Get ready to update your watchlist because Netflix is closing the year (and kicking off the next) with a powerful lineup of emotional dramas, thrillers, festive specials, feel-good rides, and high-voltage obsessions. Here are the titles we can’t wait to binge.
14 Upcoming Movies & Shows on Netflix We’re Super Excited About
1. The Girlfriend (December 5)
Rashmika Mandanna leads this intense relationship drama as Bhooma, a quiet literature student pulled into a controlling and emotionally abusive relationship with the charming Vikram. As her love turns suffocating, Bhooma must fight to reclaim her voice and identity. A raw, real, and deeply relatable story of manipulation, courage, and emotional freedom—perfect for fans of character-driven, powerful narratives.
2. With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration (December 3)
Meghan Markle invites viewers into her festive Montecito home, sharing personal holiday traditions, decoration ideas, DIY gifting, and delicious seasonal recipes. Featuring special appearances—including a heartwarming moment with Prince Harry—and celebrity guests like Naomi Osaka, this cozy celebration blends elegance, warmth, and joyful creativity. A must-watch for lifestyle lovers and holiday inspiration seekers.
3. Jay Kelly (December 5)
George Clooney and Adam Sandler unite for a heartfelt road-trip dramedy about a global superstar confronting the emptiness beneath his fame. After his daughter refuses to join him on vacation, Jay escapes on a spontaneous European journey with his longtime manager. What starts as an escape turns into emotional reckoning about family, legacy, and rediscovering humanity beyond stardom. Emotional, thoughtful, and beautifully real.
4. Stephen (December 5)
A dark Tamil psychological thriller starring Gomathi Shankar. When a mysterious man confesses to nine murders, a psychiatrist steps in to uncover the truth. As their sessions intensify, the boundary between confession and manipulation blurs—leaving viewers questioning everything. A gripping, twisted psychological puzzle for lovers of high-stakes mind games.
5. Single Papa (December 12)
This feel-good dramedy follows GG, an impulsive yet big-hearted man going through a divorce who decides to adopt a child and prove he can be a great father. Expect chaos, comedy, emotional surprises, and a beautiful message about family being chosen, not defined by blood.
6. Emily In Paris – Season 5 (December 18)
Emily takes her sparkle to Rome as she heads Agence Grateau’s newest office, juggling career risk, fresh romance, explosive secrets, and fabulous fashion. More chaos, more beauty, more drama—everything fans love about Emily, with an Italian twist.
7. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (December 19)
The sequel to the hit thriller returns with Inspector Jatil Yadav investigating a shocking murder inside a powerful family. What begins as a straightforward crime spirals into a layered maze of jealousy, affairs, and buried secrets. Every clue reveals another lie. A tense psychological puzzle that tests morality at every step.
8. Single Salma (December 26)
Salma Rizvi, a dedicated wedding planner under pressure to settle down, meets adventurous Meet Singh during a work trip to London. Their unexpected connection challenges her traditional engagement and pushes her to choose between expectations and her true self. A heartfelt journey of courage, self-love, and rewriting destiny.
9. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (TBA)
When powerful politician Vikramaditya Bhonsle becomes dangerously obsessed with actress Adaa Randhawa after her constant rejections, his obsession spirals into manipulation and destruction. When Adaa publicly declares war with a bounty on him, it sparks a fiery and emotional collision. An intense exploration of obsession, revenge, and survival.
10. Toaster (TBA)
A dark comedy thriller starring Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, and Abhishek Banerjee. A miser becomes dangerously obsessed with a wedding gift he once gave, dragging his life into a chaotic spiral of crime and murder. Wild, unexpected, and wickedly entertaining.
11. Kohrra – Season 2 (TBA)
The gritty Punjabi crime drama returns with new mysteries and old scars. Dark, emotional, and deeply human—this slow-burn thriller promises haunting storytelling and powerful performances.
12. Akka (TBA)
Set in 1980s South India, Akka explores a matriarchal society led by women who refuse silence and oppression. Starring Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, and Tanvi Azmi, this powerful drama blends rebellion, tradition, and resilience into a stirring cinematic experience.
13. Glory (TBA)
Divyenndu and Pulkit Samrat headline this high-octane mix of sports, ambition, corruption, and emotional conflict. A gripping story where winning demands sacrifices—and sometimes, the price is unbearable.
14. Tere Ishq Mein (Expected Release: Late January 2026)
Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, this emotional romance follows Shankar, a fiercely devoted man who loves without limits, and Mukti, whose arrival reshapes his world. A passionate and intense journey of love, consequences, and impossible choices.
From dark thrillers and emotional dramas to festive warmth and feel-good fun, Netflix’s upcoming lineup is a rollercoaster of stories we can’t wait to dive into. December and beyond look incredible—so bookmark your calendars and get ready to binge!