The 42 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (November 2025)

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Alright, pop culture fam, buckle up because your November 2025 Netflix queue is about to get a major glow-up, and I am here, popcorn in hand, to break it down for you. Let's be real, scrolling through the endless tiles of content can feel like a part-time job, so consider this your official cheat sheet to what's actually worth the watch this month.The headline act? A fresh, unhinged take on *Frankenstein* that is giving major gothic-emo revival—think less Boris Karloff lumbering and more Timothée Chalamet-level existential crisis, all set against a rain-slicked, neo-Victorian backdrop that will have your aesthetic-loving heart doing backflips. It’s a monster movie, sure, but it’s also a deep, messy dive into creation, abandonment, and what it really means to be human, and the visuals alone are a mood-board dream.Then, switching gears from tragic to absolutely chaotic, we have *The Twits*. This isn't just a kids' movie; it's a Roald Dahl classic brought to life with a Wes Anderson-esque whimsy that is pure, unadulterated joy.The practical effects, the grotesque yet hilarious character designs of Mr. and Mrs.Twit, the muggy beer beard—it’s a visual feast and a reminder that the best stories are often the weirdest ones. And for the grand finale of this holy trinity, *The Running Man* drops with a dystopian punch that feels terrifyingly relevant.This isn't your dad's Arnold Schwarzenegger romp; it's a sharp, satirical reboot that holds a dark mirror to our own obsession with reality TV, influencer culture, and the brutal economics of entertainment. The social commentary is as sharp as the action sequences are relentless, making you question every like, share, and subscribe.But the real tea is that these three picks represent the three pillars of peak streaming right now: the prestige literary adaptation (*Frankenstein*), the family-friendly blockbuster with cross-generational appeal (*The Twits*), and the gritty, socially-aware genre piece (*The Running Man*). Netflix is clearly playing 4D chess with its content strategy, dropping these not just as isolated hits but as a curated experience designed to dominate every possible conversation, from film theory TikTok to your group chat.It’s a power move that shows they’re not just throwing stuff at the wall; they’re building cinematic universes in our living rooms, and honestly, we are all here for it. So cancel your plans, because your November is officially booked.

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