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New shows and movies coming to Apple TV in September 2026
From new original movies to returning series, Apple TV has plenty of fresh content arriving in September 2026. Here’s the complete lineup and release schedule.
Apple TV is going all in this September with a stacked lineup of new shows and movies. Whether you’re into thrillers, heartfelt dramas, wild adventures, or documentaries that make you think, there’s something worth adding to your watchlist.
It can be hard to keep up with everything dropping each month, so I’ve done the digging for you. Here’s your no-nonsense guide to all the official Apple TV releases in September 2026, plus a quick peek at what’s coming up next.
Apple TV shows and movies releasing in September 2026
Are you missing new Apple TV content? No more! Dive into the September lineup, featuring popular genres like comedy, drama, thriller, and even a documentary for TV geeks. Get ready to fill your popcorn bucket soon!
1. Mayday
- Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Maria Bakalova, and many more
- Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Release Date: September 4, 2026
If you love adventure movies, Mayday will grab your attention instantly. The moment the mission goes wrong, the film shifts from high-tech military precision to pure, unpredictable human instinct, and that contrast is where it really shines.
What I like here is how the film flips the spy genre on its head. Instead of focusing purely on espionage or action, Mayday leans into the awkward, often hilarious dynamic between two completely opposite personalities stuck in the same impossible situation.
2. Last Seen
- Cast: Patrick Brammall, Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, and more
- Director: Kris Mrksa, Christian Schwochow
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Release Date: September 9, 2026
If you enjoy edge-of-your-seat mystery thrillers, don’t miss Last Seen on Apple TV. The series starts with every parent’s worst nightmare and one phone call that changes everything.
Eleven years after his daughter mysteriously disappeared, former detective Ian Ridley receives a desperate call from a teenage girl claiming to be the child he lost. With hope reignited and time running out, he dives into a dark web of secrets, lies, and danger.
3. Slow Horses Season 6
- Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and more
- Creator: Will Smith
- Genre: Spy Thriller, Drama, Dark Comedy
- Release Date: September 16, 2026
Apple is back with its most acclaimed espionage thriller, Slow Horses. The upcoming Season 6 follows the team at Slough House as they face one of their most dangerous missions yet.
When a series of revenge attacks puts them in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, Jackson Lamb and his misfit MI5 agents must work together to uncover the truth before it’s too late. So, get ready for even bigger risks, shocking betrayals, and high-stakes spy action.
4. Brothers
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Holland Taylor, and more
- Director: David West Read
- Genre: Comedy
- Release Date: September 23, 2026
Brothers brings together Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in a hilarious comedy inspired by a real-life rumor that they might actually be brothers.
When Woody and his family move into Matthew’s Texas ranch, an unexpected family secret turns their peaceful getaway into total chaos. Packed with laughs, awkward moments, and heartwarming friendship, this comedy is all about family, fame, and the surprises life throws your way.
What’s coming to Apple TV after September 2026
Apple isn’t slowing down in September and beyond. Here are a few titles already making waves:
1. The Last First: Winter K2
- Cast: Nirmal Purja (Nims), Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Sajid Sadpara, John Snorri Sigurjónsson.
- Director: Amir Bar-Lev
- Genre: Documentary, Adventure
- Release date: October 2, 2026
If you are waiting for Tenzing, here’s another tense, emotional mountaineering documentary. The Last First: Winter K2 takes you into the heart of the 2021 race to achieve the first-ever winter ascent of the world’s second-highest mountain.
What begins as a story of extraordinary courage and endurance gradually becomes an intimate look at ambition, ego, money, power, and the price of glory. I am excited to watch the spectacular mountain and the real drama that lies in the people trying to conquer it.
2. Matchbox The Movie
- Cast: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, and many more
- Director: Sam Hargrave
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
Matchbox: The Movie feels like a mix of Fast & Furious energy with a classic “friends reunited” story at its core. The story follows a group of childhood friends whose lives are thrown into chaos when their long-lost leader, Sean, suddenly returns.
What starts as a reunion quickly spirals into a high-stakes chase across countries. There are explosive car chases, global locations, and intense action sequences, but underneath all that, it’s really about friendship, trust, and unfinished pasts.
