6 Biggest Movie Releases of November 2021

The festive movie season is upon us, with some big franchise releases hitting the big-screen this November, including a new entry into the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the return of a 37-year-old series, with Ghostbusters getting its long-awaited third entry.

Eternals

Release date: 5 November 2021

The introduction of the characters in The Eternals marks somewhat of a new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the film follows an ancient group of cosmic beings who predate all the other heroes and help protect humanity from the Deviants. Eternals stars Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phastos, Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, Lia McHugh as the eternally young but old-soul Sprite, Don Lee as the powerful Gilgames, Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Druig, Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena, and Kit Harington as Dane Whitman. The film is directed by Academy Award–winner Chloé Zhao, who directed 2020’s Nomadland.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Release date: 19 November 2021

With all the delays and changes in the movie world, it would’ve been easy to forget that a new Ghostbusters film is releasing this November. After the underwhelming response to the 2016 reboot, Ghostbusters: Afterlife positions itself as an official third instalment to the original GB timeline. The film follows a single mom and two kids who arrive in a small town and begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters, along with the secret legacy that their grandfather left behind. Ghostbusters: Afterlife stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Carrie Coon, Sigourney Weaver, and a whole cast of other exciting talents.

King Richard

Release date: 19 November 2021

If you’ve ever been fascinated with the sibling superstars of the tennis world, the Williams sisters, King Richard tells the story of their father, Richard Williams (played by Will Smith), and his influence on his daughters Venus and Serena. Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal (The Punisher, The Walking Dead) also star.

Demonic

Release date: 19 November 2021

South African director Neill Blomkamp has always left an impression with his films, such as District 9 and Elysium, and his latest endeavour takes more of a horror approach, but keeps his beloved trippy sci-fi elements front and centre. Titled Demonic, the movie’s follows a young woman who is trying to heal her mother using a new neural-link technology, but in doing so, unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces. Carly Pope, Chris William Martin, and Nathalie Boltt star in the film. Blomkamp has shown his love for horror with the web film Zygote, which we highly recommend giving a watch if you’re a monster fan.

Last Night in Soho

Release date: 26 November 2021

Directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Hot Fuzz), Last Night in Soho is a stylish psychological thriller that follows an aspiring fashion designer who is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. However, the glamour is not all it appears to be, and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker. The Queen’s Gambit‘s Anya Taylor‑Joy stars in the film, alongside Thomasin McKenzie and Jack Smith.

My Son

Release date: 26 November 2021

Starring James McAvoy, My Son is an incredibly interesting film due to the fact that McAvoy was not given the script and had no idea how the story was going to evolve, resulting in some truly organic reactions and a natural performance from the actor. The film follows Scottish father Edmond Murray who is trying to find his seven-year-old son who has been kidnapped.

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