All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in November 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates:
– Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)
– Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries)
– International Movies
– International TV shows
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Nollywood Movies Available to Watch In November 2025
November 7
3 Cold Dishes
Three women, Esosa from Nigeria, Fatouma from Côte d’Ivoire, and Giselle from Benin, are deceived and trafficked into sex slavery by men they once trusted. Years later, they reunite as survivors turned power brokers in the underworld, still haunted by the past. When their former abusers resurface, the women set out across West Africa to deliver revenge on their own terms.
Set in Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mauritania, the multilingual thriller (English, French, Yoruba) unfolds through confrontations and moral choices that blur the line between justice and vengeance. Starring a Pan-African cast including Wale Ojo, Fat Toure, Osas Ighodaro, Maud Guerard, Ruby Akubueze, Bambadjan Bama, Mentor Ba, Amelia Mbaye, Greg Ojefua, Anouble Didier, Brutus Richards, Bayili Fulbert Femi Jacobs, Kobina Amissah-Sam, Brenda Wairimu, and Taiwo Adeyemi, 3 Cold Dishes is directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina. The film marks Burna Boy’s debut as executive producer under Spaceship Films. Premieres in cinemas after screening as the opening film at AFRIFF 2025
November 14
Son of Iron
Set in contemporary Nigeria, Son of Iron follows Kunle, a young man haunted by powerful dreams and encounters with his late grandfather. These experiences awaken a spiritual force within him, pushing him to confront his fears and uncover his true identity. Directed by Tunde Olaoye and produced by Proscenium Media, the film features Sola Sobowale, Tina Mba, Jide Kosoko, and Mr Macaroni. Son of Iron arrives in cinemas nationwide
November 21
Grandpa Must Obey
A grumpy 70-year-old man suddenly finds himself caring for his two energetic grandchildren, forcing him to confront old wounds and rediscover the joy of family. Chaos between generations slowly turns into a story of laughter, forgiveness, and love.
Directed by Chibuzor Afurobi and produced by Uche Okocha for Trino Motion Pictures, the family dramedy stars Kanayo O. Kanayo, Bimbo Akintola, Yvonne Jegede, Darasimi Nadi, and Fiyin Asenuga. Written by Saviour Kings Bob and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, Grandpa Must Obey arrives in cinemas nationwide
Safari
Safari follows a senator’s wife who travels to Kenya hoping for peace but finds herself caught in danger when she befriends a beach guide accused of murder. Directed by Obi Emelonye and co-produced with Reuben Odanga, the adventure film stars Osas Ighodaro in the lead role, alongside Ali Nuhu, Jide Kene Achufusi, and Kenyan actor Emmanuel Mugo. The script, written by Tunde Babalola, was shot between Nigeria and Kenya and will premiere in cinemas.
Son of the Soil
After his sister is killed, a former soldier named Zion Ladejo returns home to find out what really happened. He discovers that his town is being controlled by a dangerous drug cartel. To save his people and get justice, Zion must face his past and fight back.
Directed by Chee Keong Cheung and co-written by Chee Keong Cheung and Razaaq Adeoti. Producers include Cheung, Adoti, Andreas Roald, Ioanna Karavela and Wingonia Ikpi. Cast members include Razaaq Adoti as Zion Ladejo, alongside Ireti Doyle, Patience Ozokwor, Sunshine Rosman, Philip Asaya, Damilola Ogunsi and Taye Arimoro. The film was originally slated for release in October but was moved due to its selection at AFRIFF 2025. Premieres in cinemas nationwide after its AFRIFF screening.
Unknown Soja
Bayo is trying to live a quiet life running his auto workshop, far from the chaos of his past. But when armed men invade his home, everything he’s built starts to crumble. His family’s safety is at risk, and soon it becomes clear that this isn’t random—someone from his old life wants him back in the line of fire. Directed by Marc Adebesin and written by Omowunmi Victoria, Unknown Soja stars Deyemi Okanlawon as Bayo, alongside Omowunmi Dada. Available in cinemas nationwide.
November 28
Warlord Olori Ogun
A betrayed war chief returns to reclaim his throne, facing enemies within and beyond his kingdom. At his side stands Olori Ogun, a fearless queen whose loyalty and ambition test his rule. Directed by Abbey Lanre, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo and Odunlade Adekola, who also stars alongside Muyiwa Ademola and Fathia Balogun, the Yoruba epic arrives in cinemas nationwide.
