Australia: we’ve got a seriously loaded Netflix line-up this December 2025, from Hawkins’ last stand to cosy Christmas rom-coms and a live grudge match in the ring.
One of the big ones is Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 on December 26. Elsewhere, Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly brings together George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Laura Dern, Owning Manhattan: Season 2 dives back into high-stakes New York property drama, and the Daniel Craig-led Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and the Kate Winslet–Toni Collette–Helen Mirren starrer Goodbye June add awards-season-friendly intrigue and emotion.
You’ve also got monster sequel Troll 2, western series The Abandons, Culinary Class Wars: Season 2, Emily in Paris: Season 5, Rowan Atkinson in Man vs Baby, Simon Cowell talent hunt Simon Cowell: The Next Act, and live event Jake vs Joshua: Judgement Day on December 20.
Check out the complete line-up of December releases, with trailers included throughout the schedule so you can have a taste before you add it to your watchlist.
1 DECEMBER
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler (Country: US)
Adam Sandler invites Dave backstage on his comedy tour, then they sit down at NYU to chat about standup, famous roles and his beloved Stratocaster.
Love is Blind: Italy (Country: IT)
In this iconic social experiment, Italian singles date, fall for each other and get engaged — sight unseen — hoping to prove that love truly is blind.
When a dangerous new troll unleashes devastation across their homeland, Nora, Andreas and Major Kris embark on their most perilous mission yet.
All The Empty Rooms (Country: US)
In this moving short documentary, a journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings.
CoComelon Lane: Season 6 (Country: US)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Dive into the holidays as the residents of CoComelon Lane sing along with Santa, celebrate Hanukkah and more.
Love Actually (Country: GB)
Love is all around — and so is heartbreak — as multiple couples navigate romance, family, weddings and airports at Christmastime.
A Moody Christmas: Season 1 (Country: AU)
Every Christmas for six years, young Londoner Dan Moody heads home to Sydney to celebrate with his lovable but dysfunctional family.
The Moodys: Season 1 (Country: AU)
Follow the topsy-turvy lives of the lovably dysfunctional Moody family in Australia as they gather for various family events over a single year.
2 DECEMBER
Matt Rife: Unwrapped – A Christmas Crowd Work Special (Country: US)
Matt Rife: Unwrapped – A Christmas Crowd Work Special arrives just in time for the holidays. In the special, he explores gifts, traditions, and who’s made it on the naughty or nice list this year.
A renegade pilot enters an elite combat training school where he finds fierce competition, a heated romance and danger lurking in the skies.
The Holiday (Country: US)
Newly single LA hotshot Amanda and heartbroken London journalist Iris impulsively swap houses for two weeks over Christmas to escape their romantic woes.
3 DECEMBER
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration (Country: US)
Tis the season! Meghan shares her favorite holiday traditions, seasonal crafts and family recipes with friends old and new in this festive special.
Stranded with my Mother-in-Law: Season 3 (Country: BR)
Tensions rise as six new couples arrive on paradise island with extra baggage — their mothers-in-law — and compete for a huge cash prize.
My Secret Santa (Country: US)
A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her?
4 DECEMBER
The Abandons (Country: US)
In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the unforgiving frontier.
The Believers: Season 2 (Country: TH)
To save their families, Win and Game raise the cash and the stakes for a sinister politician’s dreams. Meanwhile, Dear sets out on her own to start over.
I Wish You Had Told Me (Country: PH)
When a young missionary uncovers his late father’s long-held secret, he travels from the Philippines to Spain in search of his dad’s forbidden love.
Lali: Time to Step Up (Country: AR)
Pop star Lali pulls back the curtain in this intimate documentary, tracking her artistic evolution and self-discovery while on her first stadium tour.
Bring Down the House (Country: AU)
Meet two changemakers fighting to shake up the white male politics in Australia’s most diverse community as they campaign for the 2023 New South Wales election and beyond.
