Here’s Every Movie Coming to HBO Max in September 2025

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September is bursting with library gems, festival favorites, and a handful of new 2025 premieres landing on HBO Max throughout the month. The biggest drop arrives on Monday, September 1, 2025, followed by fresh titles on Tuesday, September 2, Friday, September 5, Friday, September 12, and Tuesday, September 23.

Below is every single movie hitting HBO Max this month. Each entry includes a quick rundown of what it is, who’s involved, and exactly when it starts streaming so you can plan your queue.

‘Our Vines Have Tender Grapes’ (1946)

'Our Vines Have Tender Grapes' (1946)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

This Midwestern family drama follows Norwegian-American farmers in Wisconsin through the eyes of a young girl and her doting father. Starring Edward G. Robinson and Margaret O’Brien and directed by Roy Rowland, it adapts George Victor Martin’s novel about community, innocence, and resilience.

The MGM production features Agnes Moorehead and James Craig and was photographed in rich black-and-white to evoke small-town rhythms. ‘Our Vines Have Tender Grapes’ starts streaming on HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Goodfellas’ (1990)

'Goodfellas' (1990)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Martin Scorsese charts the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill, from teenage gofer to high-flying gangster. Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci headline the ensemble, adapted from Nicholas Pileggi’s nonfiction book.

Cut by Thelma Schoonmaker with cinematography by Michael Ballhaus and a needle-drop soundtrack, the film reshaped crime storytelling on screen. ‘Goodfellas’ begins streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Splinter’ (2008)

'Splinter' (2008)
Indion Entertainment Group

A parasitic organism traps travelers inside a rural gas station, turning hosts into spiky, fast-moving threats. Paulo Costanzo, Jill Wagner, and Shea Whigham star in this contained survival shocker.

Directed by Toby Wilkins with inventive practical effects and second-unit creature work, the independent thriller became a cult festival hit. ‘Splinter’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Night Nurse’ (1931)

'Night Nurse' (1931)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A pre-Code crime melodrama about two trainee nurses who uncover a sinister plot involving their wealthy patients’ children. Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Blondell lead, with Clark Gable in an early menacing turn as a chauffeur.

Directed by William A. Wellman for Warner Bros., the film is brisk, tough, and emblematic of early-’30s studio grit. ‘Night Nurse’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Almost Christmas’ (2016)

'Almost Christmas' (2016)
Universal Pictures

A widowed patriarch gathers his sprawling family for the holidays, setting off clashes and reconciliations under one roof. The ensemble includes Danny Glover, Gabrielle Union, Mo’Nique, Romany Malco, and Kimberly Elise.

Written and directed by David E. Talbert and produced by Will Packer, the comedy mixes big laughs with heartfelt beats. ‘Almost Christmas’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Veronica Mars’ (2014)

'Veronica Mars' (2014)
Warner Bros. Digital

Years after leaving sleuthing behind, Veronica returns to Neptune to help Logan when he’s accused of murder. Kristen Bell reunites with series creator Rob Thomas and co-stars Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III, and Tina Majorino.

Funded in part by a landmark crowdfunding campaign, the feature extends the neo-noir world of the TV series with a standalone case. ‘Veronica Mars’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Selena’ (1997)

'Selena' (1997)
Warner Bros. Pictures

The biopic follows Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez from family band beginnings to mainstream breakthrough. Jennifer Lopez stars with Edward James Olmos as manager-father Abraham and Jon Seda as guitarist Chris Pérez.

Directed by Gregory Nava, the production recreates concert set pieces and tracks pivotal milestones in the singer’s career. ‘Selena’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ (2022)

'Lonely Castle in the Mirror' (2022)
Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company

Seven students coping with isolation step through mirrors to a mysterious castle ruled by a wolf-masked girl. Their quest for a hidden key reveals the ties that bind them in the real world.

Directed by Keiichi Hara and produced by A-1 Pictures from Mizuki Tsujimura’s novel, the anime blends fantasy mystery with coming-of-age drama. ‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Keeper of the Flame’ (1943)

'Keeper of the Flame' (1943)
Loew's Incorporated

A star reporter investigates the death of a celebrated national hero and uncovers dark secrets behind the public myth. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn headline this tense drama.

Directed by George Cukor from I.A.R. Wylie’s story, the MGM production probes propaganda, power, and truth. ‘Keeper of the Flame’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘No Questions Asked’ (1951)

'No Questions Asked' (1951)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

An ambitious insurance investigator skirts the law by arranging the return of stolen goods for a cut, drawing him into a criminal web. Barry Sullivan stars opposite Arlene Dahl and Jean Hagen.

