What's Coming Out This Week In Theaters and On Streaming, VOD & TV (November 3 - November 9, 2025)
All the 🎥 films and 📺 shows hitting theaters and streaming this week!
What’s heading to theaters or landing on streaming this week? Good question. Here’s a quick rundown of the new movies and TV shows arriving in the days ahead.
🎥 In Theaters This Week
🎥 Rocky IV: Rocky vs Drago
The Ultimate Director’s Cut
(Wed, Nov 5th & Sun, Nov 9th — re-release)
The most triumphant sports-drama franchise returns to theaters with Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago, a newly re-cut director’s edition from Sylvester Stallone. Featuring restored and never-before-seen footage, this definitive cut intensifies the iconic showdown between Rocky Balboa and Soviet powerhouse Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Part of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics series, the release also includes exclusive commentary and insights from legendary film critic Leonard Maltin.
🎥 Predator: Badlands
(Fri, Nov 7th — wide release)
From Prey director Dan Trachtenberg comes a brutal new chapter in the Predator saga—told through alien eyes. Stranded on a savage world swarming with monstrous lifeforms, a young Predator warrior (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) must fight to survive with only an injured Weyland-Yutani synth (Elle Fanning) as his unlikely ally. But once the shadow of Weyland-Yutani looms, the hunt threatens to become something far more sinister.
🎥 Nuremberg
(Fri, Nov 7th — wide release)
From writer-director James Vanderbilt (Zodiac, Truth) comes an unflinching historical drama that turns one of humanity’s darkest chapters into a gripping battle for justice. In the aftermath of World War II, U.S. Chief Prosecutor Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) leads the Nuremberg Trials, determined to prove that law—not revenge—can define civilization. But when an Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) begins probing the minds of the Nazi defendants, he’s drawn into a chilling game of intellect and morality with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), where the cost of understanding evil might be his own humanity.
🎥 Die My Love
(Fri, Nov 7th — wide release)
Jennifer Lawrence delivers a searing performance as Grace, a writer-turned-housewife slowly unraveling in the eerie quiet of rural Montana beside her husband (Robert Pattinson), where marriage becomes both prison and reflection. Produced by Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese, directed by Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin), and adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s Argentine novel, this haunting study of love and lunacy asks: when devotion rots into despair, which vow shatters first: love or sanity?
🎥 Christy
(Fri, Nov 7th — wide release)
Sydney Sweeney packs a fierce punch as Christy Martin, the West Virginia boxing trailblazer who shattered barriers in a man’s world, only to face her most dangerous battle at home. Directed by David Michôd (Animal Kingdom) and co-starring Ben Foster as her volatile trainer-husband, this blistering true-life drama proves that the hardest hits aren’t always thrown in the ring.
🎥 Sarah’s Oil
(Fri, Nov 7th — wide release)
In this inspiring true story of faith, grit, and determination, newcomer Naya Desir-Johnson stars as Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old Oklahoma girl who turned a dusty patch of land into a life-changing oil strike—becoming one of America’s first Black millionaires. With Zachary Levi, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, and Vincent D’Onofrio, this uplifting drama shows that when faith meets courage, even the unlikeliest dream can strike gold.
🎥 I Wish You All the Best
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release)
From writer-director Tommy Dorfman comes a tender, modern coming-of-age story about identity, family, and finding home when the one you had falls apart. Corey Fogelmanis stars as Ben, a seventeen-year-old forced to rebuild after being kicked out for coming out as nonbinary, finding refuge with an estranged sister (Alexandra Daddario) and her husband (Cole Sprouse). With Lena Dunham and Miles Gutierrez-Riley rounding out the cast, this poignant adaptation of Mason Deaver’s bestselling novel celebrates the messy, beautiful process of becoming who you are—no matter where you start.
🎥 Sentimental Value
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; in LA and NY)
When your father’s latest movie is about your own fractured family, forgiveness isn’t exactly in the script. Acclaimed filmmaker Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World) delivers a poignant exploration of art, ego, and the emotional fallout of fame. Stellan Skarsgård stars as a once-revered director whose deeply personal comeback project reopens old wounds with his estranged daughters, played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. With Elle Fanning as the Hollywood actress pulled into their tangled dynamic, this Cannes Grand Prix winner transforms family turmoil into cinematic poetry.
