‘Stranger Things’ Returns & The Biggest Streaming Releases 20-26 Nov 2025

As November draws to a close, the streaming platforms are delivering some of the most anticipated releases of the year. From high-stakes finales and long-awaited sequels to prestige documentaries and live events, this week’s lineup brings a rich mix of action, drama, nostalgia and end-of-year spectacle. Whether you’re planning a weekend binge or searching for a mid-week watch, these new additions across Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Stan and BINGE will keep your viewing list full.


Highlights of the Week (Top Picks)

A curated look at the biggest, buzziest and most notable titles releasing this week:


APPLE TV+

21 November

The Family Plan 2
A suburban dad’s past catches up with him once more in this action-packed, comedic sequel.

26 November

Prehistoric Planet: Season 3 – Ice Age
Journey back to the Ice Age in this visually stunning nature series narrated with scientific precision.


NETFLIX

20 November

A Man on the Inside: Season 2
The undercover operation deepens as loyalties blur and the danger escalates.

21 November

ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran
A unique, single-take creative showcase exploring Sheeran’s process and performance.

23 November — The Bourne Collection

A five-film marathon lands on Netflix:

26 November

Stranger Things: Season 5
The beginning of the end for Hawkins as the final season kicks off.

Jingle Bell Heist
A festive family-centred caper with a humorous twist.


BINGE

20 November

The Death of Bunny Munro
Dark humour meets emotional turmoil as a travelling salesman spirals through grief and temptation.

21 November

Novocaine No Pain
An off-kilter indie drama exploring the intersections of pain, love and unexpected connection.


DISNEY+

20 November

The Roses
This satirical black comedy drama tracks a marriage in rapid decline, as a once-content couple descend into a messy, escalating war of wills.

24 November

Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember
A reflective travel documentary following Hemsworth on a personal and emotional journey.


STAN

20 November

He Had It Coming: Season 1
A gripping crime drama exploring vengeance, secrets and the complexity of justice.

25 November

Bel-Air: Season 4
The acclaimed reimagining continues with new challenges and shifting family dynamics.

26 November

TikTok Awards Australia 2025 – LIVE
A live celebration of creators, performances and viral culture.


With major finales, blockbuster additions and fresh originals across every platform, this week marks one of the strongest streaming slates heading into the holiday period. Whether you’re revisiting the Bourne franchise, diving into new dramas or catching highly anticipated returns, the week of 20–26 November offers something for every viewing mood. Settle in, queue up your favourites and enjoy the next chapter of late-spring streaming.

Your Guide to Every New Streaming Release in This Week 6 to 12 November

Your streaming schedule is about to get busy, with a huge lineup of fresh shows and movies landing in Australia this week. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping new drama, the return of a beloved series, or a film night on the couch, your favourite services are delivering the goods.

Weekly Highlights

Before you dive into the full list, here are the must-see releases generating the most buzz this week.

  • Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix): Arguably the biggest film release of the week, the acclaimed director finally brings his passion project to the screen. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his tragic creation, this is a haunting and visually stunning adaptation of the classic novel.
  • Pluribus (Apple TV+): From Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, this highly anticipated sci-fi series stars Better Call Saul‘s Rhea Seehorn. She plays one of the few people on Earth immune to an alien virus that has connected the rest of humanity into a single, blissful hive mind.
  • All Her Fault (Binge): Succession‘s Sarah Snook stars in this gripping Australian mystery thriller. She plays a mother whose world unravels when she arrives to pick up her son from a playdate, only to be told he was never there.

Here is what’s new to watch across all your favourite platforms.