Directed by Harold F. Kress, the noir-tinged thriller explores the moral gray areas between business and crime. ‘No Questions Asked’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Man from the Black Hills’ (1952)

'Man from the Black Hills' (1952)
Monogram Pictures

A frontier tale of a determined rider returning to the Black Hills to settle old scores and protect his family’s land. The film delivers straight-ahead, action-forward Western storytelling typical of early-’50s programmers.

Mounted by an economical production unit with location exteriors and studio-bound towns, it offers brisk pacing and shootouts. ‘Man from the Black Hills’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Pirate Radio USA’ (2006)

'Pirate Radio USA' (2006)
Pirate Radio USA

A road-movie documentary about America’s underground micro-broadcasters who set up unlicensed stations to challenge corporate consolidation. It follows activists, DJs, and FCC confrontations across the country.

The indie doc chronicles DIY radio culture and free-speech battles in the late-’90s and early-2000s. ‘Pirate Radio USA’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2012)

'The Cabin in the Woods' (2012)
Lionsgate

Five friends head to a remote cabin while technicians in a secret facility manipulate their fate. Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, and Bradley Whitford star.

Written by Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon and directed by Goddard, the meta-horror bends genre rules with creature-packed set pieces. ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Woman in White’ (1948)

'The Woman in White' (1948)
Warner Bros. Pictures

An adaptation of Wilkie Collins’ novel in which a young man encounters a mysterious woman in white and becomes entangled in conspiracies. Eleanor Parker, Alexis Smith, and Sydney Greenstreet lead the cast.

Directed by Peter Godfrey for Warner Bros., the Gothic mystery uses shadowy sets and intricate plotting. ‘The Woman in White’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Stranger on Horseback’ (1956)

'Stranger on Horseback' (1956)
Robert Goldstein Productions

A circuit-riding judge brings the law to a frontier town dominated by a powerful family and their trigger men. Joel McCrea stars in this taut Western.

Directed by Jacques Tourneur, the production balances courtroom tension with cleanly staged action on the open range. ‘Stranger on Horseback’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘On Dangerous Ground’ (1951)

'On Dangerous Ground' (1951)
RKO Radio Pictures

A hard-bitten city cop is sent upstate after roughing up suspects and meets a lonely woman tied to a case. Robert Ryan and Ida Lupino star in this brooding crime drama.

Directed by Nicholas Ray with an evocative score by Bernard Herrmann, the film shifts from urban noir to snowy countryside. ‘On Dangerous Ground’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Caged’ (1950)

'Caged' (1950)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A naïve young woman is sent to prison, where brutal realities turn her life upside down. Eleanor Parker headlines with Agnes Moorehead as a reform-minded warden.

Directed by John Cromwell, the social-issue drama helped define the women’s-prison film cycle. ‘Caged’ begins streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Murder Is My Beat’ (1955)

'Murder Is My Beat' (1955)
Masthead Productions

A homicide detective falls for a woman accused of murder and goes on the run to prove her innocence. Paul Langton and Barbara Payton star.

Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, the low-budget noir uses economical sets and tight pacing to sustain suspense. ‘Murder Is My Beat’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ (1975)

'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A Brooklyn bank robbery unravels in real time as police, crowds, and television surround the scene. Al Pacino and John Cazale lead, with Charles Durning and Chris Sarandon in support.

Directed by Sidney Lumet from Frank Pierson’s screenplay, the film was inspired by a 1972 heist and shot on New York streets. ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Gasoline Alley’ (1951)

'Gasoline Alley' (1951)
Columbia Pictures

A comic-strip adaptation following Skeezix and Corky as small-town hijinks spill into grown-up responsibilities. The story translates the long-running newspaper panels into episodic, lighthearted vignettes.

Produced at Columbia Pictures and directed by Edward Bernds, it stars Jimmy Lydon and Scotty Beckett, with a sequel arriving the same year. ‘Gasoline Alley’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Fireworks’ (2017)

'Fireworks' (2017)
Shaft

A boy discovers a strange orb that lets him rewind the day to change what happens with a classmate planning to move away. The school’s debate—whether fireworks look round or flat from the side—becomes a motif for the choices they face.

