These 9/11 documentaries revisit the tragedy that still echoes 25 years later

Twenty-five years have passed since the 9/11 attacks but the images of that day remain difficult to forget.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history, when two planes struck the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York City in 2001, killing thousands of first responders, law enforcement officers and the general public.

Over the years, filmmakers have returned to the 9/11 attacks, documenting the final moments before the tragedy, its brutal aftermath and the impact that continued long after the towers collapsed.

For those looking to understand, remember, or revisit the human stories behind September 11, these latest documentaries, which were released on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, offer a powerful place to begin.

Here's a list of the latest 9/11 documentaries

September 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of a tragedy etched into the collective memory of millions who witnessed it unfold. To mark the day and honour the lives lost, networks revisited the tragedy through a fresh lens with an impressive lineup of documentaries. Here's the complete list:

Daughters of 9/11

The two-hour special documentary, which aired on CBS on September 11 at 9 p.m. ET, follows Elizabeth Miller, Jessica Trant and retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino as they search for justice 25 years later. While Trant was 19 when her father, Daniel, a Cantor Fitzgerald bond salesman, died on the North Tower, Miller was just six when her father, Douglas Miller, a New York firefighter, died in the tragedy.

CBS' upcoming documentary charts out the unlikely friendship between the two daughters, as they question why Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), the man accused of planning the attacks, still has not faced a formal criminal trial. You can stream it on Paramount+.

102 Minutes Inside The Towers

102 Minutes Inside The Towers is History Channel's latest special, which premiered on September 11. Produced by Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, the latest 102-minute special shifts the perspective inward. The documentary features the untold stories of the survivors, like bankers, window washers and security staff, who were inside the building during the 9/11 attacks.

The interviews give a chilling first-hand account of what went on inside during the tragedy, as people raced to survive.

Facing Ground Zero: A Dateline Special

NBC also aired a documentary titled Facing Ground Zero: A Dateline Special on September 11, which featured never-before-seen footage from NBC News’ archives. The special features profiles of New Yorkers caught on NBC cameras on the day of the 9/11 attacks, reflecting on how a seemingly ordinary day turned into a haunting memory for life.

Angel In The Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story

Lifetime and Robin Roberts have collaborated again on Angel In The Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story, an upcoming film based on Guzman-McMillan’s memoir Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11’s Last Survivor. Genelle Guzman was a New York City transit employee who was the last survivor pulled alive from the World Trade Center rubble after spending 27 harrowing hours trapped beneath Tower One.

Sherri Shepherd and Dondré Whitfield play Genelle Guzman and Genelle’s boyfriend Roger McMillan, respectively. The film will premiere on Lifetime on September 12 at 8 p.m./7 p.m. CT.

Turning Point: Generation 9/11

Netflix's latest 90-minute feature-length film Turning Point: Generation 9/11, which was released on September 2, offers a fresh take on the attacks. Unlike other documentaries on this list, Turning Point shifts its focus from the immediate tragedy to the macro-legacy of how that single day affected the lives of the next generation.

The film puts a special focus on the children of the September 11 attacks and how their lives have changed after the tragedy.