New on Netflix this week: The real ‘Squid Game’, Adam Sandler as a lizard and much more

This week, Netflix subscribers will once again receive a whole host of new series and films that the streaming giant is adding to its program. An absolute highlight of the coming days “Squid game: the challenge”a reality format of the most successful Netflix series of all time to date – ‘Squid Game’ – and allows 456 participants to compete for 4.56 million dollars in the setting known from the hit series.

But there are also a number of international new additions to the films and series worth your attention this week – including Adam Sandler as lizard… But let’s get to it: here you will find a carefully selected selection of the new films and series that will be on Netflix in the week of November 20 to 26!

Monday: Educational work as documentation

Of “Noted: The True Story of Racism in AmericaNetflix starts the week with a documentary that sheds light on the origins of systemic racism in the US and also represents the changes to more subtle and mundane forms that still exist today. Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams received an Oscar in 2010 for his short documentary ‘Music In Produce’ and his new documentary is dedicated to the non-fiction book by activist and author Ibram 2020.

Tuesday: Animation fun with Adam Sandler

Tuesday on Netflix is ​​all about animation and cartoons. The streaming service has licensed two hits from the animated series that are sure to delight cartoon fans of all ages. It is stated below “Batman”animated series that aired for three seasons between 1992 and 1999 and is now available to stream on Netflix. This is joined by the cult animated series “Looney Tunes“ about Bugs Bunny and his friends, who have been delighting children around the world since 1960.

Netflix also devises and publishes its own animation production family movie “Lion“, in which Adam Sandler lends his voice to the 74-year-old lizard Leo. When the scaly crawler realizes that he may not have long to live, he and his best friend – the turtle Squirtle (originally spoken by Bill Burr) – decide to escape from the terrarium of the Florida school classroom where he spends his life. lived a long time. Adam Sandler was also involved in the script for the film, while his fellow author Robert Smigel took his place in the director’s chair.

Wednesday: The global phenomenon becomes reality

The Korean series ‘Squid Game’ became a global phenomenon in 2021 and is considered the streaming service’s most successful series to date, with 265 million views within three months. “Squid Game: The Challenge” brings the reality format of the hit series and features a total of 456 contestants competing for $4.56 million. The candidates are confronted with the setting familiar from the series, as well as many well-known games that captivated viewers on the screens in the original series.

In reality format, of course, no one is killed, so the infamous ‘Red Light, Green Light’ doll is only allowed to shoot at the candidates with color cartridges and a defeat is not immediately settled with death. However, after filming ended, some of the show’s participants spoke out and complained about the inhumane conditions during production. We can’t wait to see how the brutal ‘Squid Game’ actually translates into reality.

By mid-week, the millennials among you can expect a touch of nostalgia – and the kids, a highlight of their current cinema year. Because with “The tree ??? -Heir of the Dragon” After 15 years, an adaptation of the iconic book and radio play series returned to German cinemas, pitting hobby detectives Justus (Julius Weckauf), Jonas (Nevio Wendt) and Bob (Levi Brandl) against a “Dracula” film set ending up in Romania . There was something for it in our FILMSTARTS review solid 3 out of 5 stars.

Thursday: Sci-Fi fantasy as an anime series

On Thursday, Netflix has a new anime series from Japan and Thailand in its luggage, which you as “My daemon‘ offers a lot of science fiction and fantasy. In it, the earth merges with the underworld as a result of a nuclear explosion and also ensures that its inhabitants meet each other. So schoolboy Kento takes in the demon Anna and befriends her. Together they embark on an adventurous journey to find Kento’s mother.

Friday: Swedish serial drama about the question of truth

At the end of this week, the streaming service will deliver an international range of films and series. This includes the Swedish miniseries “The lie“, in which 19-year-old Stella (Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors) is arrested and charged with murder – a deep crack in her family’s seemingly perfect facade. From that moment on, her parents Adam (Björn Bengtsson) and Ulrika (Lo Kauppi) do everything they can to support their daughter and prove her innocence, but they also inevitably have to wonder how well they really know their daughter.

Other new releases include the Thai thriller on Friday “Bye Boy”the Turkish romantic comedy “Last call Istanbul” as well as the Philippine drama series “Replacement of Chef Chico”.

Saturday and Sunday: time to relax and catch up

There will be no new additions to Netflix this weekend, but fortunately that gives you enough time to catch up on all the new films and series of the week. In any case, keep your eyes open, because as we know the streaming service, something can always change in the program…