John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell head to Easter Island, Godzilla returns to post-war Japan and an unknown Sylvester Stallone fights to play Rocky. The first week of November brings 53 new and returning films across UK and US cinemas and the major streaming services, from George Michael on the big screen and a three-hour Ramayana to Rocky in 4K and V for Vendetta on Bonfire Night. Here is everything opening between Wednesday 4 and Friday 6 November, and where you can see it.
Featured Releases
Every film below has its UK availability up front. Tap Trailer under any title to watch it on the page. Streaming titles are marked as platform cards, and classics as re-releases.
The Big Openers
Wild Horse Nine (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas nationwide from Wednesday 4 November
- US release: In cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Walt Disney Studios (UK), Searchlight Pictures (US)
- Certificate: 15 (UK)
- Running time: 117 minutes
- Writer and director: Martin McDonagh
- Starring: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey and Tom Waits
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of In Bruges and The Banshees of Inisherin.
- Maybe skip if: You dislike very strong language or talky comedies.
- Mood and pace: Dry, melancholy and darkly funny.
- Worth the ticket? Yes. It is the week’s biggest UK opener.
Martin McDonagh sends two long-serving CIA men to Easter Island in 1973, while Salvador Allende’s government in Chile is living on borrowed time. John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell make a sour, funny and tender double act.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Our verdict is in: read the Wild Horse Nine Super Review.
Godzilla Minus Zero (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas, including IMAX, from Friday 6 November
- US release: In cinemas, including IMAX, from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Anime Limited (UK), GKIDS (US)
- Certificate: 15 (UK)
- Running time: 135 minutes
- Writer and director: Takashi Yamazaki
- Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe and Miou Tanaka
Viewer Match
- Best for: Anyone who loved Godzilla Minus One.
- Maybe skip if: You have no interest in monster movies, however good.
- Mood and pace: Thunderous, emotional and grand.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, and IMAX is worth it.
Takashi Yamazaki returns to post-war Japan two years after Godzilla Minus One, with Koichi and Noriko trying to hold on to a hard-won peace before a new attack. Critics have praised the effects and the emotional weight, though some find it less tightly built than the first film.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Catch up first with our Godzilla Minus Zero preview. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
I Play Rocky (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas nationwide from Friday 6 November
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Entertainment Film (UK), Amazon MGM Studios (US)
- Certificate: 12A (UK)
- Running time: 128 minutes
- Director: Peter Farrelly
- Starring: Anthony Ippolito, Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, P.J. Byrne and Toby Kebbell
Viewer Match
- Best for: Film fans who love a making-of story.
- Maybe skip if: You want a gritty, unvarnished biopic.
- Mood and pace: Warm, nostalgic and crowd-pleasing.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, especially in Rocky’s 50th year.
Peter Farrelly tells the story of how an unknown Sylvester Stallone wrote Rocky and fought to play the lead himself. Anthony Ippolito’s performance as Stallone is the main talking point.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Watch the I Play Rocky trailer, then catch the original in 4K further down this list. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
George Michael: The Faith Tour (2026)
- UK availability: In more than 300 cinemas, including IMAX, from Friday 6 November
- US release: Friday 11 December (Bleecker Street)
- Distributor: Universal Pictures (UK)
- Certificate: 12 (UK)
- Running time: 113 minutes
- Directors: Andy Morahan and David Austin
Viewer Match
- Best for: Anyone who wore out a copy of Faith.
- Maybe skip if: Concert films without much story leave you cold.
- Mood and pace: Joyful, loud and nostalgic.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, for fans. Big sound helps.
Newly rediscovered 35mm footage from a 14-camera shoot puts George Michael’s 1988 Faith tour back on the big screen. It is a performance film first, with very little narrative around the songs.
Movieversalfilm watch note: The UK gets this five weeks before America. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas, including 3D and IMAX, from Thursday 5 November
- US release: In cinemas from this week, with IMAX from Thursday 5 November
- Distributor: Sony Pictures
- Certificate: 12A (UK)
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey and Sunny Deol
- Music: Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman
Viewer Match
- Best for: Lovers of big-screen myth and spectacle.
