The final weekend of September 2026 marks a significant shift in the streaming landscape as several highly anticipated theatrical hits and long-running franchise revivals arrive on major platforms. Headlining the schedule is the streaming debut of the viral horror phenomenon Backrooms on Max, alongside a major historical biopic and the return of a beloved sitcom sequel on Netflix.
From reimagined 90s classics to a shake-up in the tent of Britain’s most famous bakery, here are the most notable releases to watch this weekend.
A24’s ‘Backrooms’ Makes its Max Debut
Directed by Kane Parsons, the feature film Backrooms begins streaming on Max today, Friday, September 25. The film makes its digital debut following a remarkably successful theatrical run where it grossed over $396 million worldwide. Based on the internet creepypasta and Parsons’ own viral YouTube series, the film currently stands as A24’s highest-grossing release to date.
The movie expands on the lore of a liminal, infinite maze of yellow-walled office rooms, shifting the short-form digital horror concept into a full-length feature. Its arrival on Max provides the first opportunity for home viewers to see how the lo-fi aesthetic of the original videos was adapted for a major studio production.
Netflix Premieres ‘UNABOMBER’ and ‘A Different World’
Netflix’s weekend lineup is led by UNABOMBER, a gritty biopic starring Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay. The film premiered on September 25.
Also available on Netflix as of September 24 is the sequel series to A Different World. The sequel focuses on a new generation of students at Hillman College while featuring several legacy characters from the original run.
‘The Great British Baking Show’ and ‘American Horror Story’
For those looking for lighter fare, The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix U.S. today with Collection 14. This season features a major change in the judging panel, as Nigella Lawson makes her debut as a judge, replacing Prue Leith. Lawson joins longtime judge Paul Hollywood to oversee the 2026 crop of amateur bakers.
Horror fans have a significant binge-watch opportunity as American Horror Story: 13 is now available on FX and Hulu. The season launched on September 24 with a special three-episode premiere. This installment marks the return of series veteran Jessica Lange, who is reported to be reprising several of her past characters in addition to playing a new role in the central narrative.
This weekend’s releases offer a mix of high-stakes drama and nostalgia, ranging from the premiere of UNABOMBER to the familiar comfort of the Hillman College campus.
