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A selection of what we ll be streaming on Netflix in November 2025That no-man’s-land between Halloween and Christmas in November is arguably one of the best times for TV and film. For those who aren’t into horror, they can rejoice at the dying down of everything spooky-themed, but we’re also not yet in the contentious festive period, infamous for dividing households over whether or not to watch the Royle Family Christmas special for the 100th time (always yes!) or tune in for a new addition to the roster.Netflix certainly seems to agree, stacking up a whole load of new movies and TV shows – plus welcoming back some popular favourites – to keep us busy throughout the month.Here’s what we’ll be streaming this November… Squid Game: The Challenge (Streaming now)Tell me more: Despite initial scepticism, Netflix’s real-gameshow-based-on-a-fictional-gameshow was so much of a success it’s back for a second season with brand new contestants and games.While the contestants might not be playing to the death as in the dramatised Squid Game, but Netflix has still rounded up the most competitive people they could find to make sure the gameplay isn’t any less ruthless as they battle it out for a life-changing sum of money.  Netflix says: “This time around, the stakes are higher than ever with shocking twists and never-before-played games.“As players face elimination and deception at every turn, they must ask themselves, ‘Why make friends … when you can make millions?’”Death By Lightning (Streaming now)Tell me more:Succession fans will be pleased to see Tom actor Matthew Macfadyen back in top scheming form, this time as historical figure Charles J. Guiteau, who assassinated former US president James A. Garfield.Michael Shannon stars opposite him as the ill-fated 20th president of the United States, in this new miniseries that shows how Garfield rose to the position from relative obscurity. Netflix says: “While the setting of the series might be nearly 150 years in the past, Death By Lightning feels incredibly relevant.”Frankenstein (Streaming now)Tell me more: Following the recent Nosferatu remake, gothic horror is continuing its revival with Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape Of Water director Guillermo del Toro’s take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Oscar Isaac stars as the titular mad scientist, while Jacob Elordi does a turn as his monstrous creation in a casting duo that has stirred a fair amount of buzz. Horror queen Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz also feature in one of Netflix’s most-hyped films of the year.Netflix says: “Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant, egotistical scientist whose electrifying experiments have made him an outcast in the world of academia. As he gets closer to his dream of creating life, he’ll learn a simple truth: only monsters play god.“Del Toro and Isaac’s bohemian interpretation of the iconic character is closer to a rock star than a mad scientist.” The Vince Staples Show (Streaming now)Tell me more: The first season of US rapper and singer Vince Staples’ Netflix show was weird in the best possible way. Surreal and genuinely very funny, the comedy series played out fictionalised vignettes of Vince’s life including getting caught up in an armed robbery, family feuds over mac and cheese, and theme park misadventures.Back for a second series, The Vince Staples Show promises another run of entertaining mishaps with thought-provoking twists.Netflix says: “In the wake of a tragic death, Vince embarks on a wild journey in search of inner peace. However, his path is littered with reminders of his haunted past.”Being Eddie (12 November)Tell me more: Proving that not every Netflix documentary needs to be a true crime affair, Being Eddie sees the streaming platform delving into the life and rise of comedian Eddie Murphy, with the man himself telling his story in his own words “for the first time”. Over the course of the doc, he reflects on his roles in iconic films like Beverly Hills Cop, The Nutty Professor, Dreamgirls and, of course, Shrek, while fellow comedians like Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle also speak about the cultural influence that Eddie has had on the industry.Netflix says: “[Being Eddie] chronicles his meteoric rise from teen comic phenom to Saturday Night Live breakout and stand-up supernova to box-office titan.