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13 Must-Watch Movies Releasing in November 2026, From Gentle Monster to The Hunger Games

Movies releasing in November 2026 include everything from highly anticipated Hollywood sequels and animated adventures to international dramas and streaming originals.

Among the most exciting movies releasing in November 2026 are The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Lee Chang-dong’s long-awaited return with Possible Love, and Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine. Meanwhile, Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV are bringing a fresh selection of films to streaming.

Whether you’re planning a trip to the cinema or a cosy movie night at home, here are 13 movies releasing in November 2026 that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

1. Possible Love

  • Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Cho Yeo-jeong, Zo In-sung
  • Release: November 6, 2026
  • Where to watch: Netflix

South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong returns with his first feature film in eight years, following 2018’s Burning. Possible Love follows two married couples from contrasting social backgrounds whose lives become intertwined after a chance encounter at a funeral. As a documentary filmmaker begins recording the experiences of laid-off workers, unexpected relationships develop, exposing tensions surrounding marriage, class and desire.

Possible Love
Credit: Netflix © 2026

2. Wild Horse Nine

  • Cast: Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich
  • Release: November 6, 2026
  • Where to watch: Cinemas

Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh returns with Wild Horse Nine, reuniting with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri star Sam Rockwell alongside John Malkovich. The film takes the director’s distinctive storytelling to a new setting, with production taking place on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, off the coast of Chile.

3. Heartland

  • Cast: Jessica Chastain, Garrett Hedlund, Carter Faith, Ross Lynch, Paul Sparks, Jennifer Nettles, John Hawkes
  • Release: November 13, 2026
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Jessica Chastain stars as Misty Jones, a former country music superstar who emerges from seclusion when her niece, an aspiring musician, goes missing. Her investigation takes her into Nashville’s music scene, where she must confront her own past while uncovering unsettling secrets. Directed by Shana Feste, the thriller explores the darker side of fame and the country music industry.

Credit: Khalid Mohtaseb/Netflix © 2026.

4. Gentle Monster

  • Cast: Léa Seydoux, Laurence Rupp, Jella Haase, Catherine Deneuve
  • Release: November 18, 2026
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Directed by Marie Kreutzer, Gentle Monster stars Léa Seydoux as Lucy, a concert pianist who relocates to the countryside with her family in the hope of helping her husband recover from severe burnout. However, an unexpected visit from the police throws their lives into turmoil, leaving Lucy questioning how well she really knows the man she married.

5. Guarding Stars

  • Cast: Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki, Noah LaLonde, Andie MacDowell
  • Release: November 18, 2026
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Netflix gets into the festive spirit with Guarding Stars, a holiday romance about a professional bodyguard assigned to protect a charming action movie star over Christmas. As the pair spend more time together, their working relationship takes an unexpected romantic turn, while secrets threaten to complicate their growing attraction.

Guarding Stars
Credit: Netflix © 2026.

6. Madden

  • Cast: Nicolas Cage
  • Release: November 18, 2026
  • Where to watch: Prime Video

Nicolas Cage takes on the role of legendary American football coach and commentator John Madden in this sports biopic. The film explores Madden’s influence on the NFL and the creation of the hugely successful video game franchise that bears his name, bringing the story of one of American football’s most recognisable figures to the screen.

Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert / Prime © Amazon Content Services LLC

7. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

  • Release: November 20, 2026
  • Where to watch: Cinemas

The Hunger Games franchise returns with Sunrise on the Reaping, an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestselling prequel novel. Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen enters the arena, the story follows a young Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The film explores the brutal competition that shaped one of the franchise’s most memorable characters. It is also one of the most anticipated movies releasing in November 2026.

8. Josephine

  • Release: November 20, 2026
  • Where to watch: Cinemas

Josephine is an independent drama directed by Beth de Araújo that explores the aftermath of a traumatic event through the eyes of a young girl and her family. The film examines childhood, parental protection and the emotional consequences of witnessing violence, offering an intimate perspective on how a single experience can reshape a family’s sense of safety.

9. Steps

  • Voice cast: Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Daniel Radcliffe, Peter Dinklage, Bette Midler
  • Release: November 20, 2026
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Netflix puts a new spin on the classic Cinderella fairy tale with Steps, an animated adventure told from the perspective of her supposedly wicked stepsisters. When Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and accidentally plunges the kingdom into chaos, she must join forces with Cinderella to restore order. The film is directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa.

10. The Mosquito Bowl

  • Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis
  • Release: November 13, 2026 (UK cinemas); November 25, 2026 (Netflix)
  • Where to watch: Netflix

Directed by Peter Berg, The Mosquito Bowl tells the story of American college football stars who enlist in the Marines following the attack on Pearl Harbor. While preparing for the invasion of Okinawa during the Second World War, the men participate in a remarkable football game featuring some of the country’s most talented players, many of whom will never return home.

11. Way of the Warrior Kid

  • Cast: Chris Pratt, Jude Hill, Linda Cardellini
  • Release: November 25, 2026
  • Where to watch: Apple TV

Based on Jocko Willink’s bestselling children’s novel, Way of the Warrior Kid follows a young boy who struggles with confidence and bullying until his Navy SEAL uncle helps him develop discipline, resilience, and self-belief. The family adventure brings Willink’s popular story about personal growth and overcoming challenges to the screen.

12. Focker-in-Law

  • Release: November 25, 2026
  • Where to watch: Cinemas

The Meet the Parents comedy franchise returns with Focker-in-Law, bringing audiences back into the world of the famously dysfunctional Focker and Byrnes families. The latest instalment continues the series’ tradition of awkward family encounters, generational clashes and uncomfortable misunderstandings, more than two decades after the original film.

13. Hexed

  • Release: November 27, 2026 (UK)
  • Where to watch: Cinemas

Disney returns with Hexed, a new animated fantasy adventure centred on a teenage boy and his mother, who discover that the unusual traits that have always made him feel different are connected to magical powers. Their discovery transports them into a hidden world of enchantment, where they must navigate extraordinary new challenges together.

So what do you think about the movies releasing in November 2026? Let us know what you plan to watch!