The Best Upcoming Movies Releasing in November 2025

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Ignacio Weil

Entertainment - October 31st 2025, 22:00 GMT+1

Cropped Zootopia 2 — Zootopia 2

It’s hard to believe we’re heading back to *Zootopia* – but, here we are, with mammals *and* reptiles in a buddy-cop crime spree all over again. The original film’s clever subtext about prejudice and city-life has evolved into a new mystery about a hidden reptile underclass, which could be brave… or quietly terrifying. Filmmakers are walking a tightrope: keep the charm of the first movie while adding a fresh story that matters. With some heavy-hitting voice talent returning and new faces joining the cast, the sequel seems ready to take bold steps. Whether it ends up being *Zootopia* 2.0 or just another glossy Disney-sequel remains to be seen. | © Walt Disney Animation Studios

Cropped Wicked For Good — Wicked: For Good

Returning to Oz with green and pink witches in tow, *Wicked: For Good* promises glitz, magic, and perhaps one or two moral questions about fame, friendship, and power. The musical roots are intact, and the studio isn’t pretending it’s something else – which is refreshing amid so many reboots playing it safe. But translating a Broadway spectacle to a blockbuster film? That’s always a roll of the dice. With new visuals, a big stage cast, and heightened expectations from fans of the original, this one might either soar or stumble under its own ambition. Time will tell whether it’s truly “for good” or just for the box office. | © Universal Pictures

Cropped Predator Badlands 2025 — Predator: Badlands

Forget humans vs. Predators – this time, the biggest threat might just be your expectations. *Predator: Badlands* takes the franchise into a fresh realm with alien society, androids, and a hunt on a brutal, isolated planet. The PG-13 rating hints it’s aiming wider, but the trailers definitely lean into intensity and world-building rather than old-school gore. It’s a bold move: shift the focus from Earthly soldiers to Predator culture itself. That could be genius… or it could be a misfire. Fans of the original may be divided, but either way, it’s one of November’s most intriguing wildcards. | © 20th Century Studios

Cropped Christy 2025 — Christy

Boxing biopics often follow a familiar beat: struggle, triumph, big match. *Christy* takes that framework but layers in ambition: a female boxer rising through the ranks, tackling not just opponents in the ring, but personal and systemic battles outside it. The real-life angle gives it a gravity that could make it more than just another sports movie. Seeing Sydney Sweeney in the lead role adds star power, but the pressure’s on for the film to match the story’s depth. If it delivers, it could punch above its weight come awards season. | © Black Bear Pictures

Cropped Nuremberg 2025 — Nuremberg

Exploring the unseen tension behind one of history’s most pivotal trials, *Nuremberg* thrusts psychiatry into war-crime courtroom drama in a way that feels both urgent and overdue. The film centers on a U.S. Army psychiatrist tasked with assessing top Nazi figures for their fitness to stand trial – a premise rich with moral gray than bombast. With a cast led by Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, it looks poised to avoid the spectacle trap and lean into psychological depth. The challenge? Making a story that’s been told in many forms still feel necessary now. | © Bluestone Entertainment

Cropped The Running Man 2025 — The Running Man

In Edgar Wright’s reboot of *The Running Man*, the stakes look higher and the satire sharper: a dystopian game show where surviving becomes televised sport and desperation becomes entertainment. Glen Powell leads the charge as a contestant hunted for a billion-dollar prize, surrounded by a cast of Hunters, cameras, and bloodthirsty nations – it’s a loud, wild ride with social commentary embedded under the mayhem. The project is clearly aware of its own absurdity, which might be its biggest strength; Wright’s signature style brings humor, style and adrenaline in equal measure. It could be the November blockbuster you quote for years – or the one you forget the minute the credits roll. | © Genre Films

Cropped altered 2025 — Altered

*Altered* throws you into a world where nothing – not even your own body – is quite what it seems. Tom Felton leads the chaos as a man whose reality is suddenly rewritten, forcing him to fight, hide, and question everything around him. Shot in the striking landscapes of Astana, Kazakhstan, the film blends tense action with mind-bending sci-fi ideas, all under Timo Vuorensola’s direction. The cast, including Liza Bugulova and Richard Brake, gives the story a surprisingly human edge amid the surreal scenarios. It’s the kind of film where you’ll squint at the screen, trying to figure out what’s real and what isn’t, while enjoying the spectacle. Whether it becomes a cult favorite or a one-weekend thrill, *Altered* promises a November release that won’t leave audiences bored. | © Splendid Entertainment

Cropped Now You See Me Now You Dont 2025 — Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

The Four Horsemen are back, and the magic is bigger, flashier, and, honestly, a little more ridiculous than ever. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Isla Fisher return to pull off another impossible heist, now joined by newcomers Justice Smith and Ariana Greenblatt. Ruben Fleischer directs the fun chaos, taking audiences from Budapest to Abu Dhabi with illusions that may make you question reality – or at least your life choices. Rosamund Pike as the new villain adds a deliciously tense edge, while Morgan Freeman’s calm presence reminds us this is still very much the *Now You See Me* world. | © Summit Entertainment

Cropped eternity 2025 — Eternity

Love, choice, and a dash of afterlife drama meet in *Eternity*, where Elizabeth Olsen must navigate the ultimate romantic dilemma: which man deserves her companionship forever? The film balances fantasy and heartfelt storytelling under David Freyne’s direction, weaving in emotional beats without ever getting lost in melodrama. Miles Teller and Callum Turner play the contenders, bringing charm and tension to the celestial courtroom of love. Shot with A24’s usual eye for style, the visuals are as captivating as the story itself. Whether you’re here for the romance, the humor, or the existential pondering, *Eternity* is ready to spark conversation – and maybe a few “what would you do?” debates. | © A24

Cropped Sisu Road to Revenge — Sisu: Road to Revenge

Aatami Korpi is back, and if you thought the first *Sisu* was relentless, the sequel turns the volume up to eleven. Jorma Tommila’s stoic antihero stalks through a World War II–scarred landscape, dealing out revenge with the sort of grit that makes you cheer, cringe, and maybe question your own moral compass. Stephen Lang and Richard Brake join the fray, creating a cast of characters as unforgiving as the snowy terrain they traverse. Directed again by Jalmari Helander, this is a movie that knows exactly what it is: brutal, fast-paced, and impossible to look away from. *Sisu: Road to Revenge* is the cinematic equivalent of a punch you didn’t see coming – and somehow, you’ll thank it for it. | © Stage 6 Films

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November 2025 is shaping up to be one of those months where movie theaters actually feel alive again – the kind where popcorn smells better, trailers hit harder, and everyone’s pretending they didn’t already check spoilers online. From long-awaited blockbusters to the kind of weird, ambitious films that only studios with awards-season fever dare to greenlight, it’s a packed lineup that promises more variety than your streaming queue.

It’s a strange mix this time – superheroes brushing shoulders with auteurs, sequels rubbing elbows with risky originals, and a few “how does this even exist?” curiosities sprinkled in for flavor. Whether you’re in it for the spectacle, the storytelling, or just the air conditioning, November’s releases are lining up to give movie fans plenty to talk (and argue) about.