What’s Streaming in September 2026?: The Ultimate UK & US Release Guide
From Ryan Reynolds' new movie Mayday, to new Mobland, The Gentlemen and Chad Powers, here's your ultimate guide to what's streaming in the UK, UK and beyond in September 2026.
Autumn is officially here, and streaming platforms on both sides of the Atlantic are unleashing their heaviest hitters.
From major blockbusters making their SVOD debuts to returning terrestrial favorites and high-stakes network TV, here is your definitive guide to what’s landing across Apple TV, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky/NOW, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, and Disney+ this September 2026.
Apple TV
Mayday (Original Film Premiere)
Release Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Where to Stream: Apple TV (UK & US)
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Marcin Dorociński, Maria Bakalova, David Morse
Genre: Action / Buddy Comedy Thriller
Plot: Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Game Night), this high-octane action comedy subverts the classic Cold War spy thriller. When hotshot U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly (Ryan Reynolds) crashes behind enemy lines in Russian territory, he forms an improbable, chaotic alliance with Nikolai Ustinov (Kenneth Branagh), a gruff former KGB operative who happens to harbor an obsession with American pop culture.
BBC iPlayer & Free-to-Air UK
Blue Lights (Season 3)
Release Date: Early September 2026
Where to Stream: BBC iPlayer / BBC One (UK)
Cast: Siân Brooke, Martin McCann, Katherine Devlin, Nathan Braniff
Genre: Police Procedural / Crime Drama
Plot: Belfast’s response team faces their most perilous chapter yet. As new criminal networks attempt to fill a power vacuum in the city, Grace, Stevie, and the squad must navigate volatile streets while internal investigations threaten to tear the station apart.
Strictly Come Dancing (Series 24 Launch)
Release Date: Mid-September 2026
Where to Stream: BBC iPlayer / BBC One (UK)
Cast: Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke
Genre: Entertainment / Dance Competition
Plot: Autumn wouldn’t be complete without the glitterball trophy. A fresh batch of fifteen celebrities—ranging from Olympic athletes to soap stars—take to the ballroom floor for the official live launch show.
Vigil (Season 3)
Release Date: Late September 2026
Where to Stream: BBC iPlayer / BBC One (UK)
Cast: Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie
Genre: Mystery / Political Thriller
Plot: DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and DI Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) tackle a dangerous new investigation involving deep-sea covert military operations and foreign espionage threatening UK critical infrastructure.
ITVX
The Blame
Release Date: September 2026
Where to Stream: ITVX / ITV1 (UK)
Cast: Ensemble British cast
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Crime
Plot: When a devastating crime shatters a tight-knit suburban community, a web of historic secrets begins to unravel. The drama pivots on multiple perspectives, forcing viewers to question who is telling the truth as accusations spiral.
The Party
Release Date: September 2026
Where to Stream: ITVX / ITV1 (UK)
Genre: Drama / Mystery
Plot: Set during an opulent anniversary celebration at a remote coastal estate, an uninvited guest reveals a fatal secret that turns a night of luxury into a desperate fight for survival.
Trigger Point (Season 4)
Release Date: September 2026
Where to Stream: ITVX / ITV1 (UK)
Cast: Vicky McClure, Eric Shango, Nabil Elouahabi
Genre: Action Thriller
Plot: Vicky McClure returns as Expo officer Lana Washington. Following a coordinated series of bomb threats targeting London’s financial district, Lana’s Metropolitan Police bomb disposal unit races against the clock to dismantle a highly sophisticated terror cell.
Channel 4
The Great British Bake Off (Series 17)
Release Date: September 2026
Where to Stream: Channel 4 / My4 (UK)
Cast: Paul Hollywood, Nigella Lawson, Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding
Genre: Reality / Culinary Competition
Plot: Twelve new amateur bakers enter the iconic tent in Berkshire, tackling Signature, Technical, and Showstopper challenges under the watchful eyes of Hollywood and new judge, Nigella. Expect Hollywood handshakes, showstopper collapses, and classic British banter.
Channel 5
The Heights
Release Date: September 2026
Where to Stream: Channel 5 / My5 (UK)
Cast: Anna Friel
Genre: Psychological Drama / Thriller
Plot: Based on Louise Candlish’s best-selling novel, Anna Friel stars as Ellen, a fiercely protective working-class mother. When her teenage son brings home a wealthy new friend, Ellen’s past comes back to haunt her, pulling her family into a deadly game of obsession and revenge.
Forever Home
Release Date: Late September 2026
Where to Stream: Channel 5 / My5 (UK)
Genre: Domestic Drama / Dark Comedy
Plot: Adapted from Graham Norton’s popular novel, this bittersweet series follows Carol as she tries to rebuild her life after a divorce, only to discover that her ex-husband’s family home harbors shocking secrets buried beneath its floorboards.
Sky TV & NOW
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Streaming Premiere)
Release Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Where to Stream: Sky Cinema / NOW (UK)
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Horror / Sci-Fi
Plot: Directed by Nia DaCosta and scripted by Alex Garland, this continuation of the 28 Days Later saga follows survivors navigating a radicalized cult operating within the ruins of infected Britain.
