Brad Pitt, Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro lead November's biggest film releases

BBC Culture has selected 12 films expected to attract audiences' attention in November 2026, ranging from dramas based on real events to comedies, animated features and thrillers.

The list includes productions starring well-known actors such as Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Andrew Scott, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Ariana Grande, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.

Some of the films bring back familiar characters from cinema, while others explore human stories, civil rights and the criminal underworld.

1. The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth – November 25

Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth, the character he portrayed in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

The new film is written by Tarantino but directed by David Fincher. Set in 1977 Hollywood, the story follows Cliff Booth as he gets involved in solving problems for people in the film industry.

The cast also includes Elizabeth Debicki and Scott Caan.

The film is scheduled to premiere on November 25 in the UK, US and Canada.

2. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – November 19–20

The popular The Hunger Games universe expands with another film exploring events that take place before the story of Katniss Everdeen.

Joseph Zada plays a younger version of the character portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the original films, while Ralph Fiennes takes on the role of President Snow.

The cast also features Jesse Plemons, Kieran Culkin and Elle Fanning.

The international release is scheduled for November 19 and 20.

3. Elsinore – November 20

Andrew Scott stars as actor Ian Charleson in a drama based on true events.

The story takes place in 1989, when Daniel Day-Lewis withdrew from a production of Hamlet at London's National Theatre and Charleson stepped in to take over the leading role.

Despite suffering from AIDS, Charleson was determined to perform one of the most important roles in world theatre.

Olivia Colman and Billie Piper also star in the film, which is directed by Simon Stone.

The film will be released in the US on November 20 and in France on November 25.

4. Club Kid – November 6

Actor and comedian Jordan Firstman presents a comedy-drama that he wrote, directed and stars in.

He plays Peter, a New York party promoter whose life takes an unexpected turn after a decade of living intensely in the city's nightlife scene.

Everything changes when he meets Arlo, his 10-year-old son, whose existence he had never known about.

Cara Delevingne also stars.

The film premieres in the US on November 6 and in Canada on November 13.

5. Hexed – November 25–27

Disney presents a new animated film following Billie, a teenage girl who discovers that she was born with magical powers.

She finds herself transported into a mysterious world filled with witches and enchanted creatures.

The voice cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, Jodie Foster, Tracey Ullman, Stephen Fry and Dan Stevens.

The film is expected to receive its international release between November 25 and 27.

6. Focker-in-Law – November 25–27

Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller return for the latest instalment in the popular Meet the Parents comedy franchise.

This time, family relationships become complicated when a character played by Ariana Grande joins the family as the fiancée of Greg Focker's son.

Unlike in previous films, Jack, played by De Niro, welcomes the newcomer, while Greg begins to have his doubts.

The cast also includes Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Beanie Feldstein and Skyler Gisondo.

The international release is scheduled between November 25 and 27.

7. I Play Rocky – November 6

The film tells the story of Sylvester Stallone's struggles to bring the legendary film Rocky to the big screen.

In the 1970s, Stallone wrote the screenplay in just three and a half days, but producers wanted a more established actor to play the leading role.

He insisted on portraying the character himself, creating one of Hollywood's most celebrated success stories.

Anthony Ippolito plays a young Stallone, while Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb and Stephan James also appear in the film.

Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film will be released on November 6 in the US, UK and Canada.

8. Wild Horse Nine – November 4–6

Director Martin McDonagh returns with a film combining dark comedy, drama and political commentary.

John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell play two CIA agents who spend several days on holiday on Easter Island.

Through conversations and unexpected situations, the film explores the consequences of violence, regret and the confrontation with mortality.

The international premiere is scheduled between November 4 and 6.

9. Being Heumann – November 6

Director Siân Heder, who won an Oscar for CODA, brings the story of American disability rights activist Judith Heumann to the screen.

Based on Heumann's autobiography, the film explores the 1977 protests in San Francisco, when activists occupied a federal building to demand the implementation of regulations guaranteeing equal rights.

Ruth Madeley portrays Heumann, while Mark Ruffalo plays a government official.

The film will arrive in cinemas on November 6 and on Apple TV+ on November 13.

10. Josephine – November 20

Director Beth de Araújo's drama explores the psychological impact of a traumatic event on an eight-year-old girl.

During a visit to a park in San Francisco with her father, the girl witnesses a serious sexual assault.

The story focuses on the family's efforts to help her cope with the trauma and the difficult questions surrounding her testimony in court.

The film stars Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and Mason Reeves.

It is scheduled for release on November 20 in the US, UK and Ireland.

11. All of a Sudden – November 25

Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, best known for his Oscar-winning film Drive My Car, presents a drama about friendship, life and death.

Virginie Efira plays the director of a care home for elderly people in Paris, while Tao Okamoto portrays a Japanese theatre director visiting the city.

The friendship between the two women unfolds over the course of an approximately three-hour story exploring human relationships and the meaning of existence.

The film will be released in the US on November 25.

12. Paper Tiger – November 13

Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller star together in a crime drama directed by James Gray.

The story takes place in the Queens neighbourhood of New York in 1986.

Johansson and Teller portray a married couple, while Driver plays Teller's character's brother, a former police officer with political connections.

A project to clean up a polluted canal, involving a group of Russian immigrants, turns into a dangerous criminal affair.

The film is expected to be released in the US and Canada on November 13.

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