As What to Watch's streaming expert, I look through the upcoming Netflix line-up each week to bring you a curated list of the must-watch shows, movies, documentaries and specials; this week we're looking at videos landing between Saturday, November 16 and Friday, November 22.

We’re speeding towards the end of 2024, and over the last 46 weeks, exactly 30 Netflix movies have claimed the crown and been ranked global No. 1 on the world’s most popular streaming service (per Netflix’s tracking charts ). Each has generated significant interest from subscribers and amassed total viewing hours measured in the millions.

Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in November, including a G.I. Joe origin story, a little-seen genre thriller, and a new slasher.