Netflix will deliver a slate of new series and films throughout November 2026, highlighted by the return of spy thriller “Black Doves” and the third season of historical drama “L’imperatrice.” The month also features the Italian crime series “ChiaroScuro,” a new film from director Lee Chang-dong, and the platform’s first holiday releases, alongside live sporting events including WWE and NFL games.
November on Netflix begins with a diverse lineup of programming, kicking off on November 3 with the animated series “Bass X Machina,” a Western steampunk story where a father becomes both judge and executioner to protect his family. The month’s offerings are a mix of returning favorites, high-profile new releases, and early holiday content, with live sports events providing additional viewing options.
Returning Series Lead November Slate
The most anticipated returns arrive early in the month. “Black Doves” season two premieres on November 5, with Keira Knightley reprising her role as Helen, a spy who sells secrets of her country while her husband becomes prime minister, and Ben Whishaw returning as the hitman Sam. The series first aired near Christmas 2024 and blended espionage with a near-black comedy tone.
The following day, November 6, brings “Possible Love,” the first film from director Lee Chang-dong in eight years. The film, which won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, explores the ambiguous relationship between two married couples with different destinies. It is produced by Netflix.
Italian audiences will see a new original crime drama with “ChiaroScuro,” debuting on November 11. The series follows an art expert who aids investigators after a body is found in a Rome museum, a case connected to his past. The cast includes Pierpaolo Spollon and Andrea Lattanzi, and the series was previewed at the Rome Film Festival.
On November 12, Netflix releases the third season of “L’imperatrice,” the series on Elisabeth of Austria. It picks up after the Second War of Independence, with Devrim Lingnau Islamoğlu and Philip Froissant returning as Elisabeth and Franz Joseph, respectively.
New Films and Holiday Releases Revealed
Film highlights include “The Mosquito Bowl,” directed by Peter Berg and set for release on November 25. It is the true story of four college football champions who joined the Marines after the attack on Pearl Harbor, starring Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård. The month closes on November 27 with “Quasimodo – L’anima di Parigi,” a historical drama with Vincent Cassel as a deformed stonemason in 1830s Paris whose story inspired Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.”
Netflix’s holiday season begins early with “Un cucciolo per Natale” on November 4, a family film starring Dennis Quaid and Milo Ventimiglia about a Basset Hound narrating a family crisis near the holidays. Other festive films include Tyler Perry’s “The Gospel of Christmas” (November 11) and “Guarding Stars” (November 18) with Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki. Classic holiday films like “The Grinch,” “Polar Express,” and “Fred Claus” also enter the catalog on November 10 and 12.
Documentaries and Sports Events Listed
The documentary lineup includes “Taken: il caso Natalee Holloway” on November 4, “Avedon” on November 11—a film by Ron Howard about photographer Richard Avedon—and “Rob Lowe: l’outsider” on November 24, focusing on the actor’s career.
Live sports events are a significant part of November’s offerings. WWE Survivor Series 2026 will be broadcast live on November 29 at 00:00.
Additional November Releases
Several other titles are arriving in November. On November 11, the series “The Body,” created by Quinn Shephard, will also be released, following a group of girls at a Catholic school who experience prophetic visions. The fifth season of “Fargo,” starring Juno Temple and Jon Hamm, arrives on November 22, and the animated series “Fool Night,” a collaboration between studios SUNRISE and SHAFT, debuts on November 26.
Netflix November Releases Answered
- When does “Black Doves” season two premiere?
- Black Doves season two was available on Netflix starting November 5, 2026.
- What is “ChiaroScuro” about?
- “ChiaroScuro” is a new Italian crime series where an art expert helps investigate a murder in a Rome museum, a case tied to his own past. It stars Pierpaolo Spollon and Andrea Lattanzi.
- What notable sporting events are on Netflix in November?
- Netflix will air WWE Crown Jewel on November 7, the NFL Thanksgiving Eve game between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams on November 26, and WWE Survivor Series on November 29.
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