After a blockbuster filled July and a somewhat slow, though just as amazing, August, September brings us into the month of US releases. Around this time, we tend to see movies that those in the US saw many months ago finally get their worldwide release, as well as many a new movie receiving an exclusive US release, likely to not be seen by wider audiences until later in the year, or perhaps even early in 2027. Regardless, September brings many an exciting releases, whether you live in America, or otherwise. Here are some of the movies to look forward to, releasing this month.
Leviticus — September 2nd (UK Only)
It Will Never Stop.
Leviticus follows the life of Naim (Joe Bird), a teenager who moves into a new, deeply conservative and economically depressed neighbourhood with his fundamentalist mother. He finds Ryan (Stacy Clausen), a classmate who attends the same church, and they find themselves mutually attracted to one another. When Naim catches Ryan hooking up with another boy, he outs them to the local pastor, out of spite and impulse. Both Naim and Ryan are brought to a deliverance healer who performs an occult, in an attempt to supernaturally purge them of their homosexual desires, releasing an entity which takes the form of the person they desire most — each other.
This looks to explore some very interesting themes of queer shame and the psychological damage of conversion therapy, as well as simply looking like quite a terrifying creature feature. Following its June release in the States, Leviticus has received a 3.7 on Letterboxd and 6.4 on IMDb, being praised for its incredible lead performances, as well as the lens this uses to showcase religious repression.
Releasing: Theatres
By Any Means — September 4th (US Only)
The FBI Couldn’t Crack It, So They Called in The Mob.
By Any Means follows a young, black FBI agent who’s sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a string of brutal murders of civil rights leaders. He teams up with notorious mafia hitman, Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), to extract information using unorthodox and violent methods. As they work together, it becomes unclear where legal justice ends and personal vengeance begins.
Starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, this crime thriller faces racism and segregation in 1960s America, as well as the civil rights movement. This seems like quite a generic role for the two, and will possibly end up as quite a generic movie altogether, though with some interesting themes to delve into. This currently doesn’t have a UK release date, though is likely to be early 2027.
Releasing: Theatres
Onslaught — September 4th (US Only)
They Unleashed Their Deadliest Weapon on Us.
Onslaught follows the events of a group of violent, genetically enhanced super soldiers escaping from a military facility in the New Mexico desert. Celeste (Adria Arjona), an army sniper, is forced to fight back against these soldiers to protect her young daughter.
This is named a gritty spin on the slasher genre and, while it may have quite a simple premise, looks like a fun time. Directed by the man who brought Godzilla vs. Kong to life — Adam Wingard — this is sure to be as action packed as you could ever need, possibly more so. However, I’d expect some sort of twist to this concept, with A24 producing. This definitely seems like one to watch in cinemas, with all its gore and action being made for the big screen. This is set to release in December for the UK, squeezing in just one week before the heavy hitters of that month.
Releasing: Theatres
The Death of Robin Hood — September 4th (UK Only)
He Was No Hero.
The Death of Robin Hood is a twisted retelling of the classic Robin Hood tale. This reimagines Robin Hood not as a noble hero for the poor, but a vengeful, regretful murderer. Grappling with his past after this life of crime, Robin Hood (Hugh Jackman) finds himself gravely injured following a battle, which he thought would be his last. To his surprise, a mysterious woman offers him a chance at salvation.
This seems very reminiscent of 2022’s The Northman in its barbaric setting and action. This has a star-studded cast, containing the likes of Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård — all perfectly suited for a movie like this, in its gritty, medieval tone. This was previously released in America all the way back in June, being received with mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics praised this for its cinematography and strong lead performance, though critiqued its pacing, as it struggled to balance its epic premise with a more intimate story, resulting in an ultimately quite uneventful two hours.
Releasing: Theatres
Fall 2: Deadpoint — September 9th
Are You Down?
Fall 2 is a sequel to the 2022 movie, Fall, directed by Scott Mann, though seems to be entirely disconnected, aside from in its premise. Fall 2: Deadpoint follows Jax and Luce, both on a perilous journey around Thailand’s Mount Kwan. After becoming stranded thousands of feet above ground, every moment turns into a fight for survival.
