Every Movie Coming to Theaters in November 2025

Here’s a handy guide to the month’s theatrical slate, pulling together plot points plus who’s writing, directing, and starring. Dates below reflect when each title is set to hit theaters this week, and each blurb sticks to the essentials so you can scan quickly and plan what to see.

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ (2012)

Bill Condon returns to conclude Stephenie Meyer’s vampire romance saga, with a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg adapting the novel’s final chapters. The story follows Bella and Edward as the Cullens rally allies from around the world to protect their daughter Renesmee from the Volturi’s judgment. The ensemble features Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Michael Sheen. It arrives in theaters on November 1, 2025.

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ (2011)

Directed by Bill Condon and written by Melissa Rosenberg from Meyer’s novel, this chapter centers on Bella and Edward’s marriage, her complicated pregnancy, and the rising tensions with Jacob’s wolf pack. Key cast includes Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Billy Burke. The film’s production credits include Temple Hill Entertainment and Summit Entertainment, with Carter Burwell composing. It returns to theaters on November 1, 2025.

‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’ (2025)

This nonfiction feature chronicles a filmmaker’s months-long digital dialogue with a Palestinian woman in Gaza, capturing daily life under bombardment and the shifting meaning of their exchanges. Structured from more than 200 days of messages and footage, it offers an intimate, ground-level perspective. Credits reflect a documentary approach centered on the two correspondents rather than marquee cast. It opens on November 5, 2025.

‘Mary J. Blige: For My Fans’ (2025)

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul brings her sold-out Madison Square Garden show to cinemas in her first concert film, featuring classics like ‘Family Affair’ and ‘No More Drama’ alongside cuts from ‘Gratitude.’ Trafalgar Releasing is presenting the film, which also includes behind-the-scenes moments and special guest appearances. Directed and produced in partnership with Blige’s team, it spotlights the New York performance captured in April. See it in theaters on November 5, 2025.

‘Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago – The Ultimate Director’s Cut’ (2021)

Sylvester Stallone re-edits his 1985 Cold War boxing epic, restoring and reshaping scenes—reportedly adding extensive unseen footage—to refocus the drama and fights between Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago. The cut preserves the franchise’s core cast with Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Talia Shire, and Burt Young while emphasizing a leaner narrative. Distribution partners have showcased this version in specialty engagements since its debut. It returns to theaters on November 5, 2025.

‘The Christmas Ring’ (2020)

A holiday romance directed by Troy Scott, the film follows a journalist who discovers a decades-old engagement ring and seeks the story behind it, crossing paths with the original owner’s grandson. The cast features Nazneen Contractor and David Alpay, with a screenplay by Anna White. Originally produced for television, it’s now part of this week’s big-screen lineup. It plays in theaters on November 6, 2025.

‘Lost & Found in Cleveland’ (2025)

Written and directed by Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak, this ensemble comedy set over 24 hours in Cleveland weaves together intersecting stories about community and second chances. The cast includes Martin Sheen, Dennis Haysbert, June Squibb, Stacy Keach, and Yvette Yates Redick. With music by Sven Faulconer and cinematography by Davon Slininger, it marks the filmmakers’ feature debut. It hits theaters on November 6, 2025.

‘I Wish You All the Best’ (2025)

Tommy Dorfman makes her feature directorial debut with this coming-of-age drama she also wrote and produced, based on Mason Deaver’s novel. The story follows nonbinary teen Ben DeBacker as they navigate family rejection, mental health, and first love with the support of an estranged sister. The cast includes Corey Fogelmanis, Alexandra Daddario, Cole Sprouse, and Lena Dunham. The film opens November 7, 2025.

‘Long Shadows’ (2025)

A frontier-set Western directed by William Shockley, the film explores the waning days of the Wild West as a small town faces hard choices about justice and survival. Cast members include Dominic Monaghan and Jacqueline Bisset, with Shockley also among the producers. Recent listings outline the creative team and production backing for the period drama. It rides into theaters on November 7, 2025.

‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay adapts Ariana Harwicz’s novel into a psychological drama about Grace and Jackson, a couple whose move to rural America collides with postpartum crisis and unraveling identity. Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson lead the cast, with additional roles for Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte; Ramsay co-wrote with collaborators including Enda Walsh and Alice Birch. The film premiered in competition at Cannes 2025 before its wider rollout. It opens November 7, 2025.

‘Sarah’s Oil’ (2025)

Cyrus Nowrasteh directs and co-writes this historical drama about Sarah Rector, the early-1900s Black girl from Indian Territory who became an oil heiress after a mineral discovery on her allotment. The cast features Naya Desir-Johnson as Sarah, with Zachary Levi, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, and others in key roles; production took place primarily in Oklahoma. Amazon MGM Studios is handling the film’s U.S. release. It bows November 7, 2025.

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ (2025)

An animated sports comedy tied to Europa-Park, the film follows Edda, a young mouse who disguises herself as her racing idol Ed to compete and save her family’s amusement park. Directed by Waldemar Fast with music by Volker Bertelmann, the voice cast includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry. Feature materials highlight a multi-year production effort from the Mack creative team. It speeds into theaters on November 7, 2025.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Dan Trachtenberg directs a franchise pivot that delves into Predator society, centering on Dek, an outcast Predator voiced by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, and Thia, an android ally played by Elle Fanning. Co-written by Patrick Aison, the film trades Earthbound hunts for an alien-world survival tale that broadens the lore. Notably, the installment carries a PG-13 rating due to its non-human focus while promising stylized action. It stalks into theaters on November 7, 2025.

’31 Candles’ (2025)

Jonah Feingold directs this New York–set romantic comedy about Leo Kadner, a 30-year-old who decides to finally have his Bar Mitzvah after reconnecting with childhood crush Eva Shapiro. The cast includes Djouliet Amara and Caroline Aaron alongside Feingold’s ensemble, with festival materials describing a coming-of-age spin on classic rom-com vibes. Recent festival and release notes outline its early-2025 premieres and holiday-season rollout. It lights up theaters on November 7, 2025.

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ (2025)

Adapted from Amélie Nothomb’s autobiographical novel, this animated feature follows a Belgian child growing up in Japan as she processes memory, language, and identity with the guidance of her companion Nishio-san. Official materials emphasize its tender, visually expressive storytelling. The project has been presented domestically by animation distributor GKIDS. It gently arrives in theaters on November 7, 2025.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

Written and directed by James Vanderbilt from Jack El-Hai’s nonfiction book ‘The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,’ the historical drama follows U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley as he evaluates Nazi leaders—including Hermann Göring—prior to the Nuremberg trials. The cast includes Rami Malek as Kelley and Russell Crowe as Göring, with cinematography by Dariusz Wolski and music by Brian Tyler. Sony Pictures Classics is distributing in the U.S. It starts its run on November 7, 2025.

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ (2025)

Ira Sachs writes and directs this 1970s-set biographical drama about photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz over one winter day in New York City. Ben Whishaw stars as Hujar with Rebecca Hall as Linda, and the film runs a concise 76 minutes. After its Sundance 2025 premiere, Janus Films and Sideshow are handling theatrical rollout. It opens November 7, 2025.

‘j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ THE MOVIE’ (2025)

This concert documentary captures the grand-finale encore of BTS member j-hope’s first solo world tour, spanning 16 cities and 33 shows for more than half a million fans worldwide. Trafalgar Releasing is presenting the film globally, with IMAX preview engagements prior to its wide dates. Official sites detail the stage production and setlist highlights from the Goyang encore. The movie plays in theaters on November 12, 2025.

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ (2025)

Ruben Fleischer directs the third entry in the magician-heist franchise, reuniting the Four Horsemen—with Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher—alongside returning players Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman. New cast members include Rosamund Pike, Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith, and Dominic Sessa, with the story pitting the veterans and a younger crew against a powerful diamond-trade adversary. Production included location work in Abu Dhabi and other international spots. The caper appears in theaters on November 14, 2025.

