September sneaks in like that friend who always shows up with way too many plans you think you’ll have a quiet month, and suddenly your watchlist is overflowing. Streaming platforms and theaters have stacked the calendar, and honestly, it feels like every genre is trying to grab your attention at once. Horror, drama, musicals, period pieces you name it, it’s in the lineup. So where do you even start?
On September 4, The Paper premieres, and yes it’s about journalism. But don’t roll your eyes just yet. It’s not some dry, self-important drama. Instead, it dives into the chaos of a newsroom in 2025, where breaking news moves faster than anyone can keep up. There’s humor, tension, and a bit of that “oh god, my job feels like this too” energy. If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ll probably find yourself cringing and laughing in equal measure.
Just a day later, September 5 brings The Conjuring: Last Rites. You’d think after all these years the Warrens would’ve run out of demons to chase, but apparently not. The thing about these films is that they blend haunted-house chills with that “based on real events” hook that makes you second-guess whether your hallway light just flickered for a reason. It’s creepy, it’s tense, and it’s probably going to keep horror fans happy (and sleep-deprived).
Also on September 5, Highest 2 Lowest hits theaters a gritty, music-driven drama that doesn’t try to look pretty. It’s messy, it’s raw, and it’s pulsing with energy. Instead of a polished Hollywood musical, it feels more like stepping into an underground club where everyone’s fighting to be heard. The story of ambition and survival in a crowded music scene might not be for everyone, but that’s exactly why it stands out.
By September 9, Hulu’s favorite unlikely trio is back in Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return with their blend of comedy and murder mystery, and somehow, it still works. The series has always thrived on chemistry, and season five promises more twists, new guest stars, and the kind of banter that makes solving murders feel almost… cozy? Strange as that sounds, it’s why the show keeps pulling people back in.
Finally, on September 12, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale closes the curtain on one of TV’s most beloved period dramas. It’s the kind of farewell that’s equal parts emotional and elegant, packed with grandeur and nostalgia. Fans have followed these characters for years, and this last chapter is designed to give them the send-off they deserve. Will it make people cry in the theater? Probably. But honestly, isn’t that exactly what a finale should do?
September 2025 doesn’t make it easy to keep up, but maybe that’s the fun of it. From newsroom chaos to aristocratic goodbyes, this month feels like it has something for every mood and maybe even a few surprises we didn’t know we needed.
Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.
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