September is tuning up as one an exciting month for all Hollywood enthusiasts. The theatrical releases range from magical tales like The Magic Faraway Tree to some brave tales of survival in Heart of the Beast. This month has something for all kinds of movie consumers.
Here is a look at the major Hollywood theatrical releases of September 2026.
Onslaught
Release Date: September 4
Cast: Adria Arjona, Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Drew Starkey, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson
The upcoming action-thriller will see a veteran sniper formerly working in the Army juggling her challenges as a mother with PTSD from the spoils of wars. It is when her daughter gets kidnapped when all hell falls loose. Her ultimate challenge faces her as she will take on a pack of super-powered soldiers in the climax.
The Magic Faraway Tree
Release Date: September 4
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Abhishek Sreekumar, Nonso Anozie, Nicola Coughlan
The story follows the journey of Tim (Andrew Garfield) and Polly (Claire Foy) as they leave the city life behind and move to the countryside with their three kids for a fresh new beginning. The journey takes a quick fantastical turn as the kids stumble upon the Magic Faraway Tree in the middle of an enchanted wood. Tag along as they explore the new world of magic, meet strangely interesting people and tickle your imagination.
By Any Means
Release Date: September 4
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Abdul-Mateen II
By Any Means is inspired by true events. The story explores a 1960 civil war scenario which involved the New York mafia and the FBI. Both Gregory (Mark Wahlberg) and his partner (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who will go to extreme lengths to ensure they extract all the information they seek in this high-octane thriller action.
Fall 2: Deadpoint
Release Date: September 11
Cast: Harriet Slater, Virginia Gardner, Grace Caroline Currey, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney
Fall 2: Deadpoint continues right after the tragic events which take place in Fall (2022). Jax Hunter (Harriet Slater) grieve stricken on the death of her sister during their previous climb connects with her sister’s friend Luce (Arsena Thomas). This time, they make way to yet another, infamously dangerous trek across the plank walk on Mount Kwan in Thailand. What follows is an unfortunate rubble of loose rocks breaking the plank, leaving the trio, including their guide (Tom Brittney) with limited options of survival. It is yet to see how they fare against these challenges.
The Uprising
Release Date: September 11
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin Mckenzie
The simple farmer, Andrew Garfield, stars in this 1380’s medieval period drama, located in the kingdom of an unjust king. The treacherous means of survival finally rids him of his patience, letting loose a furious charge at a soldier. This in turns sparks courage amongst his fellow farmers, igniting a rebellion against the 14-year-old King Richard II.
Resident Evil
Release Date: September 18
Cast: Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Johnno Wilson
The movie follows an interesting premise as we find ourselves tagging along with a medical courier, Bryan (Austin Abrams). He is offered a quick run to Raccoon City, which he readily accepts due to the greed of double pay. Little does he anticipate how this decision would cost him dearly. Austin portrays a young-clumsy and fun-witted man who find himself in the middle of a zombie apocalypse scenario, with his only friend being a pump-action shotgun.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Release Date: September 18
Cast: Kate Harbour, Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Steve Cox
Shaun the Sheep is a beloved stop-motion Claymation cartoon, airing for the first time over three decades back. Unlike many other studios, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom will resort to the traditional method of animation, which made them famous in the first place. The story involves the mysterious appearance of a beast covered in fluffy hair. Leading the sheep, Shaun is also seen in the avatar of a mad scientist making potions amongst other things. It is up to Shaun to try and save Halloween with the help of his friends and science in this fun colourful adventure.
The Weight
Release Date: September 18
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Russel Crowe
Samuel Murphy (Ethan Hawke) is a World War 1 widowed veteran who was sent to a prison, tearing apart his connection with his daughter. Desperation creeps in after learning his daughter would be put up for adoption in under a month. The only way forward is agreeing to a deal with Warden Clancy (Russell Crowe) who promises a way out in return of smuggling a fortune of gold out of a remote mine. Will his desire to earn freedom be met with flowers or blood is what we seek to see.
Practical Magic 2
Release Date: September 18
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Mariduena
Sandra Bullock leads the narrative of this new light-hearted magical story with a list of other stars including Nicole Kidman, Maisie Williams, and Xolo Mariduena among other talents. A sequel made 25 years apart follows along the same line of trying to break the curse which has been haunting the Owen’s for generations. The As curiosity runs wild with Kylie (Joey King) wanting to learn about the family’s magical history, she gets cursed as well, leading to her boyfriend, Gideon (Xolo Mariduena). Now the family must embark on a quest to confront the dark curse and unravel them from its clutches.
Primetime
Release Date: September 25
Cast: Robert Pattison, Skyler Gisondo, Merrit Wever
Robert Pattison will be starring in Primetime, Under the wing of an independent filmmaking company, A24. Chris Hansen (Robert Pattison) will play the role of a television journalist who aspires to make it big by exposing the sexual predators hiding in large. As the journey unfolds, he will dig deeper, taking the hands of justice upon himself to rid the society of an ancient sin through any means necessary.
Runner
Release Date: September 25
Cast: Owen Wilson, Alan Ritchson, Rodrigo Santo, Leila George, Peta Sergeant, Geraldine Hakewill
Alen Ritchson plays a retired soldier, who has completed isolated himself from the life of violence. However, certain events transpire where he alongside his luck-by-chance partner (Owen Wilson) become targets of a criminal organisation. In this race against time, will they be able to save the life of little girl, and escape the clutches of the underworld.
Heart of the Beast
Release Date: September 25
Cast: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe
A plane crash within the wild lands of Alaska finds the Special Forces officer (Brad Pitt) and his dog, Odin stranded in the middle of nowhere. Their survival follows their brutal trek all the way back home, facing various hardships of severe nature along the way.
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