September on Netflix is all about big returns and iconic classics. The Gentlemen is back, Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology continues, and Jaws and Alien just landed on the platform. So whether you want a bingeable new series or a legendary film you’ve been meaning to watch, here are 10 confirmed picks, all strictly on Netflix this month.
1. The Gentlemen- Season 2 (Crime Comedy/Drama)
Guy Ritchie’s sharp, stylish crime series returns, and the wait has been worth it. Eddie Horniman (Theo James) discovered in Season 1 that he was surprisingly good at running a criminal empire. Furthermore, Season 2 throws him into even more chaotic territory as new rivals and old enemies close in. Moreover, Ritchie’s signature wit and visual flair are in full force throughout.
Best for- fans of Season 1 and anyone who loves smart, fast-talking crime drama.
2. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (True Crime/Drama)
Ryan Murphy’s acclaimed true-crime anthology continues with one of history’s most infamous unsolved cases. The story of Lizzie Borden, accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother in 1892, gets the full Murphy treatment. Furthermore, the series raises uncomfortable questions about gender, class, and justice that feel surprisingly modern.
Best for- true crime fans and anyone who followed the earlier Monster entries.
3. Unabomber (Crime Drama)
Jacob Tremblay leads this new Netflix original as a young Ted Kaczynski, one of the most complex and disturbing figures in American criminal history, alongside Russell Crowe as Dr. Henry Murray, the Harvard psychologist whose experiments on Kaczynski left a lasting mark. Shailene Woodley and Annabelle Wallis round out the cast. Furthermore, director Janus Metz brings a measured, serious approach to material that could easily become exploitative. Moreover, the dynamic between Tremblay and Crowe alone makes it essential viewing.
Best for- fans of Mindhunter and anyone who wants a thoughtful, well-crafted crime drama.
4. Alien (Sci-Fi Horror)
Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece is now on Netflix, and if you haven’t seen it, there is no better time. The crew of a commercial spaceship encounters a lethal extraterrestrial life form. Furthermore, it remains one of the most perfectly constructed horror films ever made. Moreover, with Alien: Earth still generating conversation, this is the ideal starting point for the entire franchise.
Best for- horror fans, sci-fi lovers, and anyone who owes it to themselves to finally watch it.
5. Jaws (Thriller)
Spielberg’s genre-defining thriller about a great white shark terrorising a small beach town is now on Netflix. Furthermore, it invented the summer blockbuster as we know it, and it still works perfectly five decades later. Moreover, the tension Spielberg builds without showing the shark for most of the film remains a masterclass in restraint.
Best for- anyone who hasn’t seen it in years, and first-timers who are in for a genuine surprise.
6. Ready or Not (Horror/Dark Comedy)
A bride’s wedding night turns into a deadly game of hide and seek when her new in-laws hunt her through their estate. Furthermore, the film is wickedly funny, genuinely tense, and features a star-making performance from Samara Weaving. Moreover, with Ready or Not 2 just released in 2026, this is the perfect time to watch the original.
Best for- horror fans who love dark comedy mixed in, and anyone who missed this one when it first came out.
7. Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (Dram/Sci-Fi Series)
The Stranger Things universe expands with this new anthology series set in 1985 Hawkins. Furthermore, it explores corners of the mythology that the main series never had time to develop. Moreover, it’s designed to work both as a standalone entry and as essential viewing for longtime fans.
Best for- Stranger Things fans who want more from the world, and newcomers curious about the universe.
8. Smile 2 (Horror)
The sequel to 2022’s breakout horror hit is now on Netflix, and it goes bigger and darker than the original. Furthermore, Parker Finn returns to direct with an even more ambitious scope. Moreover, Naomi Scott leads the film in a genuinely committed performance that elevates the material.
Best for- horror fans who loved the first Smile and anyone who wants something genuinely unsettling.
9. Phantom Thread (Drama)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s meticulous, hypnotic portrait of a renowned 1950s London dressmaker (Daniel Day-Lewis in his final film role) and the woman who refuses to be controlled by him. Furthermore, it’s one of the most beautifully crafted films of the last decade. Moreover, Vicky Krieps matches Day-Lewis beat for beat in a performance that deserves far more recognition than it received.
Best for- viewers who want something slow, precise, and genuinely unlike anything else on the platform.
10. LEGO One Piece (Animated Special)
The month closes out with something completely different. The beloved One Piece crew gets the LEGO treatment in this two-part animated special, speed-running through the East Blue saga and into the Grand Line. Furthermore, the original voice cast returns, including Iñaki Godoy as Luffy.
Best for- One Piece fans of all ages, LEGO animation lovers, and families looking for something fun to end the month with.
