As October nears its end, it is time to look ahead, beyond the confines of Spooky Season, and into the not-too-distant future of November. These are the five films you should most be on the lookout for next month.

5. Die, My Love

As of this writing, I know next to nothing about Die, My Love beyond the essentials: it stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson and is directed by Lynne Ramsay. But honestly, that lineup alone is reason enough to be all in. Lawrence and Pattinson remain two of the boldest, most versatile performers of their generation, while Ramsay is nothing short of a cinematic visionary. I’m especially partial to her last feature, You Were Never Really Here, which still stands as my favorite Joaquin Phoenix performance to date. Released back in 2018, that film left a haunting mark — and since then, I’ve been waiting eagerly for Ramsay’s return. Now, after years of anticipation, Die, My Love is finally set to arrive in theaters this November.

Release Date: November 7^th

4. The Running Man

Glen Powell is a rising star if ever there was one. The uber-charismatic leading man has spent the past decade putting in the work, gradually ascending to the top tier of Hollywood’s young talent. He’s even been officially christened — and coached — by none other than Mr. Action Star himself, Tom Cruise. So, the idea of seeing Powell headline a science-fiction action thriller based on a classic Stephen King novel and directed by Edgar Wright feels almost too good to pass up.

I’ll admit, I’ve been a little underwhelmed by how muted the visuals have looked in the marketing so far, and slightly thrown by the tone they’re going for. Still, I’m holding out hope that it’s just a case of promotional misdirection. I’m a huge fan of Wright — I genuinely believe Hot Fuzz is one of the greatest comedies ever made — and I’d love nothing more than to see him deliver another late-career knockout with this one.

Release Date: November 14^th

3. Keeper

Osgood Perkins is on one hell of a streak, and I wouldn’t bet against him for a second. The writer-director has been working at a breakneck pace lately — Keeper will mark his third feature film in just a year and a half. For most filmmakers, that kind of output might raise red flags about burnout or creative fatigue, but Perkins isn’t “most filmmakers.” Considering that his last two films, Longlegs and The Monkey, were each wildly distinct and utterly unhinged in their own brilliant ways, it’s safe to say his well of ideas is nowhere near running dry.

The marketing for Keeper has been perfectly cryptic — ominous, eerie, and dripping with atmosphere — setting the tone without spoiling an ounce of the story. That’s exactly how it should be. I’m eager to walk into another Osgood Perkins film knowing next to nothing and let the madness unfold firsthand.

Anchored by Tatiana Maslany, who already proved her synergy with Perkins’ peculiar sensibilities in her brief but memorable role in The Monkey, Keeper is shaping up to be another entry in his ever-growing canon of beautifully deranged horror. Buckle up — this one looks like a gonzo nightmare you won’t soon forget.

Release Date: November 14^th

2. Predator: Badlands

Just a few short years ago, the Predator franchise seemed to be completely dead in the water. Then, a miracle happened — and its name was Dan Trachtenberg. Normally, I’m cautious when a single filmmaker swoops in to redefine a long-running series so decisively; history shows that rarely ends well in the long run (just ask Jon Favreau with The Mandalorian or Colin Trevorrow with Jurassic World). But Trachtenberg is the glorious exception. Between Prey and the animated Predator: Killer of Killers, he’s delivered two entries that can proudly stand shoulder-to-shoulder with John McTiernan’s 1987 original. At this point, he’s more than earned my full faith and goodwill heading into his next hunt.

That next hunt, Predator: Badlands, looks poised to be a full-blown big-screen event — a premium blockbuster experience through and through. It reportedly boasts the largest budget in Predator history, and the trailers make it abundantly clear that every single cent is right there on the screen.

The scope looks massive — expansive desert landscapes, operatic violence, and an unexpected emotional throughline anchored by something we’ve never seen before: a Yautja at the center of the story.

If Trachtenberg sticks the landing here, Predator: Badlands could easily rank among the best of the year. Based on everything we’ve seen so far, I genuinely hope that’s exactly what happens.

Release Date: November 7^th

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Rian Johnson is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker — a creative mind who brings ingenuity, verve, and deeply layered storytelling to everything he touches. I’ve been a huge admirer of his career from the start, and it’s been thrilling to watch him enter his imperial phase over the last several years. Between Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Knives Out, Glass Onion, and his whip-smart TV series Poker Face, Johnson has proven himself not just a genre chameleon but one of the most consistently inventive voices working in Hollywood today.

So, the arrival of a new Rian Johnson film is reason enough to celebrate; the fact that it’s his third Benoit Blanc mystery just makes it even sweeter. The thought of Daniel Craig’s southern sleuth returning for another round of murder and mayhem feels like a cinematic holiday.

Early marketing suggests that Johnson — along with his longtime cinematographer, Steve Yedlin — has fully embraced a gothic, horror-tinged aesthetic this time around. The imagery evokes candlelit cathedrals, decaying mansions, and a spiritual undercurrent that feels fresh for the franchise. That blend of mystery, religion, and baroque style sounds downright glorious to me.

The only downside? It’s getting the usual Netflix “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” theatrical window before heading to streaming. Still, I’ll absolutely be hunting down the biggest screen possible for this one — because a new Rian Johnson film deserves nothing less than a grand stage.

Release Date: November 26^th

Will Jones