Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Netflix's December 2025: Major Releases Include Stranger Things 5, Emily in Paris 5, and Wake Up Dead Man
Netflix is launching many new shows and movies in December 2025.
Popular shows like 'Stranger Things' and 'Emily in Paris' are releasing new seasons.
There will also be a new detective movie called 'Wake Up Dead Man' starring Daniel Craig.
For fans of westerns, a new show called 'The Abandons' is coming out.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has a new cooking and crafting special.
Many new holiday romantic comedies are also planned.
The service will also feature documentaries and international shows from places like Korea and Italy.
Families can enjoy old favorites like 'Rio' and 'Cheaper By The Dozen'.
Some shows will be leaving Netflix, so people might want to watch them one last time.
Netflix's December 2025 lineup features major original releases like 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' on December 12.
'Emily in Paris' Season 5 is set to premiere on December 18, with Emily splitting her time between Paris and Rome.
'Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2' will release three episodes on Christmas Day and the finale on New Year's Eve.
Other notable originals include Kurt Sutter's Western series 'The Abandons' on December 4 and Meghan Markle's special 'With Love, Meghan'.
The December schedule also includes numerous holiday rom-coms, documentaries, international titles, and licensed films like the 'Rio' movies and 'Cast Away'.
- Who
- Netflix
- What
- Release of new original series and films, including 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery', 'Emily in Paris Season 5', 'The Abandons', 'Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2', and Meghan Markle's special 'With Love, Meghan'. Licensed content and international releases are also included.
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- Netflix (US)
- Why
- To end the year with a strong lineup of anticipated content, capitalizing on increased viewership during the holiday season.
Netflix Fans
Netflix Critics
Variety of Content
Netflix Fans
Netflix offers a wide range of new and returning shows, catering to different tastes.
Netflix Critics
Netflix's focus on quantity over quality leads to a diluted viewing experience.
Holiday Programming
Netflix Fans
Netflix provides ample holiday-themed content for viewers to enjoy during the festive season.
Netflix Critics
The holiday rom-coms and specials are often formulaic and lack originality.
International Content
Netflix Fans
Netflix continues to invest in international content, bringing diverse stories to global audiences.
Netflix Critics
The international titles often go unnoticed due to the sheer volume of content on the platform.
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Release Date
- December 12
- Emily in Paris Season 5 Release Date
- December 18
- The Abandons Release Date
- December 4
- Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 Release Dates
- December 25 and 31
- Meghan Markle Special Release
- Early December