As 2024 comes to a close, we expect even more new film and television series releases. Are you looking for something to watch on your next date night or something to binge with a group of friends? Check out these highly anticipated theatrical and streaming releases coming this November.

Please note that only some of the shows listed are appropriate for young audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. 

Films

1. We Live in Time (2024)

We Live in Time is a romantic comedy-drama that tells the tale of recent divorcée Tobias Durand (Andrew Garfield) and figure skater-turned-chef Almut Brühl (Florence Pugh). The film spans an entire decade: from their first meeting to falling in love, to becoming a family of three.

Pugh, from another A24 hit Midsommar (2019), tackles a more grounded role as an up-and-coming chef and mother. Pugh’s character juggles her career, family life and a surprise cancer diagnosis with sheer grace. 

Putting her alongside heart-throb Garfield, the chemistry is electric. Garfield, having made his mainstream comeback after the release of Spider-man: No Way Home (2022), retains his signature charm. Pugh and Garfield’s chemistry, both on and off screen, simply cuts right to the soul.

The A24 film has been doing well in its North American theatrical run. With an initial release of only 5 screens, the film grossed USD225,900. To date, the film has managed to garner a domestic box office of USD11.7 million. The film is quickly gearing up to be one of A24’s most successful theatrical releases ever.

Singapore Release Date: 7 Nov 2024

Age Rating: M18 (sexual scenes)

2. Red One (2024)

Red One is a Christmas action comedy. When Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons), known simply as Nick, gets kidnapped, North Pole head of security Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) and tracker Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) must team up to save him.

Starring alongside Johnson and Evans is early 2000s action darling Lucy Liu, famous for the Charlie’s Angels franchise. She plays Zoe Harlow, the head of the Mythological Oversight and Restoration Authority, or MORA. They monitor the movements of every creature in folklore from the Easter Bunny to Bigfoot.

The film will include 2 folkloric Christmas villains Krampus (Kristofer Hivju) and Gryla (Kiernan Shipka). They are notorious figures in European legend who terrorise children during the festive season.

Red One was produced by Amazon and Metro-Goldwyn Meyer (MGM) with a budget of USD253 million. It is a figure common amongst such blockbusters. This could only mean that box office success will be determined by a financial haul across their domestic and international releases. 

With the holiday season coming up, Red One will be a good time for the whole family to enjoy in theatres.

Singapore Release Date: 7 Nov 2024

Age Rating: PG13 (some violence)

3. Wicked (2024)

Wicked is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name — which was an adaptation of a novel. It follows the unlikely friendship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), a young woman with green skin, and Galinda (Ariana Grande), a popular rich girl, as they begin their tumultuous journey towards their inevitable roles in the story of “The Wizard of Oz”.

Jonathan Bailey, of Bridgerton fame, will star alongside Erivo and Grande as Fiyero, a Winkie prince. Other notable names are Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Keala Settle.

This film is the first of a two-parter. The second part is to be released in 2025. Speaking to Just Jared Jr., composer Stephen Schwartz said that they had too many plot elements from the story that they wanted to include. They knew fans would be disappointed to have some of those pivotal scenes left on the cutting room floor. 

The break between the films is similar to that of the musical, between Act One and Act Two. Therefore, the show-stopping first film will end with the climactic song Defying Gravity.

Singapore Release Date: 21 Nov 2024

Age Rating: Rating to be advised

4. Gladiator 2 (2024)

Gladiator 2 is the sequel to Gladiator (2000). Lucius Veras (Paul Mescal), son of Lucilla and Maximus from the first film, is forced into slavery after the death of his wife at the hands of brutal Emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn). Vengeful and determined to return Rome to its former glory, Lucius follows in his father’s footsteps and enters the Colosseum.

This cast is packed with talent. Denzel Washington plays former slave Marcius who trains Lucius to take down the new emperors. Pedro Pascal is also in the film. He plays Roman General Marcus Acacius who is forced to be a gladiator after refusing to send any more men to fight for the emperors. 

Director Ridley Scott returns to direct the sequel. 

Early buzz from pressers and the film’s Los Angeles premiere have been largely positive. Many are raving about the performances, particularly Washington. Some have even predicted a potential Oscars nomination.

Singapore Release Date: 14 Nov 2024

Age Rating: Rating to be advised

5. Moana 2 (2024)

Moana 2 is set 3 years after the original, Moana (2016). It continues the journey of Moana (Auli’i Cravalho), Maui (Dwayne Johnson) and a new group of ragtag crew through the big blue sea. They will be tackling new creatures and villains, with some familiar foes returning for a rematch.

This film will introduce another goddess, Matangi (Awihimai Fraser). This goddess promises to be a formidable force to Moana, Maui and the gang. Speaking to ComicBook, Director Dana Ledoux Miller, 1 of a trio of directors for the film, states that she is a “mysterious” character and “more complicated than she seems”.

The sequel to the 2016 hit was announced this past February. Many hadn’t been expecting it due to the hype they were building for a live-action Moana. Audiences are excited nonetheless, with many still nostalgic over the first film. The live-action is set to be released on 10 Jul 2026.