Apple TV+

7 November 2025

Pluribus: Season 1

From the creator of Breaking Bad, this sci-fi series stars Rhea Seehorn as a novelist who is one of only 13 people immune to an alien virus that has connected the rest of humanity into a single, blissful hive mind.
Watch

12 November 2025

Palm Royale: Season 2

The new season finds Maxine (Kristen Wiig) a “social pariah” after her public breakdown. She must now use all her cunning to not only prove she belongs in Palm Beach but to potentially rule it.
Watch


BINGE

6 November 2025

All Her Fault: Limited Series

This mystery thriller, starring Sarah Snook, follows a mother who arrives to pick up her son from a playdate, only to discover he was never there, unravelling a complex web of blame, privilege, and motherhood.
Watch

9 November 2025

Drop

In this suspense thriller, a widowed mother on her first date in years receives threatening messages from a tormentor who has a gunman in her home, forcing her to follow increasingly dangerous instructions.
Watch

9 November 2025

The Wedding Banquet

A modern reimagining of the 1993 classic, this rom-com follows a gay couple and a lesbian couple who devise a marriage of convenience for a visa and IVF funds, a plan that spirals when a traditional grandmother arrives.
Watch

11 November 2025

DMV: Season 1

This workplace comedy, starring Harriet Dyer (Colin From Accounts) and Tim Meadows, follows the quirky, underpaid staff of an East Hollywood DMV as they deal with annoyed customers and office politics.
Watch


Disney+

7 November 2025

Love+War

This National Geographic documentary from the directors of Free Solo chronicles the extraordinary life of conflict photojournalist Lynsey Addario, exploring her dangerous work in war zones and her balance with motherhood.
Watch

7 November 2025

Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films

This two-part documentary details the monumental technical and physical challenges of creating James Cameron’s Avatar sequels, focusing on the development of underwater performance capture technology.
Watch

12 November 2025

Freakier Friday

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return for this sequel, but this time they don’t just swap bodies with each other—they get caught in a chaotic four-way swap with Anna’s daughter and her soon-to-be stepdaughter.
Watch


Netflix

6 November 2025

Death by Lightning: Limited Series

Based on a true story, this historical drama stars Michael Shannon as U.S. President James A. Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Guiteau, the disillusioned admirer who assassinated him.
Watch

6 November 2025

The Vince Staples Show: Season 2

The surreal, satirical comedy returns, following Vince as he navigates family trauma and absurd daily encounters following the death of his uncle, all while trying to find some peace.
Watch

7 November 2025

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

The acclaimed director’s adaptation of the classic novel, starring Oscar Isaac as scientist Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his tragic creation, focusing on themes of abandonment and loneliness.
Watch

10 November 2025

Marines: Season 1

This four-part documentary series provides an unfiltered look at the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during a high-stakes deployment in the Pacific, exploring their rigorous training and personal sacrifices.
Watch

12 November 2025

A Merry Little Ex-Mas

Alicia Silverstone stars in this holiday rom-com as a divorced woman whose plan for one last perfect family Christmas is derailed when her ex-husband shows up with his new, younger girlfriend.
Watch

12 November 2025

Being Eddie

This documentary explores the legendary life and career of Eddie Murphy, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with friends and collaborators like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Kevin Hart.
Watch

12 November 2025

Mrs Playmen: Season 1

Based on a true story, this Italian drama follows Adelina Tattilo, who, after being betrayed by her husband in 1970s Rome, transforms his struggling erotic magazine into a cultural force for female liberation.
Watch


Prime Video

7 November 2025

Maxton Hall: The World Between Us – Season 2

Picking up after the tragic death of James’s mother, the new season sees Ruby and James’s relationship tested as he spirals and she is drawn back to him in his grief at the elite Maxton Hall.
Watch

10 November 2025

Bat-Fam: Season 1

This animated comedy spin-off from Merry Little Batman follows Bruce Wayne and his son, Damian, as they navigate life as a superhero family with new, unconventional residents in Wayne Manor.
Watch

12 November 2025

Playdate

Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson and Kevin James star in this action-comedy, where a stay-at-home dad with a secret past invites a mild-mannered accountant for a “playdate,” which descends into a chaotic chase from mercenaries.
Watch


With this much new content dropping across every platform, the only real problem is deciding where to begin. From weekend binges to weeknight viewing, there is more than enough to keep you entertained. Whatever you choose to press play on first, happy streaming.

New Favourites and Festive Cheer: This Week in Streaming 6 to 12 November

The second week of November delivers a strong mix of thrilling new series, returning favourites, and holiday-ready films across every major platform. Whether you’re after true crime, heartfelt drama, or light festive viewing, this week’s releases bring plenty to stream.


