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For the US streaming weekend of November 14–16, 2025, this curated list has seven new or returning picks across six services: a family comedy, an animated adventure, two thrillers, returning dramas, and a period series. It is an archive of what was highlighted for that weekend—not a guide to what is currently available. The original TechRadar list selected seven titles from roughly 20 possible releases, so it is a shortlist rather than a complete release calendar. TechRadar’s November 14, 2025 article supplies the original recommendations and descriptions.
The service names below reflect the article’s historical framing. Catalogs and service branding can change, and the available information does not establish exact release times, episode-release patterns, plan entitlements, or availability outside the US for every title. Check the relevant service before subscribing or planning a watch.
At a glance: which title fits your weekend?
| Title | Format and service | Best fit | Prior viewing | Release detail established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freakier Friday | Movie · Disney+ | Family comedy and nostalgia | The 2003 film is helpful, not essential | Streaming arrival around this weekend; exact date and access terms not stated |
| In Your Dreams | Animated movie · Netflix | Family fantasy-adventure | None | New film; exact release time and access terms not stated |
| Malice | Thriller series · Prime Video | A twist-driven suspense story | None | Series release; episode count, pattern, and inclusion in Prime membership not stated |
| Landman season 2 | Returning series · Paramount+ | High-conflict oil-industry drama | Season 1 recommended | New season; episode pattern and access terms not stated |
| Eddington | Movie · HBO Max | Dark pandemic-era political satire and thriller | None | Streaming arrival around this weekend; exact date and access terms not stated |
| Palm Royale season 2 | Returning series · Apple TV+ | Campy period mystery and social satire | Season 1 recommended | New season; episode pattern and access terms not stated |
| The Seduction | French-language series · HBO Max | Period intrigue and social power games | No prior viewing required; familiarity with Dangerous Liaisons adds context | Series arrival around this weekend; the article describes six episodes, but release pattern and access terms are not stated |
What to watch, by mood
For family comedy: Freakier Friday on Disney+
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return as the mother-daughter leads in this sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy. It is the nostalgia-forward, light-comedy pick here; the original film helps explain the characters’ history, but the sequel can still suit a casual viewer. The original roundup describes it as reaching Disney+ after a theatrical run. It does not establish an exact streaming date, regional availability, or which subscription plans included it.
For an animated family adventure: In Your Dreams on Netflix
This animated feature follows siblings who enter a dream world and seek the Sandman’s help with their parents’ marriage. Fantasy, action, and comedy make it the list’s family-adventure option, and it does not require franchise knowledge. The premise gives a clearer guide to its appeal than comparisons to other Netflix animation; those comparisons do not establish how audiences or critics received this particular film. The available information does not specify an age rating or parental guidance advice.
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For a twist-driven thriller: Malice on Prime Video
David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall star in a thriller about a wealthy man who hires a male nanny whose intentions seem dangerous or deceptive. The story moves between Greece and London, making this the pick for viewers after a suspenseful new series rather than a familiar franchise. It requires no earlier viewing. The original list calls it a bingeable thriller, but does not establish the episode count, whether all episodes arrived together, or whether viewing was included with Prime membership rather than separately paid.
For a high-conflict drama: Landman season 2 on Paramount+
Taylor Sheridan’s drama returns to the West Texas oil industry, with Billy Bob Thornton back as Tommy Norris and Demi Moore as Cami Miller. The season continues the relationships and conflicts established in season 1, so newcomers should start there. Descriptions of Moore’s role as larger are editorial assessments, not a release or casting detail established here. The available information does not give season 2’s episode-release schedule.
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For dark political satire: Eddington on HBO Max
Ari Aster’s film stars Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in a New Mexico town during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its central conflict pits Sheriff Joe Cross against Mayor Ted Garcia during an election. That mix makes it a better fit for viewers interested in an uneasy, politically charged thriller than those seeking uncomplicated weekend comfort viewing. The original roundup cited a 68% Rotten Tomatoes score at its publication time on November 14, 2025; scores can change, so that figure should be read as a dated snapshot, not a current rating.
For campy period mystery: Palm Royale season 2 on Apple TV+
Kristen Wiig returns as Maxine Delacourt in the series’ 1960s Palm Beach social world. The second season follows the first season’s cliffhanger, including Maxine’s public breakdown at the Beach Ball, so season 1 is the sensible starting point. Its heightened tone and social satire suit viewers who enjoyed the first season; it is not the easiest entry point for someone looking for a standalone story.
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For French-language period intrigue: The Seduction on HBO Max
This French-language prequel connected to Dangerous Liaisons focuses on a younger Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil, played by Anamaria Vartolomei, with Diane Kruger also starring. Its themes include rivalry, ambition, sex, and social power. The connection to the earlier story world supplies context, but the premise offers a way in for viewers who have not seen another adaptation. The original article describes a six-episode period drama; it does not establish whether all six were available on the first day, or specify subtitle and dubbing options or an age rating.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to choose—and what this list does not settle
For one low-friction choice, start with a standalone film: In Your Dreams for animated fantasy, Eddington for darker political tension, or Freakier Friday for comedy and nostalgia. If you already follow a returning series, season 2 of Landman or Palm Royale may be the natural pick, but each relies on its first season. Those are mood-based recommendations, not a claim that one title is objectively best.
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The seven picks span six services, so watching every title could mean several subscriptions; this list does not establish current prices or whether each title is included in a base membership. In particular, “on Prime Video” does not by itself confirm that Malice was included with Prime. The article is US-facing, and availability can differ by territory. For the historical November 14–16, 2025 weekend, it identifies the titles and services but does not consistently give exact release dates, episode schedules, plan eligibility, or international availability. Those details should not be inferred from the weekend framing.
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