- Maybe skip if: Long running times test your patience.
- Mood and pace: Epic, devotional and visually lavish.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, on the biggest screen you can find.
Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of the ancient epic follows Rama, Sita and Lakshman into exile and sets up the clash with Ravana, played by Yash. It runs about three hours and has split critics: the spectacle is widely praised, the storytelling less so.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Get a taste with the Ramayana trailer. Screenings are in Hindi with subtitles and dubbed. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Onwards and Sideways (2026)
- UK availability: In more than 300 cinemas from Friday 6 November
- US release: No US date confirmed
- Distributor: Icon Film Distribution
- Certificate: 15 (UK)
- Running time: 114 minutes
- Director: John Madden
- Starring: Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney, Monica Dolan and Rory Kinnear
Viewer Match
- Best for: Viewers who like warm British dramas with real wit.
- Maybe skip if: You want to avoid illness stories.
- Mood and pace: Funny, tender and humane.
- Worth the ticket? Yes. A strong grown-up choice.
John Madden directs a script by Paul Mayhew-Archer about two people living with Parkinson’s, with Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney in the leads. Critics have praised both performances, though some find it safe.
Movieversalfilm watch note: One for anyone who wants a good British drama this weekend. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
More New UK Releases
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas from Friday 6 November
- US release: Limited cinemas and digital from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Signature Entertainment (UK)
- Certificate: PG (UK)
- Running time: 98 minutes
- Director: Jack Spring
- Starring: John Bradley, Celia Imrie, Richard E. Grant, Adjoa Andoh and Jim Broadbent
Viewer Match
- Best for: Families who want an early dose of festive cheer.
- Maybe skip if: Christmas films in early November are too much.
- Mood and pace: Cosy, gentle and familiar.
- Worth the ticket? A pleasant family trip.
John Bradley plays a man who tries to bring a small community together at Christmas, backed by a cast of much-loved British actors. Reviews call it charming but predictable.
Movieversalfilm watch note: For more festive viewing, see our Christmas TV 2026 guide. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Misty Green (2026)
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November
- US release: Already in US cinemas since 9 October
- Distributor: A24
- Running time: 103 minutes
- Writer and director: Chris Rock
- Starring: Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya and Anna Kendrick
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of showbiz comedies with bite.
- Maybe skip if: Uneven films frustrate you.
- Mood and pace: Sharp, chatty and bittersweet.
- Worth the ticket? Worth it for Rosalind Eleazar.
Chris Rock directs Rosalind Eleazar as an actress whose career stalled after an early breakthrough and who now fights for a second act. Critics praise her lead performance but find the film uneven.
Movieversalfilm watch note: A US hit with critics’ reservations, now reaching the UK. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
La Bola Negra (2026)
- UK availability: In around 120 cinemas from Friday 6 November
- US release: Already in limited US release; Netflix from 2 December
- Distributor: Altitude Films (UK)
- Certificate: 15 (UK)
- Running time: 157 minutes
- Directors: Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo
- Starring: Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close
Viewer Match
- Best for: Viewers who love ambitious, emotional European drama.
- Maybe skip if: Long, multi-era films are not for you.
- Mood and pace: Lush, sensual and sweeping.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, if you want something bold.
Los Javis tell the story of three men linked by desire, pain and inheritance across 1932, 1937 and 2017. Reviews range from five stars to two, which makes it one of the week’s most talked-about films.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Spanish with subtitles. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Avedon (2026)
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November, then Netflix from 11 November
- US release: Limited cinemas from Friday 6 November, Netflix from 11 November
- Distributor: Netflix
- Certificate: 12A (UK)
- Running time: 104 minutes
- Director: Ron Howard
Viewer Match
- Best for: Anyone interested in photography, fashion or portraiture.
- Maybe skip if: You prefer documentaries with a strong argument.
- Mood and pace: Elegant, admiring and visual.
- Worth the ticket? Wait for Netflix unless you love the big screen.
