November's LGBTQIA+ screen releases bring festive sapphic romance, high-stakes thrillers and a final trip into the wilderness. From streaming picks to a UK cinema adaptation, here's what queer viewers can look forward to, and when to press play.

Essential takeaways

  • A festive sapphic pick: Mixed Christmas arrives on Tello on 1 November, with Black queer friendship and romance at its heart.
  • A wilderness goodbye: Yellowjackets returns for its fourth and final season on Paramount+ on 20 November.
  • A sci-fi reunion: Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh star in Blade Runner 2099, due on Prime Video on 25 November.
  • Secrets and old enemies: The Hunting Wives returns to Netflix for season two on 26 November.
  • More queer-led viewing: November's other releases include animated titles, a supernatural school story and a play-to-screen adaptation.

November's LGBTQIA+ releases bring plenty of variety

The month begins with a cosy-looking counterpoint to the season's usual festive fare. Mixed Christmas, arriving on Tello on 1 November, centres Black queer friendship and love, with a sapphic romcom premise that gives its holiday cheer a welcome twist. Tello lists the film among its offerings. ([6])

There's more than one flavour of queer viewing on the calendar, too. Netflix's animated series Bass X Machina, featuring Janelle Monáe's voice work, is listed for 3 November, while The Body, a supernatural story set around Catholic schoolgirls and created by Quinn Shephard, is scheduled for 11 November. ([2])

Yellowjackets prepares for its final chapter

Fans of Yellowjackets have one last wilderness journey ahead. The fourth season is billed as the show's final instalment, following survivors as they leave the wilderness and try to resume ordinary lives - a premise that suggests the hardest part may not be getting out. ([3])

The season is scheduled to arrive on Paramount+ on 20 November. If you're catching up first, the earlier seasons' mix of psychological tension and fractured friendships is a useful reminder that this isn't exactly a comfort watch, even when you're watching from the comfort of your sofa. ([3])

Sci-fi gets a starry queer connection

Blade Runner 2099 pairs Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh in a new chapter of the franchise, set decades after Blade Runner 2049. Prime Video's announcement confirms the series is part of the long-running dystopian universe, making it a notable November pick for viewers who like their future worlds sleek, shadowy and morally complicated. ([4])

The series is listed for 25 November. It also offers an easy way into the month's releases for audiences drawn to big-screen sci-fi, while the queer talent on screen gives the familiar franchise a fresh point of interest. ([4])

Netflix offers secrets, enemies and an animated Cinderella

On 26 November, The Hunting Wives returns for season two. Netflix's Tudum says old secrets and new enemies bring Sophie and Margo back together, setting up another round of tense alliances and shifting loyalties. ([5])

A week earlier, Netflix's animated film Steps is due on 20 November, with Stephanie Hsu among its cast. The story loosely reworks Cinderella, offering a lighter change of pace between the month's darker thrillers and supernatural fare. ([7])

How to pick your next queer watch

For a romantic seasonal mood, start with Mixed Christmas. If you're after suspense, Yellowjackets and The Hunting Wives offer very different kinds of danger, while Blade Runner 2099 is the pick for a sprawling sci-fi setting. Checking each platform's local listing before settling in is sensible, as release schedules can vary by region. ([3], [4], [5], [6])

There's also a cinema option: Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo, is listed for UK cinemas on 13 November. And if you still love a physical collection, the November slate includes DVD and Blu-ray dates for titles such as The Hunting Wives: Season 1, The Vampire Lestat and Forbidden Fruits. ([2])

Whether you're in the mood for romance, unease or a familiar franchise with new faces, November has a queer watch for the gap in your calendar.

Source Reference Map

Story idea inspired by: [1]

Sources by paragraph: