As December approaches, Netflix is set to release several highly anticipated shows and movies. This month marks the final installments of the beloved series *Stranger Things*, alongside other thrilling premieres.
Highlights of Netflix’s December 2025 Releases
Stranger Things Season 5
*Stranger Things* is returning for its fifth and final season in three parts. The first part premieres on November 26, followed by Part 2 on Christmas Day and Part 3 on New Year’s Eve. Fans have been waiting over three years for this culmination, which picks up in the fall of 1987. The plot revolves around the town of Hawkins and its struggle against the sinister forces of the Upside Down.
The Abandons
Premiering on December 4, *The Abandons* is a Western series created by Kurt Sutter, known for *Sons of Anarchy*. The show features Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson as two widowed matriarchs in conflict. Each woman represents different societal backgrounds—a rich landowner and an Irish woman sheltering outcasts in mid-19th-century Washington Territory. The cast also includes Michael Greyeyes, Nick Robinson, and Aisling Franciosi.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
On December 12, Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery*. Set at a small church in upstate New York, Blanc investigates a murder with intense personal stakes. The film features a robust ensemble cast that includes Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and Mila Kunis.
Other Notable Releases in December
- Dec. 2: *Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches* Season 2
- Dec. 4: *The Abandons*
- Dec. 12: *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery*
- Dec. 25: Additional episodes of *Stranger Things*
What’s Leaving Netflix in December
As new content arrives, several titles will exit the platform. Highlights of departing titles include *Back to the Future*, *Austin Powers* series, and *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*.
Key Departures
- *Back to the Future* trilogy by Dec. 31
- *Austin Powers* series by Dec. 1
- *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* by Dec. 31
Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming shows and movies, as Netflix brings a fresh slate for December 2025.