Ron Howard looks back at the life and work of Richard Avedon, the photographer whose portraits helped shape fashion and culture for half a century.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Watch the Avedon trailer first. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Traces of Justice (2026)
- UK availability: In around 20 cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Trinity CineAsia (UK)
- Running time: 140 minutes
- Director: Chen Sicheng
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of Chinese crime epics.
- Maybe skip if: You need a lot of context for foreign crime cases.
- Mood and pace: Procedural and sweeping.
- Worth the ticket? For fans of the genre.
China’s National Day box office leader follows a police officer across a 50-year career, inspired by four major real cases and by forensic investigator Cui Daozhi.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Mandarin with subtitles.
Manipulation (2026)
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: BaldaFilm
- Certificate: 15 (UK)
- Director: David Balda
- Starring: Heino Ferch, James Faulkner and Féodor Atkine
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of conspiracy thrillers.
- Maybe skip if: Far-fetched plots annoy you.
- Mood and pace: Twisty and serious-minded.
- Worth the ticket? Only if the genre is your thing.
A European conspiracy thriller with Heino Ferch, James Faulkner and Féodor Atkine. Early UK reviews have been harsh, with one comparing it to The Da Vinci Code.
Movieversalfilm watch note: A small release, so check your local listings. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Think of England (2026)
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Tull Stories
- Certificate: 18 (UK)
- Running time: 102 minutes
- Director: Richard Hawkins
- Starring: Jack Bandeira, Natalie Quarry, Ronni Ancona and John McCrea
Viewer Match
- Best for: Viewers who like offbeat British period stories.
- Maybe skip if: Adult themes are a deal-breaker.
- Mood and pace: Strange, darkly comic and sad.
- Worth the ticket? A curious one worth seeking out.
In the summer of 1943, six people are sent to a remote Orkney island on a secret government mission to make pornographic films to boost soldiers’ morale. As filming goes on, their own traumas surface.
Movieversalfilm watch note: An adult British drama with a premise you will not forget. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Amazing Grace (2026)
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Screenbound Pictures
- Running time: 85 minutes
- Director: Ruth Carney
- Starring: Hannah Walters, Daniel P. Lewis and James Nelson-Joyce
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of raw British social drama.
- Maybe skip if: You want something light.
- Mood and pace: Intense and intimate.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, for Hannah Walters.
Ruth Carney’s debut follows a man at the end of his tether, alone in a decaying home, and the woman who comes into his life. The Guardian called Hannah Walters blazing.
Movieversalfilm watch note: A short, sharp British debut. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
One in a Million (2026)
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Dogwoof
Viewer Match
- Best for: Anyone who values patient, human documentaries.
- Maybe skip if: Refugee stories are too hard for you right now.
- Mood and pace: Intimate, heartbreaking and hopeful.
- Worth the ticket? Yes.
A documentary filmed over a decade that follows a young refugee growing up.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Our verdict: 8.5/10. Read the One in a Million Super Review.
Being Heumann (2026)
- UK availability: Selected cinemas from Friday 6 November (some listings say 13 November); Apple TV from 13 November
- Director: Sian Heder
- Starring: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O’Brien
Viewer Match
- Best for: Viewers who like true stories of protest.
- Maybe skip if: You prefer to wait for streaming.
- Mood and pace: Rousing.
- Worth the ticket? Stream it on Apple TV.
Ruth Madeley plays disability rights activist Judy Heumann in the story of the 1977 sit-in.
Movieversalfilm watch note: An Apple TV film.
Mission Santa: Yoyo to the Rescue (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Kazoo Films
- Certificate: U (UK)
- Directors: Ricard Cussó and Damjan Mitrevski
Viewer Match
- Best for: Families with young children.
- Maybe skip if: Your children are past simple festive cartoons.
- Mood and pace: Bright and gentle.
- Worth the ticket? For little ones, yes.
Yoyo, a naive young elf, starts his dream job at Santa’s automated North Pole workshop just as a vengeful hacker seizes control. With a cynical HR elf, a reindeer pup and a packaging drone, he sets off to find Santa and save Christmas.
