What’s Coming to Netflix Next Month (December 2025)

December is shaping up to be a huge month for new releases on Netflix. They’re adding so much content – honestly, it would take forever to watch it all! It’s an overwhelming amount of new shows and movies.

Here’s what’s coming up: the final episodes of Stranger Things, wrapping up with a series finale on New Year’s Eve. Also new are the Noah Baumbach film Jay Kelly with George Clooney and Adam Sandler, and Wake Up Dead Man, the latest mystery from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig in the Knives Out series. Adam Sandler will also be a guest on a special episode of My Next Guest With David Letterman, alongside new seasons of Emily in Paris, a variety of Christmas movies and specials (including a Sesame Street holiday event), and documentaries about John Elway and the creation of Jay Kelly.

Here’s a complete guide to all the new movies and shows coming to Netflix in December 2025. There’s so much content, you’ll be able to avoid awkward conversations with family during the holidays!

Available December 1, 2025, the Netflix documentary All The Empty Rooms follows a journalist and photographer as they document the bedrooms of children who have died in school shootings, creating a powerful memorial.

Join the fun on CoComelon Lane this holiday season! Season 6 on Netflix features festive songs and celebrations with Santa, Hanukkah, and all your favorite CoComelon characters.

Okay, so I’m totally hooked on Love is Blind: Italy on Netflix! Basically, a bunch of Italian singles try to find ‘the one’ by dating each other… but here’s the catch: they can only talk to each other at first, from these separate pods where they can’t see each other! It’s wild! They get to know each other emotionally, and if they connect, they get engaged before ever laying eyes on each other. It’s a really interesting way to see if it’s personality that truly matters.

In the Netflix series “My Next Guest with David Letterman,” Adam Sandler gives David Letterman a behind-the-scenes look at his comedy tour. They then meet at NYU to discuss Sandler’s career, including his stand-up routines, well-known movie roles, and his favorite guitar, a Stratocaster.

Years after her childhood friend disappeared during a troubling séance, a psychologist is forced to confront her painful memories when a new girl goes missing.

In the Netflix film Troll 2, Nora, Andreas, and Major Kris face their biggest challenge when a terrifying troll begins destroying their country, forcing them to take action.

Here’s a list of movies and TV shows: A League of Their Own, As Good as It Gets, Bad Teacher, Big Momma’s House, Big Momma’s House 2, Brightburn, Burlesque, Cheaper by the Dozen, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Christmas Break-In, Downton Abbey, Godzilla, Hollow Man, Joy for Christmas, Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2, Kung Fu Panda 3, Little Women, Pulp Fiction, Stripes, The Ugly Truth, Victoria (Seasons 1-3), What Lies Beneath, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Zero Dark Thirty.

Avail. 12/2/25
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches: Season 2

Matt Rife: Unwrapped is a new Netflix comedy special perfect for the holidays. It features Rife doing his signature crowd work, joking about gifts, holiday traditions, and whether people have been naughty or nice.

Available December 3, 2025. “My Secret Santa” is a Netflix film about a single mother who desperately needs a job. When a ski resort needs a Santa Claus, she disguises herself and tries to convince a handsome hotel heir to hire her, despite her deception.

The Northman

Stranded with My Mother-in-Law: Season 3 is a Netflix series where six new couples vacation on a beautiful island… along with their mothers-in-law! They’ll compete in challenges for a large cash prize, but with their mothers-in-law along for the ride, things are bound to get complicated.

Get into the holiday spirit with ‘With Love, Meghan’! This Netflix special features Meghan sharing her cherished holiday traditions, fun seasonal crafts, and beloved family recipes with both old and new friends.

Avail. 12/4/25
A Lot Like Christmas

In 1850s Washington, a new Netflix series follows two families—one rich and influential, the other poor but fiercely devoted—as they fight for control of a harsh and challenging frontier.

In Season 2 of the Netflix series The Believers, Win and Game risk everything – including raising the stakes and a lot of money – to support the ambitions of a dangerous politician. At the same time, Dear decides to forge a new path on her own.

Forrest Gump

Fugue State 1986 is a Netflix drama series based on a true story. It follows an army veteran who develops a dangerous and unsettling friendship with a student, set against the backdrop of a shocking massacre in 1980s Bogotá.

