Here’s a look at what’s hitting cinemas this month.
1. ‘Predator: Badlands’ (Nov 6)
The hunters become the hunted as director Dan Trachtenberg ditches humans entirely this time around. “Predator: Badlands” follows Dek, an exiled Yautja warrior, who crash-lands on a hostile world and reluctantly teams up with Thia, a rogue android, to fend off other Predators.
It’s the franchise’s first PG-13 outing, focusing more on the alien culture than sheer carnage. Fans are curious to see how Trachtenberg expands the Predator lore, and whether less gore means more grit.
2. ‘The Running Man’ (Nov 6)
Edgar Wright retools the 1987 cult classic with Glen Powell as the new Ben Richards, backed by a sharp cast including Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo.
The makers have promised a darker, more faithful adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel – a deadly reality‑TV competition where convicts are hunted for sport.
Wright’s trademark kinetic style and satire are expected to modernise the spectacle, and Schwarzenegger reportedly drops in for a cheeky cameo.
3. ‘Banduan’ (Nov 6)
Malaysia gets a high-octane night-time thriller with this Malay remake of the celebrated Tamil hit “Kaithi”.
Aaron Aziz takes the lead as an ex-convict who, after years behind bars, is granted a night of freedom to finally see his daughter. But what should be a happy reunion quickly spirals into chaos when he’s roped into helping the police fend off a massive drug syndicate.
Directed by Kroll Azry, the film promises tense chases through dark city streets, brutal hand-to-hand combat, and a raw emotional core that mirrors the original’s pulse-pounding intensity.
4. ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ (Nov 13)
The Four Horsemen are back, and this time they’re not performing solo! Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco team up with a troupe of younger magicians, including Justice Smith and Ariana Greenblatt, to pull off an even bigger diamond heist.
Ruben Fleischer directs, and Rosamund Pike arrives as a glamorous, dangerous new rival who ups the stakes. Expect globe-trotting set-pieces, layered illusions and the series’ usual blend of trickery and spectacle.
5. ‘Kumki 2’ (Nov 14)
The elephants are back in “Kumki 2”, a follow-up to Prabhu Solomon’s 2012 release, which was both a commercial and critical success. Newcomer Mathiyazhagan stars as Anbu, a young boy, with Arjun Das and Shrita Rao in supporting roles.
Unlike the romantic elements of the original, “Kumki 2” is being promoted as a family-friendly, adventure-drama focusing on the heartwarming bond between a lad and an elephant calf.
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6. ‘Wicked: For Good’ (Nov 20)
The curtain falls on Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprising Elphaba and Glinda.
Director Jon M Chu split the musical into two films to preserve the stage moments fans adore. Elphaba is now fighting to save Oz’s talking animals, while Glinda is a celebrated public leader – but the arrival of Dorothy Gale from Kansas causes their world to change.
Expect show-stopping numbers translated into cinematic spectacle, and the emotional payoff of the song “For Good”. Fans are eagerly awaiting the epic finale – and maybe even a surprise cameo from Idina Menzel, who first played Elphaba on stage.
7. ‘Zootopia 2’ (Nov 27)
The city’s getting wild again in “Zootopia 2”, as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde chase down a slippery new threat – a reptilian villain wreaking havoc across their world.
The Oscar-winning original set the tone for smart, funny storytelling, and this sequel dives deeper into Zootopia’s unexplored districts with even higher stakes.
With Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their roles – and Idris Elba joining in the fun – it looks like Disney’s dynamic duo are back to prove lightning can strike twice – even with bunny ears and a fox tail!