Disney+ and Hulu have announced their complete content lineup for September 2026, highlighted by the return of FX’s horror anthology series American Horror Story and major theatrical additions including Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. According to the official schedules released by the platforms, the upcoming month delivers a heavy roster of thrillers, seasonal live events, and franchise expansions.
FX’s American Horror Story Returns for Season 13
FX’s long-running anthology series American Horror Story returns for its 13th season on September 24, according to Hulu. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, the new season debuts with its first three episodes simultaneously on Hulu. The upcoming run centers on the numerical theme “13” and features an all-star cast, including several actors returning to fan-favorite roles from previous seasons. The premiere anchors a horror-heavy month that also includes the Berlin-set vampire drama City of Blood, which debuts on September 16 across both Disney+ and Hulu.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Leads Film Premieres
In the film department, Jon Favreau’s theatrical feature Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on Disney+ on September 2. The movie stars Pedro Pascal alongside Grogu, with additional appearances by Sigourney Weaver and voice work from Martin Scorsese and Jeremy Allen White, according to the platform’s release notes. Disney+ is also launching an official behind-the-scenes companion podcast alongside a comedic reimagining of the live-action series titled LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian on the same day.
Expanded Original Series and Franchise Additions
Original programming continues with the second season of Chad Powers, premiering all episodes on Hulu on September 3. Additional series launches include FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga—a spinoff of the crime drama Snowfall—on September 8, and the second season of the South Korean thriller Made in Korea on September 9. Meanwhile, long-running comedies It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Season 18) and Futurama (Season 14) will roll out new episodes throughout the month on Hulu.
The library catalogs expand significantly with Sony and Marvel titles. Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home land on Disney+ on September 4, followed by Kraven the Hunter on September 13. Hulu adds major awards-season contenders, premiering Wicked on September 21 and A Complete Unknown on September 27.
Live Programming and Special Broadcasts
September’s live and event programming features the return of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars for its 35th season, kicking off with live episodes starting September 15 on Disney+. Music fans can stream the iHeartRadio Music Festival live on September 18 and 19. Additionally, Disney+ and Hulu will broadcast two dedicated specials on September 2 and September 11 marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, featuring live coverage from Lower Manhattan via ABC News Live.
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