In Brief:
- Netflix's November 2026 slate includes Black Doves and The Hunting Wives Season 2, plus Heartland with Jessica Chastain.
- A Dog's Perfect Christmas arrives Nov. 4, The Body Nov. 11, and The Altruists Nov. 19.
- The Trials of Karen Read debuts Nov. 23, and The Hunting Wives returns Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day.
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Netflix November 2026 Releases: November has arrived. Netflix is ready with a packed schedule.
Viewers can expect binge-worthy series, a star-driven movie, and a true crime docuseries. There is also a holiday film built for dog lovers.
Two hit shows with female leads return for second seasons. They are Black Doves and The Hunting Wives.
The second one drops on Thanksgiving. It is a natural pick for a holiday binge.
A new supernatural teen thriller, The Body, also lands this month. The limited series The Altruists looks like a strong contender too.
Want something lighter? A Dog's Perfect Christmas delivers the cheese. It also brings a surprisingly strong cast.
Milo Ventimiglia, Dennis Quaid, and Mary Steenburgen all appear.
Some titles are already streaming. Netflix added a batch of favorites on Nov. 1.
The list includes Bridesmaids, Whiplash, Stand by Me, Air Force One, The Mummy, and Fury.
The holiday pick The Best Christmas Pageant Ever joined them.
Here are the new releases worth your time as the month unfolds.
'A Dog's Perfect Christmas'
- Release date: Nov. 4
- Runtime: 99 minutes
This one is for fans of cheesy, heartwarming holiday movies. The story is told through Winstead, a wise basset hound.
He is on a mission. He wants to bring his family back together before Christmas. The A-list cast adds extra appeal.
'Black Doves' (Season 2)
- Release date: Nov. 5
- Runtime: 6 episodes, length of each TBD
Keira Knightley's British spy thriller is back. Her character, Helen, now lives as the wife of the U.K. prime minister.
The trailer promises plenty of action. It also teases sharp one-liners. New faces join the cast. Ambika Mod from One Day is on board.
So is Neve Campbell from Scream. Ben Whishaw of Paddington returns alongside Knightley.
'Doozie's Doghouse' (Season 1)
- Release date: Nov. 9
- Runtime: 7 episodes, 22 minutes each
This one is for families with young children. Everyone else can skip it. It is a spinoff of Gabby's Dollhouse.
Doozie is Gabby's little sister. She loves dogs. She has her own group of pup pals. They live in her doghouse. Each has a private room and a special skill.
The pups are Puggie, CreamPup, Sequin the SeaPup, PixiePup, BoxPup, GamePup, DreamPup, and Swaggy. Kids will likely ask for it on repeat.
'The Body'
- Release date: Nov. 11
- Runtime: 8 episodes, about 60 minutes each
This coming-of-age thriller mixes several genres. Creator Quinn Shephard describes it as Catholic horror, suspense, and edgy teen psychodrama.
The story follows a group of schoolgirls. Their initiation ritual goes wrong. It sparks a mass frenzy.
Netflix says the chaos spreads through an entire community. The cast includes Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, and Geena Meszaros. Gabby Windey, the winner of The Traitors, also stars.
'Heartland'
- Release date: Nov. 13
- Runtime: 112 minutes
Do not confuse this film with the long-running TV series of the same name. That show also streams on Netflix.
This is a new movie. Jessica Chastain plays Misty Jones. Misty is a former country music legend.
She has lived in seclusion for two decades. Now she steps back into the world. Her 22-year-old niece is missing.
Misty is determined to find her. The original soundtrack is another reason to watch.
'The Altruists'
- Release date: Nov. 19
- Runtime: 8 episodes, length of each TBD
This limited series examines the collapse of the global crypto exchange FTX. Anthony Boyle plays Sam Bankman-Fried.
Julia Garner plays Caroline Ellison. The two are brilliant and closely bound. Netflix describes them as young idealists.
They set out to reshape the global financial system fast. Instead, they are accused of stealing billions of dollars. Netflix calls them a Gen Z version of Bonnie and Clyde.
'The Trials of Karen Read'
- Release date: Nov. 23
- Runtime: 3 episodes, length of each TBD
This three-part documentary revisits one of the most closely watched U.S. crime cases in recent years.
Karen Read was accused in 2022 of striking her boyfriend with her car. He was John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer. She was also accused of leaving him to die.
In 2025, Read was acquitted of second-degree murder. She was convicted only on a drunk-driving charge.
The series features interviews with Read and her lawyers. O'Keefe's loved ones also speak.
'The Hunting Wives' (Season 2)
- Release date: Nov. 26
- Runtime: 8 episodes, length of each TBD
The hit series returns on Thanksgiving Day. Netflix has already renewed it for a third season. Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman are back in the lead roles.
John Stamos joins the cast. The new season opens with Sophie and Margo estranged. Circumstances soon push them together again.
Their strong pull toward each other remains the heart of the story. It is made for holiday bingeing.
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