Weekly Highlights

  • Palm Royale: Season 2 returns on Apple TV+ with more glamour, rivalry, and social climbing.
  • The Vince Staples Show: Season 2 lands on Netflix, offering sharp humour and clever commentary.
  • Freakier Friday, a fresh take on the classic body-swap comedy, premieres on Disney+.
  • Maxton Hall: The World Between Us – Season 2 continues the romantic chaos on Prime Video.
  • The Wedding Banquet, a Korean romcom, debuts on BINGE.

Apple TV+

Pluribus: Season 1 – 7 November 2025
A gripping political drama exploring the blurred lines between democracy and power in an increasingly divided world.
Watch on Apple TV+

Palm Royale: Season 2 – 12 November 2025
The high-society drama returns as Maxine Dellacorte fights to secure her place among Palm Beach’s elite. Expect more secrets, betrayals, and exquisite 1960s style.
Watch on Apple TV+


Disney+

Love+War – 7 November 2025
A sweeping romance set against the backdrop of global conflict, exploring love, loss, and survival.
Watch on Disney+

Fire and Water: Making The Avatar Films – 7 November 2025
A behind-the-scenes documentary uncovering the creative process behind James Cameron’s Avatar universe.
Watch on Disney+

Freakier Friday – 12 November 2025
A modern spin on the classic comedy about a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies — with chaos and heartwarming lessons along the way.
Watch on Disney+


Netflix

Death by Lightning: Limited Series – 6 November 2025
A true-crime drama chronicling the shocking assassination of President James Garfield and the manhunt that followed.
Watch on Netflix

The Vince Staples Show: Season 2 – 6 November 2025
Vince Staples returns with more biting humour and surreal storytelling in this genre-bending series.
Watch on Netflix

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – 7 November 2025
A bold reimagining of Mary Shelley’s gothic classic, told through del Toro’s signature lens of humanity and horror.
Watch on Netflix

Marines: Season 1 – 10 November 2025
An action-packed military drama following elite soldiers navigating the personal and moral costs of combat.
Watch on Netflix

A Merry Little Ex-Mas – 12 November 2025
A festive romantic comedy where two exes are forced to reunite for the holidays, leading to rekindled sparks and comedic chaos.
Watch on Netflix

Being Eddie – 12 November 2025
A character-driven drama about a man redefining his identity after a major life change.
Watch on Netflix

Mrs Playmen: Season 1 – 12 November 2025
A glamorous period drama following a woman who builds a publishing empire during the rise of the adult magazine era.
Watch on Netflix


Prime Video

Maxton Hall: The World Between Us – Season 2 – 7 November 2025
The hit German series continues with Ruby and James navigating love, ambition, and class divides in Oxford.
Watch on Prime Video

Bat-Fam: Season 1 – 10 November 2025
A fresh animated comedy that gives a humorous spin to Gotham’s most famous family of vigilantes.
Watch on Prime Video

Playdate – 12 November 2025
A tense psychological thriller about neighbours whose lives unravel after a seemingly innocent child’s playdate goes wrong.
Watch on Prime Video


BINGE

All Her Fault: Limited Series – 6 November 2025
A psychological thriller set in Dublin, where a mother’s search for her missing son unravels a web of secrets and lies.
Watch on BINGE

Drop – 9 November 2025
A dark comedy following a group of friends whose weekend getaway takes a disturbing turn.
Watch on BINGE

The Wedding Banquet – 9 November 2025
To remain in the country, a gay man agrees to pay for his friend’s IVF treatment on the condition that she marries him. But when his grandmother insists on throwing an extravagant Korean wedding, everything quickly spirals into chaos.
Watch on BINGE

DMV: Season 1 – 11 November 2025
A workplace comedy about the absurdities and humanity inside a Department of Motor Vehicles branch.
Watch on BINGE


From high-stakes thrillers to heartfelt comedies and returning favourites, this week’s lineup captures the full spectrum of streaming entertainment. Whether you’re diving into Palm Royale’s opulent world or laughing along with The Vince Staples Show, there’s no shortage of must-watch stories for the week ahead.