Whether you want a night out at the theaters or a cozy evening on the couch, there are some incredible new movies to watch this November. These films feature epic stories from history, hilarious comedies, romance, nostalgia, horror and heroes you’ll want to root for. If you need a movie to unwind between Thanksgiving preparations, there’s something here to get the job done.
Swipe ahead for the best new movies of November 2023.
In Theaters
Joaquin Phoenix stars in Ridley Scott’s historical epic about one of the most infamous emperors of all time. The film depicts Napoleon’s brutal rise to power and all the bodies he had to climb over to get to the crown.
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Peacock
SNL’s breakout comedy group Please Don’t Destroy make their feature film debut in this streaming comedy that’s guaranteed to get big laughs. The Treasure of Foggy Mountain features tons of big names like John Goodman, Conan O’Brien and Bowen Yang.
Photography: Universal Pictures
In Theaters
The Marvels is the latest big-screen entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and adds new dimension to Carol Danvers’ story. Carol gets her superpowers entangled with Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work as a team to save the universe.
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Netflix
Adam Sandler stars as a lizard named Leo in a coming-of-age musical comedy about the last year of elementary school as seen through the eyes of the class pet. This delightful animated movie is fun that the whole family can enjoy.
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In Theaters
Eli Roth’s parody trailer for a horror movie called Thanksgiving from 2007’s Grindhouse is finally getting brought to life this holiday season. If you’re looking for a scary movie about carving up more than just a turkey, Thanksgiving will be a feast.
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In Theaters
Paul Giamatti stars as a cranky teacher in this coming-of-age drama about students in a remote prep school who have nowhere else to go over the holidays. Set in the early 1970’s, The Holdovers is a story with a big heart that anyone who was ever struggled to find themselves can relate to.
Photography: Focus Features
In Theaters
Based on the 1985 memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, Priscilla follows the life of Priscilla and her relationship with The King. Cailee Spaeny stars as Priscilla while Jacob Elordi stars as Elvis in the latest film from writer and director Sophia Coppola.
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Apple TV+
Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed and Jeremy Allen White star in this dystopian comedy about a test that can determine if two people are really in love just by checking their fingernails. This quirky tale of science fiction romance will steal your heart. It also might make you reconsider if you’re really right for your partner.
Photography: Apple Original Films
Netflix
Visionary director David Fincher returns with his latest movie that film fans are sure to love. An assassin has to battle his employers and himself after a fateful near-miss sends him on an international manhunt. The Killer stars Michael Fassbender and features performances from Tilda Swinton and Charles Parnell.
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In Theaters
If you want to get in the Christmas spirit early, and also love a good horror-comedy, It’s A Wonderful Knife is a gift you’re going to want to unwrap early this year. This seasonal slasher is on the naughty list.
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Paramount+
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reprise their beloved roles in the sequel to one of the most iconic kids movies of the 90’s. Good Burger 2 promises big nostalgia for adults who likely have children of their own now that will be able to enjoy the movie. The only thing this movie’s missing is a side of fries.
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