A new selection of television series and film documentaries launches across major streaming platforms and linear television networks for the weekend beginning Friday, September 26.
East of Eden Arrives on Netflix With Florence Pugh
John Steinbeck’s multigenerational saga East of Eden receives a small-screen adaptation developed by Zoe Kazan, whose grandfather Elia Kazan adapted the 1955 film version. The series focuses on the Trask and Hamilton families living in the Salinas Valley of Central California. Florence Pugh stars as the antagonist Cathy Ames, opposite Christopher Abbott as protagonist Adam Trask. The cast also features Mike Faist and Martha Plimpton. All episodes stream on Netflix.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Leads Prime Video Thriller Kill Jackie
Catherine Zeta-Jones returns to series television in Kill Jackie, an adaptation of Nick Harkaway’s novel. Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price, a former international drug smuggler who spent twenty years out of the illicit trade before discovering that a group of hitmen known as The Seven Demons have targeted her for assassination. Produced by the team behind Killing Eve and Gangs of London, the series positions Zeta-Jones in a John Wick-style narrative where she attempts to neutralize the hitmen preemptively. The series streams on Prime Video.
Michael Schumacher 1994 Breakthrough Explored in Netflix Documentary
Formula 1 fans receive a focused biographical documentary titled Schumacher 94 – Birth of a Legend. The film examines Michael Schumacher’s 1994 season, highlighting his first Grand Prix victory in Brazil through archive footage and contemporary interviews. The documentary streams on Netflix.
Winter Ascent of K2 Documented on Apple TV+
The Last First: Winter K2 examines extreme high-altitude mountaineering by following Icelander John Snorri Sigurjónsson alongside the Pakistani father-son team Ali and Sajid Sadpara during their winter expedition on K2. The documentary records adverse weather conditions, logistical hurdles, and commercial climbing influences on the mountain. The film streams on Apple TV+.
Charli XCX Mockumentary The Moment Premieres on Sky Cinema
The feature mockumentary The Moment, starring pop artist Charli XCX, makes its small-screen debut following a theatrical run. The project follows Charli as she prepares for her arena tour debut while managing industry pressures. The cast includes Alexander Skarsgård and Patricia Arquette. The film airs starting Saturday, September 26, on Sky Cinema Premiere and streams on NOW.
New Movies Arrive on Streaming Platforms
Viewers can access East of Eden and Schumacher 94 – Birth of a Legend directly through a Netflix subscription. Kill Jackie streams on Prime Video, and The Last First: Winter K2 is available on Apple TV+. The Moment broadcasts on Sky Cinema Premiere and streams on NOW starting Saturday, September 26.