Netflix schedules 40 new titles for November, anchored by star-studded dramas
The streaming service's upcoming slate includes original series from Jessica Chastain, Julia Garner, and Keira Knightley, alongside returning hits and holiday films.
By Zoe Harrison ·
Netflix has finalized its content calendar for November 2026, scheduling 40 new releases that range from high-profile original series to returning favorites and holiday entertainment. The lineup places major emphasis on prestige dramas featuring well-known actors, with specific release dates assigned to each title across the month.
The schedule begins on Nov. 1 with the arrival of several well-known films, including Whiplash, Bridesmaids, and Stand by Me. These titles join a broader collection of existing content being added to the platform on that date, which also includes the first season of 100 días para enamorarnos and the second season of Happy’s Place.
Original programming dominates the first half of the month. On Nov. 5, Black Doves returns for its second season. Keira Knightley stars in the series, which continues the story following its initial run. That same week, the teen psychodrama The Body premieres on Nov. 11, while the romantic thriller Guarding Stars arrives on Nov. 18. Guarding Stars is based on the novel The Bodyguard by Katherine Center.
The middle of the month features two major dramatic entries. Heartland, a mystery thriller, is scheduled for Nov. 13. The film stars Jessica Chastain as a reclusive former country music star who searches for her missing niece in Nashville. On Nov. 19, The Altruists debuts. This limited series stars Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research. The show chronicles the rise and collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Peter Berg directs The Mosquito Bowl, which premieres on Nov. 25. The film tells the true story of four college football players who join the Marines during World War II. The narrative centers on their final game before deployment. The release coincides with the Thanksgiving holiday period, alongside NFL Netflix Gameday featuring the Packers and Rams on Nov. 25.
Returning series also fill key dates in the calendar. The Empress concludes its run with a third and final season on Nov. 12. The Hunting Wives returns for a second season on Nov. 26, continuing its focus on scandals in East Texas. Other returning titles include Power, which adds seasons one through six on Nov. 9, and Rectify, which adds all four seasons on Nov. 1.
Family and holiday content is distributed throughout the month. A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, a family feature from author W. Bruce Cameron, is available on Nov. 4. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Nov. 30. Numerous other holiday-themed titles, such as A Sudden Case of Christmas and Mistletoe Murders, are scheduled for release in the first week of November.
The full schedule includes specific dates for each addition. Nov. 2 features Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story. Nov. 3 includes Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike. Nov. 15 adds the films Insidious and Smile to the catalog. Nov. 23 brings Sesame Street Volume 4 and The Trials of Karen Read. Nov. 27 releases The Child, and Nov. 28 adds Salish’s 12 Games of Christmas to the library.
