Looking for something new to watch? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of the top new TV shows and movies releasing this month. Whether it’s period dramas, animated sequels, or the hotly-anticipated finale to one of the best video game adaptations in recent memory, here’s our guide for what to watch this November.
The Piano Lesson
A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother and sister – one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up – unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy.
In Theaters: November 8
Arcane (Season 2)
In this final chapter, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun.
Check out our exclusive interview with showrunner Christian Linke on all things season two and what to expect in the future.
Premiers: November 9 on Netflix
Bad Sisters
Two years after the “accidental death” of Grace’s abusive husband, the close-knit Garvey sisters may have moved on. However, when past truths resurface, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight. Suspicions are at an all-time high, lies are told, secrets revealed and the sisters are forced to work out who they can trust.
Premiers: November 13 on Apple TV+
Cross
In this crime thriller, Alex Cross, a decorated D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist, faces a sadistic serial killer leaving a string of bodies strewn around the city. As Alex and his partner, John Sampson, track this killer, a mysterious threat from Cross’ past appears, aiming to destroy what he’s done to keep his grieving family, career, and life together.
Premiers: November 14 on Prime Video
A Man on the Inside
Charles (Ted Danson), is a retired man who gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation.
Premiers: November 14 on Netflix
Silo (Season 2)
The last ten thousand people on Earth are living in a mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and any who try to find out face fatal consequences. Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson), an engineer, seeks answers about a loved one’s murder and tumbles onto a mystery that goes far deeper than she could have ever imagined, leading her to discover that if the lies don’t kill you, the truth will.
Premiers: November 15 on Apple TV+
Dune: Prophecy
10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, “Dune: Prophecy” follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind. This is the origin story of the Sisterhood, the fabled sect that will become the Bene Gesserit, during one of the most turbulent and pivotal turning points in history.
Check out our red carpet interviews at the premiere of HBO’s Dune: Prophecy
Premiers: November 17 on HBO
The Uninvited
A story about the passing of time, love, regret and aging. This comedic drama centers on Rose, a former actress now living as a stay-at-home mom, who faces a night of chaos when an elderly woman named Helen arrives at her home, claiming it as her own. This unexpected encounter, along with the presence of other complicated characters from her past and present, forces Rose to confront her insecurities and reflect on her journey as a woman.
Digital Release: November 19
Interior Chinatown
“Interior Chinatown” follows the story of Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a background character trapped in a police procedural. Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables, dreaming about a world beyond Chinatown and aspiring to be the lead of his own story. When Willis inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, he begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown. All while discovering his own family’s buried history and what it feels like to be in the spotlight.
Premiers: November 19 on Hulu
Based On A True Story (Season 2)
Focused on her family, Ava (Kaley Cuoco) is determined to resist her true crime obsession. She returns to work as a real estate agent while Nathan (Chris Messina) trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in – is Matt behind the slayings? Is Tory, now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good… until danger comes knocking, literally.
Premiers: November 21 on Peacock
Gladiator II
From legendary director Ridley Scott, “Gladiator II” continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
In Theaters: November 22
The Fix
A toxic compound infects Earth’s atmosphere. Pharmaceutical giant, Aethera, sells immunity… but most can’t afford the daily dose. When a troubled model takes a new drug at a party, she suffers a shocking transformation. Pursued by a dangerous gang and authorities in cahoots with Aethera, she hunts for a “fix” to reverse the drug’s effects. Only to discover her mutations may be the key to saving the human race.
Digital Release: November 22*
Flow
A wondrous journey through realms natural and mystical, “Flow” follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog, they navigate a boat in search of dry land. They must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.
In Theaters: November 22
Wicked
One of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, “Wicked” makes its journey to the big screen as a spectacular cinematic event this holiday season. This is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin who has yet to discover her true power. While Glinda (Ariana Grande) is a popular young woman gilded by privilege who has yet to discover her true heart.
In Theaters: November 22
The Seed of the Secret Fig
From renowned filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a social drama turned cat-and-mouse thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat. Iman’s family thrust into the public eye when he is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected. Consequently making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan.
In Theaters: November 27
Moana 2
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of
Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania, into dangerous, long-lost waters, on an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
In Theaters: November 29
Looking for even more to watch? Not too early to get into the holiday spirit? Check out Netflix’s new holiday movies and shows. And be sure to let us know on our socials if we missed any November releases you’re looking forward to. Join our Discord community to discuss it all!
*Edited 11/8/2024
