Netflix held its annual Tudum event in 2025, hosted by Sofia Carson, bringing fans exciting updates on some of the platform’s biggest upcoming releases. The live event featured appearances from stars of various Netflix shows and movies, including a special performance by Lady Gaga, who will appear in the upcoming second season of Wednesday.

Major Show Updates

Squid Game Season 3 received an intense new trailer during the event. Series star Lee Jung-jae promised that the final season would “shock the world” one last time, building anticipation for what appears to be the show’s conclusion.

Stranger Things Season 5 got its own teaser trailer, marking the end of the beloved series. The preview showed how much the story and characters have evolved since the beginning while hinting at the dramatic events to come. Netflix also announced the release schedule: episodes will drop on November 26, December 25, and December 31.

Wednesday Season 2 debuted a new sneak peek that reveals a darker tone compared to the first season. The preview shows the series taking a more horror-focused approach, featuring Haley Joel Osment in a creepy new role. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, with the teaser including both dark comedy moments and more serious horror elements.

One Piece Season 2 introduced fans to Tony Tony Chopper, a popular character from the original manga and anime. The live-action adaptation’s stars teased that everything will be “bigger” in the new season, with Chopper appearing as an animated character in the footage shown to viewers.

Movie Announcements

Wake Up Dead Man, the third Benoit Blanc mystery film from director Rian Johnson, got a new sneak peek. Daniel Craig returns as the detective, joined by a star-studded cast. The movie will arrive on Netflix on December 12, 2025.

Happy Gilmore 2 received a new official trailer, with Adam Sandler returning alongside original cast members Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen. The sequel will stream starting July 25, 2025, and promises numerous celebrity cameos.

The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, got its release date of January 16, 2026. The action thriller is inspired by true events, though the actors playfully claimed they weren’t supposed to show the exclusive teaser during the event.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein unveiled its first official trailer. The director appeared alongside stars Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth to present the film, which puts del Toro’s unique visual style on Mary Shelley’s classic horror story.

The Netflix Tudum 2025 event successfully generated buzz for the streaming platform’s upcoming content, giving fans plenty to look forward to across different genres and release dates throughout 2025 and 2026.