Once upon a time, an intrepid screenwriter tweeted into the void: "Just had the best idea for a Hallmark Christmas movie holy shit holy shit holy shit." Little did he know, he would go on to save Christmas in this year of our lord,

Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan-led "Hot Frosty" debuted as Netflix's most-watched movie of the week. The holiday flick brought in 16 million views from its Nov. 13 release through Sunday, Nov. 19,

Heartwarming Disney, Oscar contenders, and vampires come to streaming this week. November is halfway over but as the fall weather gets even colder all the best streaming services are giving us plenty to watch while staying comfy indoors where it’s warm. From heartwarming family movies to potential Oscar nominees, and also ballerina vampires.

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.

Netflix's Hot Frosty gives Kathy a second chance at finding love at Christmastime, and its cozy setting was actually filmed in several locations.