Netflix’s December lineup features an array of exciting titles across genres, including new originals, returning series, classic films, and special holiday content. On December 1st, fans can enjoy beloved movies like Burlesque (2010), Daddy Day Care (2003), Transformers (2007), and the anime finale InuYasha: The Final Act. The same day also sees Disney Channel’s Bunk’d Season 7 and other family-friendly titles like Open Season: Scared Silly (2015).
Several new documentaries, series, and comedy specials arrive throughout the month. December 4th brings That Christmas (2024), an animated Netflix Original perfect for the holidays. Comedy takes center stage on December 7th with Shiva Baby (2021) and December 10th with Jamie Foxx’s What Had Happened Was…. Sports fans can tune in live for Netflix’s first-ever NFL games on December 25th, featuring Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans.
For anime and international drama enthusiasts, December delivers Beastars Season 3 on December 5th and the Thai sci-fi series Tomorrow and I. December 11th highlights One Hundred Years of Solitude, based on Gabriel García Márquez’s novel. Meanwhile, December 16th offers The Equalizer (Seasons 1-3), and December 26th marks the highly anticipated return of Squid Game with Season 2.
Standout documentaries include Maria (2024), featuring Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas, arriving December 11th, and The Six Triple Eight (2024), a Tyler Perry-directed historical drama premiering on December 20th. The month also sees family-friendly films like Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) on December 30th and kids’ holiday classics like Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and The Flintstones (available in January 2025).
With such a diverse slate, Netflix ensures there’s something for everyone this holiday season—whether it’s gripping dramas, festive films, groundbreaking anime, or live sports events.
Key Movies and Release Dates
- December 1st
- Burlesque (2010)
- Daddy Day Care (2003)
- Transformers (2007)
- InuYasha: The Final Act (2009)
- December 4th
- That Christmas (2024)
- December 11th
- Maria (2024)
- December 20th
- The Six Triple Eight (2024)
- December 30th
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
- December 26th
- Squid Game Season 2
