November looks like it's going to be a month filled with new Disney Plus movies. At the time of writing, there are five – that's right, five! – new movies set to join the streaming titan's back catalog this month, including the long-awaited debut of Deadpool and Wolverine, the only Marvel film that was released this year.
Given the movie-based droughts we've experienced on Disney Plus throughout 2024, five new films is nothing to scoff at. But, if you're not interested in any of the flicks that have recently arrived on the service (read more about them below), or any of the forthcoming quintet, there are plenty of other options to choose from in our best Disney Plus movies article. Long story short: you'll find something worth watching on one of the world's best streaming services with our experts' advice.
But we digress. Here are all of the new Disney Plus movies that have arrived since early October. Happy streaming!
New Disney Plus movies: November
Music By Jon Williams
Release date: November 1
Runtime: 105 minutes
Age rating: PG (US) / 12A (UK)
Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Cast: John Williams, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, J.J. Abrams, George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, and James Mangold among other
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 100% (critics); TBC (audiences)
John Williams' music is synonymous with so many film franchises and standalone movies that I've seen throughout my life. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman: The Movie, Jaws, Schindler's List, E.T, Jurassic Park... the list goes on and on. The arrival of this docufilm celebrating the life and works of the legendary composer, then, is one I can't afford to miss – and I implore any film buff, regardless of whether they enjoy Williams' scores or not, to check it out, because it's full of unheard stories and anecdotal information about the famous US musician that'll endear him further to, well, anyone. A long overdue and worthy documentary to one of the best there's ever been – and ever will be.
New Disney Plus movies: October
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band
Release date: October 25 (available on Hulu in the US)
Runtime: 99 minutes
Age rating: TV-MA (US) / 16-plus (UK)
Director: Thom Zimmy
Cast: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
RT score: 91% (critics); TBC (audiences)
I wouldn't say I'm the biggest Bruce Springsteen fan but, as someone who appreciates his music – thanks to my parents, I grew up listening to his biggest hits – Road Diary appeals to me in some form. For Springsteen diehards, though, it's a must watch documentary, which offers the most in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Boss and his E Street Band's legendary live performances. Don't be shocked if you find yourself singing along whenever they perform one of their classic tracks and, perhaps more interestingly, don't be surprised if you learn a thing or two about the iconic US rock star and his group across its 99-minute runtime.
Monsters
Release date: October 10 (available on Peacock in the US)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Age rating: R (US) / 16-plus (UK)
Director: Gareth Edwards
Cast: Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able
RT score: 73% (critics); 53% (audiences)
Monsters is one of the first indie films I remember seeing – and, despite what its critical and commercial scores are on Rotten Tomatoes, it remains a favorite of mine to this day. In it, McNairy plays Andrew, a photojournalist who's forced to escort his employer's daughter (Able's Samantha) from Mexico to the US. The problem? After a NASA probe crash-landed on Earth years earlier, giant, octopus-like monsters now reside in the Central American nation, parts of which have been cornered off as an "Infected Zone". It's not as strong a sci-fi horror or thriller as, say, Arrival or Alien, but the indelible fingerprints of Edwards – the of Godzilla, Rogue One, and The Creator fame – are all over his feature directorial debut. It looks and sounds great, explores some important themes at the center of its suspense-filled and surprisingly poignant plot, and is over and done with in just 90 minutes. A wonderful indie classic that I'd recommend to anyone.
Hold Your Breath
Release date: October 3 (available on Hulu in the US)
Runtime: 94 minutes
Age rating: R (US) / 16-plus (UK)
Director: Karrie Crouse
Cast: Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach
RT score: 41% (critics); 49% (audiences)
Hold Your Breath – the latest horror film from Searchlight Pictures – is here to, well, try and take your breath away. Based on its early critical reception, though, it all sounds like a lot of hot air to me. In it, Paulson plays Margaret, a mother of two who's just trying to get by during the infamous US Dust Bowl of the 1930s. However, when she becomes convinced that a mysterious and malevolent presence is stalking her family from within the dust storms themselves, Margaret, who's plagued by her traumatic past, starts to lose her grip on reality. At just 94 minutes, it's a breeze to stream, but it seems to lack substance as a result of its swift runtime.
New Disney Plus movies: coming soon
Want the lowdown on all of the new Disney Plus movies arriving in November? Read about them in the below list – one which finally reveals when Deadpool and Wolverine will be released to Disney Plus:
- Deadpool and Wolverine – November 12
- An Almost Christmas Story – November 15 (animated short film)
- Out Of My Mind – November 22
- Beatles '64 – November 29 (docufilm)
- Oz the Great and Powerful – November 29
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