Movieversalfilm watch note: A U-rated family option ahead of the big Christmas animations. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Events, Concerts and Re-releases
Rammstein: Live in Mexico City (2026)
- UK availability: Event screenings from Wednesday 4 November
- US release: Event screenings from Wednesday 4 November
- Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing
- Certificate: 18 (UK)
- Running time: 110 minutes
- Director: Paul Dugdale
Viewer Match
- Best for: Rammstein fans and pyro lovers.
- Maybe skip if: You do not like loud music.
- Mood and pace: Explosive and theatrical.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, for fans.
Filmed across three sold-out nights at the 65,000-capacity Foro Sol in Mexico City.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Event screenings are limited, so book early. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE: Yotsuba Succession Arc (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas from Wednesday 4 November
- US release: In cinemas since 1 November
- Distributor: Sony Pictures (Crunchyroll)
- Running time: 103 minutes
- Director: Jimmy Stone
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of the anime series.
- Maybe skip if: You are new to the franchise.
- Mood and pace: Stylish and dramatic.
- Worth the ticket? For fans.
Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba face the Yotsuba family’s choice of its next leader.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Best for viewers who know the series. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Dead Souls (2026)
- UK availability: One-day event screenings on Wednesday 4 November
- Distributor: Screenbound Pictures (UK)
- Running time: 89 minutes
- Director: Alex Cox
Viewer Match
- Best for: Alex Cox fans and lovers of odd westerns.
- Maybe skip if: You want a conventional western.
- Mood and pace: Riotous and strange.
- Worth the ticket? For cult fans.
Alex Cox’s western is set in an Arizona desert town in 1890, where a stranger pays money for the names of dead Mexicans.
Movieversalfilm watch note: One day only. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Golden Boy: NT Live (2026)
- UK availability: In cinemas from Thursday 5 November
- Distributor: National Theatre Live
- Director: Sam Yates
- Starring: Josh O’Connor
Viewer Match
- Best for: Theatre lovers.
- Maybe skip if: You want a film rather than a stage show.
- Mood and pace: Classic stage drama.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, for fans of Josh O’Connor.
Josh O’Connor stars in the Almeida Theatre’s revival of Clifford Odets’ play, filmed live during the run.
Movieversalfilm watch note: A filmed theatre production, not a movie.
Rocky (1976): 50th Anniversary 4K
- UK availability: Back in more than 100 cinemas from Friday 6 November
- US release: Re-release from 6 November (Fathom)
- Distributor: Park Circus (UK)
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Starring: Sylvester Stallone
Viewer Match
- Best for: Everyone who loves an underdog.
- Maybe skip if: You have never liked sports films.
- Mood and pace: Rousing and classic.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, a perfect double bill with I Play Rocky.
The original Rocky returns in a 4K restoration for its 50th anniversary.
Movieversalfilm watch note: See it the same weekend as I Play Rocky.
V for Vendetta (2005): 20th Anniversary
- UK availability: Back in cinemas from Thursday 5 November
- Distributor: Park Circus (UK)
- Director: James McTeigue
- Starring: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea and John Hurt
Viewer Match
- Best for: Anyone who remembers the fifth of November.
- Maybe skip if: Political thrillers are not for you.
- Mood and pace: Dark and stylish.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, on Bonfire Night.
The dystopian thriller returns for its 20th anniversary on Bonfire Night.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Perfect timing for 5 November.
Raise the Red Lantern (1991): 35th Anniversary
- UK availability: In selected cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Director: Zhang Yimou
- Starring: Gong Li
Viewer Match
- Best for: World cinema lovers.
- Maybe skip if: Slow drama is not your thing.
- Mood and pace: Beautiful and devastating.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, a classic.
Zhang Yimou’s classic, with Gong Li as a young woman who becomes the third concubine of the wealthy Master Chen.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Mandarin with subtitles.
New in US Cinemas
The Cat in the Hat (2026)
- US release: In cinemas, including IMAX, from Friday 6 November
- UK availability: In cinemas from 4 December
- Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Running time: 107 minutes
- Directors: Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja
- Voices: Bill Hader, Xochitl Gómez and Quinta Brunson
Viewer Match
- Best for: Families with young children.
