Netflix/ID/HuluFrom the continuation of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox to Charlie Sheen like you’ve never seen him before, here’s your guide to the new documentaries and true crime titles hitting Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, and more in September 2025.
Over the past couple of weeks, Amanda Knox has been back in the news with the release of the Disney+ and Hulu series, with new episodes set to air throughout September.
There’s also been a documentary on the Jussie Smollett case, and August was rounded off with Skye Borgman’s latest offering, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.
While Netflix continues to be the best streaming service for true crime, all platforms have something unique to offer, with plenty of real-life stories and shows making their streaming debut. So, here’s a rundown of all the new documentaries and true crime shows to mark in your calendar.
What to watch this month on streaming – Our picks
Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence – Max
- Release date: September 1-2, 2025
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 4 episodes
Plenty of documentaries on the Ruby Franke case have dropped since the former Mormon momfluencer and her partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were convicted of child abuse. However, this four-part series will offer a fresh perspective by exploring Hildebrandt’s rise to power within the Mormon community through her ConneXions program, speaking with former clients about her cult-like and manipulative tactics.
Love Con Revenge – Netflix
- Release date: September 5, 2025
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 6 episodes
If you were left shocked by Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler, this is well worth your time. The docu-series sees former romance fraud victim Cecilie Fjellhøy teaming up with private investigator Brianne Joseph to crack scammer cases. Fjellhøy told the streamer, “Since The Tinder Swindler, I’ve heard from people all over the world who’ve been targeted by criminals hiding behind love. Love Con Revenge is a way for me to use what I’ve learned to help others heal, reclaim their voices, their power, and their lives.”
aka Charlie Sheen – Netflix
- Release date: September 10, 2025
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 episodes
From getting axed by Two and a Half Men to the tiger blood saga, Charlie Sheen has always been a tabloid darling. Now, with seven years of sobriety behind him, he’s finally ready to share what was going on and lift the veil on his headline-grabbing life. Not only is Sheen set to open up like never before to tackle the scandals and rumors of his past, but his very own dealer makes an appearance too.
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Bodyguard of Lies – Paramount Plus
- Release date: September 23, 2025
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 1 hour 30 minutes
This eye-opening and relevant feature-length documentary reveals how US officials spun a web of deception during the 20-year war in Afghanistan. Featuring confidential documents, government insiders, and leaked audio recordings, Bodyguard of Lies exposes the controversial conflict and the systems feeding misinformation to the American public.
Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? – Hulu
- Release date: September 29, 2025
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 3 episodes
It’s a question her family has spent nearly 15 years trying to find an answer for: what happened to Ellen Greenberg? In 2011, the 27-year-old teacher was found dead on the kitchen floor of her apartment, with officials ruling it a suicide. However, with 20 knife wounds and 11 bruises, her parents insist she was murdered – and the pathologist on the case has since changed their mind. This harrowing docu-series will dive into the investigation as it seeks to find answers.
New documentaries on Netflix this month (September 2025)
NetflixHere are all the documentary series and films hitting Netflix in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| Countdown: Canelo v Crawford, Season 1 | September 4 |
| Love Con Revenge, Season 1 | September 5 |
| aka Charlie Sheen | September 10 |
| Beauty and the Bester, Season 1 | September 12 |
| Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story | September 15 |
| Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story | September 16 |
| Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen, Season 1 | September 17 |
| Nightmares of Nature, Season 1 | September 30 |
New documentaries on HBO Max this month (September 2025)
HBO MaxHere are all the documentary series and films hitting HBO Max in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, Season 1 Episodes 1-2 | September 1 |
| Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, Season 1 Episodes 3-4 Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills, Season 1 Episode 5 | September 2 |
| Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On The World, Season 1 Most Wanted: Teen Hacker, Season 1 | September 5 |
| Seen & Heard: The History Of Black Television, Season 1 | September 9 |
| The Tech Bro Murders, Season 1 Episode 1 | September 10 |
| Signs of a Psychopath, Season 10 | September 15 |
| The Tech Bro Murders, Season 1 Episode 2 | September 17 |
| Who Killed Our Daughter? | September 18 |
| The Kim Kardashian Heist (working title), Season 1 The Devil Is Busy The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, Sports Betting: America’s Biggest Gamble | September 23 |
| The Tech Bro Murders, Season 1 Episode 3 | September 24 |
| On The Case with Paula Zahn, Season 28 | September 25 |
| Prime Minister | September 30 |
New documentaries on Prime Video this month (September 2025)
USC Athletic DepartmentHere are all the documentary series and films hitting Prime Video in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel, Season 1 | September 25 |
New documentaries on Hulu this month (September 2025)
HuluHere are all the documentary series and films hitting Hulu in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Season 1 Episode 4 | September 3 |
| Blood & Myth The First 48, Season 27 | September 4 |
| Memphis to the Mountain, Season 1 | September 5 |
| The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Season 1 Episode 5 Court Cam, Season 6 | September 10 |
| Death by Fame, Season 3 Murder Under the Friday Night Lights, Season 4 The OceanGate Disaster, Season 1 | September 13 |
| The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Season 1 Episode 6 | September 17 |
| Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery | September 21 |
| Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal, Season 1 | September 22 |
| The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Season 1 Episode 7 | September 24 |
| Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks, Season 2 | September 27 |
| Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?, Season 1 | September 29 |
New documentaries on Disney Plus this month (September 2025)
NatGeoHere are all the documentary series and films hitting Disney+ in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| To Catch a Smuggler, Season 9 | September 10 |
| Lost in the Jungle | September 13 |
| Top Guns: The Next Generation, Season 1 | September 17 |
| Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory | September 19 |
| Lost Treasures of Egypt, Season 6 | September 24 |
| Cleopatra’s Final Secret | September 26 |
New documentaries on Paramount Plus this month (September 2025)
Paramount+Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Paramount+ in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout, Season 1 | September 9 |
| Bodyguard of Lies | September 23 |
| 48 Hours, Season 38 | September 25 |
New documentaries on Peacock this month (September 2025)
PeacockHere are all the documentary series and films hitting Peacock in September 2025:
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| Buried In The Backyard, Season 6 Survival Mode, Season 1 finale | September 2 |
| Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks, Season 1 | September 29 |
| Dateline, Season 33 | TBC (new episodes weekly) |
| Snapped, Season 35 | TBC (new episodes weekly) |
That’s all the new documentaries and true crime coming to streaming in September. You can check out our roundup of new movies streaming this month, as well as the TV shows to add to your watchlist and the full 2025 TV show calendar.
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