After the twist in 2022’s Fall, audiences will inevitably be searching for something along the same lines, meaning Fall 2will have to venture further in its story than the original, in many ways. Directed by a two-man team of Michael and Peter Spierig, who have very little notable credits aside from 2017’s Jigsaw, there’s no telling where this newest vertigo-inducing thrill ride will take us. However, we’re able to get some sort of an idea from its current 7.8 rating on IMDb, even with its limited sample group.
Releasing: Theatres
Why Did I Get Married Again? — September 9th
Ring Any Bells?
Why Did I Get Married Again? is Tyler Perry’s newest comedic endeavour, and is the third movie in the Why Did I Get Married? trilogy. This new effort follows the couples reuniting for the destination wedding of Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela’s (Tasha Smith) daughter. This brings back drama, old and new, causing them to ask: “why did we get married again?”.
Tyler Perry hasn’t had the greatest track record in recent years, even worse in the comedy scene. This being the third movie in a trilogy that seems to not have been received incredibly well in the first place doesn’t exactly inspire a great deal of hope. I hope fans of the first two enjoy this, though I can’t see it being attractive to the masses as more than simple background noise.
Releasing: Netflix
Pressure — September 9th (UK Only)
In The Hours Before D-Day, One Decision Changed The World.
This movie follows General Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) in the tense 72-hour period before D-Day, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. These men face an impossible choice between launching the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risking losing the war altogether. The swaying factor? The weather.
Even though this seems to consist of many scenes of men talking about war, in a single boardroom, this looks to be incredibly tense — somewhat in the same vein as Oppenheimer. Starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, this script will likely be performed to an incredible standard, and will be what holds this movie in high regard. After its May release in America, this garnered a 3.5 on Letterboxd and 7.3 on IMDb, with critics highlighting the movie’s masterful tension building.
Releasing: Theatres
Runner — September 11th
Next-Day Delivery Isn’t An Option.
Runner seems to be a return to the generic action comedy, though not in a negative way. This follows Hank (Alan Ritchson) and Ben (Owen Wilson) as a former soldier and his unlikely partner. The two become targets of a ruthless cartel while rushing to complete a critical medical delivery, saving the life of a little girl.
This seems down the same vein as movies like Central Intelligence, with the classic duo of a trained operative and his bumbling sidekick. This isn’t necessarily an indictment of the movie, however, as this formula often works to make some amazing action comedy classics.
Releasing: Theatres
Practical Magic 2 — September 11th
Everything You’ve Witched For.
Practical Magic 2 follows the Owens sisters, once again, approximately 25 years after the events of the first movie. Even though the trailers haven’t shown us much of a story, instead simply reminding us that these two actors have returned, this follows the sisters as they confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all.
At best, this movie seems to be around the same quality as something like The Devil Wears Prada 2, where it’s passable as a sequel, though can’t compare to the original in any way. At worst, this will ruin some of the legacy that the original had and make a mockery of the name. For these kinds of legacy sequels, it’s often a 50/50 split on which outcome we’ll see.
Releasing: Theatres
The Uprising — September 11th (US Only)
Rise or Die.
The Uprising, also known as The Uprising: The Rise of Robin Hood, is based on the real events that inspired the creation of the Robin Hood character — and is the second gritty adaptation of this story to release in September. A humble peasant, played by Andrew Garfield, forms an army of the people to face King Richard II’s might in a fight for justice.
Though I feel this being much more attached to the Robin Hood character than originally let on is a mistake, audiences would have much preferred an uprising story that’s actually original, as it can be adapted to mirror real world conflict of today. However, this still looks almost just as relevant and I’m sure will be an enjoyable movie with some thought-provoking messages which can be used in today’s political landscape. Luckily, the UK will only have one month to wait for this, as it releases in early October.
Releasing: Theatres
Resident Evil — September 18th
No Sweat.
Resident Evil is very loosely based on the video game of the same name. This follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who finds himself stuck in a mysterious town, with no cell service and no connection to the outside world at all. Suddenly, as his night takes a horrifying turn, he’s forced to fight for his own survival in Raccoon City.
While this is loosely based on the Resident Evil video game, don’t expect this to adapt any certain addition. This movie is simply based on the concept of the Resident Evil world, including the monsters and setting itself. This is directed by Zach Creggar, who has managed to prove himself time and time again in horror, so is the perfect candidate for this ‘adaptation’.
Releasing: Theatres
The Weight — September 18th (US Only)
A Tale of Good and Evil.
After Samuel (Ethan Hawke) is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy (Russell Crowe) offers him a high-stakes proposition to smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners. Succeed, and he’ll win his freedom.
With this movie’s main actors, you can assure yourself this will deliver on its premise. After an Oscar nomination for 2025’s Blue Moon, Ethan Hawke has returned to give us another stellar performance, I’m sure. While Russell Crowe has had a much rockier recent slate, he’s still able to show up when called for so I have complete faith in these two to deliver exactly what this script needs. Once again, UK audiences won’t have long to wait, as this releases in very early October for you.
Releasing: Theatres
Bad Apples — September 18th (UK Only)
It Only Takes One.
Bad Apples follows Maria (Saoirse Ronan), a struggling primary school teacher who is dealing with a troubled student. After a series of very unwise decisions, following one of her student’s injuries, Maria finds herself in a hole, with no way out but down.
This looks like a very interesting psychological character study, something that Saoirse Ronan has excelled at in recent years — namely in 2024’s The Outrun. I’m sure we’ll experience plenty of thrills, stress, tension, and a few surprising laughs as we follow this story. This currently has no release date in the US, with its premiere only taking place late next month.
Releasing: Theatres
Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom — September 18th
What’s That Coming Over The Hill?
After seven long years, we finally return to Shaun and the gang on Mossy Bottom Farm, this time with a creature feature. On Halloween Eve, the clumsy farmer manages to ruin the pumpkin patch. After Shaun attempts to fix it with science experiments, a wild beast appears in the woods, causing everything to go horribly wrong.
I’m sure the newest Shaun The Sheep flick will be just as fun as ever, with all the slapstick humour you could ever ask for. Shaun The Sheep has been a staple of British culture for over thirty years, so this has a mountainous legacy to uphold, though I have complete faith that it will.
Releasing: Theatres
Heart of The Beast — September 25th
Survival Depends on Their Bond.
After a harrowing plane crash, James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his former combat dog, Odin — who has been gifted to James for him to find peace — find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they’re forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements.
While inevitably action packed, this looks like an incredibly sweet story of a man doing all he can to save his dog from hardship — and that same sentiment being shared by that dog — with a few interesting undertones addressing post traumatic stress and the effects it can have on all soldiers, even non-human ones. I’m sure this will make much of the audience cry at many moments, wrapped in classic David Ayer action sequences.
Releasing: Theatres
Primetime — September 25th (US Only)
Are You Ready To Make Television History?
Primetime follows the real life events of the birth of Chris Hansen’s To Catch a Predator. This explores how quickly Hansen gets sucked into the ratings and being the hero than what the show originally set out to be.
With Robert Pattinson starring, being his third out of four roles this year, Primetime is sure to be among the best of 2025. From the trailers, Pattinson seems to be putting in his best performance of the year, and possibly one of his best ever, putting this in strong contention for Oscar buzz already. However, the UK doesn’t yet have a release date for Primetime, though due to A24 producing, it’s likely to be some point next year.
Releasing: Theatres
Forgotten Island — September 25th (US Only)
No Memory Left Behind.
While celebrating their final night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo (H.E.R) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) stumble upon a mysterious portal that takes them to the island of Nakali, though not of this world. They come to discover that the memory of their entire friendship may be their price for returning home, and race to find a way off this island before they lose each other altogether.
With Dreamworks handing the directing mantle back over to the man who brought Puss in Boots: The Last Wish to life, Joel Crawford, Forgotten Island is sure to be incredibly stylish and beautiful, while managing to hold a huge amount of heart in every moment. This is a beautiful story of the importance of friendship which will undoubtedly turn out incredible. UK audiences will have to wait until mid-October to enjoy this film, however.
Releasing: Theatres
Sense and Sensibility — September 25th (UK Only)
No One Knows Your Heart Like a Sister.
Based on Jane Austen’s — author of Pride and Prejudice — novel of the same name, Sense and Sensibility follows two sisters, Elinor (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Marianne (Esmé Creed-Miles) Dashwood who navigate love, heartbreak, and financial hardship in 19th century England.
This looks like it’ll be a blast for Bridgerton fans, as it sells its Victorian setting incredibly well. This seems to be a straight adaptation of the novel, with little discernable change, much unlike Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights. Even though this may end up quite an inoffensive adaptation, I’m sure it’ll be nice for fans of Jane Austen’s original novel to see the book put to screen faithfully.