Netflix has a fresh batch of movies arriving in September 2026, and with so many titles to choose from, a few stand out as especially strong options for movie night.
This month’s picks cover very different moods, from classic sci-fi horror to animated zombie action and an over-the-top disaster comedy.
Leading the list is Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic Alien, which is now streaming on Netflix. Nearly five decades after its release, the film remains one of the most effective blends of science fiction and horror.
The story follows a crew of space workers who respond to a distress signal on a distant planet and encounter a mysterious organism. What begins as an unsettling discovery quickly turns into a deadly fight for survival as the creature evolves into a terrifying predator.
Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, a role that became one of the most iconic heroines in science fiction. Unlike the tougher version of Ripley seen in later installments, Alien presents her as an ordinary crew member desperately trying to survive and make it home.
For viewers looking for something more action-heavy, Resident Evil: Death Island is another September pick.
The 2023 animated movie brings together several major characters from the Resident Evil franchise, including Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield and Rebecca Chambers.
The group finds themselves investigating a mysterious outbreak in San Francisco that eventually leads them to Alcatraz Island. There, they discover a deadly threat that could spread far beyond the island if they fail to stop it.
One of the film’s biggest draws for longtime fans is that it marks the first time Chris, Jill, Leon, Claire and Rebecca all appear together in the same movie.
The third recommendation takes things in a completely different direction.
Stop! That! Train! arrives on Netflix September 20 and leans fully into comedy. The film centers on the Glamazonian Express, a runaway train heading toward a catastrophic storm and a possible collision with a nuclear power plant.
RuPaul plays President Gagwell, while Ginger Minj and Jujubee star as DeeDee and Tess, two new stewardesses who become central to the rescue effort.
The movie pays tribute to disaster-film parodies from the 1970s and 1980s and features an eclectic cast that includes RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, Joel McHale and a cameo from Sarah Michelle Gellar.
With horror, zombie action and outrageous comedy all represented, Netflix’s September lineup offers three very different ways to spend a movie night.
