Netflix has unveiled its full slate of new movies and TV shows arriving in November 2025, featuring high-profile originals like Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and the premiere of Stranger Things season 5. The month includes a mix of horror, drama, holiday specials, and returning series to keep viewers entertained as winter approaches. Highlights span from November 1 with classic films to major releases toward month's end.
Key Highlights
Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein arrives on November 7 as a Netflix Original, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi as the monster, and Mia Goth. Described as the director's swan song to the classic novel, the horror film promises a visually striking take on the story. Another standout is Claire Danes' thriller series The Beast in Me, debuting November 13, a crime drama from the showrunner of Homeland.
Richard Linklater's black-and-white film Nouvelle Vague, reimagining Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, also hits November 14. For fans of ongoing series, Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 premieres November 4, bringing new contestants to the high-stakes games inspired by the hit drama.
Major Series Returns
The penultimate month builds excitement for Netflix's flagship supernatural series with Stranger Things season 5: Volume 1 releasing November 26. This first installment of the final season's four episodes marks the beginning of the end for the Upside Down saga, with Volume 2 set for December 25 and Volume 3 on December 31. Other notable returns include Delhi Crime season 3 on November 13, The Vince Staples Show season 2 on November 6, and Jurassic World: Chaos Theory season 4 on November 20.
Licensed Titles and Holiday Content
November 1 kicks off with a robust lineup of licensed movies, including the Back to the Future trilogy, The Hangover series, Crazy Rich Asians, and Wonka. Holiday-themed additions abound, such as A Very Vintage Christmas, Dear Santa, and multiple Christmas rom-coms like A Royal Date for Christmas on November 15. Documentaries and specials round out the month, from Leanne Morgan's stand-up on November 4 to the true crime series The Carman Family Deaths on November 19.
This diverse selection caters to various tastes, blending blockbusters, originals, and seasonal fare amid Netflix's ongoing content strategy.