Based on Shunji Iwai’s 1993 TV drama, the anime feature was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Nobuyuki Takeuchi and animated by Shaft. ‘Fireworks’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Nobody Lives Forever’ (1946)

'Nobody Lives Forever' (1946)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A con man fresh from the war targets a wealthy widow in a seaside town, then finds himself torn between grift and love. John Garfield and Geraldine Fitzgerald star.

Directed by Jean Negulesco at Warner Bros., the film folds noir atmosphere into a veteran’s postwar dilemma. ‘Nobody Lives Forever’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Helen of Troy’ (1956)

'Helen of Troy' (1956)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A widescreen retelling of the Trojan War, focusing on the romance between Paris and Helen and the Greek coalition that sails to reclaim her. Rossana Podestà and Jack Sernas star, with Stanley Baker and Sir Cedric Hardwicke among the ensemble.

Directed by Robert Wise for Warner Bros., the production shot extensively in Italy with large-scale sets and thousands of extras. ‘Helen of Troy’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Your Name.’ (2016)

'Your Name.' (2016)
CoMix Wave Films

Two teenagers begin mysteriously swapping bodies across distances and time, forging a connection neither understands. Their search for each other leads to a revelation that reorders their lives.

Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai and produced by CoMix Wave Films with songs by RADWIMPS, the anime became a global hit. ‘Your Name.’ begins streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Scene of the Crime’ (1949)

'Scene of the Crime' (1949)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A Los Angeles detective juggles informants, internal pressure, and a mounting body count as he pursues a gang of hold-up men. Van Johnson stars with Arlene Dahl and Gloria DeHaven.

Directed by Roy Rowland for MGM, the film blends police-procedural detail with studio backlot ingenuity. ‘Scene of the Crime’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Children Who Chase Lost Voices’ (2011)

'Children Who Chase Lost Voices' (2011)
CoMix Wave Films

A schoolgirl discovers a hidden world called Agartha and undertakes a journey that confronts loss and farewell. Along the way she meets travelers whose motives aren’t what they seem.

Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai with music by Tenmon, the fantasy adventure showcases lush backgrounds and mythic creatures. ‘Children Who Chase Lost Voices’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Woman on the Beach’ (1947)

'The Woman on the Beach' (1947)
RKO Radio Pictures

A traumatized Coast Guard officer becomes involved with a mysterious woman and her blind, domineering husband, with dangerous consequences. Robert Ryan and Joan Bennett star.

Directed by Jean Renoir during his Hollywood period, the film exists in a shortened version after studio re-editing, adding to its dreamlike tone. ‘The Woman on the Beach’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Summer Storm’ (1944)

'Summer Storm' (1944)
Angelus Productions

In Czarist Russia, a judge’s affair with a housemaid spirals into jealousy and murder. George Sanders and Linda Darnell lead the adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Shooting Party’.

Directed by Douglas Sirk early in his American career, the melodrama layers social critique into romantic intrigue. ‘Summer Storm’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Our Miss Brooks’ (1956)

'Our Miss Brooks' (1956)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Beloved English teacher Connie Brooks navigates school politics and romantic complications when her class stages a musical. Eve Arden headlines, reprising her signature role from radio and television.

Released by Warner Bros., the feature brings the sitcom’s characters to the big screen with Gale Gordon and Robert Rockwell. ‘Our Miss Brooks’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Secret Garden’ (1949)

'The Secret Garden' (1949)
Loew's Incorporated

An orphaned girl discovers a locked, neglected garden on her uncle’s estate and brings it back to life with new friends. Margaret O’Brien stars with Dean Stockwell and Brian Roper.

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox for MGM, the film famously shifts to color for sequences set inside the revived garden. ‘The Secret Garden’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko’ (2021)

'Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko' (2021)
Yoshimoto Kogyo

A vivacious single mother and her introspective daughter start over in a seaside town where small moments matter most. Everyday comedy gives way to a tender portrait of family.

Directed by Ayumu Watanabe and produced by Studio 4°C from Kanako Nishi’s novel, the film pairs expressive animation with gentle humor. ‘Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Presenting Princess Shaw’ (2016)

'Presenting Princess Shaw' (2016)
Presenting Princess Shaw

A New Orleans caregiver and aspiring singer posting online confessions and songs crosses paths with an Israeli musician famed for remixing YouTube performances. Their collaboration changes the trajectory of her music.

