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Netflix has released a lineup for September 2025, including the return of the much-anticipated Wednesday Season 2 (Part 2), which premieres on September 3. The streaming giant's autumn content slate is packed with original series, popular classics and stars.
This month's top shows begin with Wednesday Season 2 (Part 2), in which Jenna Ortega continues her stellar performance as an iconic character. Following the thrilling ending of Part 1, viewers can watch Wednesday face her predicament while trying to save Enid's life and confront Tyler, who has escaped and is plotting revenge. The series has become one of Netflix's most-watched series ever.
Star power and new original shows headlining September
Lady Gaga's surprise appearance at Netflix and Spotify's Wednesday Graveyard Gala in New York City created quite a buzz. She announced her new song "The Dead Dance," which is set to be released with the series premiere on September 3. According to Rolling Stone, Gaga confirmed her involvement in the show and expressed her excitement about collaborating with Tim Burton and the cast. The pop superstar plays Roslyn Rotwood, a renowned Nevermore teacher who meets Wednesday Addams.
Black Rabbit, starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law as estranged brothers who run a secret nightclub in New York, is releasing on September 18. The eight-episode limited series explores the volatile relationships between siblings. Bateman described Black Rabbit's story as the story of brothers "who love each other but don't match".
Classic films and international hits round out the lineup
Netflix's September content strategy includes a stellar collection of favorites releasing on September 1. The entire Shrek franchise is coming to the platform, along with E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, La La Land, Bridesmaids, and The Amazing Spider-Man films. The Shrek Collection is a nostalgic drama targeting millennials, according to What's On Netflix, which called it a "millennial animation film."
The month concludes with "Alice in Borderland" Season 3 on September 25. This Japanese survival thriller brings Arisu and Usagi back into the deadly game when Usagi is kidnapped by a mysterious scholar with an interest in the afterlife. The series has been Netflix's most-watched Japanese series worldwide, making its return one of the platform's biggest international bets.
In addition, Netflix will air the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing match live on September 13. It will also air alongside the docuseries Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford.
This September lineup appears to be part of Netflix's strategy to create a synergy between franchise content, original productions and licensed classics to maintain subscriber growth amid growing streaming competition.
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