- Maybe skip if: Busy, crowded animation tires you.
- Mood and pace: Bright and noisy.
- Worth the ticket? Wait for the UK date.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation brings Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat to the big screen, with Bill Hader voicing the Cat.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Watch The Cat in the Hat trailer. UK audiences wait until 4 December. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Drummer Boy (2026)
- US release: In cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Angel Studios
- Running time: 129 minutes
- Directors: Ben Smallbone and Joel David Smallbone
Viewer Match
- Best for: Viewers who like faith-tinged historical drama.
- Maybe skip if: You want a nuanced war film.
- Mood and pace: Earnest and stirring.
- Worth the ticket? For its audience.
As America’s fight for independence begins, a young drummer boy, an enslaved woman and a divided family face the war.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Jimmy (2026)
- US release: In cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Fathom Entertainment
- Running time: 120 minutes
- Director: Aaron Burns
- Starring: KJ Apa, Max Casella and Neal McDonough
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of classic Hollywood.
- Maybe skip if: You dislike reverent biopics.
- Mood and pace: Nostalgic.
- Worth the ticket? For classic film fans.
KJ Apa plays James Stewart in the story of the actor’s war service and the role that saved him.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
The Last Temptation of Becky (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Wednesday 4 November
- Distributor: Quiver Distribution
- Running time: 89 minutes
- Director: Jenn Wexler
- Starring: Lulu Wilson, Neil Patrick Harris and Kate Siegel
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of the Becky films.
- Maybe skip if: Gore puts you off.
- Mood and pace: Violent and gleeful.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, for genre fans.
Becky, now a CIA field agent, goes undercover in Poland at an inn by Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair bunker.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Trauma or, Monsters All (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Wednesday 4 November
- Distributor: Dark Sky Films
- Running time: 118 minutes
- Writer and director: Larry Fessenden
Viewer Match
- Best for: Indie horror fans.
- Maybe skip if: Slow horror bores you.
- Mood and pace: Brooding.
- Worth the ticket? For Fessenden fans.
A visiting writer asks the local paper whether there are monsters outside her window, and the answer leads to a showdown in a quiet town.
Movieversalfilm watch note: More scares in our horror film guide. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Club Kid (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: A24
- Running time: 126 minutes
- Writer and director: Jordan Firstman
- Starring: Jordan Firstman, Cara Delevingne and Diego Calva
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of comedy with heart.
- Maybe skip if: Party scenes are not for you.
- Mood and pace: Funny and warm.
- Worth the ticket? Yes.
A hard-partying New York club promoter’s life is upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Mouse (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Independent Film Company
- Running time: 120 minutes
- Directors: Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson
- Starring: Sophie Okonedo, Katherine Mallen Kupferer and Chloe Coleman
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of coming-of-age drama.
- Maybe skip if: Teen stories are not for you.
- Mood and pace: Tender and funny.
- Worth the ticket? Yes.
In 2002, best friends Minnie and Callie head into their senior year of high school.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Littermates (2026)
- US release: Alamo Drafthouse cinemas from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Alamo Drafthouse
- Running time: 87 minutes
- Directors: Scott Tinkham and Michael Woloson
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of strange indie horror.
- Maybe skip if: You want clear answers.
- Mood and pace: Eerie.
- Worth the ticket? For the curious.
Amid a mysterious war, two victims of an attack take refuge in a cottage in the English countryside.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Soul Patrol (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Kino Lorber
- Running time: 99 minutes
- Director: J.M. Harper
Viewer Match
- Best for: History lovers.
- Maybe skip if: War stories are hard for you.
- Mood and pace: Gripping.
- Worth the ticket? Yes.
The story of the Vietnam War’s first Black special operations team.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Paradise Lost (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
- Running time: 101 minutes
- Director: Yeon Sang-ho
- Starring: Kim Hyun-joo
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of Korean thrillers.
- Maybe skip if: Mixed reviews put you off.
- Mood and pace: Mysterious.
- Worth the ticket? For Yeon Sang-ho fans.
