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

November brings new horror to your living room while theaters line up two big titles for the first Friday of December. Netflix leads the month with a fresh take on a classic creation myth and the closing chapter of a long running supernatural saga. Moviegoers can circle December 5 for a creature feature from a celebrated showrunner and the next chapter in a haunted animatronics phenomenon. Here is what to know so you can plan your watchlist and ticket runs.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

‘Frankenstein’ arrives on November 7 on Netflix as a modern retelling of Mary Shelley’s story about a scientist who assembles life from the dead and confronts what he has made. The film follows Victor’s experiment and the awakened being as their paths collide across society and leave a trail of consequences for everyone around them. Key sequences include the creation, the creature’s attempts to learn from the world, and the pursuit that grows from fear and rejection. This adaptation focuses on responsibility and identity while updating the setting and techniques for today’s viewers.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016–2025)

‘Stranger Things’ returns on November 26 on Netflix with the final run that brings the battle back to Hawkins as the Upside Down pushes into the town. The story follows Eleven and her friends as they regroup after the fight with Vecna and face widening rifts that threaten to swallow familiar places. Government projects tied to psychic abilities resurface and older secrets connect to the origin of the other dimension. Expect the season to weave together the lab, the gate, and the creatures as the group races to close what has been opened.

‘Dust Bunny’ (2025)

‘Dust Bunny’ opens in movie theaters on December 5 and centers on a young girl who believes a monster living under her bed devoured her family. She recruits a troubled neighbor to hunt the creature and their plan pulls them into a grim mystery that blurs imagination and reality. The film is the feature debut from a genre veteran showrunner and pairs intimate character work with practical creature effects. Audiences can look for a theatrical release that emphasizes atmosphere and mounting dread on a big screen.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (2025)

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ hits movie theaters on December 5 and continues the story of haunted animatronics tied to the shuttered family entertainment venue. The sequel follows new investigations into disappearances and the strange behavior of the mascots as the past claws its way into the present. Familiar characters return alongside new threats and upgraded suits that expand the lore of the restaurant. The film builds on security footage scares and after hours encounters while adding fresh locations and stage set pieces designed for theatrical release.

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