Singapore Release Date: 28 Nov 2024

Age Rating: Rating to be advised

TV Series

6. Outer Banks Season 4: Part 2 (Netflix)

Outer Banks Season 4: Part 2 continues the story of John B (Chase Stokes) and the gang as they head off to Morocco. This season, the Pogues are sucked right back into the “G” game. With new antagonists approaching, they begin to question whether they are willing to risk it all. Season 4 brought about a slew of new characters. J. Anthony Crane as widower Chandler Groff, Pollyanna McIntosh as Dalia, Brianna Brown as Hollis Robinson, Rigo Sanchez as Lightner and Mia Challis as Ruthie.

Due to the Hollywood Actors’ and Writers’ Strike in 2023, many television shows have experienced filming delays. The consensus among these major releases was to split these seasons into a few parts. Outer Banks met the same fate. Among other affected projects are Bridgerton and Emily in Paris.

The trailer for this part has been released and fan speculations have been circulating social media. From it, some have speculated big changes for the core couple John B. and Sarah (Madeline Cline). Whether these predictions are true, remains to be seen.

Singapore Release Date: 7 Nov 2024

Age Rating: M18

7. Arcane Season 2 (Netflix)

The conclusion to the epic animated sensation, Arcane Season 2 will be completing the arcs of estranged sisters Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx (Ella Purnell). 

Vi, who still believes that her sister is dead, has to tackle the role she played in her sister’s turn to the dark side. On the other hand, Jinx, after completely leaving Powder behind, will have to navigate her new-found independence. This complex relationship is back-dropped by an ongoing war.

Arcane co-creator Christian Linke revealed to Screen Rant that the sisters’ “emotional relationship will be the heart of the upcoming season”.

Unlike Netflix’s usual binge model, this season will be released in 3 acts. Act 1 releases 9 Nov 2024. Act 2 and Act 3 will follow suit, releasing on 16 Nov and 23 Nov 2024 respectively. This model has been more effective at maintaining hype and viewership.

The first season was a big hit among viewers. Many praise the impeccable use of animation in storytelling. It has also contributed to the reclaiming of the genre as suitable for both children and adult stories. 

Singapore Release Dates: 9 Nov 2024 (Act 1), 16 Nov 2024 (Act 2), 23 Nov 2024 (Act 3)

Age Rating: M18

8. Cobra Kai Season 6: Part 2 (Netflix)

Cobra Kai Season 6 is the final season season a Netflix martial arts comedy-drama series hailing from the iconic Karate Kid series. The series marks the return of Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, the titular character, and William Zabka as his rival Johnny Lawrence. The two are rivals once more, 33 years later, as heads of competing dojos.

The second part of Season 6 sees the two rival dojos coming together. They are in Barcelona to compete in the Sekai Taikai, a worldwide karate tournament. They face Cobra Kai with the return of an old foe, Cobra Kai’s founder Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith). 

There are 3 significant additions to the cast. Lewis Tan as Sensei Wolf, head of the Iron Dragons, Rayna Vallandingham as Zara Malik, and Patrick Luwis as Axel Kovacevic. They will all face our protagonists at the Sekai Taikai.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Cobra Kai boasts a 92% critics rating and a 91% audience rating. Season 6: Part 1 was the highest-viewed Netflix show on the week of 15 to 21 July.

Season 6 had been split into 3 parts. Part 3 is set to be released in 2025. 

Singapore Release Date: 15 Nov 2024

Age Rating: M18

9. Dune: Prophecy (HBO Max)

With the success of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021) and Dune: Part 2 (2024), comes a series from HBO Max. Dune: Prophecy will centre around the Bene Gesserit. The Bene Gesserit are a religious sisterhood at the centre of the Lisan Al Gaib, meaning Voice of the Other World, prophecy.

The story is set 10,000 years before the events of the original novel and film. It follows Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) as they go down a path of restoring their family’s name, leading them to establish the Bene Gesserit.

This series is a prequel to the first Dune film. It will take inspiration from Dune by Frank Herbert and the 2012 prequel novel Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. 

The series will be released on the same day as the launch of HBO Max in Singapore on 19 Nov 2024. 

Singapore Release Date: 19 Nov 2024

Age Rating: Rating to be advised

10. Senna (Netflix)

Senna is an upcoming miniseries about the life of Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna. It will mark his entire racing career, from his beginnings in Formula Ford to his eventual tragic passing at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. 

The film also follows his rivalry with French racing driver Alain Prost (Matt Mella). The two drivers were teammates at McLaren-Honda from 1988 to 1989, a time plagued by speculations of team favouritism towards Senna by Prost.

Fans of motorsport and Formula One would remember the 3-time world champion for his incredible pace in a single lap. He is also known for his rivalry with French racing driver Alain Prost.

Gabriel Leone plays the legendary racing driver. He previously played another historical figure, racing driver Alfonso de Portago in Ferrari (2023).

The 6-episode series also features many other notable names in Formula One history. Another iconic pair of rivals, Niki Lauda (Johannes Heinrichs) and James Hunt (Leon Ockendon), make an appearance. It also features Nelson Piquet (Hugo Bonemer), Damon Hill (Gastón Frías), Martin Brundle (Charlie Hamblett) and Ron Dennis (Patrick Kennedy).

Singapore Release Date: 29 Nov 2024

Age Rating: Rating to be advised

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