November is here, along with a storm of action, drama, comedy, and thrillers. If you’re craving heart-racing suspense, wholesome laughter, or explosive drama, then this lineup is for you. This is a mix of African and International masterpieces. Here are 10 movie picks that are a must-watch before the month ends:
1. 3 Cold Dishes
An unlikely friendship, forged by the pain of the past, will be the catalyst for their revenge against those who hurt them. An action-packed tale about three women from Nigeria, Benin, and Cote d’Ivoire. They were trafficked as teenagers. After breaking free from their traffickers’ merciless hold two decades later, they are reunited with one burning passion: To wage a relentless war of payback against those who destroyed their lives.
Directed by Oluseyi Asurf, it stars Femi Jacobs, Eso Dike, Wale Ojo, Bimbo Akintola, and Blessing Obasi.
If you love bold and action-filled movies with strong female characters, then this is for you. Storming your nationwide cinemas on 7th November 2025.
2. Predator: Badlands
If you’re a lover of franchises, you’ll love Predator: Badlands, as it comes with a modern edge. It is the ninth installment of the Predator franchise. The movie stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. It is scheduled to be released on 7th November 2025.
Set in the future on a remote planet, a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), an outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. – 20th Century Studios
3. Now You See Me; Now You Don’t
This is the third installment of the Now You See Me film series.
The Four Horsemen reunite to recruit three skilled illusionists for a high-stakes heist involving the theft of the world’s largest queen diamond from a powerful family crime syndicate. – Lionsgate
Expect some mind-blowing twists and turns, suspense, and magic unlike ever before. Scheduled to debut in theaters on 14th November 2025.
4. The Family Plan 2
The family plan 2 comes to your screens with a thought-out blend of holiday magic and an edge-of-your-seat intensity.
Going for a trip to Europe during Christmas, Dan had planned the perfect vacation for his family, until his past continues to haunt them in unexpected ways. – Apple Studios.
This is a great movie to engage with as you prepare for the holiday season. It is scheduled to be released on 21st November 2025.
5. Grandpa Must Obey
My fellow comedy lovers, you’re in for a treat this November. Grandpa Must Obey follows the story of a grumpy grandfather who has to babysit his mischievous grandkids. From a reluctant arrangement, it spirals into a chaotic but comedic chain of occurrences. The little troublemakers end up teaching him about forgiveness, hope, and family in its true essence. Directed by Chibuzor Afurobi, it features Kanayo O. Kanayo, Elvina Ibru, Bimbo Akintola, Yvonne Jegede, and others. It’s scheduled to debut on 21st November 2025.
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6. Wildcat (2025)
This action thriller is scheduled to be released on 25th November 2025.
An ex–black ops team reunites to pull off a desperate heist and save the life of an eight-year-old girl. – Dominic Burns
Make sure to catch this electrifying storytelling when it debuts.
7. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The much-loved franchise is back with a standalone sequel. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the third installment of the Knives Out series.
The movie follows Detective Benoit Blanc who is charged with a new case that leads him to Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, a charismatic priest, and his devout congregation. When the monsignor suddenly turns up dead, the detective has to navigate a tangled maze of lies and buried truths.
This is set to be released in theatres on 26th November 2025.
8. The Running Man
To save his sick daughter, a working-class man joins a deadly competition where he must survive 30 days while being pursued by real assassins.
Based on the thriller novel of the same name by American writer Stephen King, it is scheduled to debut on 12th November, 2025.
9. Nuremberg
Set in the Nuremberg trials, a U.S. Army psychiatrist interviews the Nazi military members to determine if they can stand trial. He ends up in a mind-bending confrontation with Adolf Hitler’s right-hand man, Hermann Goring.
History comes alive in this powerful drama, landing on screens on 7th November 2025.
10. Warlord Olori Ogun
Catch this action and suspense-filled movie as it launches in cinemas nationwide on 28th November 2025.
Details remain scarce, yet this epic promises a tale of power, honor, and destiny. It features stars like Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham, Eniola Ajao, and Muyiwa Ademola.
