It’s set to be one of the busiest weeks of the year for new movies across the best streaming services. In fact, just curating this list down to the most notable new arrivals was a pretty tough task. Whether you’re watching on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock or Disney Plus, there are new movies for you to enjoy. So, prepare for your watchlist to be flooded with additions.
This week sees streaming services switch fully into holiday movie mode. Netflix debuts its first original for the season, “Merry Little Ex-Mas,” while Disney Plus has “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” starring the Jonas Brothers. But if you’re more in the mood for some action, Prime Video has a new original “Playdate,” while the very divisive “Eddington” hits HBO Max.
There’s so much to watch this week that just knowing where to start might give you a serious selection dilemma. That’s why I’ve combed through all the newcomers across streaming services to round up the most high-profile movies you can watch this week. And don’t forget to check out our guide to the best new TV shows this week for binge-watch worthy picks.
‘Roofman’ (PVOD)
“Roofman” is a pleasant crime comedy based on a stranger-than-fiction tale. Starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, I assumed the flick had taken big liberties with the truth. However, I was surprised to learn that Jeffrey Manchester’s audacious prison escape and subsequent hideout in a local toy store actually happened largely as presented in the movie. Though Tatum’s spin on the real-life convict is sanded down to make him likable. “Roofman” stands as one of 2025’s more overlooked efforts, with a gentle tone and likeable characters.
Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum) is a small-town crook convicted of robbing an estimated 40 fast food restaurants. Managing to escape from prison, he hides out from the police by hiding in a nearby Toys “R” Us. While lying low to avoid the authorities, he meets and befriends a divorced mother (Dunst) who works in the store. But as he creates a new identity and even becomes a pillar of the local community, his past eventually catches up with him.
Buy or rent on Amazon from November 11
‘Shelby Oaks’ (PVOD)
Popular YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann turned his dream of directing a feature into a reality with “Shelby Oaks.” This budget horror was partially funded through Kickstarter, before distributor Neon hopped aboard to help get the flick over the line. Unfortunately, the final result is mediocre. While Stuckmann shows some solid directing chops for a first-time filmmaker, the writing lets the project down, with a third act that devolves into a mess of tacky twists and cheap scares. There’s potential here, but it’s largely wasted.
Partially present as found footage, “Shelby Oaks” focuses on a young woman’s (Camille Sullivan) desperate search for her sister, who went missing several years prior in the supposedly haunted town from which the film takes its name. As Mia investigates what happened to her sister, who disappeared while filming an episode of her paranormal webseries, she finds clues that link the ghostly events back to her sister’s troubled childhood.
Buy or rent on Amazon from November 11
‘Freakier Friday’ (Disney Plus)
If you’re seeking a fun movie to watch with the whole family, then “Freakier Friday’s” Disney Plus debut is extremely well-timed. This legacy sequel to the 2003 original (itself a remake) brings back stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for another sparkling dose of body-swap comedy. It doesn’t attempt to reinvent the “Freaky Friday” formula, and much of the hijinks on display feels very familiar, but it’s charming enough to keep you smiling. But I do have to say, I found several lead characters in this extremely irritating.
Set two decades after daughter Anna (Lohan) and mother Tess (Lee Curtis) swapped bodies, they face the same outlandish situation all over again. This time, Tess’s own daughter, Harper (Julia Butters), and soon-to-be stepdaughter, Lily (Sophia Hammons), get caught up in the mix. With all four of them swapping bodies, they have to navigate life in each other’s shoes while trying to find a way to swap back before an upcoming wedding.
Watch on Disney Plus from November 12
‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ (Netflix)
Netflix begins rolling out its slate of new holiday movies this week, and first up is “A Merry Little Ex-Mas,” a rom-com that focuses on an unconventional family unit in the lead-up to the holidays. Starring Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil and Melissa Joan Hart, it looks to have everything you could want from a glossy seasonal original. And yes, it’s all set in luxury homes that are completely decked out in elaborate holiday decorations.
Kate (Silverstone) and Everett (Hudson) are a separated couple who are planning to spend one last holiday together with their kids before finalizing their divorce and selling the family home. The rather awkward situation is already on a knife-edge when Everett invites his new girlfriend (Jamil) to proceedings, and things only get even more complicated from there. Before long, it’s a battle between the two to make the other Christmas tree green with jealousy, but under the surface, old feelings also start to resurface.
Watch on Netflix from November 12
‘Playdate’ (Prime Video)
If you’re not quite ready for a holiday rom-com just yet, Prime Video is offering some counterprogramming in the form of “Playdate.” This action-comedy is the type of fare you might expect during the summer movie season, but it arrives on the streaming service in November to add a dose of excitement to those cold autumn evenings. Prime’s recent action-comedy efforts have been pretty underwhelming (looking at you, “The Pickup”), but perhaps this one can buck the trend.
Out of work and staying at home to look after his son, Brian (Kevin James), sets up a playdate with fellow stay-at-home dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson). Expecting a peaceful afternoon watching their sons bond, the situation becomes unexpectedly dangerous when mercenaries ambush the father-and-son foursome. It turns out that Jeff is hiding some big secrets. Now this suburban dad must become an action hero to protect his son from harm.
Watch on Prime Video from November 12
‘One Battle After Another’ (PVOD)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s acclaimed crime thriller epic “One Battle After Another” makes its PVOD debut this week, and if you skipped this phenomenal movie in theatres, you need to correct that mistake via streaming. One of the year’s most enthralling and entertaining movies, it’s a perfect vehicle for Leonardo DiCaprio to showcase his comedic talents and for Anderson to (re)confirm himself as one of the finest directors working in Hollywood right now.
DiCaprio plays Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary in hiding with his daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). Living off the grid and wrapped in paranoia, Bob’s worst fear comes true when Willa goes missing and his past deeds catch up with him. Scrambling to locate his daughter, he must also contend with a vengeful adversary, Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn). Also starring Benicio del Toro and Regina Hall, “One Battle After Another” is supremely entertaining, packed with strong performances and never loses its gripping momentum.
Buy or rent on Amazon from November 14
‘Eddington’ (HBO Max)
“Hereditary” director Ari Aster follows up his polarizing, surrealist odyssey “Beau is Afraid” with “Eddington.” Another movie that split opinions. Some viewers and critics loved this neo-Western that goes off the rails spectacularly as it speeds towards a bonkers conclusion, while others have pondered its mismatched tone and unfocused social satire. Its arrival on HBO Max is the perfect opportunity to see which side of the fence you land on. For me, it starts strong but gets increasingly confused as it unfolds.
Set during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) is a local sheriff who refuses to comply with the enforced lockdown of Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal). Deciding to run for mayor himself, Joe gets into a heated feud with Ted that rapidly spirals into something much darker. Also starring Emma Stone and Austin Butler, “Eddington” is one of the year’s most ambitious movies, but also among the most divisive for a reason.
Watch on HBO Max from November 14
‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ (Disney Plus)
The Jonas Brothers — Kevin, Joe and Nick — make their return to the House of Mouse with “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.” In this festive flick, the siblings play themselves and embark on a holiday quest that feels more than a little reminiscent of “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” It’s not going to win many points for originality, but I’m sure the Jonas Brothers’ committed fanbase will have a ball with this tinsel-covered comedy adventure.
After playing a sold-out concert in London, the Jonas Brothers are preparing to return to New York to spend the holidays with their loved ones. But what should be a simple flight gets a whole lot more complicated when various unexpected obstacles are placed in their way. The hurdles to getting home range from missing passports to a pack of hungry wolves. Expect sibling squabbles, sightseeing across Europe and seven new JoBros original songs.
Watch on Disney Plus from November 14
‘Nobody 2’ (Peacock)
Much as I enjoyed 2021’s action-thriller “Nobody,” I can’t say I was desperate for a sequel. It felt very much like a one-and-done idea to me. So, I was pleasantly surprised when “Nobody 2” turned out to be a perfectly enjoyable follow-up. Again starring Bob Odenkirk as an assassin trying to balance his bloody work with his family life, one of its biggest strengths is the restrained runtime. It offers a shot of excitement without oversaying its welcome.
After his wife (Connie Nielsen) becomes increasingly frustrated, hitman Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk) takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the quaint tourist town of Plummerville, a place full of fond childhood memories for Hutch. However, there’s little time for relaxing and family bonding, as Hutch finds himself at odds with the town’s corrupt sheriff (Colin Hanks), who is working for a sinister criminal mastermind, Lendina (Sharon Stone).
Watch on Peacock from November 14
‘Nouvelle Vague’ (Netflix)
Richard Linklater, director of the “Before” trilogy and “Boyhood,” is bringing his latest picture to Netflix. “Nouvelle Vague” is a dramatized recounting of the production of Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless,” often cited as one of the most important films of the French New Wave era. It stars Guillaume Marbeck as the director, with Zoey Deutch and Aubry Dullin playing the two stars of the iconic 1960s feature, Jean Seberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Critics have noted that “Nouvelle Vague” isn’t a trailblazer in the way that its subject matter was. However, it’s been warmly received, scoring a strong 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Perhaps most interestingly, Linklater has adopted the style of “Breathless” itself to tell the tale of the movie’s creation. Because of its subject matter, I expect this comedy-drama might fly under the Netflix radar, but I’m quietly confident that it’ll be one of the streaming service’s best originals of 2025 (granted, that’s not exactly a high bar to clear).
Watch on Netflix from November 14
‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ (Apple TV)
Whenever a new movie scored a rare 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, it always grabs my attention. “Come See Me in the Good Light” is a new original documentary premiering on Apple TV Plus on Friday (Nov. 14) and chronicles a tear-jerking true story. While it’ll certainly produce a few tears, it will also remind you of the beauty of life and the power of artistic expression.
From director Ryan White, “Come See Me in the Good Light” focuses on the deep bond between poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley. When Gibson is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, the pair approach the devastating news with honesty, humanity and even humor. As Gibson works towards a final performance, their love becomes a spark of hope during testing times.
Watch on Apple TV from November 14
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