What to know
- Netflix’s December lineup includes a mix of new films, comedy specials, and returning fan favourites, offering something for every mood this holiday season.
- Highlights include Adam Sandler with David Letterman, a Matt Rife holiday special, and Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration.
- Major releases feature Noah Baumbach’s new film Jay Kelly, Simon Cowell’s docu-series, and Season 2 of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.
- December closes with two of the year’s biggest drops: Emily in Paris Season 5 and the highly anticipated Stranger Things finale.
It’s official, the holiday season is almost here! Grab your popcorn, blankets, and comfy socks, and settle down for a series and movie marathon to beat the cold outside and celebrate the cozy season because here are some flicks you can’t miss.
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler (Dec. 1)
Internationally known for his quirky humour, actor and comedian Adam Sandler invited American TV host and comedian David Letterman to sit down for a chat backstage on his comedy tour. The result is a mesmerizing conversation between the two comedy icons, where they discuss standup presentations, famous roles, and music.
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Matt Rife: Unwrapped – A Christmas Crowd Work Special (Dec. 2)
Following Matt Rife: Natural Selection and Matt Rife: Lucid – A Crowd Work Special, American comedian Matt Rife is back just in time for the holidays with a Christmas special. In this show, Rife talks about all things holiday, from gifts and traditions to who made the nice list this year.
My Secret Santa (Dec. 3)
Ready for another Netflix Christmas rom com? In My Secret Santa, single mom Taylor, who is struggling to find a job, decides to dress up as Santa at a resort to fund her daughter’s ski lessons. The question is whether she will be able to fool charming hotel manager Matthew.
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration (Dec. 3)
Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle invited spectators to step into her house in California to share some of her favourite tips and tricks. Now, she is back with a holiday twist, speaking about traditions, seasonal crafts, and family recipes.
Jay Kelly (Dec. 5)
This film by Oscar-nominated director Noah Baumbach follows the past and present of movie star Jay Kelly (played by George Clooney) along with his manager (played by Adam Sandler), as they travel through Europe.
For those also interested in knowing more about the production of the film, Netflix is also releasing The Making of Jay Kelly, with exclusive behind the scenes of Baumbach, Clooney, Sandler, and more.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act (Dec. 10)
This new docu-series follows TV personality, record executive, and entrepreneur Simon Cowell, as he tries to create the next international boyband sensation. Viewers follow every moment of this journey, from open casting calls to the artists’ debut single.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft: Season 2 (Dec. 11)
The animated version of video game franchise Tomb Raider is back for another season, as Lara Croft races across the globe to find ancient African relics before a techno-visionary uses them for world destruction.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Dec. 12)
Having made its debut during TIFF, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is bringing back beloved detective Benoit Blanc as he teams up with a young priest at a small-town church to uncover one more impossible crime.
Emily in Paris: Season 5 (Dec. 18)
One of Netflix’s favourite comfort shows is back for another season! In this highly-awaited sequence, Emily is now looking to reinvent herself in Rome, but leaving Paris does not mean that her dolce vita is about to get any less complicated, as she faces career changes and messy romance.
Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 and The Finale (Dec. 25 and 31)
Are you ready for this grand finale? Netflix’s groundbreaking success Stranger Things is coming to an end almost 10 years after the first season. Hawkins is now on lockdown, as El and her friends focus on defeating Vecna while trying to keep themselves safe, with danger following them with every move.
