And just like that, the year is almost over. So far, 2024 has seen some of the most incredible works in cinema in recent years, and as the last page of the calendar turns, Netflix has one final round of treats in store for fans to enjoy. FromBlake Lively’s hit romantic drama,It Ends with Us, to the story of a one-of-a-kind Irish rapper trio, December will see some good titles released on the streamer. And if you are seeking something more festive, you can catchBrian Coxas Santa in an all-new animated adventure or followTaron Egerton, as he goes all John McClane inCarry-On. Before you bid adieu to the year, check out these seven best new movies to watch on Netflix this November.
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June 23, 2025
Directed by
Rich Peppiatt,
Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, Josie Walker, Michael Fassbender
105 minutes
Fierce, funny, and brash, this comedy-dramafollows the rise of the real-life titular Irish hip-hop triofrom Belfast, who shot to fame in the late 2010s for rapping in the native Gaelic language.Kneecapfocuses on three young artists, Naoise, Liam, and JJ, who set out to start a rap group and sing in Gaelic to save their native language, with the help of their music teacher. What begins as an act of rebellion against the English language and making a statement, soon turns into a political movement. The English-Irish film is directed and written by English filmmaker,Rich Peppiatt(One Rogue Reporter).Kneecapfeatures the original bandmembersNaoise Ó Cairealláin,Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, andJJ Ó Dochartaigh, as themselves, withMichael Fassbenderstarring as Arlo Ó Cairealláin, Naoise’s father, alongsideFionnuala Flaherty,Jessica Reynolds,Adam Best, andSimone Kirbyin various supporting roles.Kneecapbecame the first Gaelic-language film to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the NEXT Audience Award.
Explores the birth of Kneecap, a hip and naughty Irish rap group.
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‘That Christmas’
July 10, 2025
Simon Otto
Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Bill Nighy, Lolly Adefope
92 minutes
Adding to its increasing list of holiday titles, Netflix is launching this animated fantasy comedy based on the eponymous trilogy of children’s books byRichard Curtis(Love Actually). InThat Christmas, the worst blizzard in history hits the seaside and alters everyone’s plans, including that of Santa Claus. Much like Curtis' beloved 2004 Christmas movie, That Christmas follows a large ensemble of entwined characters, and that includes Santa. The holiday film marks animatorSimon Otto’s feature directorial debut, who is otherwise best known for working on award-winning, acclaimed animated films likeHow to Train Your Dragon,Kung Fu Panda, andFlushed Away.Succession’sBrian Coxvoices Santa Claus, withBill Nighyas Lighthouse Bill,Fiona Shawas Miss Trapper, andJodie Whittakeras Mrs. Williams.
That Christmas
In a heartwarming holiday tale, three interconnected stories unfold in a small town during Christmas. Each narrative explores the themes of family, forgiveness, and the magic of the season. From a young couple trying to revive their fading love to an estranged father seeking redemption, the characters find that Christmas has a way of bringing people together and healing old wounds.
June 11, 2025
D. J. Caruso
Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Anthony Hopkins, Hilla Vidor, Ori Pfeffer
110 minutes
Directed byD. J. Caruso,Maryfollows the life and journey of the Virgin Mary, played byNoa Cohen(Silent Game). Theepic biblical film follows young Mary, a Jewish girl in Nazareth, who lives with her parents, Anne, and Joachim, respectively, and is presented at the temple in preparation for her marriage to Joseph. Following the incarnation and conception of Jesus, Mary is shunned by society and is forced to go into hiding. But when Herod the Great’s insatiable hunger for power sparks the Massacre of the Innocents, triggering a murderous spree for the newborn, Mary eventually flees to Egypt with Joseph and Jesus. Portraying the various biblical characters,Maryalso starsOri PfefferandHilla Vidoras her parents, Joachim and Anne, respectively, withIdo Takoas Joseph,Anthony Hopkinsas King Herod,Stephanie Nuras Salome,Susan Brownas Anna the Prophetess,Eamon Farrenas Satan,Mili Avitalas Mariamne, andDudley O’Shaughnessyas Gabriel.
Mary, directed by D.J. Caruso, follows the miraculous conception of Mary’s child, inciting King Herod’s wrath as he attempts to eliminate the newborn, whom he perceives as a threat to his reign. Forced into hiding, Mary endeavours to protect her infant son amidst escalating danger.