🎥 Train Dreams
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; in select theaters)
From the directing, writing, and producing team of Clint Bentley (Jockey) and Greg Kwedar (Sing Sing) comes a sweeping, elegiac portrait of a man and a nation in flux. Joel Edgerton stars as Robert Grainier, a 1920s logger and railroad worker witnessing the American frontier slip away with the march of progress. With Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy, this haunting drama is an ode to labor, love, and loss—an intimate epic about finding purpose in a world speeding toward modernity.
🎥 Stone Cold Fox
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; also on ✅VOD/Digital)
When a runaway survivor (Kiernan Shipka) is forced to return to the cult she escaped to save her sister, vengeance becomes her only salvation. Directed by Sophie Tabet, this sharp, stylish indie thriller pits Shipka against Krysten Ritter’s ruthless queenpin and Kiefer Sutherland’s corrupt cop in a deadly game of survival and retribution.
🎥 Peter Hujar’s Day
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; in select theaters)
Two artists, one afternoon, and a conversation that could fill a lifetime. Acclaimed filmmaker Ira Sachs (Passages, Love Is Strange) transforms a single day in 1974 into a mesmerizing dance of words, glances, and confessions as Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall embody photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz. What begins as casual talk soon deepens into something hauntingly intimate—a portrait of art, time, and the fragile beauty of connection.
🎥 Modi
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release)
Art, chaos, and genius collide in this feverish portrait of an artist on the edge. Johnny Depp steps behind the camera for this long-gestating passion project, capturing seventy-two hours in war-torn 1916 Paris as Riccardo Scamarcio inhabits the tormented soul of Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, racing through lovers, debt collectors, and his own unraveling mind. With Al Pacino (also serving as producer), Stephen Graham, and Antonia Desplat in the cast, it’s a turbulent, intoxicating dive into the madness and magic of art.
🎥 Exit Protocol
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; also on ✅VOD/Digital)
Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, and Scott Martin lead this explosive action thriller about a hitman trying to retire—only to become the next name on the kill list. The rules of the game are simple: no one gets out alive. But when a veteran assassin (Lundgren) teams with his former target, the hunters quickly learn they’ve become the hunted.
🎥 All That We Love
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; in select theaters)
When her daughter leaves home, Emma (Margaret Cho) faces an unexpected second act filled with old flames, new beginnings, and the messy beauty of middle age. Directed by Yen Tan, this bittersweet indie comedy blends humor and heart in a tender look at rediscovery, friendship, and the ties that make life worth living.
🎥 Caterpillar
(Fri, Nov 7th — limited release; in select theaters)
Desperate to be noticed in a world that looks right past him, one man bets everything on a company that claims it can change more than just his eye color. Director Liza Mandelup (Jawline) turns a strange new cosmetic frontier into a haunting reflection on beauty, identity, and the price of being seen. A hypnotic dive into our collective obsession with transformation—and the lengths we’ll go to feel visible.
🎦 Streaming This Week
🎦 The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(Wed, Nov 5th — streaming on Disney+)
In a stylized 1960s retro-futurist world, four brilliant scientists (played by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach) return from space transformed by cosmic rays and must learn to function as a fractured, flawed family while facing Galactus, a god-like force threatening to devour Earth. Directed by WandaVision’s Matt Shakman, this reboot reimagines Marvel’s First Family for a more cynical age—where resilience, not perfection, might just save the day.
🎦 Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy
(Wed, Nov 5th — premiering on Prime Video)
When a New York fashion designer’s (Shannon Thornton) plans for a picture-perfect getaway fall apart, an unexpected snowstorm and a fateful encounter lead her toward a different kind of happiness. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, this heartfelt holiday tale blends laughter, love, and second chances in true Perry fashion.
🎦 Love+War
(Thurs, Nov 6th — premiering on National Geographic/Disney+)
Through the lens of a fearless photojournalist, this riveting documentary captures the thin line between purpose and peril. As Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Lynsey Addario documents the chaos of war, her courage becomes both her greatest strength and deepest flaw—costing her time, safety, and nearly everything she loves. A raw, reflective portrait of one woman caught between the frontlines and the home front.
🎦 Frankenstein
(Fri, Nov 7th — premiering on Netflix)
Nearly two centuries after Mary Shelley first sparked the nightmare, Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro resurrects it with a pulse all his own. In this visually sumptuous, sorrow-soaked retelling, Oscar Isaac’s Victor Frankenstein confronts the wreckage of his own ambition as his creation (Jacob Elordi) seeks the one thing he was never given: compassion. With Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz rounding out the cast, del Toro offers a rare monster movie where the scariest thing isn’t the creature or its creator—but the guilt that refuses to die.
