As is always the case at this time of year, it’s beginning to get tough to keep up with everything that’s hitting the big screen, as we’re inundated with buzzy titles and long-gestating festival favorites getting their long-awaited theatrical debuts. This November seems busier than most, with a strong showing of both independent, mid-range, and big-budget titles hitting the screens, with NEON in particular behind some of the more enticing releases.
It’s an expansive and diverse spread, ranging from intimate and timely documentaries to romantic fantasies and musicals. There are several major, award-worthy Netflix releases that will be making their theatrical premieres before debuting on the streamer. Elsewhere, there are a few horror titles for those not ready for the end of October, as well as yet another Stephen King adaptation and the latest from critical darlings such as Ira Sachs and Lynne Ramsay.
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“Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”
Director Sepideh Farsi takes an intimate approach in documenting the occupation and violence ongoing in Gaza in the documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk.” Through video calls with the young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, the film depicts her life in Gaza as she faces the death and destruction caused by the Israeli military around her.
Release Date: In theaters November 5 via Kino Lorber.
“Predator: Badlands”
Director Dan Trachtenberg revitalized the Predator franchise with 2022’s “Prey” and looks to do it again with “Predator: Badlands.” Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi star in the ninth installment in the series, which follows a young Predator who, after being thrust out by his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia, a synth, as they embark on a dangerous journey.
Release Date: In theaters November 7 via 20th Century Studios.
“Christy”
Sydney Sweeney stars in the sports biopic “Christy” from director David Michôd (“The King“). The film follows former professional boxer Christy Martin and her rise to fame as she becomes the most well-known female boxer of the 1990s, and, later, her abusive husband’s attempt to kill her. Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, and Ethan Embry also star.
Release Date: In theaters November 7 via Black Bear Pictures.
“Die My Love”
Jennifer Lawrence teams up with the critically acclaimed director Lynne Ramsay in the comedy-drama “Die My Love.” Lawrence plays a young mother who, while dealing with postpartum depression, enters psychosis. Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek round out the impressive ensemble.
Release Date: In theaters November 7 via MUBI.
“Train Dreams”
Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones star in the adaptation of “Train Dreams” based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson. Directed by Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Kweda (“Sing Sing”), the film follows a logger working to develop the railroad across the U.S., forced to leave behind his wife and daughter for substantial periods of time. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance and stars Clifton Collins Jr., Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy.
Release Date: In theaters November 7, before streaming on Netflix on November 21.
