What to Watch on Starz 2026
Find the best Starz picks for drama, history, mystery, thriller, and more, with 20 standout movies and series updated for September 2026.
If you’re deciding what to stream next, this roundup makes it easy to pick a Starz title that fits your mood. From the time-sweeping romance of Outlander and the new chapter Outlander: Blood of My Blood to the sharp edge of The Housemaid and Shelter, the lineup mixes drama, history, mystery, and thriller in a way that feels fresh. You’ll also find lighter, character-driven choices like Party Down, plus genre favorites such as Ash vs Evil Dead and the stylish caper energy of The Italian Job. With 20 titles on the page, including new and recent releases like Michael and Shelter, there’s plenty here for a quick night in or a longer binge.
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The Housemaid
drama · mystery · thriller
A struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own.
Directed by Paul FeigCast Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Peter Colandro, Don DiPetta, Lamar Baucom-SlaughterStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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In the Grey
action · crime · drama · thriller
A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.
Directed by Guy RitchieCast Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Carlos Bardem, Michael VuStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Tip Toe
drama · mystery & thriller
An ordinary Manchester suburb becomes a minefield of lies and violence when Leo gives neighbour Clive his spare key.
Directed by Peter HoarCast Elizabeth Berrington, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Rhys, David Morrissey, Alan CummingStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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The Furious
action · crime · thriller
After a criminal network kidnaps Wang Wei's daughter and the corrupt police refuse to assist him, Wei sets out on his own to locate her. Navin, a tenacious journalist whose wife has mysteriously vanished, is his only ally. In this explosive martial arts showdown, the unlikely duo fights the kidnappers ruthlessly driven by a furious vengeance.
Directed by Kenji TanigakiCast Miao Xie, Joe Taslim, Enyou Yang, Brian Le, Yayan RuhianStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Scream
horror · mystery
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Drew Barrymore, Roger L. Jackson, Kevin Patrick Walls, David Booth, Carla HatleyHuluStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb →
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Michael
drama · history · music & musical
The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Directed by Antoine FuquaCast Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, Colman Domingo, Jayden Harville, Jaylen Lyndon HunterStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Jurassic Park
Won 3 Oscars
adventure · sci-fi
A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob PeckHuluStarzDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Minority Report
1 Oscar nomination
action · crime · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tom Cruise, Max von Sydow, Steve Harris, Neal McDonough, Patrick KilpatrickAmazon Prime VideoStarzParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Party Down
comedy · drama
A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'
Directed by Bryan Gordon, Fred Savage, Ken Marino, David Wain, Heather JackCast Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Lizzy CaplanNetflixAmazon Prime VideoStarzFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Outlander
4 Emmy nominations
adventure · drama · fantasy · romance
The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Directed by Metin Hüseyin, Jamie Payne, Stephen Woolfenden, Anna Foerster, Brian KellyCast Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John BellNetflixStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Ash vs Evil Dead
action · comedy · horror · thriller
Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash Williams, an aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who’s spent the last three decades avoiding maturity, and the terrors of the Evil Dead. But when a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, he’s forced to face his demons — both metaphorical and literal.
Directed by Mark Beesley, Rick Jacobson, Tony Tilse, MJ Bassett, David FrazeeCast Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Lucy Lawless, Jill Marie JonesAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood
drama
From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, unfolding in surprising and unforeseen ways in this romantic saga that unfolds across time.
Directed by Azhur Saleem, Jamie Payne, Emer Conroy, Matthew MooreCast Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Tony CurranAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Won 4 Oscars Best Picture (1983) · 9 nominations
action & adventure · kids & family · science-fiction
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, Drew BarrymoreStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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S.W.A.T. Exiles
action & adventure · crime · drama
After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.
Directed by Lisa Demaine, Billy Gierhart, Oz Scott, Kevin Tancharoen, Tara Nicole WeyrCast Shemar Moore, Lucy Barrett, Adain Bradley, Zyra Gorecki, Ronen RubinsteinStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Power Ballad
comedy · drama · music · musical
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Directed by John CarneyCast Paul Rudd, Peter McDonald, Rory Keenan, Paul Reid, Keith McErleanStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Jennifer's Body
comedy · horror
Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader takes evil to a whole new level after she's possessed by a sinister demon. Now it's up to her best friend to stop Jennifer's reign of terror before it's too late.
Directed by Karyn KusamaCast Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody, Sal CortezHuluStarzPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Night of the Living Dead
horror · thriller
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Directed by George A. RomeroCast Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith WayneStarzPeacock PremiumFreeveeMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Underworld
action · fantasy · thriller
Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets are off when a female vampire warrior named Selene, who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, becomes smitten with a peace-loving male werewolf, Michael, who wants to end the war.
Directed by Len WisemanCast Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill NighyStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Paranormal Activity
horror · mystery
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Directed by Oren PeliCast Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Ashley PalmerStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Scream 2
horror · mystery
Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Jada Pinkett Smith, Omar Epps, Paulette Patterson, Rasila Schroeder, Heather GrahamHuluStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Starz has a lot to offer, whether you want emotional storytelling, suspense, period drama, or something with a darker twist. This list brings together familiar favorites and newer picks so you can quickly find a series or film that matches your mood. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh recommendation, because it’s updated regularly as new titles arrive and old ones rotate out. That makes it a handy place to check before you start scrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
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Do I need a Starz subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Starz. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.