🎦 Mango
(Fri, Nov 7th — premiering on Netflix)
A driven hotelier and her daughter travel to Málaga, where a charming farmer’s mango orchard offers more than just fruit—it offers a fresh start. From Toscana director Mehdi Avaz, this heartfelt Danish drama ripens into a story of ambition, connection, and the sweet simplicity of slowing down.
🎦 Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films
(Fri, Nov 7th — on Disney+)
This behind-the-scenes special dives deep into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water and offers a first look at Avatar: Fire and Ash. Featuring exclusive footage and candid interviews with Cameron, the cast, and crew, it’s a rare glimpse into the artistry, innovation, and world-building behind cinema’s most ambitious saga.
🎦 Materialists
(Fri, Nov 7th — streaming on HBO MAX)
She’s an expert at making perfect matches for a living. Too bad her own love life is a mismatched mess. Dakota Johnson plays a high-end Manhattan matchmaker caught between a swoon-worthy jet-setter (Pedro Pascal) and her down-to-earth ex (Chris Evans) still crashing on couches and chasing side gigs. Passion or comfort? Head or heart? Who wins? From filmmaker Celine Song (Past Lives), this rom-dramedy fuses Pretty in Pink heartache with Hitch’s matchmaking hijinks, proving that while pairing souls is her job, pairing her own heart might be her greatest challenge yet.
🎦 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
(Fri, Nov 7th — streaming on Peacock)
After 15 years of tea, titles, and tantalizing scandals, the doors of Downton Abbey are closing for good. The Crawley family enters the 1930s, where Lady Mary’s public disgrace threatens the estate’s future and new blood collides with old money. With Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, and familiar favorites joined by Alessandro Nivola, Joely Richardson, and Paul Giamatti, this final chapter promises heartbreak, elegance, and one last toast to tradition.
🎦 Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story
(Fri, Nov 7th — streaming on Shudder)
Dracula may be gone, but try telling that to Abraham Van Helsing. In this chilling gothic reimagining from director Natasha Kermani and author Joe Hill (based on his short story), Titus Welliver plays the legendary vampire hunter training his two sons in 1915 America, haunted by a past he swears still stalks him. As Dracula’s shadow creeps across their rural home, his boys must decide if Dad’s gone mad... or if evil really is knocking at the door. With paranoia, family tension, and bloodthirsty horror, this Gothic tale proves that monsters don’t always stay in the storybooks.
✅ On VOD This Week
✅ The Smashing Machine
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
Dwayne Johnson trades blockbuster bravado for bruised vulnerability in a gritty character-driven drama about UFC legend Mark Kerr. Emily Blunt plays the wife holding their fractured life together as addiction and expectation take their toll. After months of early buzz, Johnson’s raw turn is already being called the most powerful performance of his career.
✅ Black Phone 2
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
In this eerie follow-up from filmmaker Scott Derrickson, Ethan Hawke’s Grabber reaches out from beyond the grave, turning the afterlife into his newest hunting ground. Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw return as siblings once again caught in his grip, where every call is a whisper from hell. Hang up if you dare... Because this line is permanently cursed!
✅ Fairyland
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
From the bohemian haze of 1970s San Francisco comes a tender father-daughter story that redefines what family looks like. Scoot McNairy and Emilia Jones star in this heartfelt drama about love, loss, and growing up in a world both liberated and unforgiving, with the looming AIDS crisis casting its shadow. Produced by Sofia Coppola and written and directed by Andrew Durham, this adaptation of Alysia Abbott’s acclaimed memoir about being raised by an openly gay father is an emotional time capsule that proves the truest families are the ones we build ourselves.
✅ Waltzing with Brando
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
Billy Zane channels Marlon Brando in this 1960s-set tale of Hollywood fame and radical ambition. At the height of his stardom, Brando buys a remote island in Tahiti with plans to build the world’s first sustainable ecological retreat. To realize his vision, he recruits Judge (Jon Heder), a low-profile Los Angeles architect pulled into Brando’s whirlwind of larger-than-life dreams. Co-starring Rob Corddry, Tia Carrere, and Richard Dreyfuss, this darkly comic biopic explores how genius and excess collide when ambition takes on the impossible.
✅ Plainclothes
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
Set in 1997, this emotionally charged thriller, from writer-director Carmen Emmi, follows Lucas (Tom Blyth), a closeted rookie cop assigned to an undercover sting targeting gay men in a local mall bathroom—only to find himself secretly drawn into the very world he’s meant to police. When he begins a risky affair with Andrew (Russell Tovey), one of his targets, the stakes spiral as both men juggle secrets that could shatter their lives.