Saturday Night Live UK (SNL UK - Series 1)
Release Date: Mid-September 2026
Where to Stream: Sky Comedy / NOW (UK)
Cast: Rotating celebrity hosts, musical guests, and a brand-new UK comedy troupe
Genre: Live Sketch Comedy / Variety
Plot: The iconic American late-night institution lands its official British adaptation, broadcasting live from London every Saturday night with topical political satire, sketches, and live musical performances.
Premier League 2026/27 Season
Release Date: Live throughout September 2026
Where to Stream: Sky Sports / NOW (UK)
Plot: Autumn football coverage accelerates with critical early-season clashes, as Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea battle for dominance at the top of the table.
Paramount+
Colin from Accounts (Season 3)
Release Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Where to Stream: Paramount+ (UK & US)
Cast: Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Plot: Gordon and Ashley return as Sydney’s most chaotic couple. Season 3 finds them adjusting to life with a new business venture while trying to maintain their complex relationship and co-parenting duties for their beloved injured dog, Colin.
MobLand (Season 2)
Release Date: Friday, 18 September 2026
Where to Stream: Paramount+ (UK & US)
Genre: Crime Drama / Mob Thriller
Plot: Picking up in the wake of last season’s bloody finale, rival factions struggle to seize control over the city’s underworld, pushing federal agents and mob bosses into an all-out turf war.
Disney+ & Hulu
Chad Powers (Season 2)
Release Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2026
Where to Stream: Disney+ (UK) / Hulu (US)
Cast: Glen Powell, Perry Mattfeld, Steve Zahn
Genre: Sports Comedy
Plot: Co-created by and starring Glen Powell, disgraced college quarterback Russ Holliday continues his disguised comeback attempt as the eccentric “Chad Powers” at a struggling Southern university.
Dancing with the Stars (Season 35)
Release Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Where to Stream: Disney+ (UK & US)
Cast: Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough
Genre: Reality Competition
Plot: Broadcast live on Disney+, a brand-new cast of icons, influencers, and athletes hit the ballroom alongside professional dancers to compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
HBO Max
Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Season 2)
Release Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Where to Stream: HBO Max (US) / MGM+ (UK)
Cast: Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine
Genre: Historical Fantasy Drama / Romance
Plot: The prequel series returns to explore the parallel love stories of Jamie Fraser’s parents (Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser) in 18th-century Scotland and Claire Beauchamp’s parents (Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp) during WWI England. Season 2 tests both couples as political unrest and wartime duty threaten to tear them apart.
Netflix Highlights
The Gentlemen (Season 2)
Release Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Where to Stream: Netflix (UK & US)
Cast: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito
Genre: Action Comedy / Crime Drama
Plot: Guy Ritchie’s wildly stylish crime-comedy returns. Having consolidated his grip on his family’s country estate and the underground cannabis network running beneath it, Eddie Horniman (Theo James) and Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) attempt to expand their syndicate across mainland Europe. Expect European cartel turf wars, aristocratic betrayal, and signature Ritchie dialogue.
Fauda (Season 5)
Release Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Where to Stream: Netflix (UK & US)
Cast: Lior Raz, Itzik Cohen, Doron Ben-David, Yaakov Zada Daniel, Lucy Ayoub
Genre: Action Thriller / Military Drama
Plot: The hit Israeli military thriller makes its global return with a brand-new storyline. Following a complete script overhaul, Season 5 sees Doron Kavillio (Lior Raz) brought back into active service for a high-risk undercover mission that spans international borders, testing the squad’s tactical limits and deep-seated loyalties.
Call My Agent! The Movie
Release Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Where to Stream: Netflix (UK & US)
Cast: Camille Cottin, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Fanny Sidney
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Plot: Picking up five years after the finale of the beloved French comedy series Dix Pour Cent (Call My Agent!), the agents of ASK reunite for a special feature film. When a major international film festival descends into chaos, Andréa, Mathias, Gabriel, and Arlette must band together one last time to save their clients’ reputations and navigate celebrity egos.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
Release Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Where to Stream: Netflix (UK & US)
Cast: Produced by Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan
Genre: True Crime / Anthology Drama
Plot: Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed Monster anthology turns its lens toward the infamous 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. The limited series explores the gruesome crime, the media frenzy, and the psychological mystery surrounding prime suspect Lizzie Borden.
A Different World (Reboot Series)
Release Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Where to Stream: Netflix (UK & US)
Genre: Sitcom / Comedy Drama
Plot: A modern reimagining of the iconic 90s series. Set once again at Hillman College, the reboot follows a new generation of students navigating young adulthood, modern campus culture, romance, and social issues, complete with guest appearances from original cast members.
Prime Video Highlights
Neagley (Season 1)
Release Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Where to Stream: Prime Video (UK & US)
Cast: Maria Sten, Alan Ritchson (guest star)
Genre: Crime / Action Thriller
Plot: Spinning off directly from the global hit Reacher, private investigator Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) takes center stage. When a former military colleague turns up dead under suspicious circumstances in Chicago, Neagley unleashes her sharp instincts and lethal skillset to uncover a high-level military-industrial conspiracy.
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