“Stranger Things 5” Headlines Netflix’s November Lineup with a Thanksgiving Return to Hawkins

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SALT LAKE CITY — This November, Netflix is giving subscribers plenty to be thankful for — led by one of its most anticipated releases in years. Fans of Stranger Things can finally mark their calendars for a return to Hawkins, Indiana, as Volume 1 of the fifth and final season premieres on November 26 at 6 p.m. MST.

The upcoming episodes — four in total — are expected to set the stage for an explosive conclusion to the beloved sci-fi saga created by the Duffer Brothers. The newly released trailer hints at an emotional Thanksgiving reunion for the Hawkins crew and teases a darker tone that promises to close out the story with high-stakes nostalgia and supernatural chills.

But “Stranger Things 5” isn’t the only reason to stay glued to your screen this month. November’s Netflix lineup is packed with holiday rom-coms, blockbuster movies, and returning fan-favorite series just in time for cozy binge-watching season.

Highlights: What’s New on Netflix in November

🔹 Big Premieres

  • “Stranger Things 5, Volume 1” (Nov. 26): Four new episodes arrive Thanksgiving week.
  • “Squid Game: The Challenge, Season 2” (Nov. 4): The hit competition show inspired by the South Korean survival drama returns.
  • “The Great British Baking Show: Holidays, Season 8” (Nov. 20): A festive installment featuring returning bakers and winter-themed challenges.
  • “Blue Beetle” (Nov. 17): DC’s breakout superhero film makes its streaming debut.
  • “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (Nov. 27): Jason Momoa returns as the King of Atlantis in the underwater epic’s streaming release.

Holiday Favorites and Family Fun

For viewers eager to dive into the Christmas spirit early, Netflix has lined up a sleigh full of festive features:

  • “A Very Vintage Christmas” (Nov. 1)
  • “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas” (Nov. 1)
  • “A Royal Date for Christmas” (Nov. 15)
  • “Is It Cake? Holiday, Season 2” (Nov. 25)

Animated releases like “In Your Dreams” (Nov. 14) and “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Season 4” (Nov. 20) will keep younger audiences entertained through the holidays.

Award-Winning Films and New Originals

Netflix continues to expand its film catalog with Oscar contenders and new originals:

  • “Elvis” (Nov. 1) – The acclaimed biopic about the King of Rock and Roll, starring Austin Butler.
  • “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Nov. 1) – Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield.
  • “Tenet” (Nov. 1) – Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller finally lands on the platform.
  • “Delhi Crime, Season 3” (Nov. 13) – The Emmy-winning Indian crime drama returns with a gripping new case.
  • “The Vince Staples Show, Season 2” (Nov. 6) – Rapper and actor Vince Staples brings back his satirical self-parody.

Saying Goodbye: What’s Leaving Netflix

As always, some fan favorites will leave the platform to make room for new arrivals. Notable departures include:

  • The Fast & Furious series (Nov. 1)
  • “Shrek” and its sequels (Nov. 1)
  • “A Star Is Born” (Nov. 8)
  • “Archer, Seasons 1–13” (Nov. 13)
  • “Madame Web” and “Smile” (Nov. 14)
  • “Mamma Mia!” (Nov. 16)

Fans who want to revisit these titles should do so before they race off the platform for good.

Netflix’s November 2025 Mood: Nostalgia Meets New Beginnings

Between Hawkins’ return in Stranger Things 5 and the flood of Christmas comfort films, Netflix’s November catalog aims to hit every mood — suspense, sentiment, and celebration.

So whether you’re setting up the tree early or holding out until Thanksgiving, Netflix’s November schedule ensures one thing: your next binge-watch is already waiting.

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