Here’s a curated guide to the new releases coming to Netflix this December — from highly anticipated series finales to holiday movies, warm rom-coms, and gripping mysteries.
🔹 Highlights of December 2025
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Stranger Things (Season 5: Finale) — The long-running sci-fi/supernatural hit wraps up this month. The second batch of episodes drops on Christmas Day; the grand finale arrives on New Year’s Eve.
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Emily in Paris – Season 5 — The romantic-comedy favorite returns December 18, this time in Rome, promising romance, drama and fashion — ideal for a cozy binge.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — The latest in the “Knives Out” detective-mystery franchise arrives December 12. Perfect for fans of whodunits and ensemble casts.
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The Abandons — A new Western-drama series (premieres December 4) set in the 1850s, blending history, family drama and conflict — for a darker, gripping watch.
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Goodbye June — A heartfelt drama directed by a big name, streaming on Netflix December 24 — a likely pick for emotional, atmospheric viewing around the holidays.
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Holiday- and feel-good titles — Expect festive and lighter fare: romantic comedies, holiday films or more relaxed TV series — perfect if you want something warm and easy to enjoy during downtime.
🎯 For Whom Each Title Fits
| If you like… | Watch… |
|---|---|
| Epic conclusions, nostalgia, supernatural suspense | Stranger Things (Season 5 final) |
| Light romance, style, escapism, feel-good comedy | Emily in Paris S5; holiday rom-coms & lighter content |
| Mysteries, detective stories, ensemble casts | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery |
| Period drama, gritty stories, Western atmosphere | The Abandons |
| Emotional depth, drama, thoughtful holiday content | Goodbye June |
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