Highlights
- 'Neagley' brings Maria Sten back as the fan-favorite Reacher character in a new action series.
- Gary Oldman returns in 'Slow Horses' Season 6, with the espionage drama continuing on Apple TV+.
- Netflix adds a packed slate including 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story', 'The Doll', 'Plastic Beauty' and 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' Season 2.
- 'Best of the Best' and 'Lust Stories 3' headline Netflix's September 18 movie releases.
- Zakir Khan returns with his new comedy special 'Papa Yaar'.
- 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' brings a new horror story to JioHotstar.
- Jon Hamm leads the psychological thriller 'American Hostage', premiering September 20.
The streaming lineup for September 15-20 is packed with new stories spanning horror, crime, romance, comedy, animation and drama. Whether you're looking for a gripping thriller, a lighthearted movie or a new series to binge, there are plenty of fresh titles arriving throughout the week.
Among the highlights are 'Neagley', the highly anticipated Reacher spinoff led by Maria Sten, 'Slow Horses' Season 6 with Gary Oldman, and Netflix's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'. Movie fans can look forward to 'Best of the Best', 'Lust Stories 3' and 'You + Me - Against the World', while 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' returns with its second season.
The week also brings darker viewing options, including 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy', 'The Doll' and 'The Scandal', alongside comedy from Zakir Khan and 'Waiting Hai'. With new releases arriving almost every day, there is no shortage of options for your next movie night or binge-watch.
September 15
The End of Oak Street
Platform: JioHotstar
Type: Movie
US availability: JioHotstar release is for India
The End of Oak StreetX/@screenrant
The End of Oak Street is a science-fiction thriller centered on an ordinary suburban family whose life is disrupted by a mysterious cosmic event. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor headline the movie, which combines family drama, science fiction and survival elements.
The film follows a family suddenly confronted with an extraordinary change to their surroundings, forcing them to deal with a threat that is far beyond anything they have encountered before. Maisy Stella and Christian Convery also appear in the principal cast.
The movie had a conventional theatrical release before its streaming window, making its JioHotstar debut a post-theatrical release rather than a direct-to-streaming launch. The title is listed among the week's JioHotstar releases for September 15.
Lead actors: Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Anne Hathaway | Lead role |
| Ewan McGregor | Lead role |
| Maisy Stella | Supporting role |
| Christian Convery | Supporting role |
September 16
Waiting Hai
Platform: Prime Video
Type: Series
US availability: Prime Video availability varies by territory
Waiting HaiX/@AllCinemaVerse
Waiting Hai is an Indian comedy thriller set against the world of railway ticketing. Divyenndu stars as railway constable Sugam Mishra, while Bhuvan Arora plays tech expert Afroz Hamsa.
The story begins with what appears to be a railway ticketing problem but develops into a larger situation involving technology, scams and chaos. The series is directed by Sameer Vidwans and also features Harshita Gaur, Kumud Mishra, Vijay Maurya, Srushti Tare and Sunita Rajwar.
The series begins streaming on September 16 and is being made available through Prime Video's free streaming offering in India.
Lead actors: Divyenndu and Bhuvan Arora
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Divyenndu | Sugam Mishra |
| Bhuvan Arora | Afroz Hamsa |
| Harshita Gaur | Supporting role |
| Kumud Mishra | Supporting role |
| Vijay Maurya | Supporting role |
| Srushti Tare | Supporting role |
| Sunita Rajwar | Supporting role |
Neagley
Platform: Prime Video
Type: Series
US availability: Prime Video US
NeagleyX/@action_returns
Maria Sten leads Neagley, the new Reacher spinoff centered on Frances Neagley, one of Jack Reacher's former military colleagues.
The story begins when Neagley learns that someone from her past has died under suspicious circumstances. She starts investigating and discovers that the case may be connected to a much larger threat.
The series expands the Reacher universe while allowing Neagley to take center stage. Alan Ritchson is also set to appear as Jack Reacher. All eight episodes are scheduled to premiere on September 16.
