As the evenings draw in, November brings a fresh slate of lesbian and queer films and TV shows, from returning favourites to intriguing new mysteries. Viewers can look forward to sapphic storylines across Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and cinemas, with coming-of-age drama, surreal romance and a Catholic-school thriller among the month’s standouts.

Essential Takeaways

  • A busy release month: New and returning titles are scheduled throughout November, including The Body, Mouse and new seasons of Yellowjackets and The Hunting Wives.
  • Where to watch: The line-up spans Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, NBC and cinemas.
  • For film fans: Mouse is a coming-of-age story, while Zi follows a violinist caught between memories and visions.
  • A darker pick: The Body centres on Catholic school pupils whose visions trigger panic in their town.

November has a little something for every sapphic mood

There’s comfort viewing, a theatrical mystery and enough complicated relationships to keep the group chat busy. The month’s releases range from the youthful friendship drama Mouse to the supernatural unease of The Body, with familiar series returning alongside them.

The dates and viewing details published by GO Magazine place new releases across streaming services and cinemas. Release schedules can change, so it’s worth checking the platform or local cinema before settling in with snacks.

New films bring coming-of-age drama and strange visions

In Mouse, the friendship between Callie and Minnie shifts just before their final year of high school, leaving Minnie to find her footing without her charismatic friend. The film is scheduled to open in cinemas on 6 November, according to IFC Center.

Also arriving in cinemas that day is Zi, a surreal story set in Hong Kong. Grasshopper Film describes a young violinist whose memory troubles and visions of her future selves become entangled with a stranger she recognises from those visions. It sounds like the sort of film best watched without trying to solve every mystery in advance.

The Body turns schoolgirl drama into a mystery

Netflix’s The Body is set to arrive on 11 November. The story begins with a dance-team initiation gone wrong, after which a group of Catholic schoolgirls experience prophetic visions that stir mass hysteria in their town.

Netflix’s Tudum page is the place to check for official release details and updates. For viewers who like their school dramas with a darker edge, the premise offers a sharp change of pace from gentler coming-of-age stories.

Returning series bring more secrets and messy relationships

The month also brings back Yellowjackets and The Hunting Wives, both listed for new seasons later in November. In the latter, Sophie and Margo are estranged at first, but old secrets and new threats draw them back into one another’s orbit. The show’s appeal, naturally, lies in the uneasy mix of attraction, danger and questionable decisions.

Other returning titles include St. Denis Medical, All’s Fair and Rivals. The announced schedule also includes Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, a new instalment focused on a group of young mothers negotiating belief, identity and change. Rotten Tomatoes’ 2026 premiere calendar offers a wider reference point for TV release dates, though streaming listings are always worth double-checking.

Choose your watch based on the evening you want

For a cinematic night, Mouse offers a tender friendship story, while Zi leans into dreamlike uncertainty. The Body is the pick for viewers after something more unsettling, and returning series are an easy choice if you’d rather slip back into a familiar world.

There’s no need to tackle the whole slate at once. Pick the story that suits your mood, check its local availability and keep a little room in the schedule for the title that catches you by surprise.

A good November watchlist can hold both a cosy favourite and a story that keeps you thinking afterwards.

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