15 kid shows and movies coming to Netflix in September 2021: Nightbooks

Well, Netflix Lifers, we made it through the summer and fall is quickly approaching. September is set to be a big month for the streamer as some highly anticipated content is dropping like Lucifer season 6, Money Heist season 5 volume 1, and Sex Education season 3 to name a few. But children should be excited, too, because the kid shows and movies Netflix has on deck are sure to be some household favorites.

The month kicks off with a new Barbie movie, Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams, landing on the platform. The Mattel icon has been a staple of children’s media for generations and now she’ll be taking her star power to the big city where she makes an unexpected friend in the middle of the summer.

From there a Disney Channel original makes its fifth season debut. If your kids are looking to return to Camp Kikiwaka then they’re in luck because the next season of Bunk’d is on its way. Kid Cosmic season 2 is also coming and will bring with it a villain that’s reminiscent of a Marvel Big Bad that shook up the MCU.

As for the highlight of this month’s release of kid shows and movies on Netflix, it’s likely going to be the fantasy horror Nightbooks. The film, which stars Krysten Ritter as a manipulative and diabolical witch, is the first Halloween-tinged offering on the streamer for children. Though, we’ll caution, it’s definitely for older kids as life and death are a part of the stakes.

That’s only a taste of what Netflix has in store for kids in September. Keep reading for more options to add to your queue for the whole family.

The kid shows and movies coming to Netflix September 2021

Nightbooks – September 15

Netflix is kicking the spookiest season of the year off before October with the debut of Nightbooks. The fantasy horror, suitable for older children, follows Alex, a young writer whose specialty is scary stories. When he’s suddenly trapped in the apartment of a witch and forced to write her tales under penalty of death, he does everything he can to escape.

Together, Alex and his fellow prisoner, Yasmine, must find a way to trick the witch in order to breakout of the spell trapping them in her apartment and get back to their families. But, if they’re caught, death won’t be the worst fate that could befall them if the witch has anything to say about it.

September 1

Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams

Barbie goes to New York City in Big City, Big Dreams, the latest movie in the iconic doll’s franchise. While at the summer performing arts program that could be her ticket to fame, she meets another Barbie Roberts with big dreams of her own.

Dubbed Malibu and Brookyln, the two hit it off, but their blossoming friendship also brushes up against the competition of the duo’s lives. Only one can win the Spotlight Solo in Times Square. May the best Barbie win!

Kid-E-Cats Season 2

Kid-E Cats returns with a second season of adventures for kittens Candy, Cookie, and Pudding. The rambunctious trio are always looking for a good time, but they aren’t always cautious when they’re having fun. It tends to lead to a conundrum or two that they must put their heads together to solve in order to get back to the good time they were having.

September 3

Sharkdog Season 1

Max’s best friend Sharkdog is literally a cross between a shark and a dog. He’s strong, fast, stealthy, and a ball of energy that’s always looking for his next meal. Of course, shenanigans abound for the 10 year old and his friends whenever Sharkdog is involved as the creature is a veritable tornado of chaos. One they all can’t help but love.

September 5

Bunk’d Season 5

The fifth season of the Disney Channel original Bunk’d kicks off with Lou, Ava, Noah, Destiny, Matteo, and Finn excited about Emma’s surprise return to Camp Kikiwaka. The young designer whose fashion career is blowing up is fresh from Milan and happy to be reuniting with her friends.

September 7

Kid Cosmic Season 2

Joe will be flexing her leadership skills in season 2 as the Local Heroes are in for an intergalactic fight with Thanos wannabe, Erodius the Planet Killer, for the remaining Stones of Power.

Octonauts: Above & Beyond Season 1

The Octonauts are taking their rescue efforts to land in Above & Beyond as they make new friends, protect their fellow animals, and take care of habitats at risk.

September 8

Show Dogs

The last place Max, the police dog, wants to be is a dog show, but when he and his human partner Frank are assigned to a case, he’ll have to blend in with the show dogs to keep a disaster at bay.

September 10

Firedrake the Silver Dragon

Originally titled, Dragon Rider, this movie follows Firedrake, a silver dragon on a quest to find “The Rim of Heaven.” Along for the ride is the forest brownie, Sorrel, and an orphan boy named Ben who proclaims himself to be a dragon rider.

Pokemon Master Journey: The Series Part 1

Part 1 of this latest Pokemon adventure consists of 12 episodes focused on Ash, Goh, and Chloe’s travels along eight regions including the Galar and Kanto areas fans are familiar with from the games.

Titipo Titipo Season 2

Titipo returns for more fun with his fellow trains and other vehicles as he takes passengers where they need to go.

September 16

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1

Not to be confused with the recently released, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, this He-Man iteration will see Prince Adam step into his abilities as the iconic figure after discovering the power locked in Grayskull.

September 23

A StoryBots Space Adventure

In this Storybots special, the bots and the space travelers adventuring in the Inspiration4 will be answering children’s questions about space.

September 24

My Little Pony: A New Generation

The latest My Little Pony film will see an Equestria that’s bridging the divide thanks to a new hero. She sees the potential for Unicorns, Earth ponies, and Pegasi to all be friends, and she knows in her heart it’s possible.

September 28

Ada Twist, Scientist Season 1

Ada, the scientist–along with her two best friends Iggy the architect and Rosie the engineer–are ready to learn how everything works. Together, the trio find the answers to their big questions and make discoveries about the world around them.

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