For most families, school has officially resumed, which means your calendar is probably starting to fill up with PTA or teacher meetings, extracurricular activities for your kids, and all the other things that keep you busy this time of year. But it’s for this very reason—busy, busy, busy—that it’s important to carve out quality time to relax with your kids. What better way to relax than from the comfort of your couch watching a show you all watch together? This September, Netflix has launched all the family-friendly movies and shows, giving you plenty to choose from.
The late summer/early fall season is off to a strong start, with a drop in worth-watching content from the last month, starting with the new season Gabe’s dollhouse to a spongebob The movie stars everyone’s favorite science-loving sea squirrel. While we definitely don’t expect fall to go by as quickly as summer, holiday movies and shows are just around the corner. Netflix has revealed a very joyful treat coming in December: that christmas. Adapted from a trilogy of children’s books by behind-the-scenes genius Richard Curtis love actuallyThis animated film tells the story of what happens when a blizzard hits a seaside town – and Santa makes a big mistake.
For now, though, your homework is to pick out some new videos for next month to watch with your kids when you need a break from the back-to-school hustle and bustle. This is your direction.
What’s new on Netflix in September? Highlights
Li Zi VS Kobayashi: Uneaten Beef — September 2
Calling all foodie families! In this unscripted special, you’ll be able to watch live hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut take on rival Takeru Kobayashi in the ultimate dog-eat-dog showdown.
Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer — September 3
For kids who can handle more mature conversations, watch this documentary about two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hope Solo. In a series of “unafraid” interviews, she tells her story and reveals the struggles behind one of football’s greatest players.
Survive — September 4
ICYMI, the first season of this original survival competition series was intense…and now 16 more lone wolf contestants are thrown into the Alaskan wilderness to compete for a $1 million prize. The show doesn’t quite bring out the best in humanity, so it’s probably best suited for teenagers (and you, of course).
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Season 2—September 9
More episodes of this adorable preschool series are coming soon as the Hot Wheels kids race to save the Ultimate Garage from a flashy new Challenger whose car has some very special abilities.
Ugly person — September 13
Another option for teenagers! This adaptation of Scott Westerfield’s young adult novel stars Joey King and Chase Stokes and is set in a future dystopia where beauty standards are enforced. This could be a great conversation starter.
Coco Melon: Season 11—September 16
if you have a Coco Melon– Kids at home will be delighted to find out that another season of heart-warming songs starring JJ and friends (and, of course, Bingo the dog) is on the way.
Netflix is launching more family movies and shows in September
- Chicken Run — September 1
- Paul Blart as Mall Cop — September 1
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 — September 1
- egyptian prince — September 1
- shark take — September 1
- Sonic the Hedgehog — September 1
- Depero’s story — September 1
- Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit — September 1
- Elimination: Batch 3 — September 1
Happy September Live!