Lead actress: Maria Sten
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Maria Sten | Frances Neagley |
| Alan Ritchson | Jack Reacher |
| Greyston Holt | Detective Hudson Riley |
| Jasper Jones | Keno |
| Adeline Rudolph | Renee |
| Matthew Del Negro | Pierce Woodrow |
| Damon Herriman | Lawrence Cole |
Slow Horses Season 6
Platform: Apple TV+
Type: Series
US availability: Apple TV+ US
Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb in the sixth season of the acclaimed espionage drama Slow Horses.
The new season once again follows the agents of Slough House as they become caught up in a dangerous intelligence operation. The sixth season takes a darker turn, with the team facing life-threatening consequences and a revenge-driven threat. New cast members include Lenny Rush, Harry Lloyd and Kyle Soller, alongside returning stars including Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas and Olivia Cooke.
Season 6 premieres September 16, with episodes rolling out weekly through October 21.
Lead actors: Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Gary Oldman | Jackson Lamb |
| Jack Lowden | River Cartwright |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | Diana Taverner |
| Olivia Cooke | Sid Baker |
| Jonathan Pryce | David Cartwright |
| Hugo Weaving | Frank Harkness |
| Lenny Rush | New character |
| Harry Lloyd | New character |
| Kyle Soller | New character |
The Doll
Platform: Netflix
Type: Series
US availability: Netflix US
Netflix's The Doll is a Polish period drama based on Bolesław Prus' classic novel. The story follows Stanisław Wokulski, a self-made merchant whose ambitions and obsession with aristocrat Izabela Łęcka place him in a world divided by wealth and social status.
Tomasz Schuchardt and Sandra Drzymalska lead the series, with Jacek Braciak and Dariusz Chojnacki also among the principal cast.
The series arrives on Netflix on September 16 as part of the platform's international programming slate.
Lead actors: Tomasz Schuchardt and Sandra Drzymalska
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Tomasz Schuchardt | Stanisław Wokulski |
| Sandra Drzymalska | Izabela Łęcka |
| Jacek Braciak | Tomasz Łęcki |
| Dariusz Chojnacki | Ignacy Rzecki |
| Maria Kania | Supporting role |
| Piotr Adamczyk | Supporting role |
September 17
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Lee Cronin's The Mummy X/@ThiruttuVCD__
Platform: JioHotstar
Type: Movie
US availability: JioHotstar release is for India
Lee Cronin's The Mummy brings a new horror story to streaming following its theatrical release.
The film follows journalist Charlie Cannon and his wife, who travel to Egypt in search of their daughter Katie after she disappeared eight years earlier. Her return initially appears miraculous, but the family soon realizes that she has come back changed.
Jack Reynor, Laia Costa and Natalie Grace lead the cast. The film comes from Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin and takes a darker approach to the familiar mummy mythology.
The movie arrives on JioHotstar on September 17, with the service listing multiple language options for Indian viewers.
Lead actors: Jack Reynor and Laia Costa
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Jack Reynor | Charlie Cannon |
| Laia Costa | Charlie's wife |
| Natalie Grace | Katie |
| May Calamawy | Supporting role |
| Verónica Falcón | Supporting role |
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
Platform: Netflix
Type: Series
US availability: Netflix US
Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story revisits one of the most notorious murder cases in US history.
Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden, who was accused of killing her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. The series explores the events surrounding the murders and the investigation and trial that followed.
Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall and Billie Lourd also star. The series is the fourth installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monster anthology.
Lead actress: Ella Beatty
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ella Beatty | Lizzie Borden |
| Vicky Krieps | Bridget “Maggie” Sullivan |
| Charlie Hunnam | Andrew Borden |
| Rebecca Hall | Abby Borden |
| Billie Lourd | Emma Borden |
| Jessica Barden | Nance O'Neil |
| Sarah Paulson | Aileen Wuornos |
Not a Stranger
Platform: Netflix
Type: Series
US availability: Netflix US
Not a Stranger is a Turkish psychological drama centered on a mother whose family life begins to unravel after a new nanny enters her home.
Elçin Sangu leads the series as Funda, with Melis Sezen and Ozan Dolunay also starring. The story builds around questions of trust, secrets and the possibility that the new arrival is not who she appears to be.
