The spooky mists have subsided, revealing plenty more to look forward to on screen. From festive spirits and unexpected romances to a return to Panem, the months ahead promise an eclectic mix of stories worth wearing your Katniss braid for.
Whether you’re in the mood for a heart-racing suspense, a little romantic escapism, or something that makes you smile before bed, GRAZIA’s watchlist has your next binge session covered.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Premieres November 19 at GSC Cinemas and TGV Cinemas.
It’s time to return to Panem, but this time into the past. Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s story, the film follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) as he is reaped into the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. With twice the usual number of tributes forced into the arena, the odds have never looked deadlier. Featuring an ensemble cast including Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, and Kieran Culkin, this prequel sheds light on the brutal experiences that shaped one of Panem’s most familiar faces.
The Gospel of Christmas
Premieres 11 November on Netflix.
Enter the holiday season with a little gospel, family drama, and a whole lot of soul. Starring Fantasia Barrino and R&B singer Tank, the drama follows Isaac, a struggling pastor who inherits his family’s church in a troubled New York neighbourhood. With the dwindling congregation and the uncertain future for the church, Isaac must rediscover his faith and bring his community together before Christmas.
Possible Love
Premieres November 6 on Netflix.
Lee Chang-dong returns with his first film in eight years, bringing together Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong for an intimate drama about two married couples whose stories collide. Buried tensions, desires and fractures begin to surface as a documentary brings them closer together.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Premieres November 26 on Netflix.
Tom Holland swings back into action as Peter Parker in the latest chapter of Marvel’s Spider-Man saga. Set four years after No Way Home, Peter is now protecting a world that has long forgotten him. But a mysterious telepathic threat and an unexpected transformation force him to confront the limits of going it alone. With Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, and Mark Ruffalo joining Holland, this is a darker, more emotional chapter for everyone’s favourite neighbourhood Spider-Man.
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas
Premieres November 4 on Netflix.
For a little festive cheer (and perhaps a few happy tears), A Dog’s Perfect Christmas is one for the animal lovers. Based on the bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron’s novel, the Netflix holiday film follows Winstead, a loyal basset hound determined to keep his family together after a medical emergency throws their household into turmoil. With the arrival of an adorable Corgi puppy, Ruby, the family might just find their way back to one another in time for Christmas. Starring Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia and Mary Steenburgen, expect a feel-good, heartwarming tale of family, furry companions, and the magic of the holidays.
One Year To Live, Buy A Man
Premieres November 5 on Netflix.
What would you do if you had just one year left to live? For 40-year-old Yui Katakura (Ko Shibasaki), the answer is simple: stop saving and start spending. The notoriously frugal singleton crosses paths with Sena (Eiji Akaso), a pink-haired nightclub host in need of money. She decides to buy his company, setting the stage for a romance so unconventional that it challenges everything she thought she knew about love, money, and living.
The Altruists
Premieres November 19 on Netflix.
Ambition, romance, and billions of dollars are ingredients of a story bound to get messy. Starring Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison and Antony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried, The Altruists revisits the rise and spectacular fall of a cryptocurrency empire at the centre of one of the biggest financial scandals in recent history. What began as an attempt to reshape the global financial system spirals into an alleged fraud, with their complicated relationship caught in the middle. Expect ambition, deception, and high-stakes drama.
The Magic Faraway Tree
Premieres November 20 on HBO Max.
A little dose of childhood nostalgia goes a long way in this whimsical adventure based on Enid Blyton’s beloved book series. Starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy, the film follows a modern family who relocate to the English countryside, where their three children stumble upon an enchanted tree inhabited by eccentric characters, including Moonface (Nonso Anozie) and Silky (Nicola Coughlan). With magical lands awaiting, the adventure becomes an opportunity for the family to deepen their bonds along the way.
The Gilded Age: Season 4
Premieres November 2 on HBO and HBO Max.
New York’s high society is back, and the social stakes have never been higher. Set in 1880s Manhattan, the acclaimed period drama returns as the Russel family grapples with the consequences of Bertha’s ambitions. Meanwhile, Agnes van Rhijn plots her return to prominence, Marian embarks on a new chapter, and Peggy navigates the challenges of winning over her future in-laws. Expect lavish costumes, scandalous affairs, and plenty of high-society drama.
Protector
Premieres November 6 on HBO Max.
Milla Jovovich takes centre stage in this thriller as Nikki, a formar war veteran whose quiet life is turned upside down when her daughter is kidnapped. Forced back into the criminal underworld, she must rely on the combat skills she thought she had left behind while evading the authorities in a desperate race to save her daughter. Expect high-stakes action all cloaked under a mother’s determination to protect her child.
The Slightest Touch
Premieres November 26 on HBO Max
Peer into an intimate story about friendship, resilience, and the extraordinary power of human connection. The Slightest Touch follows Irish woman Emma Fogarty as she approaches her 40th birthday, an age doctors once thought she would never reach. Living with a rare and painful skin condition, Emma takes on the Dublin Marathon alongside her longtime friend, actor Colin Farrell, who joins her for the final stretch. Keep a box of tissues nearby; this one’s gonna make your eyes teary.
The Substitute
Premieres November 23 on HBO Max.
Academic pressure turns into a dangerous game of deception, exposing the darker side of the education system. This upcoming Korean thriller follows Kang Geon-tae (Cha Kang-yoon), a brilliant scholarship student from a modest background who finds himself blackmailed into sitting a university entrance exam on behalf of his wealthy classmate, Nam Jae-yeop (Bae Hyeon-seong).
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