A24 and Netflix split awards contenders between HBO Max and their own platforms

Netflix secured the streaming rights to Chris Rock's directorial debut, 'Misty Green,' despite the film being an A24 production. The movie opens on the platform on Nov. 9. This acquisition deviates from the standard industry agreement where A24 titles typically stream exclusively on HBO Max. Rock's established relationship with Netflix appears to have driven the deal, allowing the film to bypass its usual home. The title previously played at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

The film features Rosalind Eleazar as a self-sabotaging Hollywood actor seeking redemption through a final audition. Critics have focused on her performance, with one review describing it as "explosively entertaining and savagely authentic." The arrival of 'Misty Green' coincides with a heavy slate of November releases designed to capture viewers before the holiday season.

Meanwhile, A24's other major release this month, 'Tony,' will stream on HBO Max. The biopic stars Dominic Sessa as Anthony Bourdain and launches on Nov. 20, just before Thanksgiving. The film grossed nearly $20 million worldwide during its theatrical run. A reviewer noted that Sessa delivers a "movie-star performance" in a coming-of-age drama that evokes the spirit of discovery found in Richard Linklater's work.

Netflix is also positioning two international films for awards recognition. 'Possible Love,' directed by Lee Chang-dong, debuts on Nov. 6. The drama won the grand jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and features an ensemble cast including Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu. It tells the story of two couples whose lives intersect in complex ways. The other contender is 'Gentle Monster,' starring Lea Seydoux, which releases on Nov. 18. Netflix views Seydoux as a strong candidate for a best actress nomination.

Peter Berg's war drama 'The Mosquito Bowl' serves as Netflix's primary original release for the Thanksgiving weekend, arriving Nov. 25. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård as college football stars who enlist in the Marines after Pearl Harbor. Their story culminates in a legendary game played during the invasion of Okinawa.

Other notable titles include 'The Uprising,' a Paul Greengrass thriller starring Andrew Garfield that streams on Peacock on Nov. 6. The film depicts a rebellion led by Garfield's character in the aftermath of the Black Plague. On Nov. 13, Apple TV will release 'Being Heumann,' written and directed by Sian Heder. The film follows the activist Judy Heumann as she leads a 28-day protest to enforce federal accessibility laws.

Prime Video brings out 'Madden' on Nov. 18, featuring Nicolas Cage as the football coach and commentator. The film covers his time as head coach of the Oakland Raiders and his subsequent career on television. The cast includes Christian Bale and Kathryn Hahn. On Hulu, 'Couture' arrives Nov. 27, starring Angelina Jolie as a director dealing with a cancer diagnosis while filming a project for a fashion house.