The series is part of Netflix's September 17 international release slate alongside Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Plastic Beauty and Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 2.
Lead actress: Elçin Sangu
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Elçin Sangu | Funda |
| Melis Sezen | Supporting role |
| Ozan Dolunay | Supporting role |
| Cemal Hünal | Supporting role |
| Efe Taşdelen | Supporting role |
| Murat Garipağaoğlu | Supporting role |
Plastic Beauty
Platform: Netflix
Type: Series
US availability: Netflix US
Japanese drama Plastic Beauty explores the world of cosmetic surgery through two doctors with very different ideas about beauty.
Mayu Matsuoka stars as Fumi Numata, a talented surgeon whose approach is contrasted with celebrity cosmetic surgeon Rin Tohyama, played by Riisa Naka.
The series examines the pressures surrounding appearance and the ethical questions raised by cosmetic procedures. Shot against the backdrop of Japan's beauty industry, the drama combines professional rivalry with personal conflict.
Plastic Beauty premieres on Netflix September 17.
Lead actresses: Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Mayu Matsuoka | Fumi Numata |
| Riisa Naka | Rin Tohyama |
| Shotaro Mamiya | Supporting role |
| Minami Tanaka | Supporting role |
| Riku Hagiwara | Supporting role |
| Hiromi Nagasaku | Supporting role |
| Atsuro Watabe | Supporting role |
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Type: Animated series
US availability: Netflix US
The animated Stranger Things spinoff returns for its second and final season on September 17.
The story continues in Hawkins after the events of the first season, with the Hawkins Investigators Club facing a new supernatural threat. Ghostly apparitions and strange creatures begin appearing as another potential danger connected to the Upside Down emerges.
The series returns with its young ensemble voice cast, including Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Luca Diaz, Braxton Quinney, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport and Elisha Williams.
Lead voice cast: Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Luca Diaz, Braxton Quinney, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport
Trailer:
| Voice actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Davey Norstedt | Eleven |
| Luca Diaz | Mike Wheeler |
| Braxton Quinney | Dustin |
| Jolie Hoang-Rappaport | Max Mayfield |
| Elisha Williams | Lucas Sinclair |
| Benjamin Plessala | Will |
| Brett Gipson | Hopper |
| Janeane Garofalo | Anna Baxter |
| Lou Diamond Phillips | Daniel Fischer |
September 18
Best of the Best
Platform: Netflix
Type: Movie
US availability: Netflix US
Best of the BestX/@AllCinemaVerse
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia lead Best of the Best, a coming-of-age comedy built around competitive Bollywood-fusion dance.
The movie follows childhood friends Maya and Anjali after they join UCLA's competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team. Their pursuit of a national championship puts their friendship under pressure while forcing them to confront their own ambitions.
Hasan Minhaj also stars as Hamza Latif, while Lena Khan directs. The movie's US college setting and focus on Bollywood-fusion dance make it particularly relevant to South Asian American audiences.
Netflix is releasing the movie globally on September 18.
Lead actors: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia and Hasan Minhaj
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Maitreyi Ramakrishnan | Maya |
| Priyanka Kedia | Anjali |
| Hasan Minhaj | Hamza Latif |
| Ankur Rathee | Supporting role |
| Janina Gavankar | Supporting role |
| Chaneil Kular | Supporting role |
| Lilly Singh | Supporting role |
Lust Stories 3
Platform: Netflix
Type: Movie anthology
US availability: Netflix US
Lust Stories 3X/@CinemaVersxc
Netflix's Lust Stories 3 brings four new stories about love, desire, intimacy and complicated relationships.
The anthology is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj. The cast includes Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Vijay Varma, Ali Fazal, Siddharth, Abhishek Banerjee, Gurfateh Pirzada and Sana Thampi.
All four segments are being released together on Netflix September 18, continuing the anthology format established by the earlier films.
