Upcoming Hollywood Theatrical Releases In November 2026: Godzilla Minus Zero, Focker-In-Law And More

Hollywood is gearing up for an exciting November 2026, with a packed theatrical release calendar bringing a mix of blockbuster spectacles, nostalgic favourites, animated adventures and gripping dramas to the big screen. Moviegoers can look forward to everything from larger-than-life monster showdowns and imaginative fantasy tales to crime thrillers, biographical stories and the return of popular franchises. The month also promises plenty of family entertainment, alongside comedy and action offerings catering to different audiences. With established cinematic universes sharing the spotlight with fresh stories, November is shaping up to be an eventful period for film lovers planning their next big-screen outing.

Upcoming Hollywood Theatrical Releases In November 2026

Set in 1949, two years after the events of  , Godzilla Minus Zero follows former kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima as he attempts to rebuild his life with his wife, Noriko, and their adopted daughter. However, Japan faces a terrifying new threat when the monstrous King Ghidorah emerges, prompting Godzilla to return more powerful and aggressive than ever.

The 2026 animated film The Cat in the Hat follows the mischievous Cat, voiced by Bill Hader, as he takes on his toughest assignment yet for the Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration. Tasked with cheering up siblings Gabby and Sebastian after their move to a new town, the Cat must prove himself to his strict boss, Mr. Hoogeboom. With his job and magical hat on the line, he uses his trademark chaos and unconventional antics to help the children overcome their insecurities and rediscover their confidence.

Directed by William Eubank, Ghost Soldier stars Jim Caviezel as Henry “Fitz” Fitzgerald, a reclusive former Green Beret and weapons developer living off the grid in rural Wyoming. His quiet life is disrupted when a powerful corporation targets local families and their land, resorting to intimidation, corrupt law enforcement and armed mercenaries. When the conflict escalates to kidnapping and destruction of property, Fitz is forced to confront his past.

How to Rob a Bank is an action-comedy heist film that follows a tech-savvy gang of bank robbers who livestream their daring heists while wearing distinctive animal masks. Led by Ryan (Nicholas Hoult), the crew builds a massive online following as the “Wolf Pack” by presenting themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods. However, their viral fame attracts FBI attention, prompting veteran agent West (John C. Reilly) to recruit hacker Reagan Gardner (Zoë Kravitz) to track them down.

Directed by Peter Farrelly, I Play Rocky is a biographical drama starring Anthony Ippolito as a young Sylvester Stallone. Set in 1970s New York and Philadelphia, the film chronicles Stallone’s struggles as a struggling actor who writes the screenplay for Rocky and refuses to sell it unless he can play the lead role himself. Despite lucrative offers and resistance from studio executives, he risks everything to bring his vision to life on a shoestring budget.

Wildwood is a 2026 dark fantasy adventure from LAIKA Studios, directed by Travis Knight and based on the bestselling novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis. The story follows a young girl whose ordinary world takes an extraordinary turn when she ventures into a mysterious wilderness filled with fantastical creatures, hidden dangers and magical secrets. Blending eerie landscapes with intricate stop-motion animation, the film promises an immersive journey into the unknown.

Set 24 years before the events of the original trilogy, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping follows a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada, as he enters Panem’s brutal 50th Hunger Games. With 48 tributes competing in the deadly Second Quarter Quell, Haymitch must rely on his instincts and strategic thinking to survive the arena. Alongside fellow District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner, he faces ruthless challenges while the Capitol manipulates the spectacle for its own gain.

Ebenezer reimagines Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as a gothic supernatural horror and dark fantasy starring Johnny Depp as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Set in Victorian London, the film follows the wealthy businessman as he encounters terrifying supernatural forces on Christmas Eve. When his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley (Ian McKellen), appears with a chilling warning, Scrooge is drawn into a haunting journey through his past, present and possible future.

Lilo & Scratch is an upcoming animated short from Walt Disney Animation Studios, arriving in theatres on November 25, 2026, ahead of the animated feature Hexed. The project brings Stitch back to his classic animated form, with original co-creator Chris Sanders reprising his role as the voice of the mischievous blue alien. Maia Kealoha also returns as Lilo, following her appearance in the 2025 live-action adaptation.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hexed follows Billie Doe, an impulsive 16-year-old who discovers she possesses extraordinary magical abilities that she struggles to control. When her powers unexpectedly transport her and her overprotective mother, Alice, to Hexe, a vast and mysterious realm inhabited by witches, their lives take a dramatic turn.

Directed by James Gray, Paper Tiger is a gritty crime thriller set in 1980s New York City, following blue-collar engineer Irwin Pearl (Miles Teller), who gets drawn into a lucrative business scheme by his charismatic older brother Gary (Adam Driver). What begins as a seemingly harmless consulting venture involving Russian property owners soon takes a dangerous turn when Irwin’s family witnesses criminal activities linked to the Russian mafia.

Focker-In-Law, the fourth instalment in the Meet the Parents franchise, brings back the family comedy with a role reversal. Greg Focker (Ben Stiller), once the nervous son-in-law subjected to Jack Byrnes’ (Robert De Niro) relentless scrutiny, now faces similar anxieties when his grown son, Henry (Skyler Gisondo), introduces his girlfriend, Olivia Jones (Ariana Grande), and plans to propose.