Netflix Tudum 2025: Major Shows, Performances, & Trailers

Stranger Things Season 5: The Final Chapter Begins

The evening kicked off with a highly anticipated reveal: Stranger Things is returning for its fifth and final season. The season will be released in three parts: Volume 1 on November 26, Volume 2 on December 25, and the finale on December 31, 2025. The teaser trailer showcased emotional callbacks to earlier seasons, with Joyce Byers reflecting on the night it all began, hinting at Will Byers playing a central role in the finale.

One Piece Season 2: Enter Tony Tony Chopper

Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece is set to return for its second season, premiering in 2026. During Tudum 2025, fans were treated to a first look at the beloved character Tony Tony Chopper, portrayed through a combination of CGI and motion capture by actor Mikaela Hoover. The season will adapt the storyline from Loguetown to Drum Island, promising more exciting adventures and humor.

Squid Game Season 3: The Final Showdown

Squid Game is returning for its third and final season, set to premiere on June 27, 2025. The official trailer unveiled during Tudum 2025 teased two new deadly games, with star Lee Jung-jae promising that the series "will shock the world one last time" . The event also featured appearances by cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, and T.O.P, marking notable comebacks for the latter two.

Wednesday Season 2: A Darker Turn

Wednesday is returning for its second season, with Lady Gaga joining the cast as teacher Rosaline Rotwood at Nevermore Academy. The first six minutes of the new season were previewed, showing Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams confronting a serial killer. The season will release in two parts, on August 6 and September 3, 2025.

Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro's Gothic Reimagining

Director Guillermo del Toro's live-action adaptation of Frankenstein was unveiled with a teaser trailer featuring a star-studded cast, including Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. The film, following del Toro's success with Pinocchio and Cabinet of Curiosities, will premiere in November 2025.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Rian Johnson's third installment in the Knives Out series, titled Wake Up Dead Man, was announced with a teaser trailer. The film stars Daniel Craig reprising his role as detective Benoit Blanc, alongside an ensemble cast including Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Josh O'Connor, and Andrew Scott. The film is set to release on December 12, 2025.

Other Highlights

• Happy Gilmore 2: After nearly three decades, Adam Sandler returns as the iconic Happy Gilmore in Happy Gilmore 2, set to premiere on Netflix on July 25, 2025. The sequel, directed by Kyle Newacheck and co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, follows an older Happy attempting to reclaim his place in the golf world. The first full trailer, unveiled at Tudum 2025, showcases Sandler's signature humor and introduces new characters, including Happy's caddy, played by Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), and support group member Bessie, portrayed by Kym Whitley. Returning cast members include Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, and Ben Stiller as Hal L
• The Rip: a crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was showcased at Tudum 2025 with a first-look teaser. Directed by Joe Carnahan and produced by Affleck and Damon through their company Artists Equity, the film follows a group of Miami cops who discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house, leading to distrust and paranoia among them. The ensemble cast includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Néstor Carbonell, and Kyle Chandler. Set to premiere on Netflix on January 16, 2026, The Rip is described as a blend of films like Heat, Narc, and Training Day, offering a suspenseful and character-driven narrative
• Lady Gaga's Electrifying Performance: The event concluded with a mesmerizing performance by Lady Gaga, who delivered a gothic-themed set that captivated the audience. Emerging from a coffin marked "HERE LIES THE MOTHER," Gaga performed "Zombieboy" and "Abracadabra" from her latest album MAYHEM. Her performance included a nod to Netflix's Wednesday series, featuring a dance reminiscent of the show's viral "Bloody Mary" routine. Additionally, Gaga's cameo as Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary teacher at Nevermore Academy, was confirmed for Wednesday Season 2, set to premiere in two parts on August 6 and September 3, 2025