‘It Ends with Us’
July 01, 2025
Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj
130 minutes
Following its theatrical premiere in August 2024,It Ends with Usis all but set to make its streaming debut this holiday season. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name byColleen Hoover,the romantic drama starsBlake Lively, marking her first feature film sinceThe Rhythm Sectionin 2020.It Ends with Usfollows Lily Bloom (Lively) who, after a traumatic childhood, pursues her dream of opening her own flower business. A chance meeting with a charming doctor, Ryle, sparks an intense connection, but as their relationship grows, Lily experiences aggression and abuse from Ryle that begins to remind her of her parents’ abusive relationship, which worsens when her high school sweetheart re-enters her life.It Ends with Usis directed byJustin Baldoni(Five Feet Apart), who also stars in the film as Ryle Kincaid. On its premiere,It Ends with Usearned mixed reviews from critics but was praised for Lively’s performance, and earned a positive reception among fans, becoming amajor box office success.
It Ends With Us
A woman’s life takes a challenging turn when her first love reappears, complicating her relationship with a charismatic but abusive neurosurgeon. Confronted with difficult decisions, she must summon her inner strength to navigate the complexities of love and self-empowerment, ultimately shaping her path forward.
June 11, 2025
Pablo Larraín
Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee
124 minutes
A biopic focusing on the life of the reputed sopranoMaria Callasduring her final years,Mariaisdirected byPablo Larraín(Jackie) and written bySteven Knight(Peaky Blinders). Maria Callas was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century and her musical talents earned her the title ofLa Divina(“The Divine One”). Following a glamorous but tumultuous life and career, Maria retreated to Paris in the 1970s, away from the public eye, which forms the premise of the film.Mariamarks the third and final installment in Larraín’s trilogy of influential 20th-century women, followingJackieandSpencer.Angelina Joliestars in the titular role that earned her critical acclaim at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. The biographical drama also starsHaluk BilginerasAristotle Onassis, along withPierfrancesco Favino,Alba Rohrwacher, andKodi Smit-McPheein supporting roles.
Maria follows the renowned opera diva Maria Callas as she lives in seclusion in Paris during her later years. Despite her deteriorating health, Callas receives an intriguing invitation to tour, prompting reflection on the legacy and influence of her storied career in the world of opera.
‘Carry-On’
June 22, 2025
Jaume Collet-Serra
Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, Jason Bateman, Theo Rossi
119 minutes
If airports are always busy, chaotic, and stressful, it’s doubly so during the holidays, thus becoming an easy target for criminals.Carry-onis a Christmas-set action-thriller film that deals with a busy airport that becomes a playground for a dangerous man. Directed byJaume Collet-Serra(Orphan),the film follows Ethan, a young TSA officer, who is blackmailed by an unseen, mysterious traveler on the phone to let questionable luggage slip through the security check, just when the airport is brimming with holiday travelers.Taron Egerton(Kingsman: The Secret Service) stars as Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent who must find his blackmailer and set things straight, whileOzark’sJason Batemanplays the role of the mysterious man on call. With Christmas as the premise,Carry-onis packed with a festive vibe in its music and atmosphere but packs a punch withhigh-speed action sequences and a cat-and-mouse chasebetween the hero and the villain, withDie Hard-like thrill and edge-of-the-seat moments.
Carry On is a film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, focusing on a young TSA agent who is coerced by a mysterious traveler into allowing a dangerous package onto a Christmas Eve flight. As events unfold, he must use his wits to resolve the perilous situation.
‘The Six Triple Eight’
June 20, 2025
Tyler Perry
Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Sam Waterston, Dean Norris
127 minutes
The war drama film revisits WWII history and brings the never-before-seen story of the titular battalion of the Women’s Army Corps to light with this war drama film, based on historianKevin M. Hymel’s article, “WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion.”Written, directed, and produced byTyler Perry,The Six Triple Eightrecounts the real-life events of the real-life events of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the U.S. Army, the first and only battalion comprising women of color who served during WWII, where they were assigned a mission to tackle a backlog of 17 million undelivered mails. Under the leadership ofMajor Charity Adams, the unit completed the task in an unexpected timeframe, while navigating the challenges of mass discrimination and lack of basic amenities amid war-torn Europe.ScandalstarKerry Washingtonportrays the screen adaption of Major Adams in a star-studded cast that also includesOprah WinfreyandSusan Sarandonin supporting roles.
The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight follows the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female, African American unit tasked with sorting a massive backlog of mail in Europe during World War II. Overcoming discrimination and difficult conditions, the unit’s efforts significantly boost the morale of soldiers on the front lines.
