The Most Anticipated Movies for November 2025

November is stacked with big swings from acclaimed auteurs, franchise returns that promise fresh angles, and crowd-pleasing follow-ups timed for the holiday corridor. From Guillermo del Toro’s long-dreamt take on a literary classic to Disney’s animated juggernaut returning to theaters, here’s what’s on the calendar—and when you can catch each film on the big screen.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro directs a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, centered on Victor Frankenstein and the creation he assembles and brings to life. The cast features Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Oscar Isaac. Del Toro has described his approach as a “Miltonian tragedy,” emphasizing the epic, tragic dimensions of the story. The film is slated for a theatrical release in November.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, ‘Bugonia’ pairs Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons in a fast-paced tale about a high-profile CEO who is abducted by conspiracy theorists convinced she is an alien threat. The film reunites Stone with the director of ‘Poor Things’ and her ‘Kinds of Kindness’ co-star. Its premise blends corporate intrigue with paranoia and sci-fi overtones. Theatrical release is set for November 7.

‘Die My Love’ (2025)

Lynne Ramsay returns with ‘Die My Love’, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as a couple who relocate to his hometown, where new motherhood propels a profound psychological unraveling. The ensemble also includes LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte. Ramsay’s film explores postpartum depression and the pressures of identity and isolation. It arrives in theaters on November 7.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

‘Predator: Badlands’ continues the long-running franchise with Dan Trachtenberg directing and Elle Fanning starring. Few plot details are public, following the secrecy that surrounded Trachtenberg’s prior entry, ‘Prey’. The film is positioned to carry forward the series’ survival-horror action approach. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 7.

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

The third installment in the heist-magic series brings back Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco, alongside Morgan Freeman and new cast members including Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, and Rosamund Pike. Expect another caper built on illusions, misdirection, and globe-trotting set pieces. Ruben Fleischer directs for Lionsgate. The film opens in theaters on November 14.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright adapts Stephen King’s sci-fi novel with Glen Powell and Katy O’Brian leading the cast, joined by Karl Glusman. This version aims to hew closer to the source material than the 1987 film. The story follows a fugitive forced into a deadly game broadcast as entertainment, set against a media-saturated dystopia. Theatrical release is planned for November 14.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

‘Wicked: For Good’ concludes the two-part adaptation of the hit stage musical, with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The film continues Elphaba’s journey as she grapples with reputation, power, and the forces that label her the “Wicked Witch of the West.” Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Keala Settle round out the cast. The finale lands in theaters on November 21.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

Disney’s animated sequel reunites Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they track a mysterious reptile whose arrival throws the city into chaos. Voice stars include Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, and Fortune Feimster. The case pushes the duo undercover, expanding the world’s species-spanning detective dynamics. The film debuts in theaters on November 26.

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