Yeon Sang-ho’s psychological mystery follows a grieving mother who turns to virtual reality.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Watch the Paradise Lost trailer. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Nuisance Bear (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- UK availability: In cinemas from 13 November
- Distributor: MUBI
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Directors: Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman
Viewer Match
- Best for: Nature documentary lovers.
- Maybe skip if: You want narration.
- Mood and pace: Observational.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, when it reaches the UK.
Polar bears migrating along Hudson Bay in Canada meet a human world of tourists and towns.
Movieversalfilm watch note: UK cinemas next week. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
zi (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Grasshopper Film
- Running time: 99 minutes
- Writer and director: Kogonada
- Starring: Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson and Jin Ha
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of After Yang and Columbus.
- Maybe skip if: Slow, dreamy films test you.
- Mood and pace: Dreamlike.
- Worth the ticket? For Kogonada fans.
In Hong Kong, a young violinist struggling with her memory is haunted by visions of her future self.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Watch the zi trailer. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
The One (2026)
- US release: In cinemas from Thursday 5 November
- Distributor: Hawk Hill Pictures
- Starring: Jana Kramer, Noah Redclay and Martin Sheen
Viewer Match
- Best for: Viewers looking for something new.
- Maybe skip if: You want reviews first.
- Mood and pace: Unknown.
- Worth the ticket? Wait for reviews.
An independent US release from Hawk Hill Pictures.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date yet.
De Gaulle: Résistance (2026)
- US release: Limited cinemas from Wednesday 4 November, digital from Friday 6 November
- Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
- Running time: 160 minutes
- Director: Antonin Baudry
- Starring: Simon Abkarian and Simon Russell Beale
Viewer Match
- Best for: History lovers.
- Maybe skip if: Long films test you.
- Mood and pace: Stately.
- Worth the ticket? Yes.
In June 1940, as France collapses, an unknown general refuses to give up.
Movieversalfilm watch note: No UK date in this window. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Cyber Protocol (2026)
- US release: Limited release from Thursday 5 November
- Running time: 105 minutes
- Directors: Yuri Alves, Christopher Folkens and Daniel J. Pico
- Starring: David Bianchi, Mena Suvari, Richard Cabral and Danny Trejo
Viewer Match
- Best for: Cyberpunk fans.
- Maybe skip if: You want reviews first.
- Mood and pace: Fast.
- Worth the ticket? Wait for streaming.
In a cyberpunk Los Angeles, a hacker’s AI brain implant turns him into a weapon hunted by gangs and police.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Expected on Prime Video later.
New on Streaming
Possible Love (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix worldwide from Friday 6 November
- Director: Lee Chang-dong
- Starring: Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu and Jo In-sung
Viewer Match
- Best for: Lovers of serious, slow-burning drama.
- Maybe skip if: You want something light.
- Mood and pace: Quietly devastating.
- Worth the ticket? Yes.
Lee Chang-dong’s story of two married couples whose lives cross.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Our verdict: 9/10. Read the Possible Love Super Review.
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix from Wednesday 4 November
- Director: Cathryn Michon
- Starring: Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia and Mary Steenburgen
Viewer Match
- Best for: Families and dog lovers.
- Maybe skip if: You want a cynical Christmas film.
- Mood and pace: Cosy.
- Worth the ticket? For families.
When a medical emergency pulls the Goss family apart, their dog Winstead tries to bring them together.
Movieversalfilm watch note: An early festive family film.
One Year to Live, Buy a Man (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix from Thursday 5 November
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of Japanese drama.
- Maybe skip if: You want reviews first.
- Mood and pace: Bittersweet.
- Worth the ticket? Try it.
A new Japanese Netflix film.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Japanese with subtitles.
Overacting (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix from Thursday 5 November
- Director: Prueksa Amaruji
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of Thai comedy.
- Maybe skip if: Broad comedy is not for you.
- Mood and pace: Chaotic.
- Worth the ticket? Try it.
When her ex-police officer father wakes up thinking he is still on duty, Nuch recruits a chaotic group to play along.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Thai with subtitles.