Directed by Ido Haar, the documentary captures digital-age discovery and the power of creative communities. ‘Presenting Princess Shaw’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Susan and God’ (1940)

'Susan and God' (1940)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A socialite returns from a spiritual retreat determined to reform her friends and family, causing upheaval in her marriage. Joan Crawford stars opposite Fredric March and Ruth Hussey.

Directed by George Cukor from Rachel Crothers’ play, the film explores fads of self-improvement and their interpersonal fallout. ‘Susan and God’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ (2024)

'Ghost Cat Anzu' (2024)
NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan

When 11-year-old Karin is left with her monk grandfather, she’s watched over by Anzu, a beer-loving ghost cat whose mischief masks real care. The story blends grief, humor, and folkloric magic.

Co-directed by Yōko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita and produced by Shin-Ei Animation with Miyu Productions, the film features music by Keiichi Suzuki. ‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Se7en’ (1995)

'Se7en' (1995)
New Line Cinema

Two detectives hunt a serial killer whose crimes mirror the seven deadly sins, decoding cryptic clues in a rain-soaked city. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt star, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey in key roles.

Directed by David Fincher from Andrew Kevin Walker’s script, the thriller’s production design and sound craft have become genre touchstones. ‘Seven’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Shadow of a Woman’ (1946)

'Shadow of a Woman' (1946)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A newlywed becomes suspicious of her physician husband and believes he may be harming a child under his care. Andrea King and Helmut Dantine lead the cast.

A Warner Bros. melodrama with noir shadings, it builds tension from domestic unease and hidden motives. ‘Shadow of a Woman’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Young Bess’ (1953)

'Young Bess' (1953)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A portrait of the future Elizabeth I from her turbulent childhood to the threshold of the throne. Jean Simmons stars as Elizabeth, with Stewart Granger, Charles Laughton, and Deborah Kerr.

Directed by George Sidney and produced by MGM in Technicolor, the film adapts Margaret Irwin’s novel of the same name. ‘Young Bess’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Prometheus’ (2012)

'Prometheus' (2012)
20th Century Fox

Scientists follow ancient star maps to a distant moon seeking answers about humanity’s origin and stir a deadly force. Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, and Idris Elba star.

Directed by Ridley Scott with large-scale sets and effects work from Weta and MPC, the film expands the ‘Alien’ universe. ‘Prometheus’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Vigil in the Night’ (1940)

'Vigil in the Night' (1940)
RKO Radio Pictures

A dedicated nurse shoulders blame for a colleague’s mistake and relocates to continue her calling amid hospital politics and a public-health crisis. Carole Lombard stars with Brian Aherne.

Directed by George Stevens from A.J. Cronin’s novel, the drama highlights medical ethics and compassion. ‘Vigil in the Night’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Place Promised in Our Early Days’ (2004)

'The Place Promised in Our Early Days' (2004)
CoMix Wave Films

In an alternate, divided Japan, three students vow to reach a mysterious tower across the border. Years later, their promise intersects with scientific experiments and personal memory.

Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai with music by Tenmon, the early feature showcases detailed skies and youthful longing. ‘The Place Promised in Our Early Days’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Without Love’ (1945)

'Without Love' (1945)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

In wartime Washington, a practical marriage of convenience between an inventor and a widow turns into something more. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn star with Lucille Ball.

Directed by Harold S. Bucquet from Philip Barry’s play, the comedy blends romance with home-front ingenuity. ‘Without Love’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Fate of the Furious’ (2017)

'The Fate of the Furious' (2017)
Universal Pictures

Dom Toretto is forced into betrayal by a cyberterrorist, pitting him against his own crew. Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, and Jason Statham lead the globe-trotting action.

Directed by F. Gary Gray with large-scale stunts spanning Havana to the Arctic, the film is the eighth main entry in the series. ‘The Fate of the Furious’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Mr. District Attorney’ (1947)

'Mr. District Attorney' (1947)
Columbia Pictures

A newly appointed prosecutor tackles a high-profile corruption case that tests his ideals and political savvy. Dennis O’Keefe headlines alongside Adolphe Menjou and Marguerite Chapman.

Based on the popular radio series, the film translates civic-minded crime-fighting to the screen with studio polish. ‘Mr. District Attorney’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘No End in Sight’ (2007)

'No End in Sight' (2007)
Representational Pictures

A documentary account of the early U.S. occupation of Iraq, detailing decisions that shaped the conflict’s trajectory. Interviewees range from policy insiders to soldiers and observers.

