What to Watch in September 2025 - Disney Plus

September 2025 is shaping up to be a surprisingly packed month on Disney. The lineup covers almost everything: gritty sci-fi, pop-fueled drama, archaeological treasure hunts, and even animated zombie mayhem.

Whether you’re after serious political tension or just want something chill to throw on with the kids, there’s at least one title here that’ll stick.

Alien: Earth (Premieres August 16, season 1)

An alien ship crash-lands on Earth and things go sideways fast. Wendy, played by Sydney Chandler, leads a tactical team into the unknown, and what they find threatens everything. This one’s from Noah Hawley, so expect a slow-burn sci-fi story that digs into paranoia, existential dread, and moral breakdown.

It’s dark, quiet, and probably too intense for background watching. But if you’ve got the patience, it pays off. Timothy Olyphant and Alex Lawther round out the cast, and the worldbuilding is dense without feeling bloated.

Cleopatra’s Final Secret (Premieres September 25, 2025)

NNational Geographic does what it does best: take a mystery and obsess over it. This time, Kathleen Martinez is chasing Cleopatra’s tomb, and the hunt leads to underwater ruins, ancient tunnels, and a lot of educated guessing.

It’s like a real-world Uncharted, only without the gunfights. If you like ancient conspiracies or just want to feel smarter than you are, this could be your historical fix.

Electric Bloom (Premieres September 17, season 1)

Three girls meet in high school, form a band, and go on to become international stars. It sounds simple, but “Electric Bloom” is more than bubblegum music drama. It’s about fame, loyalty, and how fast things can fall apart when your life becomes a brand.

The chemistry between Lumi Pollack, Ruby Marino, and Carmen Sanchez is what sells it. It’s fun, fast, and surprisingly sharp. Imagine a music biopic, then give it eight episodes to unpack everything.

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Pieces of the Past (Premieres September 19)

It’s Lego and it’s Star Wars. But this time, there’s Force Building, Sith Breaking, and even Darth Jar Jar. Yes, really. Sig Greebling and Darth Dev are two opposites thrown together to stop some galaxy-threatening nonsense.

Gaten Matarazzo and Tony Revolori do the voices, and the whole thing is packed with inside jokes and solid visual gags. Don’t expect deep lore material, but it’s great for fans who like their Star Wars with more bricks and less brooding.

Lilo & Stitch (Premieres September 3)

The heart is still there. Lilo’s lonely, Stitch is feral chaos, and somehow they make it work. It’s a mostly faithful retelling with solid visuals and just enough new touches to avoid feeling like a copy-paste job.

Good pick for family night, especially if you grew up on the original.

Lost in the Jungle (Premieres September 13)

This one tells the true story of four kids who survived a plane crash and spent 40 days in the Colombian rainforest. National Geographic gives them the spotlight, and hearing the story in their own words adds real weight.

There’s no overproduction or dramatic filler just the raw details of a rescue mission that brought Indigenous trackers and military together in one of the most intense survival efforts in years. Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, it’s honest, gripping, and humbling.

Marvel Zombies (Premieres September 24, season 1)

Marvel finally leans all the way into horror. A fresh group of heroes tries to survive a zombie apocalypse version of the Marvel universe, and it’s not pretty. Directed by Bryan Andrews, the animation goes hard on gore and doesn’t hold back. Voice talent includes Awkwafina, David Harbour, Simu Liu, and Elizabeth Olsen.

This is TV-MA for a reason. It’s bloody, bleak, and a major shift from the usual glossy Marvel tone. Not for kids. Probably not for casual fans either. But if you want something brutal with a familiar cast of characters, this hits.

Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Camp Minnie

Minnie, Daisy, Clarabelle, and chaos at summer camp. It’s soft, sweet, and absolutely for the little ones.

If you need background noise that won’t break your brain, this is the one.

Tempest (Premieres September 10, season 1)

A former diplomat stumbles onto a conspiracy that could unravel peace on the Korean peninsula. “Tempest” isn’t just a political drama, it’s also a layered character study with strong performances across the board. Jun Ji-hyun plays Seo Munju, who’s caught between personal history and geopolitical risk.

Gang Dong-won and John Cho round out a cast that handles emotional tension as well as action. Directed by Kim Hee-won and written by Chung Seo-kyung, it’s one of the more serious and impressive offerings on this list.

Chad Powers (Premieres September 30)

Russ Holliday was supposed to go pro. Eight years ago, he had it all talent, hype, a future in football. Then he blew it. Now, with nothing left to lose, he reinvents himself as “Chad Powers,” a weirdly charismatic walk-on with a bad wig and a rocket arm. His mission: join a struggling semi-pro team in South Georgia and sneak his way back to glory.

Created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, this one leans into second-chance sports comedy without taking itself too seriously. Glen Powell plays the lead, with support from Perry Mattfeld, Steve Zahn, and a solid ensemble. If you’re into makeover plots, underdog teams, or just want to see what happens when Friday Night Lights gets hijacked by a con artist with a helmet, Chad Powers might be your next binge.

This Month’s Mood Check

Disney is going wide this month. Sci-fi, drama, survival, animated comedy, and even music docu-dramas all get a slot. There’s some real weight in entries like “Alien: Earth” and “Tempest,” while lighter fare like “Lego Star Wars” and “Camp Minnie” keep things playful. “Marvel Zombies” finally delivers the chaos some fans have been asking for, and the true stories “Lost in the Jungle” and “Cleopatra’s Final Secret” ground the lineup with some actual stakes. If you’re picking one to start with, go with “Alien: Earth” for tension or “Electric Bloom” if you’re after something glossy but grounded. And if you just want to watch Darth Jar Jar do anything, well, you’re covered.

It’s plenty to watch. Just avoid the usual trap of spending more time choosing than actually pressing play.