As the nights get longer and the temperature drops, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good movie. This week’s streaming lineup offers a delightful range—from summer blockbusters to indie Oscar hopefuls. Whether you’re craving an action-packed superhero flick or a heartwarming drama, there’s something for everyone.
New on Disney+
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Available: Tuesday, November 12
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are back and adding a bit more chaos to the MCU in Deadpool & Wolverine. Six years after Deadpool 2, Wade Wilson has hung up his superhero tights after being rejected from the Avengers and breaking up with Vanessa. But Deadpool can’t keep quiet for long. He’s pulled out of retirement by the Time Variance Authority to stop the impending “pruning” of his universe. Enter Wolverine—the most despised Wolverine across the multiverse—and the chaos escalates. Expect multiverse mayhem, familiar faces, and an evil twin sister of Charles Xavier.
Directed by Shawn Levy (Free Guy), the film features returning cast members Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and more. New additions include Emma Corrin (The Crown), Matthew Macfadyen (Succession), and Aaron Stanford (X2).
Watch on Disney+
New on Peacock
‘Twisters’
Available: Friday, November 15
Hollywood’s favorite young stars take on some killer tornadoes in Twisters, the standalone sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister. Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Carter, a retired storm chaser who is lured back for one last spin when her friend Javi recruits her to test new tornado scanning technology. They team up with Tyler Owens, a tornado-wrangling influencer played by Glen Powell, ready to woo-hoo his way through Oklahoma’s stormy plains.
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), the film also stars Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Kiernan Shipka.
Watch on Peacock
New on Netflix
‘Close to You’
Available: Friday, November 15
Close to You marks Elliot Page’s return to film in this tender, fully improvised drama. Page plays Sam, a trans man who returns to his hometown for the first time since transitioning to attend his father’s birthday—a reunion that quickly turns into a reckoning with familial baggage and long-buried secrets. As Sam navigates old relationships, he finds both tension and unexpected moments of connection.
Directed by Dominic Savage (The Escape), the film features Hillary Baack, Peter Outerbridge, and Wendy Crewson.
Watch on Netflix
‘Emilia Pérez’
Available: Wednesday, November 12
Jacques Audiard brings us Emilia Pérez, a genre-blending crime-comedy-musical set to make waves during award season. Zoe Saldaña plays Rita Mora Castro, a lawyer whose career is upended when she helps a ruthless cartel leader fake her own death. Flash forward four years, and that leader has transitioned to her true self: Emilia Pérez. When Rita and Emilia meet again, Rita must help Emilia navigate an even more dangerous scheme.
The ensemble cast features Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Édgar Ramírez, promising an intriguing mix of drama, music, and biting commentary.
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‘Hot Frosty’
Available: Wednesday, November 13
Hot Frosty is here to make your holiday season a bit steamy. Lacey Chabert stars as Kathy, a grieving widow who accidentally brings a snowman to life using a magical scarf, transforming him into the hunky but clueless Jack. What starts as a bizarre accident turns into an unexpected romance as Jack becomes more human—and more charming.
Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, the film also stars Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, and Katy Mixon.
Watch on Netflix
‘Widow Clicquot’
Available: Saturday, November 16
Haley Bennett stars in Widow Clicquot, taking on the role of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, who builds the Veuve Clicquot champagne empire in the 18th century. Against societal norms and her own personal struggles, she takes charge of her late husband’s business, transforming it into a thriving legacy.
Directed by Thomas Napper, the cast includes Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley, and Natasha O’Keeffe.
Watch on Netflix
New on Hulu
‘Thelma’
Available: Friday, November 15
June Squibb finally gets her action hero moment in Thelma, playing a 93-year-old woman who loses $10,000 to a phone scammer. Furious and determined, she embarks on a harrowing journey across Los Angeles, joined by her loyal but reluctant grandson. Together, they face challenges and uncover unexpected friendships.
Directed by Josh Margolin, the film stars Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, and Malcolm McDowell.
Watch on Hulu
New on VOD
‘Goodrich’
Available: Tuesday, November 12
Michael Keaton plays Andy Goodrich in Goodrich, a man whose idyllic life unravels when his wife checks into rehab, leaving him alone with their twin children. With no clue how to navigate parenthood, Andy reluctantly turns to his estranged adult daughter, Grace, for help. Together, they must learn to overcome their differences while managing the chaos of family life.
Directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, the film also stars Mila Kunis, Carmen Ejogo, and Vivien Lyra Blair.
‘Magpie’
Available: Tuesday, November 12
Daisy Ridley stars in Magpie, a neo-noir thriller that dives into obsession and deception. Anette and her husband Ben are thrilled when their young daughter is cast opposite an A-list superstar. But as Ben becomes increasingly entangled in the production, Anette suspects there’s something more sinister at play—and she begins to question everything she knows about her husband.
Directed by Sam Yates, the film also stars Shazad Latif and Matilda Lutz.
‘Megalopolis’
Available: Tuesday, November 12
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is an ambitious return to form for the legendary director. Set in an alternate version of New York City called New Rome, it follows Cesar Catilina, a visionary architect whose dream of creating a futuristic utopia faces opposition from the city’s corrupt power structure. At the center of it all is a passionate romance that could shift the city’s future.
Adam Driver leads an all-star cast that includes Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Dustin Hoffman.
‘Rumours’
Available: Tuesday, November 12
World leaders versus zombies? Rumours is a dark satire that finds the G7 leaders stranded in the woods during a global crisis, forced to fend off hordes of undead—and one very large brain. Cate Blanchett leads the ensemble cast, with Charles Dance and Alicia Vikander providing support in this bizarre twist on political power.
Directed by Guy Maddin, the film is an irreverent blend of horror and comedy.
‘Saturday Night’
Available: Tuesday, November 12
Saturday Night takes viewers back to the chaotic hours before the first-ever Saturday Night Live broadcast in 1975. Lorne Michaels, played by Gabriel LaBelle, races against the clock to pull off the impossible, all while managing the clashing personalities of his ambitious cast and the pressures from NBC execs. The movie captures the energy and creativity that would eventually give birth to one of television’s most iconic shows.
Directed by Jason Reitman, the cast includes Rachel Sennott, Willem Dafoe, and Finn Wolfhard.
‘Your Monster’
Available: Tuesday, September 12
Melissa Barrera stars in Your Monster, a romantic horror flick that follows Laura, a woman grappling with a recent cancer diagnosis and a breakup. Just as life seems its bleakest, she discovers a monster in her closet—one that, as it turns out, is more charming than terrifying. Together, they find an unconventional bond that just might change Laura’s outlook on life.
Directed by Caroline Lindy, the film features Edmund Donovan and Meghann Fahy.
That’s it for this week’s streaming highlights. Whether you’re ready for a good laugh, a fright, or a trip through the multiverse, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist. Enjoy the popcorn! Need more recommendations? Just let me know what’s on your mind.
