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Fall is officially here, and the last movies of summer are nearly done dwindling out to the PVOD format, allowing you to see what you might have missed from one of the more interesting seasons in a long time. Want a comedy reboot? An unexpected sequel? A smash horror hit? You can get all three and more this month. Definitely don’t miss Splitsville, a rom-com hitting VOD tomorrow that may just have the fight scene of the year.
September 2
The Naked Gun
Dir. Akiva Schaffer, 85 minutes
Liam Neeson completely commits to the bit in this wonderful reboot, a movie that casts the action star as the kid of Leslie Nielsen’s infamous Frank Drebin. He basically plays it as if it’s a Taken sequel, using his deadpan demeanor as a comedic weapon. Pamela Anderson is also perfectly cast in a film that works so much better than it should. Bonus: It’s under 90 minutes! Thank God for comedies that know how to get in, make you laugh, and get out again.
Nobody 2
Dir. Timo Tjahjanto, 89 minutes
And another unexpected action star is back. 2021’s Nobody was a surprise hit, a great vehicle for Bob Odenkirk to star as a former assassin rebooted John Wick style when he crosses paths with some foreign bad guys on a bus. The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone. It’s got a bit of a case of diminishing returns, but those who loved the original shouldn’t miss it, especially now that they can watch it at home.
September 9
Honey Don’t!
Dir. Ethan Coen, 89 minutes
The jury may be out on which director has fared better since the Coen brothers split, but we can say pretty confidently that they’re not quite delivering quality at the same rate alone as they did together. Ethan has headed down an unexpected road, making what he’s calling the “lesbian B-movie trilogy.” This one follows 2024’s Drive-Away Dolls and also stars Margaret Qualley, joined this time by Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Charlie Day. The reviews were mixed, but it feels like something that should pick up fans at home. Maybe you’re one.
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Weapons
Dir. Zach Cregger, 128 minutes
One of the biggest critical and commercial horror flicks of the year is already home. The setup is amazing: Dozens of kids in the same class get up in the middle of the night and run out the front door, never to be seen again. Blending Paul Thomas Anderson and George Romero, Zach Cregger has made an ensemble piece that’s really about the witch hunt of a teacher played by Julia Garner doing her best film work. Twisting, turning, and at times downright hilarious, this is one of the essential movies of 2025.
September 16
Relay
Dir. David Mackenzie, 112 minutes
The great Riz Ahmed stars as a fixer who brokers deals between corporations and whistleblowers, usually keeping the identity of the latter secret through an old-fashioned relay system. When Sarah Grant (Lily James) comes forward to coordinate a deal, it sets in motion a series of twists that grow increasingly silly, but Ahmed grounds this thriller as much as he possibly can. He’s always excellent.
September 23
Splitsville
Dir. Michael Angelo Covino, 104 minutes
The co-writer/director/star of The Climb reunites with that film’s co-writer/star Kyle Marvin for a romantic comedy that’s really more about man-children who can’t manage their relationships. Covino’s life goes haywire when his wife, Dakota Johnson, sleeps with his best friend, played by Marvin, after he splits with his partner, played by Adria Arjona. Got that? It gets crazier. Partner swapping, physical humor, and strong comic timing make this one of the better comedies of the year.
