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Looking back at the U.S. release calendar, November 2025 brought a mix of fantasy, science fiction, animation and literary drama. Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango each listed five most-anticipated films, in the same order; this guide adds Hamnet as an editorial sixth pick, not as a poll ranking. U.S. dates are listed below, and release schedules may differ by country.
November 2025 movie release dates at a glance
| Film | U.S. release date | Anticipation-list context | Genre or source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked: For Good | Nov. 21, 2025 | No. 1 on the Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango lists | Musical fantasy sequel |
| The Running Man | Nov. 14, 2025 | No. 2 on both lists | Edgar Wright adaptation of Stephen King’s novel |
| Frankenstein | Nov. 7, 2025 | No. 3 on both lists | Guillermo del Toro adaptation of Mary Shelley |
| Predator: Badlands | Nov. 7, 2025 | No. 4 on both lists | Science-fiction action franchise installment |
| Zootopia 2 | Nov. 26, 2025 | No. 5 on both lists | Animated detective sequel |
| Hamnet | Nov. 27, 2025 | Editorial sixth pick; not ranked in those five-film lists | Chloé Zhao adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel |
The first five positions reflect the order in which Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango presented their November selections. Neither page provides vote totals or a sample size, so the ordering should not be read as a measured margin between films. Rotten Tomatoes’ November list and Fandango’s FanPicks list match; Hamnet appears here as the additional selection, supported by the Associated Press fall release guide and Metacritic’s November preview.
1. Wicked: For Good
U.S. release: Nov. 21, 2025. The No. 1 selection on both anticipation lists was the conclusion of the screen adaptation centered on Elphaba and Glinda. Jon M. Chu directed the two-part adaptation of the stage musical, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande returning as the leads, according to the AP release guide.
This was the month’s clearest choice for viewers drawn to musical fantasy, the Broadway production or the wider Oz story. As a follow-up to the first film, it also depended more than the other entries on familiarity with the characters and their earlier chapter.
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U.S. release: Nov. 14, 2025. Edgar Wright’s film adapts Stephen King’s science-fiction novel. It is a distinct adaptation from the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which Rotten Tomatoes describes as a loose adaptation of King’s book.
That makes the novel a useful point of comparison for viewers deciding whether to approach the story through its source or through the earlier screen version. The anticipation-list ranking reflects placement on those editorial lists, not a comparative quality score.
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3. Frankenstein
U.S. release: Nov. 7, 2025. Guillermo del Toro directed this adaptation of Mary Shelley’s story about Victor Frankenstein and the creature he brings to life. It ranked third on the two five-film lists.
Among the month’s options, this was the most direct fit for viewers interested in a classic literary story reinterpreted by a distinctive director. The cited descriptions establish the source and premise, but do not support a claim about how closely the film follows Shelley’s novel.
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4. Predator: Badlands
U.S. release: Nov. 7, 2025. Dan Trachtenberg directed this far-future installment in the Predator franchise, with Elle Fanning starring. The AP guide describes the story as centering on a Predator and an android played by Fanning.
It shares a release date with Frankenstein, but targets a different appetite: franchise science-fiction action rather than a literary gothic adaptation. Prior knowledge of the series may help orient viewers, though the available descriptions do not establish that it is required.
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5. Zootopia 2
U.S. release: Nov. 26, 2025. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return as detectives in a new case involving a mysterious reptile and an undercover investigation. Disney’s announcement frames the story as a test of the partners’ relationship.
The sequel was the month’s animated franchise entry, with a central detective duo familiar from the first film. Disney reported that the original Zootopia grossed over $1 billion during its 2016 theatrical run; that figure is background about the earlier movie, not a measure of anticipation for the sequel. See Disney’s winter 2025 theatrical release announcement.
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6. Hamnet
U.S. release: Nov. 27, 2025. This literary historical drama is the guide’s editorial sixth pick, not a claimed sixth-place finish in the Rotten Tomatoes or Fandango rankings. Chloé Zhao adapted Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, after the death of their son.
Hamnet offered a change of scale and tone from the month’s sequels and genre franchises: a character-focused historical story rooted in a contemporary novel. The AP listed its Nov. 27 release, and Metacritic included it among notable November films.
How to choose among the six
- For musical fantasy: Wicked: For Good continues Elphaba and Glinda’s story.
- For a Stephen King adaptation: The Running Man offers a new screen version distinct from the 1987 film.
- For classic literary material: consider Frankenstein or Hamnet, which adapt very different works and premises.
- For franchise science fiction or action: Predator: Badlands is the far-future series entry.
- For animated detective adventure: Zootopia 2 brings Judy and Nick back for another case.
- For release-date planning: Frankenstein and Predator: Badlands opened on Nov. 7; the other four arrived between Nov. 14 and Nov. 27.
The sources do not offer a consistent quality score or comparable audience-rating measure across these titles. Genre, source material and release timing are more useful ways to compare them than treating the anticipation-list order as a verdict.
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