Divide and Conquer: Whose Country It Is? (Country: US)
Chronicling the rise of Rupert Murdoch from smaller newspapers in Australia to building the world’s most influential media empire and creating real civic and political power via his broken news machine.
5 DECEMBER
Down With the King (Country: US)
Disillusioned by the music industry and the pressures of being a celebrity, a famous rapper heads to a small-town farm to make some changes.
Owning Manhattan: Season 2 (Country: US)
Ryan Serhant aims to break into the posh uptown housing market, but will team rivalries, egos, gossip and betrayals stand in the way of success?
Parasyte: The Grey: Season 1 (New Episodes) (Country: KR)
As unidentified parasites violently overtake human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.
The Price of Confession (Country: KR)
Accused of killing her husband, a woman is offered a way out by a mysterious stranger: in exchange for a confession in her place, she must commit murder.
Love and Wine (Country: ZA)
A prestigious wine farm heir trades lives with his down-to-earth childhood friend to prove that his luck with the ladies is more than wallet deep.
Movie star Jay Kelly confronts his past and present on a journey through Europe with his devoted manager in this film from Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach.
The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 (Country: ES)
When the sneaky director of a toy company kidnaps Santa, it’s up to a father and son to rescue him and save Christmas from disaster.
The New Yorker at 100 (Country: US)
Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present and future.
The Making of Jay Kelly (Country: GB)
From the immersive opening shot to the emotional final line, go behind the scenes with director Noah Baumbach, George Clooney, Adam Sandler and more.
6 DECEMBER
An equally dark and hilarious take on the Christmas movie comes Christmess, written and directed by Heath Davis (Book Week, Broke), which features one of Australia’s favourite comic actor, Darren Gilshenan, alongside the star of the film, Steve Le Marquand (The Moodys, Rake), and Hannah Joy from the ARIA-winning, alt indie rock band, Middle Kids. Le Marquand plays a washed-up actor, Chris Flint, fresh out of rehab, who takes a job as a suburban strip mall Santa Claus where he encounters his long estranged daughter. With the support of Nick, his kind and caring sponsor, and Joy, a young, sharp tongued, musician in recovery, Chris sets about staying sober in order to win his daughter’s forgiveness for Christmas.
6 Festivals (Country: AU)
When young music fan James is diagnosed with brain cancer, his best friends would do anything to help him get his spark back — even organise a series of epic festival trips so he can go on one last hurrah.
7 DECEMBER
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (Country: US)
A curious boy learns the truth about his town when he goes looking for the Once-ler, a mysterious hermit who knows what happened to all of the trees.
When a respected judge’s world falls apart overnight, he joins a top law firm’s pro bono team — where hope and purpose wait in humble, unexpected places.
8 DECEMBER
Elmo and Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas (Country: US)
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends work with former NASA engineer turned YouTube star Mark Rober to make special presents for a Merry Giftmas exchange.
9 DECEMBER
Blood Coast: Season 2 (Country: FR)
With Lyès in prison and a violent new gang vying to take over Marseille’s drug trade, the squad faces more danger than ever — from both inside and out.
Badly in Love (Country: JP)
In Japan’s first dating show for rebellious yankiis, 11 singles butt heads, forge bonds and live together for 14 days as they go all out to find the one.
Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within (Country: US)
In this joyful short documentary, children at a Ugandan orphanage find healing, spread hope and achieve global acclaim — one viral dance video at a time.
10 DECEMBER
Record of Ragnarok: Season 3 (Country: JP)
After a shocking sixth round, the gods double down to humble humanity. Ragnarok continues as kings clash, beliefs collide, and fate is forged in battle.
The Accident: Season 2 (Country: MX)
A year after tragedy struck four families, pain lingers while new secrets surface. Now, each one must decide: seek redemption or revenge.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act (Country: GB)
Starmaker Simon Cowell searches for the next great boy band in this emotional docu-series where talented young men chase dreams of pop stardom.
11 DECEMBER
Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 2 (Country: TW)
In the aftermath of Jen-yao’s violent acts, long-buried truths threaten to shatter all hope — including the love he can never reclaim again.
Man Vs Baby (Country: GB)
Trevor’s back, baby! Heartfelt mishaps and Christmas capers abound as comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns for another chaotic house-sitting experience.
A group of cash-strapped friends find their morals and relationships tested when they stumble upon a stolen fortune in their hometown.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft: Season 2 (Country: US)
Lara races across the globe to uncover ancient African relics before a techno-visionary bent on playing god uses them to unleash worldwide destruction.
The Fakenapping (Country: SA)
Failed entrepreneur and struggling dad Sattam finds himself tangled in a madcap scheme when he discovers the only person he can kidnap… is his own father.
Lost in the Spotlight (Country: ID)
Just as he lands a prestigious role, a famous actor mysteriously loses his ability to act, sparking a journey of self-discovery amid public pressure.
12 DECEMBER
Home for Christmas: Season 3 (Country: NO)
Hoping to ease the lingering heartbreak of last Christmas, Johanne decides to enjoy this year’s festivities free from love troubles… or so she thinks.
City of Shadows (Country: ES)
When Barcelona awakens to a body hanging in flames from one of Gaudí’s most iconic buildings, a disgraced detective must come back to catch the killer.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Country: US)
Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.
13 DECEMBER
The Amazing Digital Circus: Season 1: episodes 5-7 (Country: AU)
A woman gets trapped in a bizarre circus-themed virtual world with five other people and forced to play games under the direction of a wacky AI.
14 DECEMBER
Robby Hoffman: Wake Up (Country: US)
No synopsis available.
15 DECEMBER
The Creature Cases: Chapter 6 (Country: US)
Director Scratch has exciting new creature cases to keep her agents busy as Sam and Kit return to solve more animal mysteries all over the world!
16 DECEMBER
Culinary Class Wars: Season 2 (Country: KR)
A fresh wave of “Black Spoon” cooks face the formidable “White Spoon” chefs in this epic culinary showdown. Who will withstand the heat — or flame out?
17 DECEMBER
What’s In The Box? (Country: GB)
In this game show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, players answer trivia questions to win spectacular hidden prizes — or steal them from the competition.
The Manny: Season 3 (Country: MX)
As Jimena struggles to save her company, her relationship with Gabriel faces a series of setbacks. Can their love win, or is this the end of the line?
Murder in Monaco (Country: GB)
Monaco, 1999. One of the world’s richest men dies in his penthouse. This documentary unpacks the mysterious murder of billionaire banker, Edmond Safra.
18 DECEMBER
Emily in Paris: Season 5 (Country: US)
Emily trades bonjour for buongiorno as she seeks to reinvent herself in Rome, but when love, career and loyalty collide, la dolce vita gets complicated.
Two dancers, opposites in all but their art, agree to train together for a competition. At first, they clash, but soon become drawn to each other.
Sunshine: Season 1 (Country: AU)
A racially charged assault case threatens basketball star Jacob’s dreams of turning pro when it engulfs his South Sudanese community in Melbourne.
19 DECEMBER
The Great Flood (Country: KR)
When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son, a call to a crucial mission puts their escape — and the future of humanity — on the line.
A Time For Bravery (Country: MX)
A psychoanalyst on community service aids an agent shattered by infidelity; together, they will confront danger and discover second chances.
You, Always (Country: AU)
Jen and Ethan have been best friends since high school. But when new romance enters their lives, their feelings for one another face the ultimate test.
20 DECEMBER
Jake vs Joshua: Judgement Day (Country: US)
A colossal global showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, live from Miami, Florida.
21 DECEMBER
Life After Fighting (Country: AU)
No synopsis available.
22 DECEMBER
Sicily Express (Country: IT)
With Christmas around the corner, two blundering Sicilian friends working in Milan discover a dumpster that transports them to their families in seconds.
Told in his own words, the definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway goes deep on his NFL dreams, heartbreaks and Super Bowl redemption.
