Los Angeles, October 15, 2024 — Netflix is set to dominate 2025 with a star-studded roster of films, TV series, and gaming content, the streaming giant announced today.
From long-awaited sequels to fresh adaptations, the lineup underscores Netflix’s commitment to delivering diverse, high-quality entertainment to its 260 million global subscribers.
Knives Out 3 Headlines Netflix’s 2025 Film Slate
Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man, slated for a fall 2025 release.

Director Rian Johnson confirmed the third installment will feature another “intricate, twist-filled mystery” in the franchise that redefined modern whodunits.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac, promises a dark reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic. The film, set for November 2025, has already sparked Oscar buzz.

Meanwhile, The Old Guard 2 (July 2) brings back Charlize Theron’s immortal warrior, while Adam Sandler revives his golf comedy legacy with Happy Gilmore 2.
Stranger Things Finale and Squid Game Season 3 Anchor TV Releases
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will debut in 2025, though Netflix has yet to confirm an exact date. Show creators the Duffer Brothers teased “emotional, explosive conclusions” for fan-favorite characters.
Squid Game returns for Season 3 on June 27, continuing its global phenomenon status.

Other highlights include the final chapter of Cobra Kai (February 13) and new seasons of You (April 24) and Wednesday (late 2025).
Netflix Expands Gaming Catalog with WWE 2K and Interactive Titles
Netflix’s gaming division will launch a mobile version of WWE 2K this fall, capitalizing on its WWE partnership. Interactive fiction games based on Ginny & Georgia and Outer Banks aim to deepen viewer engagement.
Duffer Brothers Announce Post-Stranger Things Projects
Matt and Ross Duffer confirmed two new Netflix series for 2026: supernatural drama The Boroughs and thriller Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. They also hinted at potential Stranger Things spinoffs, stating, “The universe is far from over.”
Why This Matters
Netflix’s 2025 strategy blends nostalgia with innovation, ensuring subscriber retention amid fierce streaming competition.
Analysts note the emphasis on franchises (Knives Out, Stranger Things) and A-list talent (del Toro, Sandler) could drive record viewership.