Lead cast: Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Vijay Varma and Ali Fazal
Trailer:
| Actor | Segment/role |
|---|---|
| Radhika Apte | Lead role |
| Konkona Sen Sharma | Lead role |
| Aditi Rao Hydari | Lead role |
| Radhika Madan | Lead role |
| Sana Thampi | Lead role |
| Vijay Varma | Supporting role |
| Abhishek Banerjee | Supporting role |
| Siddharth | Supporting role |
| Ali Fazal | Lead role |
| Gurfateh Pirzada | Lead role |
The Scandal
Platform: Netflix
Type: Series
US availability: Netflix US
South Korean historical drama The Scandal stars Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and NANA.
Set in 18th-century Joseon, the series is inspired by the same source material that influenced the acclaimed Korean film Untold Scandal. Son Ye-jin plays Lady Cho, who challenges the womanizing Cho Won, played by Ji Chang-wook, to seduce Hui-yeon, a widow played by NANA.
The series premieres with eight episodes on September 18.
Lead actors: Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and NANA
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Son Ye-jin | Lady Cho |
| Ji Chang-wook | Cho Won |
| NANA | Hui-yeon |
You + Me - Against the World
Platform: Prime Video
Type: Movie
US availability: Prime Video
French young adult romance You + Me - Against the World stars Vittoria Di Savoia and Lucas Barski.
The film follows Alma Lancaster, a wealthy young woman who secretly dreams of studying filmmaking, and Vadim Arcadi, a student with a troubled past. The two are forced to work together on a student film, setting up a relationship that develops from conflict into attraction.
Directed by Manon Gaurin and based on Emma Green's literary trilogy, the movie premieres globally on Prime Video September 18.
Lead actors: Vittoria Di Savoia and Lucas Barski
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Vittoria Di Savoia | Alma Lancaster |
| Lucas Barski | Vadim Arcadi |
Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar
Platform: Netflix
Type: Comedy special
US availability: Netflix US
Indian comedian Zakir Khan brings his stand-up special Papa Yaar to Netflix on September 18.
The special draws heavily from Khan's childhood and his relationship with his father, combining his observational comedy with personal stories about family, growing up and parenthood.
Unlike a conventional movie or series, Papa Yaar is a single stand-up performance centered entirely on Khan's storytelling and comedy style.
Netflix lists Zakir Khan as the sole performer and describes the special as personal, heartfelt and rooted in memories of his father.
Lead performer: Zakir Khan
Trailer:
| Performer | Content |
|---|---|
| Zakir Khan | Stand-up comedy special |
September 20
American Hostage
Platform: MGM+
Type: Series
US availability: MGM+ US; also available through MGM+ on participating streaming platforms
Jon Hamm stars in American Hostage, a psychological crime thriller based on a real 1977 hostage crisis in Indianapolis.
Hamm plays Fred Heckman, a popular local radio reporter whose ordinary workday changes when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis, played by Giovanni Ribisi, takes control of the situation and demands to speak through Heckman's radio program.
The eight-episode anthology series is created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers and is inspired by the scripted podcast of the same name. It premieres on MGM+ September 20.
Lead actors: Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi
Trailer:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Jon Hamm | Fred Heckman |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Tony Kiritsis |
| Kristoffer Polaha | Dick Hall |
| William Jackson Harper | Ben Hairston |
| Mireille Enos | Barbara Heckman |
| Jonathan Tucker | Supporting role |
| Kat Cunning | Supporting role |
What to watch this week
From high-stakes thrillers and supernatural mysteries to romance, comedy and stories rooted in family and friendship, this week's streaming lineup offers plenty of variety.
Fans of action and crime can turn to Neagley, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and American Hostage, while those looking for something lighter can check out Best of the Best, Waiting Hai and Zakir Khan's Papa Yaar. Meanwhile, Lust Stories 3 brings four new stories exploring relationships and desire, and The Scandal offers a historical romance with a Korean twist.
For viewers drawn to fantasy and horror, The Mummy, The Doll and Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 2 bring darker stories to the week's lineup. Romance fans can also look forward to You + Me - Against the World, while Slow Horses returns with another season of espionage and intrigue.
With 16 new movies, series and specials arriving across the week, there is something for almost every kind of streaming fan to add to their watchlist.