3. Tenzing
- Cast: Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Caitríona Balfe, and many more
- Director: Jennifer Peedom
- Genre: Drama, Adventure
- Release Date: October 16, 2026
Tenzing tells the inspiring true story of Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese-Indian mountaineer, aka Sherpa, who made history by becoming one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
The film does not just revolve around the climb, but highlights Tenzing’s bravery, perseverance and all the sacrifices required for accomplishing one of the most difficult things ever done by humans. If you enjoy true stories about overcoming impossible odds, this is one to add to your watchlist.
4. Where’s Wanda? Season 2
- Cast: Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon, and many more
- Director: Tobi Baumann, Christian Ditter
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: October 21, 2026
When the Klatt family thought that things were finally settling down, once again things went out of control for them. In Where’s Wanda? Season 2, Wanda becomes a suspect in a murder case, and her family once again finds themselves in the midst of chaos and investigations.
Packed with dark humor, unexpected twists, and plenty of family drama, I am waiting to see the new mystery unfold while laughing along the way.
5. Nocturne
- Cast: Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham, and more
- Director: Tim Van Patten
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: October 30, 2026
Nocturne is a gripping crime thriller that starts off with an unexpected turn of events. A victim believed to be dead in a serial killing suddenly reappears, completely disrupting the whole investigation.
The show then goes on how a detective and FBI agent uncover the truth and hunt down the ruthless criminal. If you enjoy dark mysteries, clever cat-and-mouse games, and suspense that keeps you guessing until the end, Nocturne looks like one to watch.
6. Stick Season 2
- Cast: Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Rhea Seehorn, and more.
- Created by: Jason Keller
- Genre: Sports, Comedy
- Release date: November 4, 2026
After finding an unlikely second chance through golf, Pryce Cahill is back, and this time, the stakes are bigger. Stick Season 2 continues the heartfelt sports comedy beyond golf and into ambition, friendship, and family.
The new season promises more laughs, emotional turns, and new characters as Pryce and Santi face the next stage of their journey.
7. Being Heumann
- Cast: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O’Brien, Madeline Delp, and more
- Director: Siân Heder
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: November 13, 2026
Another interesting true story set for release in 2026 on Apple TV is Being Heumann. It is about Judy Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in American history.
In 1977, together with hundreds of other protesters, she occupied a federal building demanding equal rights and accessibility to people with disabilities. It’s a powerful, uplifting film that shows how one person’s determination can spark a movement and change millions of lives.
8. Way of Warrior Kid
- Cast: Chris Pratt, Jude Hill, Linda Cardellini, and many more
- Director: McG
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Release Date: November 25, 2026
Way of the Warrior Kid is Based on the bestselling book by Jocko Willink. You will get a story of Marc, an introverted 11-year-old boy who lacks self-confidence, has trouble at school, and even with physical activities. It’s designed to inspire younger audiences while still hitting adults with a strong message about discipline and personal growth.
9. Bad Monkey Season 2
- Cast: Vince Vaughn, Natalie Martinez, John Malkovich, and more
- Director: Marcos Siega, Colin Bucksey, and more
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Release date: December 2, 2026
Andrew Yancy is back in the Florida Keys, and somehow his life is about to get even more complicated. After the wildly eccentric mystery of Season 1, Bad Monkey Season 2 brings an entirely new case. This time, Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer and gets pulled into an investigation.
I am excited about season 2 because it’s an original story rather than a direct adaptation of another Carl Hiaasen novel. So, get ready for sun-soaked Florida, eccentric criminals, dark comedy, bizarre situations, and Vince Vaughn’s effortless sarcasm at the centre of it all.
10. Neuromancer
- Cast: Callum Turner, Briana Middleton, Joseph Lee, Mark Strong, and more
- Director: J.D. Dillard and Graham Roland
- Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller
- Release Date: January 22, 2027
Based on William Gibson’s legendary cyberpunk novel, Neuromancer drops you into a futuristic world where hackers, powerful corporations, and cutting-edge technology collide.
The story follows a disgraced super-hacker and deadly assassin as they team up for a dangerous heist. I have high hopes for its promised smart sci-fi with high-stakes action, futuristic tech, and plenty of twists.
Final take: Must-watch Apple TV releases this September
Apple TV is clearly on a roll. Whether you’re up for a globe-trotting docuseries, a heartfelt thriller, or a sci-fi robot with emotional baggage, September 2026 is loaded with good stuff.
So grab your snacks, make room in your watch queue, and don’t forget to explore the immersive Vision Pro experience if you’re lucky enough to own one.
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