7 must-watch movies coming to Prime Video in September ‣ Diverse Daily

Prime Video will expand its already massive movie selection this September, adding many beloved classics and even some massive hits that were released earlier in 2026. Subscribers can watch a variety of new films across action, horror, comedy, sci-fi, and animation.

Though Prime Video is known for releasing its own original films each month, it will also offer plenty of new and well-established films that are sure to hook viewers on their next movie night. However, not all of these films will be available at the same time, as some of them will become free to stream later in the month. Mark your calendars and catch these seven gems coming to Prime Video this September.

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Carrie (1976)

Experience the horrors of high school on September 1

The message of this movie is simple: be careful who you mess with. In Stephen King’s first-ever film adaptation, a teenage girl who is bullied at school and abused at home develops telekinetic powers and uses them to exact revenge on her tormentors on prom night.

With this movie, director Brian De Palma delivers one of the most haunting and tragic coming-of-age horror stories ever. No one will forget watching the titular teenager go from a meek young girl to a cold-blooded killer. With Mike Flanagan’s modern Carrie adaptation premiering in October, fans can prepare by watching the film that made King’s story a terrifying cinema classic.

Release Date: November 3, 1976
Runtime: 98 minutes
Director: Brian De Palma
Writers: Lawrence D. Cohen
Producers: Paul Monash

Piper Laurie

Margaret White

Ice Age (2002)

Stream this timeless, prehistoric adventure on September 1

In this Oscar-nominated classic, a woolly mammoth, a sloth, and a sabertooth tiger embark on a journey to return a human baby to its tribe during the Ice Age. Along the way, this unlikely trio becomes a tribe of its own. It’s no secret that the Ice Age franchise lost its magic with each sequel. However, the original film remains an engaging adventure that holds up well against the early hits of Pixar and DreamWorks Animation. Featuring lovable characters, hilarious jokes, and heartfelt storytelling, this movie’s rewatchability will never go extinct.

Release Date: March 15, 2002
Runtime: 81 minutes
Director: Chris Wedge

John Leguizamo

Sid (voice)
Denis Leary

Diego (voice)
Goran Visnjic

Soto (voice)

The Great Escape (1963)

Stream this high-stakes adventure on September 1

Directed by The Magnificent Seven filmmaker John Sturges, this World War II movie follows a group of POWs who make repeated attempts to escape from a Nazi prison camp. Though The Great Escape is surprisingly lighthearted for a WWII film, it still delivers an entertaining adventure with thrilling stunts and captivating music. It also features a stellar ensemble that includes Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, and Donald Pleasence.

Release Date: July 4, 1963
Runtime: 173 minutes
Director: John Sturges

Steve McQueen

Hilts ‘The Cooler King’
James Garner

Hendley ‘The Scrounger’
Richard Attenborough

Bartlett ‘Big X’
James Donald

Ramsey ‘The SBO’

The First Omen (2024)

Witness the origin of evil on September 1

In this prequel to The Omen, a young nun travels to Rome to work at a Catholic orphanage, where she uncovers a dark conspiracy to birth the Antichrist. Though horror prequels usually don’t live up to their franchises’ legacy, The First Omen pays homage to the original Omen while delivering its own unsettling imagery and frightening atmosphere.

The film also expands the franchise’s themes by exploring the Catholic Church’s place in modern society, as well as its treatment of women. On top of that, Servant star Nell Tiger Free leads the cast with a sorely underrated performance.

Release Date: April 5, 2024
Runtime: 119 minutes
Director: Arkasha Stevenson

Ralph Ineson

Father Brennan
Tawfeek Barhom

Father Gabriel

Obsession (2025)

Watch the record-breaking phenomenon on September 18

When a young man fails to ask out his longtime crush, he uses a One Wish Willow to make her fall madly in love with him. It’s a classic case of a love potion gone horribly wrong. However, writer-director Curry Barker cleverly deconstructs this tale to explore the true terror of a woman losing autonomy to a selfish, cowardly man masquerading as a nice guy.

Thanks to Barker’s bold direction and Inde Navarrette’s fearless performance, Obsession shocked audiences worldwide and made for one of the most surprising success stories in recent memory. This indie hit grossed over $500 million on a reported $750,000 budget, becoming the highest-grossing original horror movie of the century, according to Collider.

Release Date: May 15, 2026
Runtime: 108 minutes
Director: Curry Barker

Backrooms (2026)

Explore this mind-bending nightmare on September 26

Alongside Obsession, this A24 feature became one of the biggest horror movies of 2026. Based on Kane Parsons’ hit web series, Backrooms follows a furniture salesman who discovers an alternate dimension in his store basement, while his therapist ventures in to rescue him from the dangers lurking inside.

This liminal horror movie takes an office space and twists it into an unnerving, mind-bending descent into the unknown. At the same time, Backrooms tells a deeper story about how humans cut themselves off from others and try to escape their everyday lives.

Release Date: May 27, 2026
Runtime: 110 minutes
Director: Kane Parsons

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Buckle up for this action-packed odyssey on September 30

Over ten years ago, Mad Max: Fury Road revitalized creator George Miller’s classic action franchise for a new generation. This movie follows Max as he joins Imperator Furiosa on a journey across the Wasteland, battling Immortan Joe and his army of War Boys. Fury Road immediately puts its foot on the gas and rarely slows down, delivering a high-octane thrill ride filled with breathtaking visuals and incredible practical stunts.