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Nollywood TV Shows Available to Watch In November 2025
November 12
Unspoken War
Set during South Africa’s hidden conflict between 1966 and 1989, Unspoken War is a five-part documentary series about South Africa’s secret conflict between 1966 and 1989, fought across Angola and Namibia. Directed by Nikki Comninos and produced by IdeaCandy, the series features accounts from former soldiers, spies, SWAPO fighters, and families of those who served. Junior producer Minette van der Walt draws from her own father’s silence as the film uncovers the lasting impact of a war few have spoken about. Watch the docuseries on Showmax.
November 28
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa follows top housewives from Lagos, Abuja, Durban, Johannesburg, and Nairobi as they come together for a luxury getaway filled with glamour, laughter, and drama. Produced by GOAT Productions, the series begins streaming on Showmax, with fresh episodes every week.
International Movies Available to Watch In November 2025
November 1
Bridget Jones 2 &3
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Bridget Jones’s Baby, parts two and three of the beloved Bridget Jones film series, continue the story of a London singleton. In The Edge of Reason, Bridget, played by Renée Zellweger, tries to balance work, friendships, and love while facing new romantic complications with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and the charming Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). In Bridget Jones’s Baby, now in her forties, Bridget’s life takes another twist when she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and unsure whether the father is her ex, Mark, or new suitor Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey). Both films are available on Showmax.
Johnny English Reborn
Johnny English Reborn follows the bumbling British spy, Johnny English, as he comes out of retirement to stop a global threat orchestrated by a mysterious assassin. Rowan Atkinson returns as the titular spy, joined by Rosamund Pike, Dominic West, and Daniel Kaluuya. Directed by Oliver Parker, the 2011 British comedy streams on Showmax.
Last Breath
Directed by Alex Parkinson, Last Breath follows three saturation divers working on a pipeline in the North Sea. When a sudden storm causes their support ship to drift, Chris Lemons becomes stranded hundreds of feet underwater after his life support umbilical is severed. With only minutes of emergency oxygen, Duncan and Dave, along with the surface crew, must fight against time, freezing water, and failing systems to save him. Stars Woody Harrelson as Duncan Allcock, Simu Liu as Dave Yuasa, Finn Cole as Chris Lemons, and Cliff Curtis as Captain Andre Jenson. Watch it on Showmax.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 reunites the Portokalos family in a heartwarming and funny story. Nia Vardalos returns as Toula, with John Corbett as Ian, joined by Michael Constantine, Lainie Kazan, and Andrea Martin. Directed by Kirk Jones and written by Vardalos, the film follows Toula and Ian as they face new family challenges, including planning a big reunion and adjusting to unexpected changes. Watch the family comedy on Showmax.
Sing
Buster Moon, a determined theatre owner, puts on a singing competition to save his struggling venue. His contestants include a multitasking mother pig, a smooth-talking mouse, a punk‑rock porcupine, an ambitious sheep, a determined gorilla, and a shy elephant with a hidden talent. Directed by Garth Jennings, the animated film features voice performances from Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, and Tori Kelly. Available on Showmax.
The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals, directed by Penelope Spheeris, follows a group of kids whose friendship is shaken when Alfalfa falls for Darla. Spanky’s boys-only club struggles to keep order as the gang gets into all kinds of funny trouble while getting ready for a big soapbox car race. The movie stars Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes, Ross Bagley, and Kevin Jamal Woods. Available to watch on Showmax.
Tower Heist
When staff at a high-end New York apartment find out their boss has taken their pension funds, they decide to take matters into their own hands. Tower Heist (2011) stars Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Casey Affleck, Michael Peña, and Gabourey Sidibe, in a mix of crime and comedy directed by Brett Ratner. Coming to Showmax.
Trolls
Trolls follows the ever-cheerful Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and the cautious Branch (Justin Timberlake) as they set out to rescue their friends from the gloomy Bergens. Along the way, they’re joined by voices from Zooey Deschanel, James Corden, Christine Baranski, and Kunal Nayyar. The animated comedy will stream on Showmax.
