Streaming Movies Spotlight: Vatican Concert and Live Boxing Premiere on September 13, 2025

Lead Disney+ debuted the live concert Grace for the World from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, while Netflix streamed the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing event, both on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Nut Graf These high-profile premieres illustrate how streaming services are broadening their offerings beyond on-demand films, delivering live global events-from sacred music celebrations to major sporting spectacles-directly to viewers’ living rooms.

Live Vatican Concert Unites Music and Fraternity

“Grace for the World,” co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Maestro Andrea Bocelli, streamed live at 3 pm ET on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live. The event featured gospel, classical, pop, and hip-hop performances by Pharrell Williams, the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Karol G, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, BamBam, and Angélique Kidjo. A drone-powered light show and reflections from cultural leaders underscored its theme of global unity.

Who, What, and Why

  • Who: Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli, ensemble of international artists
  • What: Live musical celebration for the 2025 Jubilee Year and World Meeting on Human Fraternity
  • Where: St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City (streamed worldwide)
  • Why: To showcase a message of unity and grace through a landmark live performance

Netflix Expands Live Sports Lineup

Netflix made a foray into live sports with Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford, streaming from 5:30 pm ET with the main card headlining the Mexican and American fighters. The four-fight main event and six prelim bouts underscored Netflix’s ambition to diversify beyond scripted content and capture live-event audiences.

Event Details

  • Date & Time: September 13, 2025; live from 5:30 pm ET
  • Format: Ten total bouts, available on demand after the event
  • Significance: Strengthens Netflix’s position in live sports broadcasting

Upcoming Streaming Movie Releases

While live events dominate today’s slate, on-demand platforms are gearing up for next-week debuts:

  • Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (Hulu) - Sept 14
  • The Morning Show Season 4 (Apple TV+) - Sept 17
  • Slow Horses Season 3 (Apple TV+) - Sept 24

These titles continue to fuel subscriber engagement with high-quality scripted programming, balancing today’s live event offerings.