Netflix has confirmed its catalog of premieres for November 2026, a month especially packed with original series and films, highly anticipated returns, and classics from the licensed catalog. Highlights include the biographical miniseries The Altruists, the thriller Heartland starring Jessica Chastain, and the return of Black Doves with its second season.
The month also brings the final farewell to The Empress with its third and final season, the return of the comedy St. Denis Medical, and a wide selection of Christmas films designed to get things moving for the holidays. Added to this is a live broadcast of the NFL on Thanksgiving Day, featuring the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams.
Below, we review, day by day, everything coming to Netflix United States during November 2026, including original series, documentaries, comedies, and the usual flood of third-party licensed titles.
The most anticipated Netflix premieres in November
Among the avalanche of content arriving this month, a handful of titles stand out due to their media impact or because they are highly anticipated returns for the audience.
The Altruists, the drama about the collapse of FTX
On November 19, The Altruists arrives, an original Netflix miniseries starring Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle in the roles of Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried. The series chronicles the meteoric rise and fraudulent fall of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Heartland, the Jessica Chastain thriller
On November 13, Heartland debuts, a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a former country music star who emerges from decades of seclusion to search for her missing niece in the Nashville underworld. The series also features Garrett Hedlund and Ross Lynch in the cast.
Black Doves season 2
On November 5, Black Doves returns, the British spy thriller with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw. In this new batch of episodes, Helen sees her double life as an undercover agent become even more dangerous just as her husband is about to become Prime Minister.
The Empress says goodbye with its third season
On November 12, the third and final season of The Empress arrives, putting an end to the German period drama that has accompanied subscribers for several installments.
Complete calendar of Netflix releases in November 2026
November 1
Among the titles landing this day are Barbie in the Nutcracker, a revamped version of the animated classic; Richard Jewell, the biographical drama by Clint Eastwood with Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, and Kathy Bates; the first two seasons of Mistletoe Murders with Sarah Drew; The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, with Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, and Lauren Graham; the disaster classic The Day After Tomorrow, with Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal; and the drama The Good Lie, starring Reese Witherspoon.
November 2
Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story arrives, a Lifetime crime thriller starring Stana Katic, along with the sixth season of the controversial children's series Masha and the Bear.
November 3
The original series Bass X Machina debuts, featuring the voice of Brian Tyree Henry, created by LeSean Thomas. Also joining are the action-comedy Mafia Mamma, with Toni Collette and Monica Bellucci; the stand-up special Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike; the second season of St. Denis Medical, with Allison Tolman; and all four seasons of Will Trent, based on the novels by Karin Slaughter and starring Ramón Rodríguez.
November 4
A Dog's Perfect Christmas premieres, based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron and starring Dennis Quaid and Mary Steenburgen; the Polish medical series Anaesthesia; the Christmas romantic comedy Deck the Hallways, with Loretta Devine; and the animated special The Elf on the Shelf: Scout Elf Squad.
November 5
In addition to the second season of Black Doves, the psychological thriller Inside arrives, with Willem Dafoe; the second season of the Canadian comedy North of North, with Anna Lambe; the Japanese romantic drama One Year to Live, Buy a Man; the Thai action-comedy Overacting; and several seasons of the sitcom The Neighborhood, with Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield.
November 6
Joining the list are Carolina Caroline, a crime thriller with Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner; the documentary Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story; Possible Love, by Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong; the first season of the Colombian historical drama Under Siege, with Natalia Reyes; and the true crime documentary Unprotected: Murder in Galicia.
November 7
Support the Girls arrives, the acclaimed comedy-drama starring Regina Hall.
November 8
Love is Blind: The Reunion premieres, the reunion special for the eleventh season of the popular Netflix dating reality show.
November 9
Doozie's Doghouse debuts, the preschool spin-off of Gabby's Dollhouse. Also arriving are several seasons of Power, the Starz crime series with Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, and Naturi Naughton; the companion show Power Confidential; and The Good Lawyer, with Laurent Lafitte.
November 10
Joining are the fourth season of the Japanese game show Last One Standing; the romantic drama Reminders of Him, based on the novel by Colleen Hoover and starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers; and the third season of The Devil's Plan.
November 11
The first season of Alicia's Law arrives, the Mexican adaptation of The Good Wife; the documentary Avedon, directed by Ron Howard; the Italian series ChiaroScuro; the Indonesian horror film Kijsada Paradise; the first season of the teen drama The Body, created by Quinn Shephard; and the Christmas musical The Gospel of Christmas, written and directed by Tyler Perry.
November 12
In addition to the final season of The Empress, the Australian comedy Allen premieres; the Taiwanese medical drama Miracles of the ER; the Indonesian invasion thriller Never Surrender, with Lukman Sardi; and the Swedish Christmas romantic comedy The Christmas Switch, starring sisters Felice and Happy Jankell.
November 13
Heartland arrives, with Jessica Chastain, and the first season of the Spanish crime drama Murder in Galicia, based on a true case.
November 14
Alan's Universe debuts, the new fiction series starring YouTube Shorts star Alan Chikin Chow.
November 18
Gentle Monster premieres, an Austrian psychological drama starring Léa Seydoux, and Guarding Stars, based on the novel by Katherine Center and starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki.
November 19
The Altruists arrives, with Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle in the roles of Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried.
November 20
Joining are the Brazilian drama On Behalf of My Son and the animated musical comedy Steps, produced by Amy Poehler.
November 23
The fourth season of Sesame Street arrives.
November 25
Netflix broadcasts live NFL Netflix Gameday: Packers vs. Rams, the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams. The Mosquito Bowl, directed by Peter Berg, also premieres.
November 26
Always on Call debuts, the first Nordic medical drama from Netflix, set in Oslo; the anime adaptation Fool Night, from Sunrise and Shaft; and the second season of The Hunting Wives, with new conflicts between Sophie and Margo.
November 27
Closing out the month are The Child, a Spanish drama based on the novel by Fernando Aramburu and starring Belén Cuesta and Karra Elejalde, and The Hunchback, Soul of Paris, a dark reinterpretation of the Victor Hugo classic with Vincent Cassel.
Frequently asked questions about Netflix releases in November 2026
What is the most anticipated Netflix premiere in November 2026?
Among the most anticipated titles are The Altruists, the miniseries about the collapse of FTX with Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle, and Heartland, the thriller starring Jessica Chastain.
When does the second season of Black Doves premiere?
The second season of Black Doves, with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, arrives on Netflix on November 5, 2026.
Is The Empress season 3 the final installment of the series?
Yes, Netflix has confirmed that the third season of The Empress, available from November 12, will be the last of the series.
Which NFL game will be available to watch on Netflix this November?
On November 25, Netflix will broadcast the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams live as part of its NFL Netflix Gameday program.
Which film based on a Colleen Hoover novel arrives in November?
Reminders of Him, starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, arrives on Netflix on November 10, 2026.
