December may be the season for sequins, spritzes and sore heads, but in our opinion, the real joy comes afterwards: slipping into your most snug pyjamas, lying on the sofa and hitting play.
Luckily, there are plenty of new films and series hitting Netflix to keep us entertained this month. From the return of one of the streamer’s most-loved characters to a very royal Christmas bash, here’s what we’ll be watching this December.
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Release date: 2nd December 2025
The Diddy trial has been all over the news, but what’s the real story behind the headlines? This four-part documentary by Emmy- and Grammy-winner 50 Cent and Alexandria Stapleton dives into Combs’ ascent to stardom, domination of the hip-hop talent scene and the dark revelations that brought him down. With explosive, never-before-seen materials and exclusive interviews with those formerly in his orbit, this is a riveting must-watch for those interested in true crime and celebrity.
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration
Release date: 3rd December 2025
The world’s most divisive duchess returns with a peek into her Montecito festivities. Expect plenty of special guests, holiday feasts, crafty gift making and, of course, an appearance from Meghan’s hubby Prince Harry. According to Netflix: ‘It’s a holiday wonder with warmth, tradition, and a generous dose of joy.’ We’ll leave you to decide on that.
The Abandons
Release date: 4th December 2025
This period drama based in 1850s Washington Territory has a stellar cast: Lena Heady, Gillian Anderson and Lucas Till all star. It follows the matriarchs of two very different families – one wealthy and bound by blood, the other of outcasts bonded by necessity – who find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love and a piece of land with silver underneath. If you’ve enjoyedYellowstoneandLandmanthis is one to add to your watchlist.
Jay Kelly
Release date: 5th December 2025
The new movie from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach sees George Clooney take on the role of famous actor Jay Kelly. Following the loss of his mentor and an unpleasant encounter with an old friend, Kelly travels with faithful manager Ron (Adam Sandler) to Italy, on a journey of self-discovery and reflection.The Telegraph’s five-star review calls it a ‘midlife crisis masterpiece’ that ‘will reduce you to tears’.
Man Vs Baby
Release date: 11th December 2025
After his job looking after a high-tech mansion ended in disaster inMan Vs BeeTrevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) has taken on a rather lower stress job as a school caretaker. That is, until the offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over Christmas proves too tempting to resist. But on the last day of term when nobody comes to collect the Baby Jesus from the school nativity, Trevor finds himself with another undersized – and very unexpected – companion. Expect plenty of chaos and lols.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Release date: 12th December 2025
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in the third installment of theKnives Outseries – and it’s apparently his most dangerous case yet. This time around, Blanc travels to a small church in upstate New York, where a murder that defies all logic sets the detective on his most personal case to date. The star-studded cast also features Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott and Daryl McCormack.
Emily in Paris (Season 5)
Release date: 18th December 2025
Emily in Paris becomes Emily in Rome, as the 20-something marketing executive becomes the head of Italian branch Agence Grateau. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks. Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Expect drama, and lots of familiar faces…
Cover-Up
Release date: 26th December 2025
Want something meatier to sink your teeth into after weeks of mindless Christmas telly?Cover-Upis a political thriller that traces the explosive career of Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh. Drawing on exclusive access to his notes and plenty of primary documents, this incredible documentary reveals a damning cycle of impunity in the U.S. military and intelligence agencies.
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Published on: 2025-11-26 21:14:00
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