Netflix December 2025: Complete List of New Releases, Movies & TV Shows
December 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest months in Netflix history. From the epic conclusion of Stranger Things to star-studded films like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and Jay Kelly, there's something for everyone this holiday season.
This comprehensive guide covers everything coming to Netflix in December 2025, including premiere dates, what's leaving, and the must-watch titles you won't want to miss.
Biggest Releases in December 2025
Stranger Things Season 5 (The Final Season)
The most anticipated release of the month—and possibly the year—is the conclusion to Stranger Things. The final season is being released in three parts, with the series finale arriving on New Year's Eve.
Release Schedule:
- Volume 1: November 26, 2025 (Episodes 1-4)
- Volume 2: December 25, 2025 (Episodes 5-7)
- Volume 3 (Finale): December 31, 2025 (Episode 8)
Star Maya Hawke described the episodes as "basically eight movies" due to their extended runtimes. Episode lengths range from 54 minutes to over 80 minutes, with the finale expected to be feature-length.
Theatrical Release: The series finale will also screen in over 350 theaters across the US and Canada starting December 31 at 5 PM PT, running through January 1, 2026.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Release Date: December 12, 2025
Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc in the third installment of the acclaimed mystery franchise. This time, Blanc investigates what's described as his "most dangerous" and "most personal" case yet at a small church in upstate New York.
Star-Studded Cast:
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
- Josh O'Connor
- Glenn Close
- Josh Brolin
- Mila Kunis
- Jeremy Renner
- Kerry Washington
- Andrew Scott
- Cailee Spaeny
- Thomas Haden Church
Jay Kelly
Release Date: December 2025 (exact date TBD)
Oscar-nominated director Noah Baumbach's latest film stars George Clooney as an A-list celebrity and Adam Sandler as his devoted manager on a journey through Europe confronting past and present.
The Abandons
Release Date: December 4, 2025
From Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter comes this Western drama starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson as two widowed matriarchs from vastly different backgrounds. Set in mid-19th-century Washington Territory, Headey plays an Irish woman who has built a home for outcasts on silver-rich land that Anderson's wealthy character is determined to seize.
Emily in Paris Season 5
Release Date: December 18, 2025
Emily continues her adventures, this time extending her Roman holiday to Venice while dealing with drama and heartbreak. Lily Collins returns in the hit comedy series.
Complete Netflix December 2025 Release Schedule
December 1, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troll 2 | Film (Norway) | Nora, Andreas, and Major Kris face their most perilous mission against a dangerous new troll |
| Love is Blind: Italy | Reality Series | Italian singles meet and get engaged sight unseen |
| My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler | Special | Sandler invites Letterman backstage on his comedy tour |
| Playing Gracie Darling | Series (Australia) | A psychologist faces her haunted past when another girl goes missing |
| The Great Flood | Film (Korea) | Sci-fi film starring Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo |
| Elway | Documentary | The definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway |
| Sicily Express | Limited Series (Italy) | Italian Christmas comedy series |
December 3, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration | Special | Meghan shares holiday traditions, crafts, and recipes with friends |
December 4, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Abandons | Series | Western drama from Kurt Sutter with Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson |
| The Believers: Season 2 | Series (Thailand) | Win and Game raise cash and stakes for a sinister politician |
December 11, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 | Animated Series | Continuation of Lara Croft's animated adventures |
| Man vs Baby | Film | Rowan Atkinson stars as Trevor Bingley caring for a baby over Christmas |
December 12, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Film | Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in the third Knives Out film |
December 15, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Creature Cases: Season 6 | Kids Series | Animated detective series for children |
December 18, 2025
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Emily in Paris: Season 5 | Series | Emily's adventures continue in Venice |
December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Things: Season 5 Volume 2 | Series | Episodes 5-7 of the final season |
| NFL Christmas Gameday | Live Sports | NFL returns to Netflix for Christmas games |
December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve)
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Things: Season 5 Volume 3 (Series Finale) | Series | The epic conclusion to the Stranger Things saga |
Coming in December (Dates TBD)
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Kelly | Film | George Clooney and Adam Sandler in Noah Baumbach's latest |
| Relay | Film | Thriller with Riz Ahmed and Lily James |
| My Secret Santa | Film | Holiday romantic comedy |
| Owning Manhattan Season 2 | Reality Series | Real estate reality series returns |
| City of Shadows | Series (Spain) | Detective thriller set in Barcelona with Gaudí architecture |
| Home for Christmas: Season 3 | Series (Norway) | Norwegian holiday comedy series |
Comedy Specials
| Special | Comedian | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality | Ricky Gervais | New stand-up special |
| Teacher | Tom Segura | New stand-up special |
| Unwrapped – A Christmas Crowd Work Special | Matt Rife | Holiday-themed crowd work |
Live Events
NFL Christmas Gameday
The NFL returns to Netflix on Christmas Day with live football games, continuing Netflix's expansion into live sports programming.