In the Netflix film, “I Wish You Had Told Me,” a young missionary discovers a secret about his deceased father. This leads him on a journey from the Philippines to Spain, where he seeks to uncover a past, hidden romance.

Lali: Time to Step Up is a new Netflix documentary that offers a personal look at pop star Lali. It follows her journey of artistic growth and self-discovery as she embarks on her first large-scale stadium tour.

Mean Girls (2004)
Mean Girls (2024)

Available December 5th, 2025. Starring Jay Kelly, this Netflix film follows the actor as he travels through Europe, grappling with his past and present, alongside his dedicated manager. It’s directed by Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach.

In the Netflix film Love and Wine, the privileged heir to a fancy vineyard swaps places with his humble childhood friend. He wants to show everyone he can attract women based on who he is, not just his wealth.

This Netflix documentary, ‘The Making of Jay Kelly,’ offers a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation. Featuring insights from director Noah Baumbach, George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and others, it takes you from the very beginning to the powerful conclusion.

A new Netflix documentary, “The New Yorker at 100,” gives viewers an inside look at the iconic magazine. Director Marshall Curry was granted unique access to The New Yorker’s newsroom during a challenging time for media, revealing the story behind a century of groundbreaking reporting, influential writing, and classic cartoons.

In the Netflix film, ‘The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2,’ a father and son must team up to save Santa and Christmas after the head of a toy company captures him.

In the Netflix series, “The Price of Confession,” a woman facing accusations of murdering her husband is presented with a shocking deal. A mysterious figure offers to take the blame if she agrees to commit a different murder.

I’m hooked on ‘Owning Manhattan’ on Netflix! In Season 2, Ryan Serhant is trying to sell luxury homes in the really high-end uptown market, but it’s not easy. There’s so much drama with his team – lots of competition, big personalities, and honestly, some backstabbing. I’m really wondering if all that will stop him from closing deals!

Avail. 12/7/25
Babylon
Cast Away

Available December 8th, 2025. Join Elmo and his Sesame Street pals as they team up with Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and popular YouTuber, to create unique gifts for a festive gift exchange in ‘Elmo and Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas,’ a Netflix Family special.

Available December 9, 2025. “Badly in Love” is a new Netflix series. This Japanese dating show features 11 singles known as “yankii” – a rebellious youth subculture – who live together for two weeks while searching for love. Expect clashes, connections, and a lot of heart!

In the second season of the Netflix series Blood Coast, Lyès is behind bars and a ruthless new gang is trying to control the drug business in Marseille. This puts the police squad in even greater danger, facing threats from all sides.

The Netflix documentary, Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, follows the inspiring story of children at a Ugandan orphanage who are finding healing and sharing joy with the world through their incredible dance videos. They’ve gained international recognition, one viral clip at a time.

The West Wing: Seasons 1-7

Available December 10, 2025. The Accident: Season 2 is a Netflix series. A year after a devastating event impacted four families, they are still grappling with the aftermath. As hidden truths come to light, each family must choose between finding forgiveness or seeking retribution.

Record of Ragnarok: Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix. Following a surprising sixth round, the gods are determined to defeat humanity. The epic battle of Ragnarok continues, pitting powerful kings against each other, challenging their beliefs, and ultimately deciding the fate of the world.

Simon Cowell is known for discovering some of the world’s biggest music stars. This new Netflix documentary series follows him as he searches for the next global boyband sensation. Unlike his other shows, this series offers an inside look at the entire process – from open auditions to the band’s first single release. Viewers will get an all-access pass to see if Simon Cowell can repeat his success and find the next big thing.

Available December 11, 2025. “The Fakenapping” is a Netflix film about Sattam, a dad and failed businessman, who comes up with a wild plan to solve his money problems: he decides to “kidnap” his own father.

Following the shocking events involving Jen-yao, hidden secrets begin to surface, potentially destroying any chance of happiness – especially his lost love.

Okay, so I just finished watching this Netflix film, and it’s really fascinating. It’s about a really famous actor who, right as he gets this amazing role, suddenly… can’t act anymore. Like, he completely loses his ability! It’s not just a slump, it’s a real crisis, and the movie follows him as he tries to figure out what’s going on with himself, all while the whole world is watching and judging. It’s less about the acting world and more about a personal journey of self-discovery under immense pressure.

