It's been a bumper week (November 10-14) on the new Netflix movies front. Indeed, three new movies – those developed in-house by Netflix, anyway – have landed on the service over the past few days, and each one will appeal to a different kind of viewer.
So, which flicks have debuted on the best streaming service ahead of this weekend? You'll have to read on to find out. Rest assured, though, you'll find something worth watching from the below list – so, hop to it!
New Netflix movies: November
In Your Dreams
Release date: November 14
Runtime: 91 minutes
Age rating: PG (US and UK)
Cast: Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Craig Robinson, Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, Omid Djalili, Gia Carides, SungWon Cho, and Zachary Noah Piser
Director: Alex Woo
RT score: 86% (critics); TBC (audience)
After the cultural phenomenon that was Kpop Demon Hunters, it's going to be difficult for any Netflix movie, animated or live-action, to top the incredibly popular musical comedy-drama. Nonetheless, In Your Dreams, Netflix's latest animated venture, should be as fun a watch. In it, two kids embark on a mind-bending quest to track down The Sandman with the hope that he'll be able to stop their parents getting divorced. Expect the usual laughs, heart, and emotionally resonant family themes wrapped up in a visually imaginative spectacle.
Nouvelle Vague
Release date: November 14
Runtime: 106 minutes
Age rating: R (US); 15+ (UK)
Cast: Guillaume Marbeck, Aubry Dullin, Zoey Deutch, Bruno Dreyfurst, and Matthieu Penchinat
Director: Richard Linklater
RT score: 90% (critics); TBC (audience)
A love letter to the French New Wave genre, this comedy-drama from Richard Linklater reimagines the making of Breathless, Jean-Luc Goddard's timeless and revolutionary movie. With its monochromatic visuals, trip back in time to 1950s Paris, throwback to films shots using a 4:3 aspect ratio, and ode to arthouse flicks that defined a generation, Nouvelle Vague might seem preppy to some, but to others it's a trip down memory lane that'll harken back to the good ol' days of moviemaking. A dark horse for the 2026 awards season? Don't bet against it.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Release date: November 12
Runtime: 91 minutes
Age rating: PG (US and UK)
Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode, and Melissa Joan Hart
Director: Steve Carr
RT score: TBC (critics); TBC (audience)
The 2025 Holiday season is in full swing – on Netflix, anyway. The release of the streamer's first festive film of the year – A Merry Little Ex-Mas – marks the start of the Christmas period on the platform, but this one isn't anything to write home about. Indeed, a soppy rom-com about a recent divorcee, who simply wants to enjoy one last Christmas with her family before she sells the family home, is derailed when her ex-husband unexpectedly introduces his new squeeze to the masses. If that all sounds very cliched, it is – and we say as much in our review of A Merry Little Ex-Mas. I'll stick with my annual re-watch of classic Christmas films, Netflix...
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Release date: November 7
Runtime: 149 minutes
Age rating: R (US); 15+ (UK)
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, DavidBradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz
Director: Guillermo del Toro
RT score: 85% (critics); 95% (audience)
The latest feature from one of the most beloved horror auteurs, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein sees the world-renowned and award-winning director put his quintessentially unique stamp on Mary Shelley's legendary story. Unsurprisingly, it was worth the wait, too, with critics and fans hailing it as not only one of the best new Netflix movies of 2025, but one of the best films of the year full stop. From its all-star cast firing on all cylinders to its authentically realized narrative, GdT's Frankenstein is an unmissable gothic masterpiece that, regardless of it being a Netflix Original, deserves to be in the running for the most notable gongs on the 2026 awards circuit.
New Netflix movies: October
Ballad of a Small Player
Release date: October 29
Runtime: 102 minutes
Age rating: 16+ (US); 15 (UK)
Cast: Colin Farrell, Tilda Swinton, Fala Chen, Alex Jennings, and Deanie Ip
Director: Edward Berger
RT score: 48% (critics); 48% (audience)
With two excellent films under his belt in multi-award nominated offerings All Quiet on Western Front and Conclave, I had high hopes for Edward Berger's latest cinematic venture. Unfortunately, the Farrell-led vehicle has proven divisive with fans and critics, with some praising Farrell's unhinged performance and the movie's visual identity, and others lashing out at its turgid story that gambles on its thematic exploration of addiction. For what it's worth, my colleague Jasmine Valentine gave it 3.5 / 5 stars in their Ballad of a Small Player review, so I'd highly recommend reading that if you want a TechRadar expert's view on the psychological thriller.
A House of Dynamite
Release date: October 24
Runtime: 115 minutes
Age rating: 16+ (US); 15 (UK)
Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, and Tracy Letts
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
RT score: 76% (critics); 78% (audience)
The latest feature from The Hurt Locker's award-winning director, A House of Dynamite is an apocalyptic political thriller that's one of the most suspenseful films of the year. Featuring an all-star cast, it tells the fictional tale of a single nuclear warhead being fired at the United States and its government's attempts to work out who's behind the attack – and how to stop it. A movie that slowly ratchets up the tension throughout its near-two hour runtime, Bigelow's newest film has been praised by many, but its anticlimactic ending has caused ructions online, with multiple viewers expressing frustration over its ending. My advice? Watch this timely movie ASAP and see if you agree with those sentiments.
What new Netflix movies are coming soon?
There are only eight more new Netflix movies – those of an English language persuasion, anyway – that'll arrive before the end of 2025. Here's a quick rundown of what to look out for:
- Champagne Problems (November 19)
- Train Dreams (November 21)
- Jingle Bell Heist (November 26)
- Troll 2 (December 1)
- My Secret Santa (December 3)
- Jay Kelly (December 5)
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (December 12)
- Goodbye June (December 24)
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