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
Event: Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day
Location: Miami, Florida
A massive boxing showdown between YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, streaming live on Netflix.
Licensed Films Arriving in December 2025
| Film | Year | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Girls | 2004 | Comedy |
| Mean Girls | 2024 | Musical Comedy |
| House of Gucci | 2021 | Drama (Lady Gaga, Adam Driver) |
What's Leaving Netflix in December 2025
Warning: December 2025 marks one of the biggest content removals in Netflix history. Watch these titles before they're gone!
Leaving December 1, 2025
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| Back to the Future | Film |
| Back to the Future Part II | Film |
| Back to the Future Part III | Film |
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Film |
| The Goonies | Film |
| Inglourious Basterds | Film |
| Clueless | Film |
| Edge of Tomorrow | Film |
| Game Night | Film |
| Paddington | Film |
| Wonka | Film |
| Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy | Films |
| Austin Powers Trilogy | Films |
Leaving December 3, 2025
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| How I Met Your Mother (Seasons 1-9) | TV Series |
Leaving December 18, 2025
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| Supernatural (Seasons 1-15) | TV Series |
| Arrow | TV Series |
| The 100 | TV Series |
Leaving December 25, 2025
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| Transformers | Film |
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Film |
| Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Film |
| Transformers: Age of Extinction | Film |
Leaving December 29, 2025
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 10 Things I Hate About You | Film |
| Sweet Home Alabama | Film |
| Idiocracy | Film |
December 2025 Highlights at a Glance
| Category | Must-Watch Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Most Anticipated | Stranger Things Season 5 Finale | Dec 31 |
| Best Movie | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Dec 12 |
| Best New Series | The Abandons | Dec 4 |
| Best Reality | Love is Blind: Italy | Dec 1 |
| Best Comedy | Ricky Gervais: Mortality | TBD |
| Best Holiday Film | Man vs Baby (Rowan Atkinson) | Dec 11 |
| Best Live Event | NFL Christmas Gameday | Dec 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does Stranger Things Season 5 finale come out?
The Stranger Things series finale (Episode 8: "The Rightside Up") releases on December 31, 2025 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. It will also screen in over 350 theaters across the US and Canada starting at 5 PM PT on the same day.
What time do Netflix releases come out?
Most Netflix releases drop at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (3:00 AM Eastern Time) on their release date. However, Stranger Things Season 5 episodes are releasing at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT instead of the usual midnight release.
Is Knives Out 3 coming to Netflix in December 2025?
Yes! Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (the third Knives Out film) releases on Netflix on December 12, 2025. Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc alongside a star-studded cast including Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner.
What's leaving Netflix in December 2025?
December 2025 has major departures including the entire Back to the Future trilogy (Dec 1), How I Met Your Mother (Dec 3), all 15 seasons of Supernatural (Dec 18), and the Transformers franchise (Dec 25). This is one of the biggest content removal months in Netflix history.
Will there be NFL games on Netflix in December 2025?
Yes! NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix on December 25, 2025, continuing Netflix's expansion into live sports programming after their successful 2024 Christmas games.
What new reality shows are coming to Netflix in December 2025?
New reality releases include Love is Blind: Italy (Dec 1) and Owning Manhattan Season 2. There's also With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration special on December 3.
Is Emily in Paris Season 5 coming in December 2025?
Yes! Emily in Paris Season 5 releases on December 18, 2025. Emily's adventures continue as she extends her stay in Venice, dealing with new drama and heartbreak.
What comedy specials are on Netflix in December 2025?
December features three major comedy specials: Ricky Gervais: Mortality, Tom Segura: Teacher, and Matt Rife: Unwrapped – A Christmas Crowd Work Special.
Is there a Jake Paul fight on Netflix in December 2025?
Yes! Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Judgment Day streams live from Miami, Florida on Netflix. This is one of the biggest boxing events of the year, featuring Jake Paul against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
What international shows are coming to Netflix in December 2025?
International releases include Troll 2 (Norway), The Great Flood (Korea), City of Shadows (Spain), Sicily Express (Italy), The Believers Season 2 (Thailand), Playing Gracie Darling (Australia), and Home for Christmas Season 3 (Norway).
Conclusion
December 2025 is a landmark month for Netflix, highlighted by the epic conclusion of Stranger Things and the star-studded Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. With live NFL games, major boxing events, and a mix of international content, there's something for every viewer.
Don't forget to catch beloved titles like Back to the Future, Supernatural, and How I Met Your Mother before they leave the platform—this is one of Netflix's biggest content removal months ever. Happy streaming!