November brings a long-awaited slate of films, featuring a Wicked sequel, a new Knives Out mystery, and several strong productions aiming for Oscars.
1. The Running Man
Based on the dystopian novel by Stephen King (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), the new film version comes from director Edgar Wright. The protagonist, Glenn Powell, plays a family man who enters a deadly television game to win money, where he is pursued by professional killers for 30 days.
Publication: November 6–14
2. Nuremberg
James Vanderbilt's historical drama chronicles the infamous Nuremberg trials. Rami Malek plays the psychiatrist who interviews Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). Critics are calling it an Oscar-worthy acting duel.
Release: November 7 (US), November 14 (UK), November 27 (New Zealand)
3. Sentimental Value
Director Joachim Trier reunites with Renate Reinsve. The film explores the complicated relationship between a successful actress and her director father, played by Stellan Skarsgård.
Release: November 7 (USA)
4. Die, My Love
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson play an isolated rural couple whose lives take a dark turn after the birth of their child. Lynne Ramsay directs.
Release: November 7 (US, UK, Canada, Ireland)
5. Jay Kelly
George Clooney and Adam Sandler in the comedy-drama by Noah Baumbach, which portrays the insecurities of fame and human relationships.
Release: November 14 (US/UK theaters), December 5 (Netflix)
6. Left-Handed Girl
Sean Baker returns with a film shot on iPhone, a family drama about motherhood and identity, directed by Shih-Ching Tsou.
Release: November 14 (US/UK), November 28 (Netflix)
7. Wicked: For Good
The second part of the hit Wicked brings back Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande with new songs and a strong focus on the change between Glinda and Elphaba.
Release: November 17–21 internationally
8. The Secret Agent
A surreal political thriller by Kleber Mendonça Filho, set during the military dictatorship in Brazil, starring actor Wagner Moura.
Release: November 26 (USA)
9. Zootopia/Zootropolis 2
After 9 years, the world of animal detectives returns. The sequel promises humor and exploration of the city's history, revealing why the reptiles were missing from the first film.
Release: November 26 internationally
10. Eternity
Elizabeth Olsen plays the new version of a woman who, after death, must choose which partner she will spend eternity with – her husband or her first love.
Release: November 26 (US), December 12 (UK)
11. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc. The mystery takes place in a church, among priests, authors and secrets... leading to a murder locked in a room.
Release: November 26 (US theaters), December 12 (Netflix worldwide)
12. Hamnet
Based on the bestselling novel, the film explores Shakespeare's grief after the loss of his son. Starring Jess Buckley and Paul Mescal, it is considered one of the most powerful dramas of the year.
Release: November 2024 (various international dates)