✅ Boys Go to Jupiter
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
Shoplifted snacks, alien stowaways, and a juice-obsessed CEO! Welcome to the weirdest winter break in Florida. First-time filmmaker Julian Glander delivers a neon-soaked animated coming-of-age comedy about a slacker named Billy 5000 hustling to make five grand before New Year’s. But when a delivery goes sideways and a cosmic creature crashes his route, Billy’s lazy days turn into an absurd odyssey through love, capitalism, and citrus warfare. Featuring voices from Jack Corbett, Elsie Fisher, Janeane Garofalo, Miya Folick, Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, and the weirdest vibes this side of the galaxy.
✅ The Caretaker
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
When a quiet caretaker in a deserted ghost town crosses paths with a woman on the run, his peaceful isolation turns into an armed standoff. With a gang of killers closing in and a crime boss pulling the strings, he’ll need to dust off the skills he swore he’d buried. Starring Charles Bronson lookalike Robert Bronzi, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Daniel Baldwin, this gritty action thriller turns a forgotten town into a battleground for redemption.
✅ Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
(Tues, Nov 4th — on VOD/Digital)
When fiction bleeds into reality, a disillusioned reader (Ahn Hyo-seop) finds himself trapped inside the very web novel he once mocked—forced to team up with its unstoppable hero (Lee Min-ho) to survive the chaos he thought was just fiction. As monsters rise and worlds collide, he’ll have to rewrite destiny itself before the final chapter closes for good.
✅ Good Fortune
(Fri, Nov 7th — on VOD/Digital)
In this heavenly comedy from writer-director Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves trades his John Wick scowl for a halo as an overzealous guardian angel trying to fix two flawed lives. When his divine experiment swaps a struggling worker (Ansari) with a miserable tech mogul (Seth Rogen), chaos and cosmic irony ensue. With Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh, this looks like a sharp, feel-good comedy about envy, empathy, and earning your wings the hard way.
✅ The Beldham
(Fri, Nov 7th — on VOD/Digital)
When a new mother returns to her childhood home, she discovers something ancient and malevolent waiting within its walls. She soon must confront both the entity and her own unraveling sanity.
⇯ See Above: ✅ Stone Cold Fox (Fri, Nov 7th — on VOD/Digital)
⇯ See Above: ✅ Exit Protocol (Fri, Nov 7th — on VOD/Digital)
📺 On TV This Week
📺 Crutch
(Mon, Nov 3rd — on Paramount+)
Tracy Morgan stars as Francois “Crutch” Crutchfield, a loudmouthed but big-hearted Harlem shop owner whose quiet life takes a turn when his grown kids move back home. With a cast that includes Jermaine Fowler, Kecia Lewis, and Adrianna Mitchell, this family comedy mixes heart and hustle as Crutch learns that parenting adult children might be the toughest gig in town.
📺 St. Denis Medical: Season 2
(Mon, Nov 3rd — on NBC)
The staff of Oregon’s most overworked hospital are back, proving laughter really is the best medicine. Allison Tolman, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and David Alan Grier lead the hilarious ensemble in a new season of offbeat emergencies, heartfelt chaos, and questionable healthcare.
📺 All’s Fair
(Tues, Nov 4th — on Hulu/Disney+)
In the glamorous, backstabbing world of high-end divorce law, the only thing sharper than the stilettos are the settlements. Ryan Murphy’s latest melodramatic spectacle turns breakups into blood sport, with Kim Kardashian leading an elite team of female attorneys who fight for their wealthy, wronged, and wildly complicated clients. With Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson, Matthew Noszka, and Glenn Close adding bite to the legal mayhem, this campy courtroom circus proves that in love, law, and luxury—everything’s fair game.
📺 Heweliusz
(Wed, Nov 5th — on Netflix)
After a ferry disaster claims dozens of lives, an off-duty captain haunted by the tragedy refuses to let the truth drown with the victims. As investigations stall and secrets rise to the surface, families fight to clear the names of those lost at sea. Starring Magdalena Różczka, Michał Żurawski, and Konrad Eleryk, this tense true-story Polish drama series from Jan Holoubek charts the stormy intersection of grief, guilt, and the search for justice.
