UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For November 2025

Commission File Number: 1-34513

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

4100, 225 6 Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1N2

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Exhibit 99.1 to this report, furnished on Form 6-K, shall be incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-10 under the Securities Act of 1933 (File No. 333-291853).

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

See the Exhibit Index to this Form 6-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 28, 2025

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.

(Registrant)

By:	/s/ Amanda D. Pankiw
	Name: Amanda D. Pankiw
	Title: Assistant Corporate Secretary

Form 6-K Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
99.1	Consent of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP