Movies Releasing in Theaters in September.

From major studio blockbusters to independent films, explore every upcoming theatrical release and stay up to date with what's coming to the big screen.

FALL 2: DEADPOINT (2026)

Release Date: September 2, 2026
Director: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Main Cast: Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, Virginia Gardner, Grace Caroline Currey
Genre: Survival, Thriller, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Grieving the loss of her sister, Jax travels to Thailand with Luce to complete a dangerous mountain climb. When a rockslide leaves them stranded 3,000 feet above the ground, the two must overcome fear, exhaustion, and impossible odds to survive.

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ONSLAUGHT (2026)

Release Date: September 4, 2026
Director: Adam Wingard
Cast: Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Eric Wareheim, Michael Biehn, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson, Alex Pereira
Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Synopsis: When a squad of genetically engineered super soldiers escapes from a secret military facility, a former Army sniper must use her combat skills to protect her daughter and survive a relentless assault in the desert.

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BY ANY MEANS (2026)

Release Date: September 4, 2026
Director: Elegance Bratton
Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, Giancarlo Esposito, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton, LaChanze
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama, History
Synopsis: Based on true events, a young Black FBI agent is sent to 1960s Mississippi to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders. To uncover the truth, he must form an unlikely and dangerous alliance with notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa.

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HOPE (2026)

Release Date: September 9, 2026
Director: Na Hong-jin
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action, Horror
Synopsis: In a remote South Korean village, a mysterious creature begins terrorizing the residents. As police and local hunters set out to find it, they soon discover that they may be the ones being hunted—and that the threat is far more terrifying than they imagined.

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PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (2026)

Release Date: September 11, 2026
Director: Susanne Bier
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
Synopsis: Sally and Gillian Owens return as a dark family curse threatens to unravel generations of their magical lineage. With a new generation of Owens women discovering their powers, the sisters must reunite to protect their family and confront the secrets buried in their past.

THE UPRISING (2026)

Release Date: September 11, 2026
Director: Paul Greengrass
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterston
Genre: History, Drama, War
Synopsis: In medieval England, ordinary people rise against the tyranny of King Richard II. Led by Wat Tyler, the rebellion becomes a desperate fight for justice, freedom, and survival—an uprising that would help inspire the legend of Robin Hood.

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THE FIX (2026)

Release Date: September 11, 2026
Director: Guy Moshe
Cast: Zachary Levi, Liam Neeson, Quincy Isaiah, Wes Chatham, Jake Choi, Augusto Aguilera, Navid Negahban, Elnaaz Norouzi, Grant Harvey, Lara Wolf, Annet Mahendru, Titus Welliver
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Synopsis: After a disastrous mission in Afghanistan, a team of battle-hardened CIA operatives heads into Tehran for one last chance at redemption. Their mission: pull off a dangerous rescue deep inside enemy territory

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RUNNER (2026)

Release Date: September 11, 2026
Director: Scott Waugh
Cast: Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Leila George, Rodrigo Santoro, Peta Sergeant
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Synopsis: A former soldier and his unlikely partner become targets of a ruthless cartel while transporting a critical medical package. With a little girl's life hanging in the balance, they have one chance to survive the chase and deliver the cargo.

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IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME (2026)

Release Date: September 11, 2026
Director: Walter Thompson-Hernández
Cast: J, Alphonse Nicholson, Danielle Brooks, Bodhi Dell, Myles Bullock, Zaria Kelley, J.J. Boone and Bre-Z.
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: In Los Angeles' Watts neighborhood, 12-year-old Lil Ant sees his father and the world around him through a child's eyes—full of myth and wonder. A deeply personal story about fatherhood, family, imagination, and the bonds that hold us together.

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RESIDENT EVIL (2026)

Release Date: September 18, 2026
Director: Zach Cregger
Cast: Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis
Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller
Synopsis: Medical courier Bryan finds himself caught in a terrifying outbreak when a routine night spirals into chaos. As mutated creatures close in, he must fight to survive until morning.

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THE WEIGHT (2026)

Release Date: September 18, 2026
Director: Padraic McKinley
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Sam Hazeldine
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Synopsis: Oregon, 1933. After being separated from his daughter, Samuel Murphy is offered a chance at freedom if he smuggles gold through the wilderness. But betrayal begins to tear the group apart.

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HEART OF THE BEAST (2026)

Release Date: September 25, 2026
Director: David Ayer
Cast: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Synopsis: After surviving a plane crash, a former Special Forces soldier and his combat dog are stranded in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. Together, they must survive the elements—and whatever else is waiting for them.

FORGOTTEN ISLAND (2026)

Release Date: September 25, 2026
Director: Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado
Cast: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Lea Salonga
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Synopsis: Best friends Jo and Raissa are transported through a mysterious portal to the magical island of Nakali. But escaping comes at a devastating price: their memories of each other.

CHARLIE HARPER (2026)

Release Date: September 25, 2026
Director: Tom Dean, Mac Eldridge
Cast: Nick Robinson, Emilia Jones, Nicholas Cirillo, Toby Wallace, Jessica Blackmore
Genre: Romance, Drama
Synopsis: Charlie and Harper move to a new city hoping to build a life together. But as Harper pursues her career and Charlie struggles to find his path, their love begins facing a difficult question: is love enough?

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PRIMETIME (2026)

Release Date: September 25, 2026
Director: Lance Oppenheim
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Anna Faris, Bokeem Woodbine
Genre: Drama, Biography, Crime, Thriller
Synopsis: In 2006, television host Chris Hansen sets out to make history with To Catch a Predator. As his investigation pushes into dangerous territory, the line between journalism, entertainment, and exploitation begins to blur.

YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER (2026)

Release Date: September 25, 2026 (select theaters)
Director: Bassam Tariq
Cast: Mahershala Ali, Tramell Tillman, Giancarlo Esposito
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Synopsis: After his wife dies, Latif—a deeply religious hitman—sets out across Houston to protect his children. But the forces closing in around him threaten to destroy everything he believes in.

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