TV shows, movies coming to Prime Video in September
From the new Korean series “Confidence Queen” to “ The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1,” Prime Video has unveiled its slate of TV shows and movies that will be coming to the streaming platform in September.
Kicking off the month is “The Runarounds” (Sept 1), a coming-of-age musical drama about a group of teens chasing stardom, followed by “Ice Road: Vengeance” (Sept 3), where Liam Neeson and Fan Bingbing battle mercenaries on Nepal’s treacherous terrain.
“Confidence Queen,” a stylish con-artist thriller starring Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon and Joo Jong-hyuk, will premiere on Sept. 6. Manila Bulletin interviewed the three Korean stars about the series.
“A Working Man,” starring Jason Statham in a gritty rescue mission, will be on Sept. 9 while the psychological suspense “The Girlfriend” is on Sept. 10.
“Gen V” returns for season 2 (Sept 17), diving deeper into the chaos at Godolkin University. Fan-favorite franchises like “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” and “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” arrive on Sept. 21, alongside their full series collections.
Wrapping up the month are beloved classics “Gilmore Girls” and “Gossip Girl,” with all seasons available starting Sept. 30.
Here are the TV shows and movies on Prime Video in September:
The Runarounds - Sept. 1
“The Runarounds” is about a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break—falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way. With original music, romantic entanglements, and the raw highs and lows of coming-of-age, “The Runarounds” captures the rush of risking everything at the edge of adulthood to chase your dreams.
Ice Road: Vengeance - Sept. 3
Big rig ice road driver Mike McCann (Liam Neeson) travels to Nepal to scatter his late brother's ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, McCann and his mountain guide (Fan Bingbing) encounter a group of ruthless mercenaries and must fight to save not only themselves but the innocent passengers and a local village on the brink of destruction.
Confidence Queen - Sept. 6
“Confidence Queen” tells the story of Yi-rang, a smart woman who becomes the ultimate con artist. She teams up with James and Gu-ho, working as a trio of swindlers, to expose scammers and take their ill-gotten gains.
A Working Man - Sept. 9
Levon Cade (Jason Statham) left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life of working construction. However, when human traffickers kidnap his boss's daughter, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.
The Girlfriend - Sept. 10
Based on Michelle Frances' novel of the same name, “The Girlfriend” follows Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.
Helluva Boss Season 1 & 2 - Sept 10
Set in Hell, “Helluva Boss” follows the hell-born imp Blitzo (the “o” is silent), the eccentric leader of I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a small, chaotic assassination business able to run thanks to a magic grimoire, and a complicated situationship with the demon prince Stolas. Alongside his equally chaotic ragtag crew – Moxxie, a by-the-books marksman; Millie, a fiery and skilled assassin; and Loona, their snarky, hellbound receptionist – Blitzo takes on contracts to kill targets in the human world. Balancing their work with personal lives, the team constantly finds themselves in absurd, violent and darkly comedic situations.
Gen V Season 2 - Sept. 17
School is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 - Sept. 21
Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage. The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire are also available to watch on Prime Video.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 - Sept. 21
After the birth of Renesmee/Nessie, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi. The full “Twilight” series (“Twilight,” “Twilight Saga: New Moon,” “Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” Part 1) is also available to watch on Prime Video.
Gilmore Girls Season 1 - Season 7 - Sept. 30
The mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory bond over everything they do and are essentially inseparable. Their lives depend on each other for the most part and to some extent on their close friends.
Gossip Girl Season 1 - Season 6 - Sept. 30
Narrated by a mysterious yet vicious blogger, this show follows a set of wealthy teenagers through their day to day scandalous lives as Manhattan's Elite, and also how they betray each other for each other's gain.
