A Week of Variety Across Platforms
Streaming platforms are set to deliver a broad mix of genres in the first week of September, from comedy and crime to courtroom drama and documentaries. Netflix leads the lineup with several high-profile releases, while Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, JioHotstar, and SonyLIV are adding new titles to their libraries.
Among the most anticipated arrivals is the fourth installment of the popular 'Dhamaal' franchise. 'Dhamaal 4' follows a group whose search for a legendary treasure turns into chaos, with a bumbling pirate scattering the treasure map and bringing families and rivals into the chase. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Jaaved Jaaferi, and premieres on Netflix on September 4, 2026, following its theatrical release in July, as reported by The Economic Times and NewsX.
Also on Netflix is the second season of Guy Ritchie's crime comedy-drama 'The Gentlemen.' The series continues the story of Eddie Horniman, an aristocrat who discovers his inherited estate is connected to a massive cannabis empire. Theo James returns as Eddie, with Kaya Scodelario reprising her role as Susie. The new season arrives on Netflix on September 3, 2026, and expands the story from the English countryside to the Italian lakes, according to NewsX.
New Dramas and Documentaries
Taapsee Pannu stars in 'Gandhari,' an action thriller written by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija. Pannu plays Bani, a mother whose daughter goes missing from a train station, leading her to uncover a dark trafficking network. The film releases on Netflix on September 3, 2026, as reported by both The Economic Times and NewsX.
Netflix also debuts 'Lovesick' on September 2, a Mexican period drama based on Ángeles Mastretta's book 'Mal de Amores.' The seven-episode series centers on Emilia, a young woman torn between two men in a politically chaotic country, per NewsX.
On the documentary front, 'Turning Point: Generation 9/11' marks the 25-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Directed by Brian Knappenberger, the documentary explores how that day continues to shape the present, featuring stories from survivors' families, journalists, and military personnel, as well as those affected by the War on Terror and the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Times Now also describes the film as examining the lasting impact of 9/11 on a generation that grew up in its aftermath.
Regional Cinema and More on Other Platforms
Prime Video adds the Telugu musical drama 'Jagamae Sangeetham' on September 3, 2026. Starring Prakash Raj and Madhubala, the story follows Balu, the heir to his grandfather's musical legacy, as he grapples with tradition and family secrets, according to NewsX.
SonyLIV presents 'Unmadham' on September 4, a Malayalam thriller directed by Kiran Das, starring Kunchacko Boban as a policeman investigating a missing persons case that blends reality with superstition, along with Lijomol Jose and others. The Economic Times notes the film's release on September 4, while NewsX specifies the same date.
JioHotstar brings 'The Court,' a Tamil legal drama featuring a young lawyer with a stammer who must argue against her celebrated father, as described by The Economic Times. The same source lists the film among the week's releases.
On September 4, Apple TV+ premieres a Cold War thriller starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, following a US Navy pilot stranded behind enemy lines after a secret mission goes wrong, with an unlikely alliance with an ex-KGB agent becoming key to survival, per Times Now.
Prime Video also offers 'Earle Meets World' on September 4, a reality series following Alix Earle as she balances personal life and building her business empire, according to NewsX. The same platform launches the seventh season of 'The Grand Tour' on September 4, with new hosts James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois taking over, as reported by NewsX.
The week's releases span multiple platforms and genres, offering viewers a wide range of options as September begins.