Get ready for more hilarious chaos! Rowan Atkinson is back in a new Netflix series, ‘Man Vs Baby’, filled with funny mishaps and festive Christmas adventures as he tries his hand at house-sitting again.

In the second season of the animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Lara Croft embarks on a thrilling worldwide adventure. She’s in a race against time to find lost African artifacts before a dangerous, tech-savvy villain can use them to cause global chaos.

In the Netflix series The Town, a tight-knit group of friends struggling financially discover four bags of stolen money, which puts their values and friendships to the test.

Avail. 12/12/25
The Amazing Digital Circus: Season 1: episodes 5-7

In the Netflix series City of Shadows, a detective with a tarnished reputation is forced to return to duty when a shocking murder occurs in Barcelona. A body is found burned and hanging from a famous Gaudí landmark, and he must solve the case.

In the third season of the Netflix series Home for Christmas, Johanne wants to have a joyful holiday season and avoid any romantic complications after a difficult Christmas last year. However, her plans might not go as expected.

In the Netflix film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Detective Benoit Blanc joins forces with a dedicated priest to solve a seemingly impossible crime that takes place at a church in a quiet town with a troubling past.

Avail. 12/13/25
The Talented Mr. Ripley

Avail. 12/14/25
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Here are some Christmas romance novels available starting December 15th: A Cowboy Christmas Romance, Christmas at the Chalet, The Christmas Classic, and Christmas on the Alpaca Farm.

In the latest installment of The Creature Cases, Director Scratch sends Sam and Kit on exciting new missions around the globe to investigate animal mysteries and help creatures in need!

Avail. 12/16/25
Castle Rock: Seasons 1-2

Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 is a Netflix series where talented home cooks, known as the “Black Spoons,” compete against professional chefs, the “White Spoons.” Get ready for intense cooking battles and see who can handle the pressure!

Available December 17, 2025. In Season 3 of The Manny, Jimena fights to keep her business afloat while her romance with Gabriel hits rough patches. Will their relationship survive, or is it destined to fail?

This Netflix documentary investigates the puzzling death of Edmond Safra, a wealthy banker who died in his Monaco penthouse in 1999. It explores the mystery surrounding his death and the events that followed.

What’s In The Box? is a Netflix game show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris where contestants answer trivia to win amazing prizes – and can even take them from other players!

Available December 18, 2025, the Netflix film 10 Dance follows two very different dancers who decide to team up and train for a competition. Despite an initial rocky start and clashing personalities, they begin to develop a connection.

In the fifth season of Emily in Paris, Emily moves to Rome hoping for a fresh start. But navigating love, her career, and friendships proves more challenging than she expected, making the sweet life in Italy a bit complicated.

Available December 19, 2025, “A Time For Bravery” is a Netflix film about a therapist doing community service who helps a secret agent dealing with a broken heart. Together, they face challenges and find opportunities for new beginnings.

The 1975 documentary on Netflix looks at a pivotal year in American cinema. Amidst social and political unrest, a wave of groundbreaking films – including “Taxi Driver,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and “Network” – emerged. The film features interviews with directors and actors, such as Martin Scorsese, Ellen Burstyn, and Seth Rogen, to explore how this turbulent time influenced these iconic movies.

In the Netflix film, The Great Flood, a scientist and her son are stranded when a massive flood hits. Their attempt to escape becomes even more complicated when a vital mission calls them into action, potentially deciding the fate of everyone.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will face off in a massive, live boxing match streamed globally from Miami, Florida.

Avail. 12/22/25
The Closer: Seasons 1-7

This Netflix documentary tells the story of John Elway, the legendary Denver Broncos quarterback, through his own personal account. It explores his journey in the NFL, including the challenges he faced and his ultimate triumph with a Super Bowl victory.

Sicily Express is a new Netflix series about two clumsy friends from Sicily who work in Milan. Just before Christmas, they stumble upon a magical dumpster that instantly transports them back home to their families.

Avail. 12/23/25
Eden

In Season 3 of the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, Ken Goldin expands his business worldwide, chasing billion-dollar goals with his partner and dealing in incredible and often surprising collectibles.