‘Trifole’ (2025)

Gabriele Fabbro directs this modern fable about a young woman who reconnects with her ailing truffle-hunter grandfather in Italy’s Alba region, discovering tradition and sustainability along the way. The cast features Ydalie Turk, Umberto Orsini, Margherita Buy, and Enzo Iacchetti; Turk also co-writes with Fabbro. Festival and distributor listings note 100 minutes of runtime and a 2025 U.S. theatrical rollout. It opens November 14, 2025.

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‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright directs this new adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel, with Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a desperate man forced onto a deadly game show where “runners” are hunted by professional killers; the ensemble includes Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and William H. Macy. Wright’s take hews closer to the book than the 1987 film, leaning into dark satire and world-building around the televised bloodsport. The script is by Wright with longtime collaborators, and early footage teased a blend of mayhem and jet-black humor. It reaches theaters on November 14, 2025.

‘Trap House’ (2025)

Michael Dowse directs this action thriller about an undercover DEA agent in El Paso who realizes a string of cartel robberies is being pulled off by his own teen children using his tactics and intel. Dave Bautista leads the cast, with Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Tony Dalton, Whitney Peak, Bobby Cannavale, and Kate del Castillo among the co-stars; the screenplay is by Gary Scott Thompson and Tom O’Connor. Production took place around Albuquerque in 2024, with Aura Entertainment handling distribution. The film opens November 14, 2025.

‘Muzzle: City of Wolves’ (2025)

John Stalberg Jr. returns to write and direct this sequel to ‘Muzzle,’ with Aaron Eckhart reprising his role as K-9 officer Jake Rosser. The story finds Jake and a new K-9 partner, Argos, unraveling a violent drug-trafficking ring after a gang targets his family, pushing him back into the line of fire. The production is backed by Highland Film Group and RLJE Films with supporting roles from Tanya van Graan, Karl Thaning, and more. It storms into theaters on November 14, 2025.

‘Tapawingo’ (2025)

Directed by Dylan K. Narang and written by Brad DeMarea and Narang, this offbeat comedy follows Nate, an oddball who forms a team of lovable misfits to protect a bullied kid in his Virginia town. Jon Heder stars alongside Billy Zane and Kim Matula, with Indican Pictures distributing the film stateside. Festival play preceded its wider rollout, and listings peg the running time at about 105 minutes. It hits theaters November 14, 2025.

‘King Ivory’ (2025)

Writer-director John Swab’s crime drama dives into the fentanyl pipeline in Oklahoma, following law enforcement and traffickers on a collision course. The ensemble features James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, Melissa Leo, Michael Mando, Graham Greene, and Rory Cochrane. After festival play and strong early notices, the film heads to a wider audience via Roadside Attractions and Saban Films in North America. It opens November 14, 2025.

‘The Boy and the Heron’ (2023)

Hayao Miyazaki’s hand-drawn fantasy centers on Mahito, a boy grieving his mother who follows a gray heron into a tower and enters a realm connecting the living and the dead; the film features music by Joe Hisaishi and animation by Studio Ghibli. The English-language release is overseen by GKIDS, with special event screenings bringing the acclaimed feature back to cinemas. Synopsis materials emphasize Mahito’s journey through loss, courage, and renewal guided by mysterious creatures. It plays in theaters on November 15, 2025.

‘Angel’s Egg’ (1985)

Mamoru Oshii’s 1985 cult classic returns in a new 4K restoration, with Yoshitaka Amano’s designs framing a cryptic, haunting tale of a girl guarding a large egg and a boy searching for a bird in a flooded city. GKIDS is presenting the restoration, with official sites outlining the film’s minimalist narrative and visual symbolism. The revival highlights the film’s influence on dark, atmospheric anime and Oshii’s later work. It appears in theaters on November 19, 2025.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

Jon M. Chu directs the continuation of the Broadway musical’s story with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, picking up after the events surrounding ‘Defying Gravity.’ The cast also includes Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and returning players from Part 1. Expect major Act II numbers and two new songs crafted for the film, with the creative team adapting Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz’s stage book and music. It lands in theaters on November 21, 2025.

‘Rental Family’ (2025)

Writer-director Hikari teams with Brendan Fraser for this Tokyo-set dramedy about an American actor who takes a job at a “rental family” agency, performing as hired relatives and discovering unexpected connection and purpose. The film co-stars Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, and Akira Emoto, with music by Jónsi and Alex Somers. An international co-production between Japan and the U.S., it premiered on the festival circuit before its U.S. release by Searchlight Pictures. It opens November 21, 2025.

