The fall movie season is heating up, not in theaters, but on your favorite streaming platforms. This week is packed with blockbuster-level entertainment, from long-awaited sequels and spin-offs to original thrillers and dramas. Prepare for a week of diverse storytelling that delivers adrenaline, suspense, and heartfelt emotion right to your screen.
The action starts on September 25 with Ballerina on Starz. Set within the John Wick universe, this film follows Ana de Armas as a formidable assassin on a revenge mission. After a strong theatrical performance, its streaming debut is highly anticipated by fans eager to see more of the franchise’s signature “gun-fu” action and world-building, complete with an appearance by Keanu Reeves.
On September 27, Netflix expands another beloved franchise with Karate Kid: Legends. Uniting the worlds of the original films and the 2010 remake, Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han join forces. They mentor a young fighter in New York, blending nostalgic themes of mentorship and discipline with modern martial arts action for a new generation.
Hulu offers a different kind of intensity with The Surfer, premiering September 25. Nicolas Cage stars in this psychological thriller about a man’s peaceful day at the beach that spirals into a terrifying confrontation. The film is a masterclass in building tension, as a simple territorial dispute escalates into a primal struggle for respect and survival.
Science fiction fans have two distinct choices. On Peacock, M3GAN 2.0 offers a thrilling dose of techno-horror, as the titular AI doll is brought back to combat a new, more dangerous android. Alternatively, Apple TV+ presents All of You on September 26, a sci-fi romance drama that explores the intricate relationship between two best friends, played by Imogen Poots and Jenna Coleman, in what promises to be an emotionally resonant story.