Here are the best new movies and series arriving on Netflix in the US the week of September 14 to 20, 2026, chosen with older viewers in mind. You will find a World War II adventure, a tender British romance, a couple of cozy series, and a few honest cautions about the week’s darker titles.
Highlights for the Week
What is the best pick for a cozy night in?
When Hope Calls, which lands with both of its seasons on September 14. It is a gentle period drama set in a small prairie town, from the makers of When Calls the Heart. It asks nothing of you beyond a warm blanket.
Is there something for a history lover?
Yes. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare arrives September 16. It is a World War II adventure with Henry Cavill leading a rogue team on a secret mission. Do expect action and a few loud, violent moments.
Are there any titles to approach with caution?
Two of them. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story revisits the 1892 axe murders and gets graphic, while Disconnect deals with some heavy modern subjects. Both are well made. Neither is a light watch.
Top New Movies on Netflix This Week
Sep 16 – Girl Climber (2025)
This documentary follows elite climber Emily Harrington as she attempts to scale El Capitan in Yosemite in a single 24-hour push. The camera work puts you right on the rock face with her, and the story is as much about stubborn persistence as it is about the mountain.
It is a clean, inspiring watch with no rough content, which makes it an easy recommendation for almost anyone. If heights make you nervous, a few sequences may have you gripping the armrest, but the payoff is worth it.
Sep 16 – The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
Directed by Guy Ritchie, this World War II adventure is based on a true story about a small, unconventional British unit sent to sabotage Nazi supply ships. Henry Cavill leads a charismatic cast through a mission that Winston Churchill himself quietly backed.
Fans of old-fashioned war movies and caper films will feel right at home. Do know that it earns its action with gunfire and some bloody hand-to-hand fighting, so save it for when you are in the mood for something spirited rather than quiet.
Sep 17 – Disconnect (2012)
This drama weaves together several stories about people whose lives are upended by the internet, from a grieving couple to a teenager caught in a cruel online prank. Jason Bateman and Alexander Skarsgard anchor a strong ensemble cast.
It is thoughtful and very well acted, but the subject matter runs dark, touching on online exploitation and a young person in crisis. Watch it when you are ready for something serious, and perhaps not right before bed.
Sep 19 – On Chesil Beach (2017)
Set in 1962, this British drama stars Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle as newlyweds whose honeymoon exposes the quiet fears they have never spoken aloud. It is adapted from Ian McEwan’s novel and moves at a gentle, deliberate pace.
The period detail and the two lead performances are lovely, and the story will resonate with anyone who remembers that era. There is one tender, awkward intimate scene, handled with restraint rather than sensation.
Top New TV Series on Netflix This Week
Sep 14 – When Hope Calls (2019)
Both seasons of this cozy period drama arrive together on September 14. It follows two sisters who reunite to run a frontier orphanage in the early 1900s, and it comes from the same world as the beloved When Calls the Heart.
If you like your television warm, wholesome, and free of anything jarring, this is an easy choice. It is also perfectly comfortable to have on with grandchildren in the room.
Sep 16 – The Doll (2026)
This lavish Polish drama is based on a classic 19th-century novel about a self-made merchant who becomes obsessed with a beautiful aristocrat. Expect grand ballrooms, period costumes, and a slow-burning story of love and class.
It is subtitled, so it asks a little more attention than an English-language show, but fans of Downton-style period pieces will find plenty to savor. The tone is grown-up without being graphic.
Sep 17 – Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (2026)
The fourth chapter of Ryan Murphy’s true-crime anthology turns to the infamous 1892 case of Lizzie Borden, accused of killing her father and stepmother with an axe. The cast includes Charlie Hunnam and Rebecca Hall.
It is gripping and handsomely made, but it is also violent and unsettling by design. If real-life crime stories keep you up at night, skip this one. If they fascinate you, it is one of the week’s biggest arrivals.
Sep 17 – Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (2026)
This animated spin-off returns for a second batch of episodes set in the Stranger Things town of Hawkins during the 1980s. It fills in the adventures between the live-action seasons in a colorful cartoon style.
It is a fun bridge for fans ahead of the show’s finale, and a good one to share with older grandchildren. The monsters and mild scares mean it is not for the very little ones.
Find this week’s new movies and series
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