“In this intimate portrait, the Oscar-nominated actor opens up his home and dives deep into his eclectic career of nearly 50 years.”The Beast In Me (13 November) Tell me more: The team behind Homeland is back together to give televisual birth to a mystery thriller that will have everyone shouting at their screens.Best of all, it stars Clare Danes giving it her all as Aggie – a reclusive, grieving author with little to lose following the death of her young song. In the series, Aggie encounters Nile, a property mogul who might have had something to do with his wife’s disappearance, and as you can imagine, mystery, danger and plenty of drama ensues. Netflix says: “At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth — chasing his demons while fleeing her own — in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.”Last Samurai Standing (13 November)Tell me more: Basically, imagine Squid Game, but if it was a Japanese period drama. The much-awaited Last Samurai Standing finally lands on Netflix this month, and tells the high-stakes story of 292 fallen samurai warriors who must fight to the death to win a hefty 100 billion yen prize, each driven by their own personal motivations.Set in the late 19th century during the early Meiji era, the series promises human drama, Japanese cinema, and thrilling action. Netflix says: “Each given a wooden tag, they join a vicious game in which they must steal the tags of their fellow participants and reach Tokyo to win the prize money. Under the veil of night, the temple grounds are filled with unease and the presence of bloodthirsty warriors. When the signal is given to begin the game, the combatants launch into their relentless battle for survival.”Nouvelle Vague (14 November)Tell me more: Cinephiles, this one’s for you. Academy Award-nominated director Richard Linklater’s new film tells the story of late French New Wave film pioneer Jean-Luc Godard as he goes about making Breathless, one of the most influential movies of the movement.Shot in black and white, Nouvelle Vague is a celebration of iconic French cinema that will probably inspire you to add even more classics to your list.Netflix says: “As critic-turned-director Godard makes and breaks the rules, a mix of fresh faces and daring talents bring his spontaneous, electric film to life. Capturing the youthful dynamism and creative chaos at the heart of one of the world’s most beloved and influential movies, Nouvelle Vague transports us to the streets of 1959 Paris for an ode to the transformative power of cinema.”A Man On The Inside (20 November)Tell me more: Ted Danson’s stint as Charles, a retired professor hired by a private investigator to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home, was a TV highlight of 2024. Hilarious and with heaps of heart, it was quickly beloved by fans and critics alike.A Man On The Inside is back with a new series and a juicy new case for Charles and his bunch of sidekicks that sees him get to the bottom of a stolen laptop worth $400 million.Netflix says: “[Season two] promises the same sharp wit and heartfelt performances as the first chapter. On the heels of his success at Pacific View Retirement Home in season one, the retiree-turned-mole heads to Wheeler College, where he goes undercover as an engineering professor to find out who is blackmailing the school’s president, Jack Beringer.”Train Dreams (21 November)Tell me more: Train Dreams is, in short, a movie about a guy who helps to build railroads. But hear us out. The guy in question is played by Loving actor Joel Edgerton, and it’s a moving story about the unprecedented change in early 20th-century America and a wider search for meaning. Already being lauded by critics as a “lovely looking, deeply felt film”, Train Dreams also features Oscar-nominated actor Felicity Jones.Netflix says: “An ode to a vanishing way of life, an ever-evolving world, and to the extraordinary possibilities that exist within even the most simple of existences, Train Dreams captures a time and place that are now long gone, and the people who built a bridge to a future they could only dream of.”Stranger Things (26 November)Tell me more: How much blood will be shed in the final battle against Vecna? Will Hawkins be saved? How many 1980s bangers can you fit into a soundtrack?All of the burning questions Stranger Things fans have had since season four aired over three years ago are set to finally be answered in the final series of the show.The first batch of episodes drop at the end of the month, and if the trailer’s anything to go by the stakes are higher than ever as Eleven and her pals venture into the Upside Down one last time. Netflix says: “The Hawkins crew are finally back together as they brace for their toughest challenge yet. With the town under military quarantine and Vecna unleashing fresh nightmares on our heroes, the stakes aren’t just raised — they’ve been turned Upside Down in this fifth and final season.”MORE NETFLIX:Thought The Stars Of Ballad Of A Small Player Looked Familiar? Here s Where You ve Seen The Cast BeforeStranger Things Bosses Address Rumours Millie Bobby Brown Filed A Complaint About David HarbourCritics Are Split On Whether The New Series Of The Witcher With Liam Hemsworth Is Pure Bilge Or Better Than Ever

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