Horror, Thriller & Sci-Fi on Netflix in November 2025

New Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi & True Crime on Netflix U.S. in November 2025

Get ready for a chilling month on Netflix! November 2025 brings a packed lineup of horror, thriller, sci-fi, and true crime titles to the U.S. catalog — including new originals, returning favorites, and modern genre gems. From Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein to the final season of Stranger Things, this is one month you won’t want to miss.

Below, you’ll find every dark, twisted, and thought-provoking title arriving on Netflix U.S. this November — with exact release dates, trailers where available, and our quick take on why each one’s worth your queue.

🩸 Arriving November 1, 2025

Broadchurch (Seasons 1–3)

The critically acclaimed British mystery drama returns to Netflix. Olivia Colman and David Tennant lead this haunting series about a small coastal town forever changed by tragedy. It’s a slow-burn masterpiece of grief, guilt, and justice — and perfect for fans of The Fall or Mare of Easttown.

Doctor Sleep (2019)

Ewan McGregor stars as an adult Danny Torrance in this long-awaited sequel to The Shining. When a young girl with psychic abilities seeks his help, he must confront both his past and a deadly cult that feeds on children with the “shine.” A rare horror sequel that actually works.

Don’t Worry Darling (2022)

Florence Pugh shines (and screams) in this glossy psychological thriller about a utopian desert community that’s hiding dark secrets. Stylish, divisive, and tense — the kind of movie that keeps you talking long after the credits roll.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

A ‘90s slasher staple! Four friends try to bury a deadly secret, but a year later, someone’s out for revenge. Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Ryan Phillippe — this one’s pure nostalgic horror fun.

No Good Deed (2014)

Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson headline this home-invasion thriller that proves letting a stranger in during a storm is never a good idea. Simple premise, strong performances, solid tension.

Ready Player One (2018)

Steven Spielberg’s explosive sci-fi adventure takes viewers deep into the OASIS — a virtual world overflowing with pop culture references and life-or-death challenges. It’s high-energy escapism with a dystopian twist.

The Little Things (2021)

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek team up as detectives chasing a serial killer in this moody ’90s-set crime thriller. Brooding, atmospheric, and full of moral gray areas.

The Nun II (2023)

The terrifying Valak returns! Taissa Farmiga stars in this chilling Conjuring Universe sequel set in 1950s France. Expect gothic terror, religious horror, and plenty of jump scares.

Tenet (2020)

Christopher Nolan’s time-bending thriller defies logic and gravity alike. John David Washington and Robert Pattinson lead a spy mission that literally moves backward and forward through time. Confusing? Maybe. Entertaining? Absolutely.

Squid Game: The Challenge (Season 2)

Nov 4
In this reality competition show inspired by “Squid Game,” 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.

Heweliusz – Limited Series (2025)

Nov 5
After a catastrophic ferry disaster, the off-duty captain seeks answers and justice for those who lost their lives — and those they left behind.

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Death by Lightning – Limited Series (2025)

Nov 6
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America’s 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

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Frankenstein (2025)

Nov 7
Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life.

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As You Stood By: Season 1 (2025)

Nov 7
When two women plot to end an abusive marriage through murder, an unexpected visitor arrives — threatening to shatter everything they’ve carefully planned.

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Baramulla (2025)

Nov 7
A cop’s inquiry into child kidnappings unravels chilling secrets as supernatural events endanger his family and the peaceful town of Baramulla.

Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV – Documentary (2025)

Nov 12
This gripping documentary explores the case of a teenage girl who was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in one of Brazil’s most shocking hostage situations.

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The Beast in Me – Limited Series (2025)

Nov 13
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.

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Had I Not Seen The Sun: Season 1 (2025)

Nov 13
When a notorious serial killer gets interviewed by a young woman for a film, his past reveals a deep web of trauma and heartbreak tied to his first love.

Last Samurai Standing: Season 1 (2025)

Nov 13
One life, one point. Shujiro enters a deadly game where points are earned for each kill. Who will be the last samurai standing in this sinister scheme?

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Tee Yai: Born To Be Bad (2025)

Nov 13
In 1980s Bangkok, a wily thief stages a series of daring heists, baffling the authorities and the public — until one cop sets out to take him down.

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The Crystal Cuckoo: Season 1 (2025)

Nov 14
Hoping to learn more about her heart donor, a young doctor arrives in a mountain town where decades of mysterious tragedies plague the small community.

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Blue Beetle (2023)

Nov 17
DC’s newest hero soars onto Netflix. When a college grad discovers an alien scarab, he gains extraordinary powers — and a new destiny. Action-packed with heart.

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The Carman Family Deaths – Documentary (2025)

Nov 19
A young man’s dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family in this true crime documentary.

Missing: Dead or Alive (Season 2) – Docuseries (2025)

Nov 24
Follow officers from a South Carolina sheriff’s department as they urgently search for individuals who’ve disappeared under troubling circumstances.

Stranger Things: Season 5 Volume 1 (2025)

Nov 27
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

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