You’ll definitely want these shows and films on your watch-list
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY YOUTUBE/DISNEY+
Attention all lesbian, queer and trans+ screenbuffs! It’s that time of the month when we all get excited about LGBTQIA+ releases coming to cinemas and streaming platforms in the month ahead. You’ll get to see what queer stories and talent you have to look forward to. Keep your eyes peeled for these releases featuring queer characters, talent or icons.
Strictly Come Dancing 2026
It’s almost time to return to the glittery world of the ballroom again. We’re super excited to see openly queer House Of The Dragon star Bethany Antonia is part of this year’s line-up.
Coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September
DANG!
This adult animated comedy is sure to be a hit with our readers. It comes to us from the writers behind the wonderfully queer Hacks, and it stars Stephanie Hsu. What more could you want?
Available to stream on Netflix from 8 September
Practical Magic 2
DIVAs can’t wait to be reunited with these witchy characters. Get ready to swoon over Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman all over again.
Coming to cinemas from 11 September
American Horror Story 13
This instalment of the series is an especially exciting one for long-term fans. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Evan Peters and more AHS icons are returning for this chapter. We will be tuning in.
Streaming exclusively on Disney+ from 25 September
More upcoming releases
Saturday Night Live UK (12 September) on Sky/NOW: Following its hit inaugural season earlier this year, the live comedy sensation is coming back to our screens this autumn.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (17 September) on Netflix: Sarah Paulson is stepping into the world of true crime.
Without Blood (18 September) in US cinemas: Bisexual actor Angelina Jolie will be sharing a screen with Salma Hayek!
The Love Hypothesis (23 September) on Prime Video: Bi-con Lili Reinhart stars in this book-to-screen adaptation.
Primetime (25 September) in US cinemas: Phoebe Bridgers is part of the cast of this thrilling flick.
ICYMI: Here are some more queer AF releases that came out in August
All 5 Hunger Games films will be releasing in cinemas this month ahead of the next instalment coming out in November. Watch queer stars and icons: Amandla Stenberg and Hunter Schafer all over again.
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