4.

The Conjuring - The Final Rite - from September 4 in theaters

Vera Farminga and Patrick Wilson once again take on the roles of the Warrens, this time tackling the case of the Smurl family home haunting in The Conjuring - The Final Rite. The protagonists return to their investigative activity after a long break devoted to their academic work, retracing old steps and finding themselves facing a supernatural entity.

Highest 2 Lowest - from September 5 on AppleTV+

The collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington continues, this time together for the film Highest 2 Lowest, a remake of the classic High and Low by master Akira Kurosawa. A music mogul is forced to face blackmail that will confront him with a moral dilemma. The cast also includes A$AP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright.

Only Murders in the Building 5 - from September 9 on Disney+

It’s the only returning series we highlight among September 2025 titles. But it’s impossible not to eagerly await the fifth season of one of the funniest and most successful comedy series of recent years. Only Murders in the Building takes us back inside the Arconia, following the investigations of Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short. This time, the trio will deal with the world of gambling, the mafia, and billionaires.

The Girlfriend - from September 10 on Prime Video

Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke star in The Girlfriend, based on the novel of the same name by Michelle Frances. The protagonist Laura seems to have it all, both in her private life and her career, but her life takes a turn when her son brings home his new girlfriend, who seems to be hiding a secret. Is it paranoia or reality?

Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale - from September 11 in theaters

After five seasons and two films, Downton Abbey is also ready to bid farewell to audiences, and it does so with The Grand Finale. In theaters from September 11, the film shows the horizon of the 1930s approaching the lives of the characters, with Lady Mary now at the helm of the estate after the death of Countess Violet Crawley, struggling to balance her family’s desire for tradition with the modernity awaiting them in the future.

The Valley of Smiles - from September 17 in theaters

Welcome to Remis. Paolo Strippoli brings us a painful and terrifying story with his new The Valley of Smiles, continuing the horror exploration he began with A Classic Horror Story and It’s Raining. This time, the Italian director takes us to a small town in Northern Italy where former athlete Sergio Rossetti, played by Michele Riondino, ends up face to face with a boy everyone believes is special—and will have to deal with his inexplicable powers.

Honey Don’t! - from September 18 in theaters

Margaret Qualley teams up again with Ethan Coen for Honey Don’t! alongside Audrey Plaza and Chris Evans. In the film, the actress plays private detective Honey O’Donahue, investigating a series of suspicious deaths in the town of Bakersfield. A work that once again blends humor and crime.

Black Rabbit - from September 18 on Netflix

Jude Law lands on Netflix with the series Black Rabbit, available from September 18 on the platform. Like many recent hits, this title also focuses on the owner of a restaurant, one of the trendiest spots in New York. The man, however, has to deal with a troubled brother determined to get back into the family business, reopening old wounds and bringing with him new threats.

The Life of Chuck - from September 18 in theaters

Almost a year after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, The Life of Chuck finally arrives in Italian theaters, an adaptation of the short story of the same name included in If It Bleeds by Stephen King, published in 2020. Directing the story is Mike Flanagan of The Haunting of Hill House, while playing Chuck is Tom Hiddleston, in the ordinary tale of an equally ordinary man.

Duse - from September 18 in theaters

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, returning after winning another David di Donatello for her role in The Art of Joy, plays the diva Eleonora Duse in the biopic directed by Pietro Marcello. The film, which takes its title from the actress’s surname, retraces the final years of her life and career when, due to a significant financial loss, she was forced to return to the stage.

The Atomic Shelter - from September 19 on Netflix

In a global climate that’s not exactly relaxed, it may not be the best title to unwind with, but The Atomic Shelter is one of the original series of the month that could spark curiosity. The show focuses on a luxury bunker built to protect residents from any possible catastrophe. Inside, a group of billionaires will be locked in, forced to remain hidden during an unprecedented global conflict.

Hotel Costiera - from September 24 on Prime Video

Still craving summer? Hotel Costiera is for you. Jesse Williams stars as Daniel De Luca, the handyman in the original Prime Video series, an ex-marine who works in the hotel of the same name and takes care of all the mishaps you’d never want to encounter on vacation, from disappearances to kidnappings and, at times, severed hands.

One Battle After Another - from September 25 in theaters

Paul Thomas Anderson skips all festivals, neither Venice nor Toronto, and arrives directly in theaters on September 25 with One Battle After Another, his return to the big screen since 2021’s Licorice Pizza. Leonardo DiCaprio plays former revolutionary and civil rights activist Bob Ferguson, forced to confront a ghost from the past to protect his wife Perfidia, played by Teyana Taylor, and their daughter.

House of Guinness - from September 25 on Netflix

Steven Knight returns to serial storytelling with House of Guinness, a show set between Dublin and New York in the 19th century, beginning after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, founder of the famous brewery that bears his name. The story will focus on the fate of his four children. The cast includes James Norton and Louis Partridge.

The Cities of the Plain - from September 25 in theaters

Francesco Sossai, after a preview at the Cannes Film Festival, arrives in theaters on September 25 with The Cities of the Plain, an irresistible road movie starring Filippo Scotti, Sergio Romano, and Pierpaolo Capovilla. An unlikely trio embarks on a journey full of eccentric characters and, above all, brimming with life.

Private Profile - from September 26 on AppleTV+

More big stars for AppleTV+. This time, Jessica Chastain joins as the lead in the thriller series Private Profile, where she plays a detective who infiltrates an online hate group to stop extremist networks in her country from taking action. The cast also includes James Badge Dale, Nnamdi Asomugha, and Cole Doman.

All of You - from September 26 on AppleTV+

If you miss Brett Goldstein’s Roy Kent from the comedy Ted Lasso, you’ll find the actor again on AppleTV+ in the film All of You alongside Imogen Poots. When Laura takes a test to find her soulmate, she discovers she has strong compatibility with Simon, her best friend since college. Will the two accept their destiny or prefer to keep pretending nothing’s there?

Chad Powers - from September 30 on Disney+

Did you miss Glenn Powell? Don’t worry, because the star of Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You, and Twisters is about to return on September 30 with the series Chad Powers, created by the actor himself along with Michael Waldron. The show’s protagonist is former quarterback Russ Holliday, once a sports prodigy whose career stalled, now with a wild plan to turn his life around.