November 3
Dr Seuss’s The Sneetches
On a sunny beach live the Sneetches, yellow bird-like creatures divided into those with stars on their bellies and those without. A star-bellied Sneetch named Stella meets Pearl, a plain-bellied Sneetch, and their unlikely friendship begins to change how the Sneetches see one another. When a travelling salesman arrives with machines that can add or remove stars for a price, chaos follows, and both sides lose track of who they are.
The animated film features the voices of Amari McCoy as Stella Sneedly, Sophie Petersen as Pearl, Christopher Fitzgerald as Pelican, and Jamie Sara Lewis as Sally Sneedly, Ms Zooligan, and Moon-Belly. Greg Nicolett composed the music. The special was produced by Brown Bag Films in partnership with Dr Seuss Enterprises and will be released on Netflix.
Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One follows Ethan Hunt as he and his IMF team try to stop a rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity. The film also stars Hayley Atwell, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Vanessa Kirby. Coming to Showmax.
You Were My First Boyfriend
Directed by Cecilia Aldarondo and Sarah Enid Hagey, You Were My First Boyfriend follows Aldarondo as she returns to her Florida hometown to relive her teenage years, her first crush, lost friendships, bullying, and awkward memories. The film stars Cecilia Aldarondo, Laura Aldarondo, Betsy Becerra, and Stephanie Chaparro, with actors recreating scenes from her high school life. Coming to Showmax.
November 7
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) reimagines Mary Shelley’s gothic story for a new generation. Set in a dark, decaying world, it follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist consumed by the desire to bring life to the dead. When his creation awakens, both man and monster are forced to confront loneliness, guilt, and the cost of playing God.
Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi plays the Creature, and Mia Goth appears as Elizabeth Lavenza. Directed and written by Guillermo del Toro, the film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival before its global Netflix release.
Predator: Badlands
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and co-written with Patrick Aison, the story turns the tables: a young Predator, named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster‑Koloamatangi), is cast out from his clan and finds himself on a hostile alien world, stripped of his usual dominance. He encounters Thia, a synthetic being created by the Weyland-Yutani corporation, and together they move through savage terrain, face monstrous creatures and challenge the very definition of hunter and prey. Step into the badlands in cinemas nationwide.
November 10
Cuckoo
Directed by Tilman Singer and set high in the German Alps, Cuckoo follows 17-year-old Gretchen (Hunter Schafer), who reluctantly moves with her father, Luis (Marton Csokas), step-mother Beth (Jessica Henwick) and mute younger half-sister Alma into a remote mountain resort run by Herr König (Dan Stevens). Soon, strange sounds and creepy events make Gretchen realise something isn’t right. Streaming on Showmax.
Drop
Violet, played by Meghann Fahy, goes on a date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar) at a rooftop restaurant. The night turns scary when she starts getting strange messages and finds out her son and sister are in danger. With help from Jen (Violett Beane) and Toby (Jacob Robinson), she has to fight to save them. Coming to Showmax.
November 12
A Merry Little Ex-mas
Kate (played by Alicia Silverstone) and Everett (Oliver Hudson) are divorced but decide to spend one last Christmas together with their children in the family home before it gets sold. Just when they hope for a peaceful holiday, Everett’s younger new girlfriend arrives and throws everything into chaos. Alongside Silverstone and Hudson, the film also features Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé and Melissa Joan Hart. Directed by Steve Carr with script by Holly Hester, the film premieres on Netflix worldwide
Being Eddie
Being Eddie follows Eddie Murphy from his teenage stand-up gigs in New York through his cast-member days on Saturday Night Live and into his long film career. Murphy appears as himself, with interviews and commentary from Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Hart. Directed by Angus Wall, the documentary film debuts on Netflix.
November 14
In Your Dreams
Twelve-year-old Stevie and her younger brother Elliot discover a magical picture book that promises one wish—to visit the Sandman and fix their family. An ordinary day turns into a wild journey through the dream world, where talking toys, breakfast monsters, and nightmare queens fill their path. Along the way, the siblings learn that the key to a perfect family might not come from magic but from understanding each other.
Directed by Alex Woo, with Erik Benson as co-director and writer, In Your Dreams brings together a voice cast led by Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Stevie, Elias Janssen as Elliot, Simu Liu and Cristin Milioti as their parents, Craig Robinson as Baloney Tony, Omid Djalili as the Sandman, and Gia Carides as Nightmara. Stream it on Netflix.
