Here Are All the Movies Coming to Hulu This Week, Including ‘Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods’

It’s a busy stretch for film fans, with a mix of fresh thrillers, franchise fun, anime action and a couple of one-off specials landing across the week. From a tense survival story on the Korean border to an Australian psychological pressure-cooker, there’s a little bit of everything to slot into your watchlist.

Below, you’ll find quick rundowns for each title—what it’s about and who made it—plus the exact day it’s slated to arrive between Monday, September 22 and Sunday, September 28. The descriptions stick to plot, cast, and key creative credits so you can zero in on what to watch next.

‘Valiant One’ (2025)

Set near the Korean Demilitarized Zone, ‘Valiant One’ follows a U.S. Army helicopter crew whose routine mission ends in a crash on the wrong side of the border, forcing the survivors to cross hostile terrain while protecting a civilian specialist whose expertise could expose sensitive technology. It’s scheduled to land on Tuesday, September 23.

The film stars Chase Stokes as Sergeant Edward Brockman and Lana Condor as medic Stephanie Selby, with Callan Mulvey, Desmin Borges and Jonathan Whitesell among the ensemble. Directed by Steve Barnett from a screenplay credited to Barnett and Eric Tipton (story contributions have been reported from Daniel Myrick), the feature runs under the two-hour mark and focuses on evasion, leadership under pressure and the logistics of extracting a downed team.

‘The Surfer’ (2024)

‘The Surfer’ centers on a man who returns to the beach of his childhood for a day in the water with his son, only to be humiliated by local board-riders and drawn into a spiraling confrontation that tests his grip on reality. It arrives on Thursday, September 25.

Directed by Lorcan Finnegan from a script by Thomas Martin, the Australian feature stars Nicolas Cage, with Julian McMahon, Nic Cassim, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand and Justin Rosniak in supporting roles. The production was mounted by Arenamedia alongside partners including Saturn Films and Tea Shop Productions, spotlighting an isolated coastal setting, escalating mind games and a character study built around endurance and pride.

‘Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy’ (2011)

‘Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy’ dramatizes the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia and the investigations and trials involving Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, presenting events from multiple perspectives within the Italian legal process. It’s on deck for Thursday, September 25.

Directed by Robert Dornhelm from a teleplay by Wendy Battles, the film stars Hayden Panettiere as Amanda Knox and Marcia Gay Harden as Edda Mellas, with Paolo Romio as Raffaele Sollecito, Vincent Riotta as Giuliano Mignini, Djibril Kébé as Rudy Guede and Amanda Fernando Stevens as Meredith Kercher. The production was made for Lifetime and runs roughly 90 minutes, focusing on interrogation scenes, courtroom proceedings and the media scrutiny surrounding the case.

‘Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive’ (2025)

‘Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive’ tells the life story of the Grammy-winning singer behind the enduring disco anthem, tracing her early years, breakthrough in the 1970s and later career resilience alongside personal and professional hurdles. It’s listed for Thursday, September 25.

The 2025 biopic is directed by Alicia K. Harris and written by Njeri Brown and Jane Espenson. Joaquina Kalukango portrays Gloria Gaynor, with additional cast members including Lance Gross and Francesca Bianchi; the production is associated with the “Robin Roberts Presents” banner. The film’s scope covers recording sessions, label dynamics and the cultural impact of ‘I Will Survive’ across decades.

‘Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods’ (2013)

In ‘Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods’, Beerus—the God of Destruction—awakens and seeks the Super Saiyan God, drawing Goku, Vegeta and the rest of the Z Fighters into a showdown that spans Earth and the divine realm. It’s slated to arrive on Friday, September 26.

Directed by Masahiro Hosoda with a screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe and story involvement and supervision from Akira Toriyama, the film was produced by Toei Animation. Norihito Sumitomo composed the score, and the feature reintroduced ‘Dragon Ball Z’ to theaters after a long hiatus, establishing characters and lore—Beerus and Whis—that carry forward into later entries.

‘Ghostbusters’ (2016)

‘Ghostbusters’ reimagines the franchise with a new team of paranormal investigators responding to a wave of supernatural disturbances across New York City, building prototype gear and tracking a plot that amplifies spectral activity. It’s set for Friday, September 26.

Directed by Paul Feig and co-written by Feig and Katie Dippold, the film stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, with Chris Hemsworth, Andy García and Michael K. Williams in supporting roles. The production was mounted by Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and Ghost Corps, with cinematography by Robert Yeoman, editing by Brent White and Melissa Bretherton, and a score by Theodore Shapiro.

What are you planning to watch first—share your picks in the comments!