Avail. 12/24/25
Downton Abbey: A New Era

Goodbye June is a new Netflix film directed by and starring Kate Winslet, alongside Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, and Andrea Riseborough. It’s a heartwarming story about a family saying goodbye to their mother.

Tom Segura’s latest comedy special, “Teacher,” is now available on Netflix. This is his fifth special for the streaming service, following previous performances like “Mostly Stories” (2016), “Disgraceful” (2018), “Ball Hog” (2020), and “Sledgehammer” (2023). Fans of his dark humor will also be happy to hear that a second season of his Emmy-nominated series, “Bad Thoughts,” is planned for 2026.

On December 25th, 2025, watch a special Christmas Gameday event on Netflix Live featuring the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders, along with the Detroit Lions versus the Minnesota Vikings. It’s a day of exciting divisional rivalries!

Enjoy a special Christmas Gameday on Netflix with live NFL action! This year features two exciting divisional games: the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings, and the Dallas Cowboys face off against the Washington Commanders.

The final episodes of Stranger Things 5 are coming to Netflix at 5pm Pacific Time. With Hawkins isolated and Eleven in hiding, the group bands together to find and defeat Vecna, who is a constant threat.

Available December 26, 2025. This Netflix documentary follows the career of Seymour Hersh, a famous investigative journalist known for uncovering important cover-ups, including the My Lai and Abu Ghraib scandals.

Available December 29, 2025, “Members Only: Palm Beach” is a new reality series following the lives of Palm Beach socialites. Expect plenty of drama, extravagant parties, and non-stop gossip.

Avail. 12/30/25
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Ricky Gervais’s latest Netflix comedy special tackles big questions about life, death, and everything in between. Known for his sharp wit and honest perspective, Gervais delivers a darkly funny and thought-provoking performance, solidifying his place as a leading voice in comedy.

Avail. 12/31/25
Sleeping with Other People

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is now available on Netflix, launching at 5pm Pacific Time. As Hawkins is isolated and facing immense danger, Eleven is in hiding, and the group comes together with one mission: to find and destroy Vecna.

The 10 Worst Netflix Movies of the Last 10 Years (2016-2025)

10. Heart of Stone (2023)

I think there was a really fun premise hiding within Heart of Stone: a rookie computer expert on a team of spies who’s secretly a super-spy like James Bond. But to really make that work, you need an actor who can play unassuming and even a little clumsy, so when they suddenly spring into action, it’s a surprise – and they can get some laughs while being awkward. Think Bob Odenkirk in Nobody – that’s the vibe you need. It’s a shame they cast Gal Gadot, because the movie kind of abandons that clever idea after about 40 minutes. It just becomes another standard action blockbuster about artificial intelligence, covering the same ground as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning but without Tom Cruise’s energy or any interesting thoughts about how CGI and practical effects work together. Honestly, the AI in Heart of Stone, called ‘The Heart’, is treated as simply a good thing, and the action sequences, sadly, are mostly just uninspired CGI.

9. Lift (2024)

At this point, people like to make easy jokes about how bad Netflix movies feel like they were extruded from some data port by a malfunctioning AI, but Kevin Hart’s downmarket Ocean’s 11 knockoff Lift really seemed like it was assembled from a checklist of things all Netflix blockbusters must possess, including…

A generic title of no more than three words.
Bland digital photography without style or panache.
Big-name stars who are not too big to take a low-effort, high-salary paycheck.
A plot that involves a bunch of international locations in countries where Netflix sells subscriptions.
At least one sequence where they clearly never went to said international location and shot the entire thing on an obvious green screen instead.

8. Trigger Warning (2024)

In Trigger Warning, Jessica Alba stars as a highly skilled CIA agent who comes home to find a plot involving a valuable mine and a dishonest senator. With Redbox gone, movies like this end up on Netflix, suggested to viewers who watched something similar, like Rebel Ridge. (But even if you liked Rebel Ridge, this movie isn’t worth watching.)

