New Action Movies & TV Shows Set to Release in November 2025

November is stacked with chases, showdowns, and high stakes across theaters and streaming. Sci-fi hunters trade roles on a lethal alien world, a classic dystopian game show returns with a new cast and a sharper edge, and several big franchises deliver finale-level fireworks. There are historical battles in feudal Japan, cops under pressure in Belfast, animated adventures with dinosaurs and far-future heroes, plus a holiday heist that mixes romance with break-in tactics. Here’s your handy guide to what’s coming out and where to watch it, along with plot and production details to help you plan your watchlist.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

In theaters November 7. The story follows Dek, a young outcast Predator, who forges an uneasy alliance with Thia, a damaged Weyland-Yutani synthetic, as they fight to survive on a planet billed as the most dangerous in the universe. Elle Fanning portrays both Thia and her twin Tessa, who emerges as a rival synth with her own agenda. The film marks a franchise first with a PG-13 rating and expands Predator lore by focusing on Yautja culture rather than human prey. It is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and releases in RealD 3D and IMAX from 20th Century Studios.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

In theaters November 14. Edgar Wright directs a new adaptation of Stephen King’s novel about a deadly reality game where contestants can flee anywhere on Earth while corporate “hunters” track them down. The cast includes Glen Powell, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Emilia Jones, with Wright co-writing the script with Michael Bacall. This version aligns more closely with the book’s dystopian themes than the 1987 film and has been dated for a mid-November theatrical bow. Expect a globe-spanning chase structure that leans into media manipulation and state control.

‘Trap House’ (2025)

In theaters November 14. An undercover DEA agent and his partner discover that a string of bold robberies is being pulled by their own rebellious teenagers who used classified intel and their parents’ tactics to rip off a cartel. Michael Dowse directs, with Dave Bautista producing and starring alongside Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, and Tony Dalton. Set in El Paso, the film blends heist mechanics with family fallout as the agents face a cat-and-mouse game against their kids. Distribution in the U.S. is handled by Aura Entertainment.

‘Muzzle: City of Wolves’ (2025)

In theaters November 14. Aaron Eckhart returns as former K-9 officer Jake Rosser, now trying to live quietly with his family and retired dog Socks until a gang targets them, forcing Jake back into the underworld with a new K-9 partner named Argos. The sequel continues themes from the 2023 film, adding a larger conspiracy that involves corrupt officials and a drug ring. John Stalberg Jr. returns to direct with RLJE Films distributing in the U.S. The plot focuses on PTSD, protection of family, and a revenge-driven hunt across a criminal network.

‘Altered’ (2025)

In theaters November 21. Timo Vuorensola’s sci-fi action film stars Tom Felton as Leon in an alternate present where genetically enhanced elites dominate society while the unmodified are pushed underground. Leon and Chloe work to expose corrupt politicians exploiting the genetic divide and ignite a wider uprising. The film was produced for roughly $15 million, shot partly in Kazakhstan, and is slated for a limited U.S. release after festival play. Expect cyberpunk-tinged worldbuilding and a resistance narrative centered on bio-augmentation.

‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ (2025)

In theaters November 21. Writer-director Jalmari Helander continues the saga of Aatami Korpi, the relentless survivor who dismantles his ruined home and hauls it across country while a Red Army commander who murdered his family returns to finish the job. Jorma Tommila reprises the lead, joined by Stephen Lang and Richard Brake, with Screen Gems handling worldwide distribution outside Finland. The sequel promises practical stunt work, a brisk runtime, and an escalating pursuit across wartime landscapes. A red band trailer set the tone ahead of release.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

In theaters November 26. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde pursue an enigmatic reptilian newcomer named Gary De’Snake whose arrival reveals a hidden reptile underclass in the city. Returning voices include Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, with newcomers Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson, and others joining for the sequel. Disney has teased new Zootopia locales and music as the duo’s investigation pushes their partnership into unfamiliar territory. The film is directed by Jared Bush with a wide holiday rollout.

‘Robin Hood’ (2025– )

Streaming November 2 on MGM+. Set after the Norman conquest, the series follows Rob, a Saxon forester’s son, and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord, who team up to fight abuses of power in medieval England. Sean Bean plays the Sheriff of Nottingham, with Connie Nielsen among the ensemble. Produced by Lionsgate Television with filming in Serbia, the show aims for grounded period action and a classic outlaw-versus-tyrant setup. Season one debuts exclusively on MGM+.

‘Blue Lights’ (2023–2025)

Streaming November 13 on BritBox in the U.S. The Belfast-set police drama returns with season three, continuing its focus on frontline officers navigating organized crime, paramilitary legacies, and community tensions. New episodes roll out on BritBox following the BBC One premiere, with storylines that intensify a criminal conspiracy and put the unit under greater pressure. The series is created by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson and has been praised for realism and character-driven cases. Expect fast-moving callouts, inter-agency friction, and evolving personal stakes for Grace, Annie, and Tommy.

‘Last Samurai Standing’ (2025– )

Streaming November 15 on Netflix. Set in the Meiji era, 292 fallen samurai are lured to Kyoto’s Tenryū-ji Temple to compete in a deadly survival game called Kodoku with a 100-billion-yen prize for the last fighter left alive. The live-action series is led by Junichi Okada with Michihito Fujii among the directors, and screened its first episodes at Busan before the global launch. Netflix’s synopsis highlights the historical backdrop of a society in upheaval as warriors face poverty, pandemic, and obsolescence. Action sequences and period detail anchor the show’s battle-royale premise.

‘The Mighty Nein’ (2025– )

Streaming November 19 on Prime Video. Based on Critical Role’s second Dungeons and Dragons campaign, the series follows an eccentric band of adventurers on the continent of Wildemount who become entangled in a conflict between nations and a stolen Kryn Dynasty relic. Core Critical Role cast members reprise their roles with guest voices like Mark Strong and Ming-Na Wen, and the creators have teased subtle connections to ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’. A first look debuted at Comic-Con ahead of the premiere.

‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ (2024–2025)

Streaming November 20 on Netflix. The animated sequel to ‘Camp Cretaceous’ reaches its fourth and final season as the Nublar Six face human conspirators and dinosaur threats on a global scale. Showrunners Aaron Hammersley and Scott Kreamer return with executive producers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, and Frank Marshall. The series bridges to ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ and continues arcs for Darius, Ben, and the rest of the crew as they try to unravel a far-reaching plot endangering humans and dinosaurs alike. Season four has been announced as the finale with a mid-November launch.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016–2025)

Streaming begins November 26 on Netflix. Season five rolls out in three parts with four episodes on November 26, more on December 25, and the series finale on December 31, with select theaters hosting the last chapter day-and-date. The new season jumps to fall 1987 as Hawkins remains under military quarantine and the gang prepares for a final confrontation with Vecna. The Duffers have teased enormous scale, including an episode directed by Frank Darabont. Returning cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, and Winona Ryder, with Linda Hamilton joining the ensemble.

‘WondLa’ (2024–2025)

Streaming November 26 on Apple TV+. The animated adaptation of Tony DiTerlizzi’s books concludes with its third and final season as Eva faces a war between humans and Orbona’s alien inhabitants. Apple TV+ describes a quest to recover the stolen Heart of the Forest and a push to unite divided worlds, with returning allies like Otto and Rovender. Skydance Animation produces with showrunner Bobs Gannaway. New season details and art arrived in an October press update ahead of the global premiere.

‘Jingle Bell Heist’ (2025)

Streaming November 26 on Netflix. Two thieves in London independently target the same elite department store for a Christmas Eve robbery and decide to team up, only to find their plan complicated by growing chemistry and a crafty owner. The film stars Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells and is directed by Michael Fimognari with ACE Entertainment producing. Netflix lists it as a holiday romantic comedy with a caper framework and a city-at-Christmas backdrop. It lands on the service in time for the long weekend.

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