Sneak previews of Netflix’s 2025-2026 schedule just emerged as fans and media gathered at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum for Netflix’s yearly Tudum event. This was the inaugural event held on American ground, and the streaming titan ensured it included some celebrity appearances.
Hosted by actress and Netflix star Sofia Carson, the gathering featured initial previews and fresh trailers, although it notably omitted news for major shows like Bridgerton’s Season 4 or Emily in Paris. However, a surprise performance from Lady Gaga made it worthwhile.
The conclusion of Stranger Things
Release dates and the first teaser trailer for Netflix’s flagship 80s coming-of-age drama were announced, marking a three-part finale that will have El and her friends confronting the full might of the Upside Down. The Stranger Things trilogy of episodes will launch worldwide during the holiday season: the day before Thanksgiving (November 26), Christmas (December 25), and New Year’s Eve (December 31).
The close of a chapter.
The star-studded cast of Knives Out 3
Fans were treated to the full cast list and a chilling teaser trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the forthcoming chapter of Ryan Johnson’s Whodunnit series featuring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, the internet’s favored detective.
New character introductions showcase a fervent Glenn Close, Mila Kunis as a town sheriff, and a muddy Josh O’Connor portraying a priest.
Squid Game Season 3 promises similar brutality
Scheduled for release on June 27, the third and final chapter of Squid Games commences right from the cliffhanger conclusion of the prior season, with Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) and the survivors facing even more lethal trials amidst a brewing revolution.
So adorable: One Piece Chopper reveal
Season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece adaptation won’t premiere until 2026, but fans just got their initial glimpse of cherished Straw Hat Crew member Tony Tony Chopper. Voiced by Mikaela Hoover (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), the beloved reindeer stars in his own spin-off manga series — perhaps a future Netflix series is on the horizon.
Guillermo Del Toro’s gothic Frankenstein
Netflix unveiled the first trailer for Academy Award-winner Guillermo Del Toro’s eagerly awaited Frankenstein, an adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic that the director describes as his lifelong passion project.
Echoing the breathtaking production of Del Toro’s most iconic creature-driven works, Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, along with the haunting romance of the Gothic epic Crimson Peak, Frankenstein features Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi as creator and creation in this hallmark narrative.
Happy Gilmore 2 is on the way
One of Adam Sandler’s most legendary roles is set to grace the big (streaming) screen again on July 25, as Happy Gilmore comes out of retirement to pursue his daughter’s ballet aspirations.
The cast includes Ben Stiller, Bad Bunny (as Happy’s new caddie), Margaret Qualley, and Martin Herlihy from SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy — along with some athletic cameos from Travis Kelce, AEW star MJF, and golf icon Rory McIlroy.
Matt and Ben reunite
Tudum participants were also given a sneak preview of the new Ben Affleck and Matt Damon crime thriller The Rip, set for release in 2026.
To entertain those who missed the dynamic pair in attendance, Netflix released a brief clip of the pals nearly apprehending Cookie Monster.
Wednesday versus the sinister dolls
Netflix concluded the event with the first six minutes of the upcoming second season of Wednesday, showcasing the lead character bound and surrounded by frightening dolls in the grasp of a serial killer. Part one launches on August 6, followed by part two on September 3.
Live on stage at the Tudum event, Jenna Ortega and Lady Gaga performed a Wednesday-themed medley of the Addams Family theme and Gaga’s “Abracadabra.”