Dilwali Diwali (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix from Thursday 5 November
- Director: Ritesh Menon
- Starring: Mihir Ahuja and Manoj Pahwa
Viewer Match
- Best for: Families wanting a festive Indian comedy.
- Maybe skip if: Family squabbles grate.
- Mood and pace: Warm.
- Worth the ticket? Try it.
Ansh visits his family in Punjab for Diwali after a long time overseas, and old arguments resurface.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Hindi with subtitles.
Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix US from Friday 6 November; rent or buy in the UK
- Director: Brett Harvey
Viewer Match
- Best for: Stand-up fans.
- Maybe skip if: You never liked Dane Cook.
- Mood and pace: Revealing.
- Worth the ticket? Yes, for comedy fans.
A documentary about Dane Cook’s rise to arena stardom and the money behind it.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Already available to rent or buy in the UK. A Movieversalfilm Super Review is on the way.
Ninho: Fame Ain’t Worth It (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix from Wednesday 4 November
- Directors: Thibaut de Longeville and Yanis Tiliouine
Viewer Match
- Best for: French rap fans.
- Maybe skip if: Music documentaries are not for you.
- Mood and pace: Candid.
- Worth the ticket? For fans.
France’s biggest rap star considers walking away after a decade of hits.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In French with subtitles.
High End: The Watch Theft Ring (2026)
- Where to watch: Netflix from Thursday 5 November
- Director: Cristóbal Valenzuela
Viewer Match
- Best for: True-crime fans.
- Maybe skip if: You avoid true crime.
- Mood and pace: Twisty.
- Worth the ticket? Try it.
How a suitcase of watches and jewellery uncovered a Chilean crime ring.
Movieversalfilm watch note: In Spanish with subtitles.
Terrell & T.O. (2026)
- Where to watch: Prime Video from Thursday 5 November
- Director: Alexandria Stapleton
Viewer Match
- Best for: NFL fans.
- Maybe skip if: American football leaves you cold.
- Mood and pace: Intimate.
- Worth the ticket? For fans.
A documentary about NFL star Terrell Owens, from childhood to the Hall of Fame.
Movieversalfilm watch note: A sports documentary.
The Uprising (2026)
- Where to watch: Peacock (US) from Friday 6 November
- UK availability: In UK cinemas since 9 October
- Director: Paul Greengrass
- Starring: Andrew Garfield
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of historical epics.
- Maybe skip if: Uneven films frustrate you.
- Mood and pace: Fiery.
- Worth the ticket? Worth catching.
Andrew Garfield leads the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt against Richard II.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Read our The Uprising review.
Super Troopers 3 (2026)
- Where to watch: Hulu (US) from Thursday 5 November
- Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
Viewer Match
- Best for: Broken Lizard fans.
- Maybe skip if: Crude comedy is not for you.
- Mood and pace: Silly.
- Worth the ticket? Stream it.
The Broken Lizard crew return for a third round of mischief.
Movieversalfilm watch note: Read our Super Troopers 3 review.
Also Opening
Defectors (2026)
A documentary by South Korean filmmaker Hyun Kyung Kim about her family’s link to the Korean War. In limited US cinemas from Wednesday 4 November through First Run Features. No official trailer from the distributor could be confirmed.
Unprotected: Murder in Galicia (2026)
A Netflix documentary about the 2015 attack on Isabel Fuentes in her home. On Netflix from Friday 6 November. No official trailer could be confirmed.
The Christmas Rewrite (2026)
A holiday comedy about a screenwriter pulled into her own unfinished Christmas script. On Peacock in the US from Friday 6 November. No official trailer could be confirmed.
Movieversalfilm Weekly Selection
Possible Love is the week’s standout and lands on Netflix on Friday, while One in a Million is the documentary to seek out in cinemas. Wild Horse Nine gives John Malkovich one of his best late roles, Godzilla Minus Zero is the one for the biggest screen in town and Onwards and Sideways is the warm British drama of the weekend. Add I Play Rocky and the 4K return of Rocky for the double bill of the week.
Wild Horse Nine, Godzilla, Rocky old or new, or Ramayana: which one are you booking first this weekend?