A Big Month For Movie Lovers
Frens, get your popcorn ready because September is serving up chills, thrills, and cinematic moments you won’t want to miss.
From the final case of Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites to the Crawley family’s last bow in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the theaters are stacked with must-see films.
Here’s your guide to what’s hitting the big screen this month.
September 5
The Conjuring: Last Rites
The ninth entry in the blockbuster Conjuring universe arrives to close out the Warrens’ story.
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Ed and Lorraine, joined by Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, and more.
Directed by Michael Chaves, this supernatural sendoff promises bone-chilling scares.
The Cut
Orlando Bloom, Caitríona Balfe, and John Turturro headline this dark tale of redemption gone wrong, as a former champ’s obsession blurs the line between glory and madness.
Hamilton (Re-release)
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s cultural phenomenon.
For the first time, the award-winning stage sensation hits theaters September 5.
Twinless
Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney star as two young men who bond in a twin support group, only to unravel secrets that threaten their fragile connection.
With Lauren Graham, Aisling Franciosi, and Chris Perfetti rounding out the cast, Twinless offers a layered story of friendship, grief, and identity.
Preparation For The Next Life
This emotional drama follows Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant in New York City, who meets Skinner, a war-weary soldier played by Fred Hechinger.
Their unexpected love story reveals the possibility of healing and hope, even when their worlds seem impossible to reconcile.
September 12
The Long Walk
Francis Lawrence adapts Stephen King’s first-written novel in this harrowing survival story.
With a cast that includes Cooper Hoffman, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill, expect an intense ride that asks, “How far could you go?”
Bang Bang
Tim Blake Nelson stars as a retired boxer reconnecting with his grandson while reckoning with the ghosts of his past.
Sports drama with heart and grit.
The Man In My Basement (Select Theaters)
Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe bring psychological suspense in this chilling story of a tenant who may not be who he seems.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The Crawleys return for one last cinematic chapter.
Set in the 1930s, scandal, financial woes, and generational change put Downton’s future on the line.
September 19
HIM
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions presents a sinister dive into fame and obsession.
Marlon Wayans delivers a dramatic turn alongside Tyriq Withers and Julia Fox in this chilling psychological thriller.
The Lost Bus
Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in this true-event inspired thriller about a wildfire, a school bus, and a desperate fight for survival.
Directed by Paul Greengrass.
Steve (Select Theaters)
Cillian Murphy leads in a reimagining of Shy, following one intense day at a reform school in 1990s England.
September 26
The Strangers: Chapter 2
Madelaine Petsch’s Maya is back—and so are The Strangers.
Brutal, merciless, and relentless, this sequel ups the terror.
Dead Of Winter
Emma Thompson stars as a grief-stricken loner who stumbles into a violent hostage situation during a blizzard.
Tense survival horror at its finest.
One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson directs Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro in this sweeping new drama, also featuring Regina Hall and Teyana Taylor.
Will You Be Watching?
Which of these September releases are you most excited to see on the big screen?
Drop down in the comments and let me know, Frens! 🍿
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