September 2026 has plenty of exciting titles lined up across theatres and OTT platforms. From big-screen entertainers and action thrillers to gripping dramas and much-awaited streaming releases, there is something for audiences across genres. If you are looking for what to watch this month, here are 16 new releases to check out in September 2026.
1. Daayra
Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kanwaljit Singh, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Seema Azmi, Biswapati Sarkar
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Genre: Thriller
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Daayra revolves around a major incident that sparks a battle over ethics within the system. After officer Raman Kumar and his team act against suspects in a controversial encounter, officer Ajooni Kohli begins investigating whether the shooting was staged. Her probe eventually triggers a serious institutional conflict.
2. Resident Evil
Cast: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser
Director: Zach Cregger
Genre: Sci-fi Horror
Language: English
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Resident Evil centres on Bryan, a medical courier working through a snowy winter night, who is assigned the task of transporting sensitive medical cargo to Raccoon City General Hospital. His routine delivery takes a terrifying turn when a viral outbreak plunges the city into chaos.
Set alongside the events of the classic Resident Evil 2 video game, the film follows Bryan as he attempts to survive the deadly crisis while making his way to the hospital.
3. Vibe
Cast: Kunal Khemu, Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir
Director: Kunal Khemu
Genre: Action Thriller Comedy
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Vibe follows two ordinary, somewhat hapless friends whose lives change dramatically after they accidentally uncover a major conspiracy. With no experience to prepare them for what lies ahead, the duo are pulled into a dangerous mission.
As they attempt to protect the country, their courage and instincts are put to the test, while their friendship is pushed through one chaotic situation after another.
4. Love Lottery
Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Indira Krishnan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Hemant Pandey, Arshdep Ssandhu
Director: Arvind Pandey
Genre: Romantic Drama
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Love Lottery explores a modern marriage caught between mistrust, betrayal and social expectations. When Bharani Verma is found under mysterious circumstances, her husband Kartik Saxena becomes the focus of suspicion.
While trying to establish his innocence, Kartik is forced to confront the complicated realities of relationships and the pressure created by societal expectations.
5. Hunkkaar: The Roar
Cast: Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Ram Kapoor, Raghubir Yadav, Zoya Hussain
Director: Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia
Genre: Social Thriller
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Streaming Date: September 25, 2026
Hunkkaar: The Roar follows 17-year-old Meenu Rawat after she files a complaint against a powerful and widely revered spiritual guru. Her allegations trigger public outrage, intense scrutiny and pressure from those around her.
Officer Jasleen Singh Soin takes up the case and attempts to uncover the truth while challenging the influential network protecting the guru.
6. Papa Yaar by Zakir Khan
Cast: Zakir Khan
Genre: Stand-Up Comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
Streaming Date: September 18, 2026
In Papa Yaar, comedian Zakir Khan turns to his childhood memories to share humorous and heartwarming stories about his father.
7. The Paradise
Cast: Nani, Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Tanikella Bharani, Sonali Kulkarni, Sampoornesh Babu, Keerthy Suresh (cameo)
Director: Srikanth Odela
Genre: Action Thriller
Language: Telugu
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 24, 2026
The Paradise centres on a man who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice against his people and homeland. As he decides to stand up to those responsible for their suffering, Jadal becomes both a powerful figure and a symbol of resistance, leading to a massive confrontation.
8. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anup Soni, Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul
Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
Genre: Fantasy Mystery Thriller
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 25, 2026
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest follows a rational man from the city who challenges the forbidden forest associated with his ancestral village. His decision leads to the awakening of a divine goddess, setting the stage for a mysterious and supernatural journey.
9. Avengers: Endgame Encore
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson
Director: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
Genre: Superhero Action
Language: English
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Avengers: Endgame Encore brings the 2019 superhero blockbuster back to theatres in a special re-release. The new version will feature additional footage and a fresh connection linking the film directly to Avengers: Doomsday.
10. Tujhya Aaila
Cast: Rajshri Deshpande, Rohini Hattangadi, Sambhaji Bhagat
Director: Sujay S. Dahake
Genre: Comedy Drama
Language: Marathi
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Tujhya Aaila follows 12-year-old Avinash, a city boy who is forced to move to a remote village near Satara. There, he becomes involved in an intense schoolyard game centred around verbal abuse.
His rivalry with local youngster Khandya gradually turns into an ego battle, while Avinash begins to understand the deeper emotional and matriarchal dimensions behind the everyday slang.
11. Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki
Cast: Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora, Rajniesh Duggal, Sheel Verma, Nirbhay Wadhwa
Director: Abhishek Singh
Genre: Mythological Drama
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 25, 2026
The film follows Shashwat, a directionless young man from the modern world who enters an ancient temple and encounters Lord Hanuman. He is then guided through the epic story of Lord Rama.
Witnessing Lord Rama’s righteousness and struggles brings about a profound change in Shashwat, helping him understand his purpose and direction in life.
12. Lust Stories 3
Cast: Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sana Thampi, Ali Fazal
Director: Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, Vishal Bhardwaj
Genre: Anthology
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Netflix
Streaming Date: September 18, 2026
Lust Stories 3 brings together four independent stories directed by four different filmmakers. The anthology explores themes of love, desire, intimacy and vulnerability while examining the complicated nature of modern relationships.
13. Dorothy
Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, Rishikanth, Muthukumar
Director: Karthik Subbaraj
Genre: Indie Drama
Language: Tamil
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s, Dorothy follows childhood friends Karthi and Subbu. Their lives change after a tragedy involving Dorothy, a kind-hearted member of their household.
When Subbu disappears and discovers an unexpected community outside society’s conventional expectations, Karthi sets out to find him. Their journey ultimately tests their friendship, loyalty, family ties and ideas of love.
14. Heart of the Beast
Cast: Brad Pitt, Uber, JK Simmons, Anna Lambe
Director: David Ayer
Genre: Survival Thriller
Language: English
Where to watch: Theatres
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Heart of the Beast follows retired Army Special Forces officer James Belmont and his loyal combat dog, Odin, after they become stranded in the harsh Alaskan wilderness following a plane crash.
With 58 miles of dangerous terrain standing between them and safety, the pair must battle freezing conditions, treacherous river rapids and the unforgiving wilderness to survive.
15. Don’t Be Shy
Cast: Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, Piyush Khati, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Neha Dhupia, Anurag Basu
Director: Sreeti Mukerji
Genre: Coming-of-Age Comedy Drama
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Prime Video
Streaming Date: September 25, 2026
Don’t Be Shy revolves around 20-year-old Shyamili, better known as Shy, who believes she has her entire life mapped out. However, unexpected romantic complications and a series of poor decisions send her carefully planned life into chaos.
The coming-of-age comedy-drama is co-produced by Alia Bhatt.
16. Shaque: Trust No One
Cast: Parineeti Chopra, Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Soni Razdan, Anup Soni
Director: Rensil D’Silva
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Netflix
Streaming Date: September 24, 2026
Shaque: Trust No One follows a mother whose newborn daughter, Apeksha Dutt, mysteriously vanishes from a hospital shortly after birth. Even after nine years, she and her husband continue their search for their missing child.
Each year, mysterious photographs of the growing girl arrive, keeping their hope alive while deepening the mystery surrounding her disappearance. As fresh clues begin to emerge, the mother starts suspecting that the truth could be much closer to home than she ever imagined.
The years-long search takes an emotional toll on her and makes her question the intentions of even those closest to her.
These are among the major movies and shows arriving in theatres and on OTT platforms during September 2026, offering audiences plenty of options across genres and languages.
