As we transition into September, the film industry gears up for an exciting array of releases that promise to thrill and entertain audiences. This month features a mix of horror, action, and adaptations that are highly anticipated by fans.
The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of September
The last couple of weeks of August were a bit challenging for the box office, with Zach Cregger’s Weapons emerging as the month’s overall champion, and a surprise sing-along Netflix animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, stirring things up. However, September brings the promise of thrilling films as we head into the spooky season of October. This month features at least three top films (four, if you include a certain anime film with Demon in its title) that highlight this excitement. Read on for the most anticipated movies of September, as chosen by our social polls.
No. 1
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Infinity Castle- (2025)
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Since the conclusion of the fourth season of the popular manga adaptation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba last year, fans have eagerly awaited the continuation of the story. The announcement that the “Infinity Castle” story arc would unfold as a trilogy of feature films, rather than another season of the anime, propelled the first film to the top of many most anticipated lists. The film has already been released in Japan, where it became not only the highest-grossing film of 2025 but also the third-highest grossing film in the country’s history, making its presence at the top of this month’s list unsurprising.
No. 2
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
Release Date: September 5, 2025
The Conjuring film series has been a horror powerhouse since the first film debuted in 2013, spawning an entire universe of spin-offs alongside its three previous installments. Now, we are set to witness the final installment of the series, which aims to deliver more chills while resolving loose ends from earlier films. Although the third film, The Devil Made Me Do It, was somewhat disappointing, fans are clearly excited to return to the haunted world of Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) for one last thrilling ride.
No. 3
The Long Walk (2025)
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Continuing with the horror theme, we have the latest adaptation of a Stephen King novel (and the first of two films this year based on books he wrote under his pseudonym Richard Bachman), The Long Walk. Reviews for the film have just been released, and they are overwhelmingly positive. The premise is straightforward—a group of young men enters a contest where they must walk until only one remains—but critics describe it as thoughtful, moving, and harrowing.
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No. 4
One Battle After Another (2025)
Release Date: September 26, 2025
A new Paul Thomas Anderson film starring Leonardo DiCaprio? Need we say more? This is an automatic top five anticipated movie in any month. Moreover, this marks Anderson’s first action-thriller, and the cast includes notable actors such as Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor, making it clear why audiences are looking forward to it.
No. 5
HIM (2025)
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Returning to our spooky season treats, we have the rare horror-tinged sports thriller HIM. Marlon Wayans takes on a dramatic role as a legendary quarterback mentoring a young protégé (Tyriq Withers) at his training compound, providing a glimpse of what the future may hold for him. Wayans received acclaim for a similarly chilling performance in Requiem for a Dream, and with production by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, expectations are high.
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