‘Altered’ (2025)

A sci-fi action thriller led by Tom Felton, ‘Altered’ is set in an alternate present where genetic enhancement has created a new social divide. Plot materials describe outcasts leading a fight for justice against corrupted elites, with Leon and Chloe at the story’s center. Public listings and trailers highlight grounded, near-future tech and street-level resistance action. It reaches theaters on November 21, 2025.

‘Killer Raccoons 2: Dark Christmas in the Dark’ (2020)

Travis Irvine’s splattery holiday spoof follows a train hijacked by terrorist raccoons, continuing the micro-budget cult saga launched by ‘Coons! Night of the Bandits of the Night.’ Cast and crew return for more deadpan, low-fi chaos, with the sequel originally bowing in 2020 and finding an audience through midnight screenings. Materials emphasize intentional camp and holiday-hijinks mayhem. It claws back into theaters on November 21, 2025.

‘Cactus Pears’ (2025)

An Indian drama about a thirty-something city dweller named Anand who returns to the rugged countryside to observe a 10-day mourning period for his father and unexpectedly bonds with a young shepherd. The film explores ritual, landscape, and intergenerational grief through a restrained, lyrical approach. Production info lists this as a 2025 release with festival positioning for international discovery. It opens November 21, 2025.

‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ (2025)

Writer-director Jalmari Helander continues the saga of Aatami Korpi, with Jorma Tommila returning alongside Stephen Lang and Richard Brake. The sequel expands the pulp-war world of ‘Sisu,’ delivering terse action and practical effects-driven spectacle with cinematography by Mika Orasmaa. Stage 6 Films and partners back the production, with screen listings noting a lean sub-90-minute runtime. It hits theaters November 21, 2025.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

Byron Howard and Jared Bush co-direct the sequel, reuniting Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a new case that pushes their partnership into tricky territory while introducing fresh districts and species in the sprawling metropolis. New voices include Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson, and Fortune Feimster, with Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman returning. Studio previews teased a high-stakes mystery and expanded worldbuilding. It bounds into theaters on November 26, 2025.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

Chloé Zhao adapts Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about Agnes (Anne) and William Shakespeare, focusing on the family’s private grief after the death of their son; Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal lead, with Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn in support. Cinematography is by Łukasz Żal, and Max Richter provides the score, with producers including Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg among the backers. The film premiered to strong notices and festival awards momentum. It opens November 26, 2025.

‘The Beatles Anthology’ (1995)

The landmark self-told Beatles documentary project returns in a restored, expanded edition overseen by Apple Corps with Peter Jackson’s WingNut Films and Park Road Post, plus new audio mixes by Giles Martin. The update adds a brand-new Episode Nine with behind-the-scenes reunion footage of Paul, George, and Ringo from the mid-1990s, alongside the remastered original episodes. Coverage outlines accompanying music releases and a refreshed book tied to the anniversary celebration. It reaches audiences on November 26, 2025.

‘Eternity’ (2025)

David Freyne directs this afterlife romantic comedy about a woman who must choose with whom to spend eternity, starring Elizabeth Olsen with Miles Teller and Callum Turner; the supporting cast includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early. A24 backs the film, with a script by Freyne and Pat Cunnane and music by David Fleming. Festival premieres praised its playful production design and bittersweet tone ahead of a wider run. It opens nationwide on November 26, 2025.

‘The Thing with Feathers’ (2025)

Dylan Southern writes and directs this adaptation of Max Porter’s ‘Grief Is the Thing with Feathers,’ with Benedict Cumberbatch as a widower whose family is visited by Crow—a chaotic, possibly imagined figure—after tragedy. The cast includes Richard and Henry Boxall as the sons and David Thewlis connected to Crow, with production by Film4, Lobo Films, and SunnyMarch. Early festival play drew attention to its visual approach to grief and domestic healing. It reaches theaters on November 28, 2025.

Tell us which of these late-November releases you’re most excited about—drop your picks in the comments!