In Theatres This September 2026

In Theatres This September 2026
Here's what's hitting theatres this September in Canada.

September 2026 brings an exceptionally diverse theatrical lineup, ranging from poignant human dramas and high-stakes historical thrillers to long-awaited sequels and star-studded blockbusters.

Highlights include Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in the emotional adaptation The Salt Path, Andrew Garfield leading Paul Greengrass's rebellion epic The Uprising, and the magical return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2. Whether you are looking for pulse-pounding survival tales like Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast, gripping historical tension, or family entertainment, theatres this month offer something for every moviegoer. 

SEPTEMBER 4

The Salt Path

A couple lose their home and later discovers that the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year-long coastal trek. 

Based on the memoir by Rayner Winn and directed by Marianne Elliott. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Premiered at TIFF in 2024.

By Any Means

A notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi.

Starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

SEPTEMBER 11

Practical Magic 2

A multi-generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

Runner

A former soldier and his unlikely partner become the targets of a ruthless cartel while racing to complete a critical medical delivery and save the life of a little girl. 

Starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.

The Uprising

Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war burns across England, he forms an army of the people to face the King's might in a fight for justice and survival. 

Written and directed by Paul Greengrass. Starring Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, and Stephen Dillane.

Don’t Look Back in Anger

Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

SEPTEMBER 18

Resident Evil

Follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.

Directed by Zach Craggier and starring Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, and Zach Cherry

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods. 

Featuring the voices of Justin Fletcher and John Sparkes.

The Weight

Desperate to save what is left of his family, during the height of the Great Depression, a battle-scarred veteran is hired to help smuggle a fortune in gold across 100 miles of impenetrable wilderness. 

Starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe.

SEPTEMBER 25

Primetime

In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history. 

Directed by Lance Oppenheimer and starring Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, and Skyler Gisondo.

The Stunt Driver

Chronicles the daredevil stuntman Ken Carter's quest to execute a bold stunt of launching a rocket car across the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the United States in the 1970s, facing absurd challenges along the way. 

Directed by Michael Dowse and starring Jay Baruchel and Ed Helms. 

Heart of the Beast

After a harrowing plane crash, a Special Forces officer and his combat dog find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. 

Starring Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons.

Forgotten Island

Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories.

Featuring the voices of Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga, Dolly De Leon, Ronny Chieng, Dave Franco, and Jenny Slate.

Jeevan Brar

Jeevan Brar

Jeevan Brar is a Canadian entertainment journalist and founder of The TV Watercooler. He specializes in soap exclusives, reality exit interviews, and Toronto events like TIFF. His pop culture reporting has appeared in the National Post and MSN.ca.