November 2026 promises a cinematic feast with diverse releases, including the epic 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,' the animated revival 'The Cat in the Hat,' and the action-packed 'Ghost Soldier.' From Hollywood blockbusters to regional gems like 'Mookuthi Amman 2,' there's something for everyone to enjoy this month.
November 2026 has plenty to look forward to at the movies, whether you're in the mood for a Hollywood blockbuster, a homegrown action entertainer or a familiar animated character making a comeback. Most of all it's the month in which Namit Malhotra's epic saga Ramayana finally comes to theatres. Here's a look at the movies releasing in November 2026, complete with their theatrical release dates in India.
Ramayana has inspired generations of storytellers across literature, theatre, television and cinema, making any new adaptation a significant undertaking. Namit Malhotra's interpretation, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, is all set to become the biggest film of the year.
Release date: November 5, 2026
Dr Seuss' mischievous feline is back, and this time, he's getting a fresh animated outing. The Cat in the Hat brings the beloved children's character to the big screen for a new generation, with plenty of room for the mischief and surreal humour associated with the original books. If you grew up with the iconic striped hat, this could be a fun watch for a family movie outing.
Release date: November 6, 2026
After the first movie explored a satirical take on religion, the Tamil-language comedy-drama Mookuthi Ammai 2 is here to continue the story. Nayanthara returns in the second installment as the goddess Mookuthi Amman to protect her child, while the plot shofts between two timelines to tell a tale as old as time.
Release date: November 6, 2026
If military action and high-stakes combat are your thing, Ghost Soldier is one to keep on your November watchlist. It's about an ex-Green Beret soldier in Wyoming who stands up against a ruthless corporation to protect his rural community. Jim Caviezel stars as the lead, with James Vanderbilt, Peter Guber, and Paul Neinstein in supporting roles.
Release date: November 12, 2026
Few underdog stories have left a mark on popular culture quite like Sylvester Stallone's Rocky, and I Play Rocky turns the spotlight towards the story behind the iconic film. For fans of the franchise and sport films in general, it offers a chance to revisit the legacy of a character who became synonymous with perseverance.
Release date: November 13, 2026
David Leitch's action comedy heist film has a star cast to boast: Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Pete Davidson, and John C. Reilly, among others. The film follows a group of content creators and robbers who broadcast their daring heists online. When their shenanigans go viral, it puts them directly in the crosshairs of the FBI.
Release date: November 19, 2026
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has been adapted for the screen countless times, but did you ever think you could get a gothic horror movie out of it? That too, it's directed by Ti West, who made the X trilogy. It really is the year for horror movies.
Release date: November 20, 2026
2000s kids that grew up on young-adult dystopian fiction, how are y'all holding up? Panem is preparing to return to the big screen with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Some 25 years before the events of Katniss Everdeen's games, we follow the events surrounding the Fiftieth Hunger Games, where Katniss and Peeta's mentor, Haymitch Abernathy, was chosen to fight for District 12.
Release date: November 20, 2026
Godzilla is heading back to cinemas with Godzilla Minus Zero, the next chapter in the Japanese franchise following the acclaimed Godzilla Minus One. The new instalment has plenty to live up to, particularly among viewers who appreciated its more grounded approach to kaiju storytelling.
Release date: November 20, 2026
Sunny Deol stars as a retired police officer in this Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed 2018 Malayalam crime thriller Joseph. After his ex-wife's unexpected death, Suryaa investigates the hospital she was admitted to, only to discover a organ trafficking racket orchestrated by private corporate hospitals.
Release date: November 20, 2026
Disney is adding a new title to its theatrical lineup with Hexed, a story of a teenage girl who discovers she has magical powers, and 7is transported to an alternate world of witches.
Release date: November 27, 2026
Emraan Hashmi is back with guns, gangsters and a love story in Gunmaaster G9, an action drama directed by Aditya Datt. Hashmi plays a farmer with a violent past who is forced back into a life of violence to protect the woman he loves (played by Genelia Deshmukh) from a dangerous gang. An homage to the classic "Gunmaster G-9" spy persona made famous by Mithun Chakraborty, the film features a music score composed by none other than Himesh Reshammiya.
Release date: November 27, 2026
Rashmika Mandanna takes on a markedly different role in Mysaa, an action thriller where she plays a Gond woman caught in a world of intense conflict. The cast also includes Samuthirakani, Easwari Rao and Rahul Ravindran.
Release date: November 27, 2026