Next attraction: Movies, series showing this November 2023
SINGAPORE, Singapore — Halloween can step aside, at least a little bit, because the holiday fever returns with a side of blockbuster releases in theaters and streaming.
From the early days of Panem and a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to one last hurrah from the British royal family and Disney celebrating its 100th anniversary, November promises some penultimate entertainment this 2023.
Here is a list of movies and series premiering this month in local theaters and several streaming platforms.
"Five Nights at Freddy's" (Nov. 1)
Directed by Emma Tammi
Starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, Mary Stuart Masterson
Synopsis: The popular horror game franchise hits the silver screen! A young man takes up a job as a night security guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Unfortunately, what seems to be a simple gig is anything but, as the restaurant has a few secrets inside.
"The Marvels" (Nov. 8)
Directed by Nia DaCosta
Starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, Samuel L. Jackson
Synopsis: The powers of Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan become entangled, and the presence of a Kree warrior revolutionary might have some involvement.
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" (Nov. 15)
Directed by Francis Lawrence
Starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman and Viola Davis
Synopsis: Sixty-four (64) years before he became the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow was tasked in mentoring District 12's Lucy Gray Baird at the 10th annual Hunger Games.
"Trolls Band Together" (Nov. 15)
Directed by Walt Dohrn
Starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Eric André,
Synopsis: In this third installment of the "Trolls" franchise, Poppy learns Branch was once part of her favorite now-disbanded boyband with his brothers, and the two must save one of Branch's siblings kidnapping pop-star villains.
"Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul" (Nov. 15)
Directed by Kring Kim
Starring Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Karylle Tatlonghari, Alora Sasam, Enzo Almario, Pepe Herrera
Synopsis: A policewoman disguises herself as a tour guide while on a
