Every Movie Releasing In Theaters In November 2021

November will see a lot of exciting movie releases from a variety of genres, including a movie from the most extensive superhero connected universe, a movie about the life of Princess Diana, Disney’s latest animated feature, the adaptation of a musical, and a biographical drama starring Lady Gaga, among many others. Although the coronavirus pandemic isn’t over yet, theaters all over the world are now open and working again, giving back a sense of normality. As people slowly but surely begin to return to cinemas, studios can finally release all those movies they had to delay, while some will get a simultaneous release on specific streaming platforms.

October saw the release of some big movies that went through various delays due to the pandemic, such as Venom: Let There Be Carnage, No Time To Die, and The French Dispatch, while some others were granted a simultaneous release on the world of streaming, as was the case of The Many Saints of Newark and Dune, both released on HBO Max. Being Halloween month, October also saw the release of some horror movies, such as Halloween Kills, Lamb, Last Night in Soho, and Antlers.

November is bringing even more movies to theaters and also from a variety of genres and for all ages, with a dose of Marvel superheroes, biographical dramas, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut, the story of a giant red dog (yes, really), and the reboots of the Resident Evil and Ghostbusters franchises. Here’s every movie coming to theaters in November 2021.

Eternals – November 5

The Eternals standing together as a team on a beach.

Eternals is the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Chloé Zhao, Eternals is set after the events of Avengers: Endgame and follows the title team, who are an immortal alien race created by the Celestials and who have secretly lived on Earth for centuries. However, when their evil counterparts, the Deviants, arrive, the Eternals will have to join forces one more time to save the world. Starring are Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Barry Keoghan as Druig, Don Lee as Gilgamesh, Salma Hayek as Ajak, and Angelina Jolie as Thena.

One Shot – November 5

One Shot is an action movie directed by James Nunn. It follows an elite squad of Navy SEAL’s on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison. However, they are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner. Starring in One Shot are Scott Adkins, Ashley Greene, Ryan Phillippe, Emmanuel Omani, Dino Kelly, and Jack Parr.

Spencer – November 5

Spencer is a biographical psychological drama directed by Pablo Larraín (Jackie) and written by Steven Knight. It tells the story of Diana, Princess of Wales (Kristen Stewart), who after rumors of affairs and other problems within the British royal family, decides to end her marriage to Prince Charles (Jack Farthing). Also starring are Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins.

The Beta Test – November 5

The Beta Test is a horror thriller directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. It follows Jordan (Cummings), a married Hollywood agent who receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes entangled in a world of lying, infidelity, and digital data. Also starring are Virginia Newcomb, Jessie Batt, PJ McCabe, and Kevin Changaris.

Ida Red – November 5

Ida Red is a crime drama written and directed by John Swab. It’s the story of Ida “Red” Walker (Melissa Leo), who may not survive a terminal illness while incarcerated for armed robbery. Desperate, Ida turns to her son, Wyatt (Josh Hartnett), for one last job and a chance to regain her freedom. Also starring in Ida Red are Frank Grillo, Sofia Hublitz, Mark Boone Junior, and Deborah Ann Woll.

Clifford the Big Red Dog – November 10

Clifford The Big Red Dog with Darby Camp

November also brings something more family-oriented with Clifford the Big Red Dog, based on the children’s book series of the same name by Norman Bridwell. Middle schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) is struggling to fit in at home and at school, and one day, she discovers a small, red puppy from a magical animal rescuer. The puppy, who she names Clifford, becomes her best friend – and also becomes a gigantic red dog who attracts the attention of a genetics company that wants to supersize animals. Emily Elizabeth joins forces with her uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) to fight the forces of greed, while Clifford affects the lives of those around him and teaches Emily Elizabeth and Casey the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love. Clifford the Big Red Dog will get a simultaneous release on Paramount+.

Belfast – November 12

Belfast is a black-and-white coming-of-age comedy-drama written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. This semi-autobiographical story chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son’s childhood during The Troubles (an ethnonationalist conflict) in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the late 1960s. Starring are Jude Hill, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Colin Morgan, and Ciarán Hinds.