7. Red Notice (2021)

Up until its release, Red Notice was Netflix’s most costly film, starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot in a hunt for a valuable artifact. Despite the stars’ charisma, the script failed to give them any compelling dialogue or character development. One scene, set during a bullfight, is particularly jarring – it’s visually unappealing and clearly fake. It doesn’t even appear that Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson were filmed together during the sequence, and there’s no attempt to use a real bull or bullfighting arena.

6. Your Place or Mine (2023)

Okay, so I just finished watching this new streaming movie, and honestly, it felt like the filmmakers got Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher on board, then just…stopped thinking. The plot is so flimsy – Reese’s character travels across the country for a one-week accounting class? Seriously? And her babysitter cancels, so she asks her totally incompatible best friend (Ashton) to come watch her son? It’s just weirdly written. There’s even another friend with kids conveniently hanging around who could have easily helped! It’s those little things that just felt off. But, you know, a movie can overcome a weak plot with great writing or chemistry between the leads. This one? Nope. Every scene felt like a rough first take, and honestly, I wasn’t even rooting for Reese and Ashton to end up together – they just didn’t click! It’s a shame, because I like both of them, but this movie just didn’t work for me.

5. The Electric State (2025)

There was a lot of talk about the $320 million Netflix spent on this science fiction film directed by the Russo brothers – and it probably wasn’t worth it. Even if it had cost half as much, it would still feel like a waste of money. The Electric State simply doesn’t look good; the characters and visuals are bland and uninspired. The story follows a young woman (Millie Bobby Brown) traveling across a desolate, robot-filled landscape to find her brother, with help from Chris Pratt, who seems to be playing a familiar action hero role with an odd haircut. The movie’s core story, based on a book I haven’t read, doesn’t make much sense. You might be able to overlook a strange story if the movie was at least visually appealing, but unfortunately, it isn’t.

4.Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver

The first part of Zack Snyder’s sci-fi film, released at the end of 2023, was enjoyable because it focused on assembling a team and exploring strange worlds with unique creatures and technology. However, the second part, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, is essentially one long, drawn-out battle. Snyder’s overuse of slow motion makes it feel slow and repetitive – I actually had to try watching it three times because the constant action kept making me fall asleep. On the plus side, the film delivers on its promise of intense, violent encounters. I suspect the director’s cut, Rebel Moon – Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness, will be an improvement, but I’m not in any hurry to find out.

3. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

I don’t have professional experience in real estate, city planning, or politics, but I’m skeptical about a plan to sell an abandoned, isolated town to wealthy young people who want to create a trendy spot with a comic book shop and a brunch cafe. It’s hard to imagine who would actually visit – and the only current resident is, well, Leatherface! Considering he’s the villain in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, I doubt he’s a big brunch fan.

Also, slasher films often show killers moving silently, even when they’re large and should be noisy. But wouldn’t operating a chainsaw make that impossible? They’re pretty loud, after all.

2. Diana: The Musical

When the Broadway musical about Princess Diana was originally scheduled to premiere, the pandemic forced its creators to record it without an audience instead. Though it eventually opened on Broadway in late 2021, that recording first appeared on Netflix, seemingly as a way to promote the show.

Instead, it quickly became a source of ironic fascination. Compared to the famously strange Cats movie, parts of Diana: The Musical feel even more illogical – especially the rhyming of words like “thrilla” and “Manila” with “Diana” and “Camilla.” Rather than treating the tragic story of Princess Diana with seriousness, the musical adopts a surprisingly cheerful tone. It’s hard to believe so many people approved of a song where Prince Charles sings “Darling, I’m holding my son, so let me say ‘Jolly well done!’” Diana closed on Broadway after only 33 performances, but Diana: The Musical will remain available on Netflix forever.

1. Marmaduke (2022)

I can honestly say I’ve never seen a more visually unpleasant animated movie than Marmaduke. It feels less like a creative project and more like something made simply to fulfill a contractual obligation or, frankly, to launder money. It’s baffling, because despite the terrible animation, the movie boasts a surprisingly talented voice cast – including J.K. Simmons, David Koechner, and Pete Davidson. It makes you wonder if they saw the script or any of the character designs, or if Netflix offered them an unbelievable incentive. Simply put, Marmaduke is awful. I wouldn’t even subject my childhood bullies to it – and they used to write songs about my… less-than-ideal habits, which, ironically, was more imaginative than this movie.

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