Everything Announced at 'Netflix Tudum 2025'. Because Sleep Can Wait

John Summers • Contributor

Jun 1, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

Oh Netflix Tudum, you sure know how to make my wallet nervous and my excitement levels shoot through the roof! I tuned in, snacks in hand, ready for a quick peek, and left with a 3-page to-watch list and a slightly existential feeling of, "Well, I guess I'm never leaving my couch again."

Here's the lowdown:

01
Stranger Things Season 5

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First, the showstopper: Stranger Things Season 5 is going out with a bang. It's splitting into three volumes - like Netflix's sweet little way of making sure none of us sleep this winter. The final battle, a darkness bigger than ever, and Hawkins under military quarantine? Sign me up for the heartbreak.
Volume 1: November 26, 5pm PT*
Volume 2: Christmas, 5pm PT*
The Finale: New Year's Eve, 5pm PT*
_{*releasing worldwide all at once, date may vary based on your local timezone}
02
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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Then there's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery arriving December 12. I don't even care what the mystery is - Daniel Craig's here, Josh Brolin's here, and the lineup is insane. Murder mystery? Yes. Am I absolutely sure Benoit Blanc will once again be the smartest and best-dressed person in the room? Also yes.
03
Squid Game Season 3

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Squid Game Season 3 dropped a trailer that looks like it's about to break my heart in all new ways on June 27. Gi-hun's back and his humanity's on the line again.
04
Wednesday

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I'm also low-key thrilled Wednesday gave us the first six minutes of Season 2, and they even roped in Lady Gaga as a legendary Nevermore teacher. Peak goth vibes incoming in August 6 and September 3
05
Happy Gilmore 2

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Oh, and Happy Gilmore 2? That's happening. Adam Sandler's back on the green in July, joined by everyone from Julie Bowen to actual pro golfers. I don't know who asked for this, but I'm definitely watching it.
July 25
06
Frankenstein

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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein with Oscar Isaac as Victor and Jacob Elordi as the creature? Yes please. And let's be real: del Toro can turn anything into a haunting fairy tale and I'm here for it.
07
One Piece Season 2

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One Piece Season 2 gave us our first look at Tony Tony Chopper, who is apparently the big softy we all need right now. His head looks heavy and that's adorable!
Also, the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team-up for The Rip looks cool! Coming January 16, 2026
All in all, Tudum 2025 might be Netflix’s most unhinged lineup yet. It’s like they took everything I love: creepy small towns, snarky detectives, Gothic horror, and cop dramas, and shoved it into one giant streaming event.
So yeah, my couch is ready, my popcorn’s already in the microwave, and my social life is officially on hold until further notice. Thanks, Netflix. And sorry, sleep. You’re about to be put on pause…again.