📺 All Her Fault
(Thurs, Nov 6th — on Peacock)
When a simple playdate turns into every parent’s worst nightmare, a mother’s world fractures in an instant. Emmy-winner Sarah Snook stars as a mystery novelist whose fiction turns terrifyingly real when her young son suddenly vanishes—and the people she trusts most may be lying through their smiles. Based on Andrea Mara’s bestselling novel and also starring Dakota Fanning, Jake Lacy, Sophia Lillis, and Michael Peña, this chilling suburban whodunit peels back the polished veneer of neighborhood life, reminding us that sometimes the people closest to you might be the ones you should fear most.
📺 Death by Lightning
(Thurs, Nov 6th — on Netflix)
History turns stranger than fiction in this darkly comic retelling of one of America’s most overlooked tragedies. Michael Shannon stars as President James Garfield, a reformer determined to clean up Washington’s corruption—until he crosses paths with Matthew Macfadyen’s delusional drifter, whose thirst for recognition turns deadly. From creator Mike Makowsky and based on Candice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic, this sharply written four-part saga transforms 19th-century politics into a tragicomic showdown of ego, ambition, and divine madness.
📺 The Vince Staples Show: Season 2
(Thurs, Nov 6th — on Netflix)
The Compton rapper’s surrealist semi-biographical comedy series dives deeper into grief, family, and fame with his trademark deadpan humor and surreal flair. After his uncle’s death, Vince Staples sets out on a darkly funny quest for meaning, stumbling through absurd encounters, emotional reckonings, and the kind of hijinks only he could dream up.
📺 The Bad Guys: Breaking In
(Thurs, Nov 6th — on Netflix)
Before they were the slickest criminals in town, they were just a bunch of wannabe troublemakers trying to make their first big score. This animated prequel series shows how the crew clawed, slithered, and schemed their way into the business of being bad. Packed with mischief, mayhem, and moral mishaps, it’s the ultimate origin story for anyone who’s ever rooted for the villains.
📺 Alex vs ARod
(Thurs, Nov 6th — on HBO MAX)
Told through candid new interviews, this docuseries follows baseball star Alex Rodriguez as he confronts the two sides of his legacy—the relentless phenom and the fallen icon. Featuring reflections from family, teammates, and broadcasters, it digs into the pressure, ego, and fallout that come with life under the spotlight. A gripping portrait of fame, failure, and the long road to redemption in America’s favorite pastime.
📺 Pluribus
(Fri, Nov 7th — on Apple TV+)
In a world where happiness is mandatory and misery is outlawed, one woman dares to feel bad about it. Better Call Saul breakout Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol, the last unhappy person alive, in Vince Gilligan’s darkly surreal new series. Set in an unnervingly cheerful Albuquerque, this eerie fusion of The Twilight Zone and Lost turns joy into a conspiracy and sadness into the ultimate act of defiance. Because when everyone’s smiling but you, maybe you’re the only one still sane.
📺 Stumble
(Fri, Nov 7th — on NBC)
In this spirited comedy of second chances, Claws standout Jenn Lyon brings Southern sass and sideline grit to the ruthless world of competitive cheer. As a once-great coach trying to rebuild her reputation with a lovable squad of fumble-prone misfits, she proves that falling down is just part of the routine. With Taran Killam and Kristin Chenoweth adding flair, rivalry, and enough sparkle to light up the gym, this high-energy underdog tale sticks the landing with heart, humor, and a whole lot of spirit.
📺 Happy’s Place: Season 2
(Fri, Nov 7th — on NBC)
Reba McEntire saddles up for another round of small-town laughs and heart in this new season. As Bobbie, she’s holding down the family tavern alongside her long-lost sister and a crew of coworkers who’ve become kin. But when an old secret bubbles to the surface, loyalties are tested and the bar’s good vibes get a little shaken.
📺 Power Book IV: Force: Season 3
(Fri, Nov 7th — on STARZ)
Tommy’s empire keeps growing, but with family secrets resurfacing and rivals closing in, the most dangerous man in Chicago may also be the most vulnerable. Loyalties shift, enemies multiply, and Tommy (Joseph Sikora) finds himself balancing on a knife’s edge as he rewrites the rules of the city’s underworld. In Chicago, power isn’t given... it’s taken, and Tommy’s not letting go without a fight.
📺 Maxton Hall: The World Between Us: Season 2
(Fri, Nov 7th — on Prime Video)
When a working-class scholarship student stumbles upon a secret that could shatter her elite school’s golden facade, she clashes with the arrogant heir desperate to keep it buried. But between threats and sparks, hostility soon gives way to something far more complicated. Starring Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung, this series proves that when secrets burn this hot, love and rivalry are just two sides of the same scandal.