Directed by Charles Ferguson and narrated by Campbell Scott, the film won major critics’ prizes and earned an Oscar nomination. ‘No End in Sight’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Sitter’ (2011)

'The Sitter' (2011)
Michael De Luca Productions

A college slacker agrees to babysit, then drags three kids into a night of escalating misadventures across the city. Jonah Hill stars with Ari Graynor and Sam Rockwell.

Directed by David Gordon Green, the R-rated comedy was shot around New York and riffs on ’80s “night-out” capers. ‘The Sitter’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ (2012)

'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' (2012)
Participant

British retirees relocate to India to live out their days in a seemingly luxurious hotel that isn’t what it seems. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Dev Patel star.

Directed by John Madden from Deborah Moggach’s novel, the film filmed on location in Rajasthan and became an audience favorite. ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Emmanuelle’ (2024)

'Emmanuelle' (2024)
Rectangle Productions

A contemporary reimagining follows a luxury-hospitality expert whose work trip ignites an exploration of desire and identity. Noémie Merlant leads a cast that includes global talent across Europe and Asia.

Directed by Audrey Diwan, the drama reframes a storied French brand through a modern lens of autonomy and intimacy. ‘Emmanuelle’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Safe Haven’ (2013)

'Safe Haven' (2013)
Relativity Media

A woman with a guarded past settles in a coastal North Carolina town and bonds with a widowed store owner and his kids. Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel star.

Directed by Lasse Hallström from Nicholas Sparks’ novel, the romance was shot in Southport, North Carolina. ‘Safe Haven’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘When Ladies Meet’ (1941)

'When Ladies Meet' (1941)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A novelist meets the wife of the man she’s fallen for, setting up a sophisticated duel of wits. Joan Crawford, Greer Garson, and Robert Taylor headline.

A remake of the 1933 film, the MGM production showcases glossy studio design and urbane dialogue. ‘When Ladies Meet’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Mystery Street’ (1950)

'Mystery Street' (1950)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A homicide detective teams with Harvard’s forensics department to solve a case using cutting-edge (for the era) science. Ricardo Montalbán stars with Sally Forrest.

Directed by John Sturges, the procedural shot on Boston locations and at the university’s labs to lend authenticity. ‘Mystery Street’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Fallen Sparrow’ (1943)

'The Fallen Sparrow' (1943)
RKO Radio Pictures

A war-scarred American returns to New York and suspects that old enemies tied to European fascism are still hunting him. John Garfield stars opposite Maureen O’Hara.

Directed by Richard Wallace from Dorothy B. Hughes’ novel, the noir blends political intrigue with psychological tension. ‘The Fallen Sparrow’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Thirteen Women’ (1932)

'Thirteen Women' (1932)
RKO Radio Pictures

A group of former schoolmates receives ominous predictions from a bogus mystic, and the prophecies begin to come true. Irene Dunne leads with Myrna Loy in a striking early villain role.

Produced by RKO in the pre-Code era, the thriller compresses multiple intertwined stories into a brisk runtime. ‘Thirteen Women’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Command’ (1954)

'The Command' (1954)
Warner Bros. Pictures

An Army doctor must lead a cavalry patrol after the commanding officer is killed, learning tactics on the fly while under attack. Guy Madison stars with Joan Weldon.

Directed by David Butler, the Western was photographed in WarnerColor and CinemaScope during the 3D boom’s aftermath. ‘The Command’ hits HBO Max on Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Evil Dead II’ (1987)

'Evil Dead II' (1987)
Rosebud Releasing Corporation

Ash Williams returns to a cursed cabin where demonic forces possess bodies and warp time. Bruce Campbell’s physical comedy anchors the splatter-horror.

Directed by Sam Raimi with effects by KNB EFX Group, the film’s whip-pans and practical gags became franchise signatures. ‘Evil Dead II’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Sea of Grass’ (1947)

'The Sea of Grass' (1947)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A cattle baron’s marriage frays as homesteaders challenge open-range grazing on the New Mexico plains. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn star, with Robert Walker and Melvyn Douglas.

Directed by Elia Kazan from Conrad Richter’s novel, the drama pits land use battles against domestic strife. ‘The Sea of Grass’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Love & Pop’ (1998)

'Love & Pop' (1998)
Toei Company

A Tokyo high schooler drifts into compensated dating over the course of one day, framed through experimental, handheld digital imagery. The film captures late-’90s consumer culture and adolescent uncertainty.

