Most Popular Movies and TV Shows of September 2026: Lanterns, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and More
The most popular movies and TV shows of September 2026 in the US: Lanterns led TV, Spider-Man: Brand New Day led movies. Full top 10s, breakouts and the top streaming service.
September 2026 by the numbers: we added up every day of Pulse Meter attention in the US to find the movies and shows people cared about most.
Lanterns led TV with 7 days at #1, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day led movies with 12 days on top.
Among streaming services, fuboTV had the most-followed top 10, leading on 6 days.
Top 10 TV shows of September 2026
| # | Title | Days at #1 | Days in top 10 | Best rank | Streaming on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanterns | 7 | 30 | #1 | HBO Max |
| 2 | The Gentlemen | 7 | 23 | #1 | Netflix |
| 3 | Reacher | 2 | 30 | #1 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 4 | Lioness | 0 | 30 | #2 | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium |
| 5 | Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story | 9 | 13 | #1 | Netflix |
| 6 | Ted Lasso | 0 | 28 | #3 | Apple TV |
| 7 | Silo | 3 | 17 | #1 | Apple TV |
| 8 | Widow's Bay | 2 | 11 | #1 | Apple TV |
| 9 | Slow Horses | 0 | 15 | #2 | Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video |
| 10 | Furious | 0 | 14 | #3 | Disney Plus, Hulu |
Lanterns was the show of September 2026: #1 on 7 days and in the top 10 on 30 days. Intergalactic law enforcement officers John Stewart and Hal Jordan are pulled into a troubling case on Earth when they investigate a murder in the American Midwest. Streaming on HBO Max.
The Gentlemen finished #2, peaking at #1 with 23 days in the top 10. When privileged Eddie inherits his family's estate, he learns it's secretly the center of a massive weed operation – and the people running it aren't about to let him close up shop. Streaming on Netflix.
Reacher finished #3, peaking at #1 with 30 days in the top 10. Jack Reacher, a former military police investigator, is now living as a drifter. He travels the country with minimal possessions, without a phone, exploring the United States he once protected. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Top 10 movies of September 2026
| # | Title | Days at #1 | Days in top 10 | Best rank | Streaming on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 12 | 30 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Obsession | 0 | 30 | #3 | Peacock Premium Plus |
| 3 | Resident Evil | 10 | 15 | #1 | — |
| 4 | Practical Magic | 1 | 25 | #1 | HBO Max, YouTube TV |
| 5 | The Odyssey | 0 | 27 | #2 | — |
| 6 | Coyote vs. Acme | 0 | 23 | #3 | — |
| 7 | The Whisper Man | 3 | 20 | #1 | Netflix |
| 8 | Mayday | 0 | 19 | #2 | Apple TV |
| 9 | Project Hail Mary | 0 | 16 | #7 | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel |
| 10 | The End of Oak Street | 0 | 10 | #5 | — |
Spider-Man: Brand New Day owned September 2026 among movies, with 12 days at the top of Pulse Meter. Continuing the story after "No Way Home," this film follows Peter Parker as he navigates life and tries to find his place.
Obsession finished #2, peaking at #3 with 30 days in the top 10. To win over his crush, a romantic breaks a legendary "One Wish Willow," and receives his wish. However, he soon learns that his desire comes with a dark and terrible cost. Streaming on Peacock Premium Plus.
Resident Evil finished #3, peaking at #1 with 15 days in the top 10. This intense film returns to the horror roots of the video game series, delivering a storyline designed to keep viewers gripped.
Streaming services that won September 2026
| # | Service | Days with the #1 top 10 | Avg daily top-10 attention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fuboTV | 6 | 1406 |
| 2 | Amazon Prime Video | 1 | 1374 |
| 3 | Hulu | 0 | 1263 |
| 4 | Paramount Plus Premium | 0 | 1257 |
| 5 | Apple TV | 0 | 1239 |
| 6 | HBO Max | 0 | 1205 |
| 7 | Netflix | 0 | 1168 |
| 8 | Disney Plus | 0 | 1120 |
