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This week marks a shift in the US box office as summer blockbusters like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey face fresh competition. The weekend of September 11-13, 2026 brought wide theatrical releases led by the long-awaited Practical Magic 2, action-comedy Runner, and Paul Greengrass's historical drama The Uprising. For NRI audiences following Hollywood from abroad, here's the preview — plus a look at when + where you can watch from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India.

Practical Magic 2 (Warner Bros.)

  • Release: Wide on September 11, 2026
  • Stars: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest
  • Director: Susanne Bier
  • Runtime / Rating: Approximately 2h 10m / PG-13

Nearly 28 years after the 1998 cult favorite, the Owens sisters return to confront the family curse. The sequel draws from Alice Hoffman's novel The Book of Magic and follows Sally and Gillian as they deal with the next generation of witches and the lingering consequences of their ancestral spell.

Critical + Audience Reception

Early reviews suggest a familiar critical-audience split for legacy sequels — critics have been reserved, calling it a comfortable nostalgic return that leans on the leads' chemistry without significantly reinventing the formula. Audience response has skewed more positive, with fans praising the emotional reunion of Bullock and Kidman, sisterly bond dynamics, and the midnight-margarita atmosphere.

Check current review aggregate scores at Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic before deciding.

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Box Office Note

Opened strongly in over 4,000 theaters and is tracking as a potential frontrunner for the weekend. Verify current numbers at Box Office Mojo.

Verdict

Essential for fans of the original who want more time with Bullock + Kidman. Casual viewers may find it pleasant but conventional.

Runner (Angel Studios)

  • Release: Wide on September 11, 2026
  • Stars: Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George
  • Director: Scott Waugh
  • Runtime / Rating: Approximately 97-98 minutes / PG-13

A former soldier turned courier (Ritchson) is tasked with delivering a life-saving liver across Australia. He teams up with a less battle-hardened partner (Wilson) while ruthless cartel members hunt the organ. The result is a high-stakes chase thriller with buddy-comedy beats.

Critical + Audience Reception

Early reception has been generally warm, with critics highlighting the propulsive pace, Ritchson's Reacher-style physical presence, dry humor, chemistry with Wilson, and efficient action. Some critics noted tonal shifts between violence, sentiment, and comedy. Audience reaction has trended positive.

Verdict

A solid crowd-pleaser if you enjoy Ritchson's Reacher-style energy mixed with Wilson's charm. Best for viewers who like straightforward, high-octane entertainment.

The Uprising (Focus Features)

  • Release: Wide on September 11, 2026
  • Stars: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, Cosmo Jarvis, Tom Hollander
  • Director: Paul Greengrass
  • Runtime / Rating: Approximately 2h 7m / R

Greengrass returns to historical upheaval with a dramatization of England's 1381 Peasants' Revolt. Garfield plays a grieving ploughman who becomes an unlikely leader of a popular rebellion against King Richard II's oppressive taxes and rule in the aftermath of the Black Death.

Critical + Audience Reception

Early reviews have been mixed. Praise has focused on Greengrass's signature visceral handheld style, moral complexity, and Garfield's committed performance. Critics have noted contemporary resonance around inequality + rage. Detractors have called it monotonous or dramatically thin. Style + intensity are the primary discussion points.

Verdict

Worth seeing for Greengrass fans and viewers interested in visceral historical drama. Not a light or crowd-pleasing watch.

Other Notable Mentions This Week

  • Don't Look Back in Anger — Oasis documentary (limited release)
  • The Fix — Liam Neeson action thriller
  • Various independents — verify local showtimes
  • Holdovers Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey continue drawing audiences

Looking Ahead — September 18, 2026

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil (Sony/Columbia)

The Barbarian and Weapons director delivers a fresh, standalone survival-horror take set on the periphery of the Raccoon City events. Early industry buzz has been strong, with anticipation building around Cregger's reputation for tension, atmosphere, and dark humor. Austin Abrams is reportedly among the cast.

  • Release: September 18, 2026 (IMAX + wide theatrical)
  • Verify current details at studio + trade press outlets before booking

Also that weekend

  • Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom — animated family
  • Various additional titles — verify local listings

NRI Perspective — Where to Watch From Abroad

USA (Wide theatrical)

  • All four titles above are wide theatrical releases in USA/Canada
  • IMAX + Dolby Cinema options available in major cities
  • Movie club subscriptions (Regal Unlimited, AMC A-List, Alamo Season Pass) offer discounted access

UK

  • Practical Magic 2, Runner, Uprising typically release day-and-date or within days of USA
  • Cineworld, Vue, Odeon carry major releases

Canada

  • Same-day releases with USA in most cases
  • Cineplex + Landmark carry all major titles

Australia

  • Australian releases often 1-2 weeks after USA (verify with distributor)
  • Hoyts, Event Cinemas, Village carry major releases

India

  • Hollywood titles typically release in India within 1-4 weeks of USA
  • PVR, INOX, Cinepolis carry international releases
  • Original + dubbed versions (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) common for major releases

Streaming Timeline (General Pattern)

  • Warner Bros. releases — Max (formerly HBO Max) typically 45-70 days after theatrical
  • Focus Features / Universal releases — Peacock premium tier, similar timeline
  • Angel Studios releases — Angel + Amazon Prime Video variable
  • Sony/Columbia releases — Netflix + Prime Video after 45-90 day windows (specific studio deals vary)

What Should You Watch?

  • For nostalgia + female-led fantasy: Practical Magic 2 — audiences respond warmly even where critics are reserved
  • For fun, action-comedy: Runner
  • For serious historical drama: The Uprising
  • For upcoming horror hype: Mark your calendar for Resident Evil on September 18

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the major USA movie releases the week of September 13, 2026?

Wide releases from September 11, 2026 include Practical Magic 2 (Warner Bros.), Runner (Angel Studios), and The Uprising (Focus Features). Also notable: Oasis documentary Don't Look Back in Anger and Liam Neeson's The Fix. Upcoming September 18: Zach Cregger's Resident Evil.

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When does Practical Magic 2 release?

Wide theatrical release on September 11, 2026. Stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman returning as the Owens sisters, with Joey King and Maisie Williams as next-generation witches. Directed by Susanne Bier. Runtime approximately 2h 10m, PG-13.

When does Zach Cregger's Resident Evil release?

September 18, 2026 in IMAX + wide theatrical. Directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons). Reportedly set on the periphery of the Raccoon City events with Austin Abrams among the cast. Verify current details at studio + trade press.

How can NRIs abroad watch these US theatrical releases?

USA/Canada: day-and-date theatrical. UK: same-day or within days. Australia: often 1-2 weeks after USA. India: typically 1-4 weeks after USA at PVR, INOX, Cinepolis with original + Hindi/Tamil/Telugu dubbed versions. Streaming windows: Warner Bros. → Max in 45-70 days; other studios vary.

Where can I check current movie reviews + box office data?

Rotten Tomatoes (rottentomatoes.com) for critical + audience scores. Metacritic (metacritic.com) for aggregated professional reviews. Box Office Mojo (boxofficemojo.com) for opening + running box office numbers. Deadline, Variety, Hollywood Reporter for trade press coverage.

Disclaimer: NRI Globe provides journalism and general information only. Movie release dates, cast, and details are verified against trade press at time of publication. Current reviews, box office data, and streaming availability change constantly — verify at Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, Box Office Mojo, and streaming providers before making viewing decisions.

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