Directed by Hideaki Anno, the live-action debut uses unusual lenses and aspect ratios for a fragmented, intimate feel. ‘Love & Pop’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Jonah Hex’ (2010)

'Jonah Hex' (2010)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Scarred bounty hunter Jonah Hex is recruited by the U.S. military to stop a terrorist bent on mass destruction. Josh Brolin stars with John Malkovich and Megan Fox.

Directed by Jimmy Hayward from DC Comics characters, the film mixes Western iconography with an occult-tinged arsenal. ‘Jonah Hex’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘A Life of Her Own’ (1950)

'A Life of Her Own' (1950)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A small-town woman becomes a New York model and confronts the costs of success and an affair that threatens to undo her. Lana Turner stars opposite Ray Milland.

Directed by George Cukor for MGM, the drama adapts Rebecca West’s story into a glossy, adult melodrama. ‘A Life of Her Own’ begins streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Mary of Scotland’ (1936)

'Mary of Scotland' (1936)
RKO Radio Pictures

The life of Mary Stuart, her fraught reign in Scotland, and the rivalry with Elizabeth I take center stage. Katharine Hepburn stars with Fredric March and Florence Eldridge.

Directed by John Ford with period pageantry and political intrigue, the film adapts Maxwell Anderson’s play. ‘Mary of Scotland’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The Charge at Feather River’ (1953)

'The Charge at Feather River' (1953)
Warner Bros. Pictures

A cavalry patrol attempts a dangerous rescue mission through hostile territory in a 3D showcase of arrows and ambushes. Guy Madison leads the cast.

Directed by Gordon Douglas for Warner Bros., the film became famous for a sound effect later dubbed the “Wilhelm scream.” ‘The Charge at Feather River’ streams Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Montana Incident’ (1952)

'Montana Incident' (1952)
Monogram Pictures

Two lawmen ride into a corrupt town to face a gang running protection rackets and rustling schemes. The straightforward Western builds to a shootout showdown.

Produced on a tight schedule with studio backlot sets and outdoor inserts, it delivers compact action beats. ‘Montana Incident’ lands Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Misery’ (1990)

'Misery' (1990)
Castle Rock Entertainment

After crashing on an icy road, a novelist is “rescued” by a fan who insists he rewrite his latest book to her liking. James Caan and Kathy Bates star.

Directed by Rob Reiner from William Goldman’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, the film earned Bates an Academy Award. ‘Misery’ starts streaming Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘Kismet’ (1945)

'Kismet' (1945)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A wily poet in old Baghdad schemes his way into the caliph’s court amid disguises, romance, and intrigue. Ronald Colman headlines alongside Marlene Dietrich and James Craig.

An opulent Technicolor production from MGM, it adapts the long-running stage hit with lavish sets and costumes. ‘Kismet’ arrives Monday, September 1, 2025.

‘The 33’ (2015)

'The 33' (2015)
Phoenix Pictures

Based on the 2010 Chilean mining disaster, the survival drama follows 33 miners trapped deep underground while families and rescuers mobilize above. Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, and Lou Diamond Phillips star.

Directed by Patricia Riggen and shot in Chile and Colombia, the film recreates the harrowing rescue timeline. ‘The 33’ premieres on HBO Max on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

‘Friendship’ (2025)

'Friendship' (2025)
BoulderLight Pictures

A suburban dad tries to forge a new best-friend bond with a charismatic neighbor, only to discover boundaries he didn’t expect. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star with Kate Mara in support.

Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, the dark comedy bowed in theaters earlier this year. ‘Friendship’ makes its HBO Max debut on Friday, September 5, 2025.

‘Warfare’ (2025)

'Warfare' (2025)
DNA Films

A Navy SEAL reconnaissance mission in Ramadi is recounted through the squad’s memories after a compromise on the ground. The ensemble includes Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, and Noah Centineo.

Co-written and co-directed by Ray Mendoza with Alex Garland, the film emphasizes tactical realism and unit dynamics. ‘Warfare’ begins streaming on HBO Max on Friday, September 12, 2025.

‘The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist’ (2025)

'The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist' (2025)
Firecracker Films

This true-crime documentary reconstructs the 2016 Paris robbery in which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint and stripped of high-value jewelry. Investigators, reporters, and case materials outline how the plot came together and unraveled.

Produced for television and distributed internationally, the special runs under an hour and focuses on the planning, execution, and aftermath. ‘The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist’ premieres on HBO Max on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

What are you queuing up first—drop your picks and plans in the comments!

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