What’s streaming September 2025: New on Netflix, Prime Video and more

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As the days grow shorter and the autumn air begins to creep in, there’s no better time to get cozy on the couch with some top-tier entertainment. This September, Canadian streaming services are unleashing an incredible slate of must-see television and film. Prepare for a month packed with suspense, star power and scintillating drama. From gritty crime thrillers led by Hollywood heavyweights to the return of beloved fan-favourites and twisted psychological tales, there’s a fresh new story on every platform.

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Uncover dark secrets in a mysterious town with Toni Collette and Sarah Gadon in Mae Martin’s new Canadian drama Wayward on Netflix, or dive into New York’s criminal underworld with Jude Law and Jason Bateman in Black Rabbit.

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The tension continues on Prime Video with the nail-biting family drama The Girlfriend, starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, while fan-favourites return with new chapters for Wednesday, Alice in Borderland and Gen V.

For new original content, watch the true story of the Bumble founder in the Disney+ film Swiped or binge the hard-hitting FBI procedural with Mark Ruffalo in Crave’s Task.

Here’s a breakdown of the top films and series you can watch in Canada this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Crave.

What’s new on Netflix

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Series: Wednesday Season 2 Part 2
Air date: Sept. 3
Synopsis: When her psychic powers falter, Wednesday must fight to regain them or face deadly consequences for Enid and the others at Nevermore Academy.
Why watch: If seasons one and two were proof, this series only keeps getting more entertaining.

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Series: Black Rabbit
Air date: Sept. 18
Synopsis: A rising-star restaurateur (Jude Law) is forced into New York City’s criminal underworld when his chaotic brother (Jason Bateman) returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.
Why watch: Jason Bateman and Jude Law in a thriller series is enough to pique one’s interest.

Series: Wayward
Air date: Sept. 25
Synopsis: Set in a town called Tall Pines, a newly appointed local police officer (Mae Martin) attempts to unearth the dark secrets of the town after meeting two students escaped from an academy for “troubled teens.”
Why watch: The new Canadian drama not only has a promising roster of actors, like Sarah Gadon and Toni Collette, but also is set to premiere at TIFF.

Series:Alice in Borderland: Season 3
Air date: Sept. 25
Synopsis: When a morbid professor pulls Usagi back to Borderland, Arisu goes after her. But can he survive a new round of deadly games and escape the Joker’s plans?
Why watch: After the very promising seasons one and two, season three is expected to be more exhilarating with twists and turns to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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What’s new on Prime Video

To gain access to Prime Video, you need to have an Amazon Prime account. If you’re new to Prime, you’re eligible for a 30-day free trial.

Series: The Girlfriend
Air date: Sept. 10
Synopsis: The series follows Laura (Robin Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a stellar career, a loving husband and hero son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Olivia Cooke), a girlfriend who Laura believes is hiding something — is Laura being paranoid or is Cherry more sinister than she appears?
Based on:Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name
Why watch: Who doesn’t love an intense, heated psychological drama with family drama and a mama’s boy?

Series: Gen V Season 2 
Air date: Sept. 17
Synopsis: As the rest of the country adjusts to Homelander’s iron fist, a mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever at Godolkin University. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. They also learn of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may be more than they bargained for.
Why watch: If you liked The Boys, then this series might be right up your alley, with a younger more youthful spin on things that I personally think even beats its predecessor.

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Series: Hotel Costiera
Air date: Sept. 24
Synopsis: Daniel De Luca (Jesse Williams) is a half-Italian former U.S. marine who returns to Italy, to fix one of the world’s most luxurious hotels in Positano. When the owner’s daughter Alice disappears, it’s up to Daniel to find who kidnapped the girl and bring her back alive.
Why watch: This White Lotus-esque drama is set against the picturesque Amalfi Coast, so sign us up.

What’s new on Disney+

If you don’t have a Disney+ subscription yet, go to Disneyplus.com to sign up.

Film: Swiped
Air date: Sept. 19
Synopsis: Inspired by the real-life story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, Swiped follows the woman (played by Lily James) who helped create two innovative blockbuster dating apps and, in doing so, became the world’s youngest female billionaire. When she is subjected to sexual harassment from her male colleagues, she leaves to create Bumble, a dating app that empowers women to make the first move.
Why watch: It would be fascinating to see the story of Bumble founder and how she created her empire.

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What’s new on Crave

Series: Task
Air date: Sept. 7
Synopsis: Set in Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) is given the responsibility of leading a task force to put an end to the many violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey).
Why watch: With creator Brad Ingelsby at the helm (also the creator Mare of Easttown), we’re seated.

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