Now You See Me Now You Don’t
The Four Horsemen return for another round of mind-bending illusions and high-stakes heists. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco are back as the magician crew who mix showmanship with crime-fighting. This time, they face a new enemy, Veronika Vanderberg (Rosamund Pike), a powerful figure running a global criminal network.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the Horsemen team up with a younger group of illusionists played by Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, and Dominic Sessa in a bid to stop their new enemy. Also starring Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, and Daniel Radcliffe, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t will be available in cinemas.
November 21
Sisu: Road to Revenge
Sequel to Sisu (2022), Sisu: Road to Revenge continues Aatami Korpi’s story as he tries to rebuild his life after losing his family in the war. When Red Army commander Igor Draganov — the man responsible for their deaths — hunts him down, Korpi must fight back in a violent quest for survival and justice.
Directed by Jalmari Helander, Jorma Tommila returns as Korpi alongside Stephen Lang as Draganov and Richard Brake in a key supporting role. Available to watch in cinemas.
Train Dreams
Train Dreams follows Robert Grainier, a logger in the American Northwest in the early 1900s. He builds a simple life with his wife, Gladys and their daughter, but his world slowly changes as modernity, loss, and time reshape everything he knows.
Directed by Clint Bentley and based on Denis Johnson’s novella, the film stars Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. It premiered at Sundance 2025 and will be available to stream on Netflix
November 24
Juror #2
Nicholas Hoult plays Justin Kemp, a husband and father chosen for a murder trial jury who begins to suspect he might be connected to the case himself. Directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Jonathan Abrams, Toni Collette stars as prosecutor Faith Killebrew, with J.K. Simmons as a retired detective on the jury and Kiefer Sutherland as a lawyer from Kemp’s past. Watch the drama on Showmax.
November 25
Mission: Impossible 1-6
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is framed for his team’s deaths and must uncover the real traitor in the IMF with help from Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and others. In part two, Hunt (Cruise) and Nyah (Thandiwe Newton) try to stop a rogue agent from spreading a deadly virus called Chimera. He’s retired in the third part and is pulled back into action when arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman) kidnaps his fiancée, Julia (Michelle Monaghan).
For the fourth instalment, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team are blamed for bombing the Kremlin. With their agency shut down, they have to work in secret to clear their names and stop a terrorist, Kurt Hendricks (Michael Nyqvist), who wants to start a nuclear war. Hunt teams up with Jane Carter (Paula Patton), Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), and newcomer William Brandt (Jeremy Renner).
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) goes on the run after the IMF is shut down by the CIA. He teams up with Benji (Simon Pegg), Brandt (Jeremy Renner), Luther (Ving Rhames), and the mysterious Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) to stop a secret organisation called the Syndicate, led by Solomon Lane (Sean Harris). The fifth instalment of the franchise will be available on Showmax.
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in a race to stop stolen plutonium from causing a global disaster in the sixth entry to the Mission Impossible series. Joined by Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Rebecca Ferguson, he faces new challenges from CIA agent August Walker (Henry Cavill) and old enemy Solomon Lane (Sean Harris).
All available to stream on Showmax
November 26
Jingle Bell Heist
Set in London during the holiday rush, Jingle Bell Heist follows Sophia, a retail worker caring for her sick mother, and Nick, a repairman buried in debt. Both plan to rob the same department store on Christmas Eve, but their paths cross and they’re forced to team up.
Starring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells, and more appearances from Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, Poppy Drayton, Michael Salami, and Mariah Louca. Directed by Michael Fimognari, Jingle Bell Heist arrives on Netflix.
“““““““““““““““““““““““““““““`Zootopia 2`
The latest chapter of the adventure sees bunny officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and fox detective Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) facing a dangerous new threat when the mysterious reptile Gary De’Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan) arrives in the metropolis of Zootopia and upends life as they know it. Joined by returning voices such as Idris Elba, Shakira and Nate Torrence alongside newcomers like Fortune Feimster and Quinta Brunson, the film takes them undercover into unknown districts of the city, putting their partnership to a serious test. The sequel will premiere in cinemas.
November 27
The Monkey
The Monkey tells a chilling tale of twin brothers, Hal and Bill (both played by Theo James), who discover their father’s wind-up toy monkey hidden in the attic. After a sequence of grotesque deaths erupts, they abandon the toy and go their separate ways only to be forced back together decades later when the murderous monkey returns. Alongside them, Tatiana Maslany appears as their mother Lois, Elijah Wood plays Ted Hammerman, the new husband of Bill’s ex-wife, and Christian Convery and Colin O’Brien fill out the cast in key roles. Available on Showmax.
