What to Watch This Weekend: Godzilla, Black Doves
Movie and television fans have several new releases to explore this weekend, with blockbuster monster action, spy thrillers, animated adventures and comedy among the highlights.
A November 6–8 entertainment guide published by Forbes contributor Erik Kain highlights theatrical releases and streaming premieres across Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, MGM+ and other platforms.
Here are some of the major titles attracting attention this weekend. https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2026/11/06/what-to-watch-this-weekend-new-shows-and-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hulu-prime-video-apple-tv-and-more/
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Returns to The Big Screen
One of the biggest theatrical releases is Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated follow-up to Godzilla Minus One.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film is set two years after the events of its predecessor, with Japan still struggling to recover from the devastation of World War II and Godzilla’s earlier attack.
The story follows the country as another monstrous threat emerges, threatening its fragile recovery.
The film opened in North American theatres on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Another theatrical release highlighted by Forbes is Wild Horse Nine, a comedy-drama directed by Martin McDonagh.
The film stars Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich as CIA agents stationed on Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean military coup.
Meanwhile, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, brings the celebrated Indian epic to cinemas, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.
Netflix Debuts ‘Black Doves’ Season 2
Netflix subscribers can return to the world of espionage with Black Doves Season 2, which premiered on November 5.
Keira Knightley reprises her role as Helen Webb, a seemingly ordinary wife and mother secretly involved in intelligence operations.
Ben Whishaw also returns as Sam, with the pair drawn into another dangerous conspiracy involving secrets, betrayal and murder.
The new season features six episodes, all available on Netflix according to the Forbes guide.
Netflix also released Carolina Caroline, a romantic crime thriller starring Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner.
The film follows a young woman who escapes her troubled life and embarks on a crime spree after meeting a con artist.
Another new Netflix title is Bass X Machina, an animated science-fiction Western featuring Brian Tyree Henry as legendary lawman Bass Reeves in a futuristic, steampunk-inspired American frontier.
More Shows Arrive on Streaming Platforms
Apple TV has launched the second season of Stick, starring Owen Wilson as former professional golfer Pryce Cahill.
The new season follows Pryce as he considers making an unlikely comeback while continuing to mentor a young golfing talent.
Meanwhile, Paramount+ premiered It Gets Worse, a British comedy about three university friends struggling to navigate adulthood in London.
For horror fans, Heart Eyes arrives on Hulu on November 8. The romantic horror-comedy follows two coworkers mistaken for a couple and targeted by a masked serial killer.
Stephen King fans can also look forward to The Institute Season 2, premiering on MGM+ on Sunday, November 8, with weekly episodes.
A Weekend Packed With Entertainment
From Godzilla’s return to the spy drama of Black Doves, the weekend offers options for audiences looking for action, suspense, comedy or fantasy.
Forbes notes that streaming availability may differ depending on platform and region.
Nigerian viewers should therefore check their local streaming catalogues and cinema listings before planning their weekend entertainment.
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