What's New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: November 5-11
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY
Pixar's sequel to its animated hit (now the highest-grossing animated movie ever) brings back the superhero family to save the day. It arrives on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand November 6 (and is already available on Digital HD). Blu-ray and Digital HD extras include 10 deleted scenes, the new "Auntie Edna" short film, commentary tracks, "Making Bao" (about the creation of the accompanying short film) and more. This is one you're going to want to dig into ... sort of like the Underminer. For more about this release, check out our interview with director Brad Bird.
'Christopher Robin' (November 6)
The heartwarming family film featuring the beloved Winnie the Pooh (and the titular Christopher Robin, now grown up and played by Ewan McGregor) and friends arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Blu-ray and Digital HD extras include featurettes "In Which … A Movie Is Made for Pooh," "In Which … Pooh and Friends Come to Life," and more. It might all be too adorable, actually.
'BlackkKlansman' (November 6)
Spike Lee's sleeper hit, based on the true story of a black detective who goes undercover to take down the KKK, arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand (and is already available on Digital HD). Extras include the featurette "A Spike Lee Joint."
NEW VIDEO ON DEMAND, STREAMING, AND DIGITAL
'Kin' (November 6)
In this low budget sci-fi thriller (from the producers of "Stranger Things"), a teen and his ex-con brother find a powerful weapon that sends them on the run from nefarious forces. Turn it on for the cool concept (and the killer score by indie mainstays Mogwai), stay for the very unexpected cameo.
'Ballers: The Complete Fourth Season' (November 5)
Spencer (Dwayne Johnson) and Joe Krutel (Rob Corddry) expand their empire to L.A. in Season 4 of the HBO series. Because, you know, that's just what ballers do.
'Time Freak' (November 9)
Asa Butterfield ("Ender's Game") and Sophie Turner ("Game of Thrones") star in this comedy about a physics prodigy who invents a time machine to reverse their breakup, available On Demand.
"John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons" (November 5)
See the hilarious one-man play that got the veteran actor nominated for a Tony Award.
'Outlaw King' (November 9)
Chris Pine stars in this historical drama as Robert the Bruce, the 13th century King of Scots who waged a war of liberation against England. David Mackenzie, the filmmaker behind the acclaimed "Hell or High Water," directs a cast that also includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh, and Stephan Dillane.
'The Great British Baking Show: Collection 6' (November 9)
Twelve new amateur bakers compete to make the best cakes, pies, and pastries. Yum!
For more, see what else is new on Netflix in November 2018.
TV WORTH WATCHING
'Mayans MC' Season 1 Finale, FX (November 6)
Family members are pitted against each other. EZ's fate is in flux as the M.C. and the cartel find a common adversary, in the wrap up to the critically acclaimed, tough-as-nails "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off.
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 13 Finale, FX (November 7)
Frank tries to recruit Mac for the gang's float for the Gay Pride Parade; Frank comes to the realization that Mac will never be secure with his sexual identity unless he comes out to his father. This is the most dramatic description of this series possible, but don't worry, it's still wacky as hell.
'Room 104' Season 2 Premiere, HBO (November 9)
HBO's wildly weird anthology series returns, with even more strangeness occurring in the titular hotel room.