Madagascar
Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo live comfortably at New York’s Central Park Zoo until Marty’s curiosity about life outside the zoo sets them on an unexpected adventure. After a mix-up during their transport, they end up stranded on the island of Madagascar, where they must adjust to the wild, meet eccentric lemurs led by King Julien, and learn what friendship really means.
Featuring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Sacha Baron Cohen, Madagascar (2005) will be available on Showmax.
Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar (2014) follows four adventurous penguins — Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private —as they team up with a secret animal agency, the North Wind, to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine, a bitter octopus out for revenge. The story moves from Antarctica to Venice, following the team’s chaotic but heartfelt quest to save their kind.
Benedict Cumberbatch voices Classified, the slick wolf leader of the North Wind, while John Malkovich brings sharp humour to Brine. Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Conrad Vernon, and Christopher Knights return as the penguin squad, with Ken Jeong, Annet Mahendru, and Peter Stormare rounding out the cast. Watch the DreamWorks animation on Showmax.
International TV Shows Available to Watch In November 2025
November 6
Death by Lightning
Set in 1881, Death by Lightning follows U.S. President James A. Garfield’s rise from modest beginnings to the White House, and the shocking turn when he’s assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau, a man obsessed with power and recognition.
Michael Shannon stars as Garfield, with Matthew Macfadyen as Guiteau, Betty Gilpin as Lucretia Garfield, Nick Offerman as Vice President Arthur, Bradley Whitford as James Blaine, and Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling. The series will be available to watch on Netflix.
The Bad Guys: Breaking in
The story follows the unlikely crew of criminals before they became the infamous “Bad Guys”. Led by Mr Wolf (voiced by Michael Godere), the gang includes Mr Shark (Ezekiel Ajeigbe), Mr Piranha (Raul Ceballos), Mr Snake (Chris Diamantopoulos) and Ms Tarantula (Mallory Low) as they attempt daring heists and try to build a reputation for themselves. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the series will premiere on Netflix.
November 10
Marines
Marines follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as they train and serve in the Pacific. Directed by Chelsea Yarnell, the series shows the daily challenges, teamwork, and courage of young Marines living far from home. Available on Netflix.
November 13
Last Samurai Standing
Set in Japan’s Meiji era, the story follows Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada), a legendary swordsman forced into a deadly survival game with hundreds of warriors. Each fighter must collect opponents’ tags and make it to Tokyo to win 100 billion yen, a prize Shujiro needs to save his sick family. The Netflix series also stars Kaya Kiyohara, Masahiro Higashide, Shota Sometani, and Yumia Fujisaki.
The Beast in Me
A reclusive author haunted by her son’s death, who becomes intrigued by her new neighbour, Nile Jarvis, a wealthy man once suspected in his wife’s disappearance. Her curiosity pulls her into a dangerous obsession that reignites her writing and unravels dark secrets. The limited series also stars Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, Jonathan Banks, and Hettienne Park. Created by Gabe Rotter and executive-produced by Howard Gordon, Jodie Foster, and Conan O’Brien, the eight-episode drama will premiere on Netflix
November 14
Twinkling Watermelon
Twinkling Watermelon follows Ha Eun-gyeol (Ryeoun), the only hearing member of a deaf family who secretly plays guitar at night. After entering a mysterious music shop, he’s transported to 1995, where he meets his teenage father Ha Yi-chan (Choi Hyun-wook). Joining Yi-chan’s band Watermelon Sugar, Eun-gyeol gets to know his father’s world, including cellist Choi Se-kyung (Seol In-ah) and the quiet Yoon Chung-a (Shin Eun-soo). Directed by Son Jeong-hyeon and Yoo Beom-sang, and written by Jin Soo-wan, the tvN drama aired in 2023 under Pan Entertainment and Studio Dragon and will now be available on Netflix.
November 28
Stranger Things S5 Vol 1
Set in 1987, Stranger Things Season 5 finds Hawkins still reeling from the chaos of the Rifts as Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her friends face Vecna’s return. Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour all return, joined by Jamie Campbell Bower, Linda Hamilton, and Amybeth McNulty. The first episodes of the final season premiere on Netflix.
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