23 DECEMBER
King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch: Season 3 (Country: US)
With billion-dollar dreams and a powerhouse partner, Ken Goldin goes global with an amazing array of memorabilia — and some truly unusual finds.
24 DECEMBER
Goodbye June (Country: GB)
Kate Winslet directs and joins Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn and Andrea Riseborough in a tender tale of a family’s farewell to their mother.
Tom Segura: Teacher (Country: US)
Tom Segura: Teacher marks the comedian’s fifth stand-up special for Netflix following Tom Segura: Mostly Stories (2016), Tom Segura: Disgraceful (2018), Tom Segura: Ball Hog (2020), and Tom Segura: Sledgehammer (2023). His dark and twisted comedic series, Bad Thoughts, which was nominated for an Emmy, is returning for a second season in 2026.
25 DECEMBER
A serene family vacation turns frightening when a family’s nightmarish doppelgängers descend upon their waterfront abode.
26 DECEMBER
Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 (Country: US)
With Hawkins under lockdown, El in hiding and danger lurking at every turn, the entire party unites with a single goal: to hunt and kill Vecna.
An ordinary man who inherits super strength discovers a greater evil out to steal his power. The one catch? Every use drains money from his wallet.
Boxing Gameday: Lions vs. Vikings (Country: US)
Boxing Gameday returns with two big-time divisional matchups, featuring the Lions vs. Vikings and Cowboys vs. Commanders.
Boxing Gameday: Cowboys vs. Commanders (Country: US)
Boxing Gameday returns with two big-time divisional matchups, featuring the Cowboys vs. Commanders and Lions vs. Vikings.
This documentary traces the career of legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, whose tenacious reporting exposed cover-ups from My Lai to Abu Ghraib.
27 DECEMBER
Yellowstone: Season 3 (Country: US)
With powerful connections, deep pockets and ambitious plans for Yellowstone, a Fortune 500 company poses a new threat to the Duttons.
29 DECEMBER
Members Only: Palm Beach (Country: US)
In this reality series, a group of socialites navigate the drama and decadence of Palm Beach, where the parties are lavish and the gossip is endless.
30 DECEMBER
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (Country: US)
No synopsis available.
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (Country: GB)
Gervais takes on his own mortality in a brutally honest and darkly funny stand-up special about his life, death and the state of the world.
31 DECEMBER
Jurassic World (Country: US)
When a theme park’s newest and deadliest dinosaur gets loose, an animal behavior expert and an executive race to contain chaos across the island.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Country: US)
As a volcanic eruption threatens Isla Nublar, Owen and Claire race to find sanctuary for the park’s dinosaurs — and become pawns in a nefarious scheme.
Rick and Morty: Season 1 (Country: US)
Brilliant scientist Rick takes his fretful teenage grandson, Morty, on wild misadventures in other worlds and alternate dimensions.
Rick and Morty: Season 2 (Country: US)
After Rick and Morty decided to unfreeze time, they must deal with alien parasites, alternate Jerrys and a decaying, possibly non-existent dimension.
Rick and Morty: Season 3 (Country: US)
Rick and Morty travel to Atlantis and take some time to relax, plus Rick turns himself into a pickle, and faces off against the president.
Rick and Morty: Season 4 (Country: US)
Everything and nothing makes sense when bizarre genius Rick and his grandson Morty take more interdimensional journeys that bend time and space.
Rick and Morty: Season 5 (Country: US)
Everything and nothing makes sense when bizarre genius Rick and his grandson Morty take more interdimensional journeys that bend time and space.
Rick and Morty: Season 6 (Country: US)
Worse for wear and down on their luck, Rick and Morty attempt to bounce back for more intriguing adventures, possibly involving a bunch of dinosaurs.
Rick and Morty: Season 7 (Country: US)
With the help of his grandson Morty, Rick travels across the multiverse to avenge his wife and daughter and take on his greatest nemesis yet: himself.
Rick and Morty: Season 8 (Country: US)