Tick, Tick… Boom! – November 12

Andrew Garfield rides the subway in Tick Tick Boom

Tick, Tick… Boom! is a musical drama based on the semi-autobiographical musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda in his feature directorial debut. Tick, Tick… Boom! is the story of Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield), an aspiring theatre composer who goes through a quarter-life crisis as he approaches 30 and doesn’t feel close to reaching his dreams. Also starring are Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light, Vanessa Hudgens, and Bradley Whitford. After a limited release on November 12, Tick, Tick… Boom! will be available to stream on Netflix on November 19.

The Power of the Dog – November 17

Benedict Cumberbatch in The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog is a western drama based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage and directed by Jane Campion. The Power of the Dog follows Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch), a charismatic rancher who inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother George (Jesse Plemons) brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love. Also starring are Kristen Dunst, Thomasin McKenzie, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Genevieve Lemon.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife – November 19

McKenna Grace, Logan Kim and Finn Wolfhard sit in Ecto 1 in Ghostbusters Afterlife

The Ghostbusters franchise is coming back to life with Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a sequel to Ivan Reitman’s Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). Set 30 years after the events of the second movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife follows single mother Callie (Carrie Coon) and her children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (McKenna Grace), who after being evicted from their home, move to a farm inherited from Callie’s late father (Harold Ramis’ Egon Spengler), located in Summerville, Oklahoma. When the town experiences a series of unexplained earthquakes, Trevor and Phoebe discover their family’s link to the original Ghostbusters team and decide to continue their legacy by taking care of whatever is messing with Summerville, with the help of some of the old Ghostbusters’ equipment and Mr. Grooberson (Paul Rudd), a local seismologist. Ghostbusters: Afterlife will also count on the presence of the surviving members of the original team.

King Richard – November 19

King Richard is a biographical drama directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. Based on a true story, King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams (Will Smith), an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever: Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena Williams (Demi Singleton). Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take his daughters from the streets of Compton, California, to the global stage as legendary icons. King Richard will get a simultaneous release on HBO Max.

C’mon C’mon – November 19

C’mon C’mon is a black-and-white drama movie written and directed by Mike Mills. It tells the story of Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix), a radio journalist left to take care of his precocious young nephew Jesse (Woody Norman), with whom he forges an unexpected bond over a cross-country trip. Also starring are Gaby Hoffmann, Scoot McNairy, Molly Webster, and Jaboukie Young-White.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City – November 24

resident evil welcome to raccoon city main characters

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a survival horror movie written and directed by Johannes Roberts, adapted from the stories of the first and second games by Capcom, and serves as a reboot to the Resident Evil franchise. Raccoon City was once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corp. The company's exodus left the city a wasteland, a dying town with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, a group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night. Starring are Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia, Donal Logue, Neal McDonough, and Lily Gao.

Encanto – November 24

Encanto is the latest computer-animated movie by Disney. Directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush and set in Colombia, Encanto tells the story of a family called the Madrigals, who live in an enchanted town in the mountains. Every child but one in their magical house has been granted a unique ability such as strength or healing powers. Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz), the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers that the magic is under threat and she may be the only one able to save it.

House of Gucci – November 24

Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, and Jeremy Irons as the cast of House of Gucci

House of Gucci is a biographical crime movie directed by Ridley Scott and based on the 2001 book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. Set in 1995, House of Gucci depicts the events and aftermath of the murder of Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), Italian businessman and head of the fashion house Gucci, by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga). Also starring are Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, and Jack Huston.

The Unforgivable – November 24

The Unforgivable is a drama movie directed by Nora Fingscheidt and written by Peter Craig, Hillary Seitz, and Courtenay Miles, based on the 2009 British miniseries Unforgiven. The Unforgivable tells the story of Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock), a woman who is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past. Also starring are Vincent D’Onofrio, Viola Davis, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, and Kinda Emond. The Unforgivable will get a limited release on November 24 before streaming on Netflix on December 10.

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