As the “Ber” months turn into brrr months and the chill starts creeping in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with some great films and shows. November brings a fresh lineup of screen picks that will not only warm your heart but also get you in the mood for the season ahead. Whether you're watching from home or heading to the cinema, these releases are sure to keep you entertained.
From sequels of beloved films to a long-awaited musical adaptation, November offers a range of exciting screen releases. Here are five must-watch films and shows premiering this month:
1. QCinema International Film Festival
The QCinema International Film Festival returns for its 12th edition, featuring the best in local and international cinema. For the first time, it opens with a short film program highlighting works by Southeast Asian filmmakers that premiered at Cannes. The festival will also be holding the Philippine premieres of award contenders Anora and The Room Next Door among many others.
In cinemas from November 8 to 17.
2. Hello, Love, Again
Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo reunite for a sequel to their 2019 romantic drama Hello, Love, Goodbye, which at the time of its release became the highest grossing Philippine film in history. Set five years after the first film, Hello, Love, Again finds Joy (Bernardo) and Ethan (Richards) rediscovering each other while living their new lives in Canada.
In cinemas November 13.
3. Wicked
The iconic Broadway musical Wicked finally gets its cinematic adaptation, with a two-part film. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), Wicked takes place in the Land of Oz featuring younger versions of the Wicked Witch of the West and other Wizard of Oz characters before Dorothy arrives. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as witches Elphaba and Galinda, with an A-list supporting cast that includes Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage.
In cinemas November 20.
4. Blitz
George, a young boy living in London with his mother, finds himself alone and in danger amidst World War II in Academy Award winner Steve McQueen’s latest film, Blitz. Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan stars as George’s mother who sets out to look for him during the Blitz, an historic event where German forces continually bombed the city of London for eight months. The war drama premiered at the London Film Festival and makes its streaming debut on Apple TV+.
Streaming on Apple TV+ starting November 22.
5. Moana 2
Set sail once more with Moana and Maui as they go on their next voyage in this highly-anticipated sequel to the 2016 Disney film Moana. Taking place three years after the first film, Moana 2 finds our heroine Moana, the demigod Maui, and a new wayfinding crew braving the ocean once more after being called to break a curse on a mysterious, hidden island far from their home. New dangers – and new songs – await the crew in this brand new seafaring adventure.
In cinemas November 27.
November is full of screen offerings for cinephiles of all ages, from a film your kids will enjoy like Moana 2, to something a little heavier for the adults like Blitz, to a big musical film that the whole family can groove to like Wicked. So mark your calendars for an exciting month!