Horror, Thriller & Sci-Fi Coming to Netflix U.S. in December 2025

Discover every new horror, thriller, sci-fi, and true-crime title coming to Netflix U.S. in December 2025, including Troll 2, Knives Out 3, and Stranger Things 5. Perfect for your holiday watchlist.

December 2025 on Netflix U.S. is stacked with colossal monsters, icy crime mysteries, true-crime bombshells, and long-awaited franchise returns — including one of the most anticipated finales in genre TV history.

If you’re looking for new horror, thriller, sci-fi, or true-crime titles to add to your December watchlist, Netflix is delivering a packed month from all corners of the genre world.

Below is your complete guide to every major dark, eerie, or adrenaline-fueled addition coming this month.

December 1 — A Monster-Sized Drop of Horror, Thrillers & Sci-Fi

Troll 2 (2025) – Netflix Original

The gigantic beast is back. When a devastating new troll threatens their homeland, Nora, Andreas, and Major Kris embark on their most dangerous mission so far. Expect massive destruction, Norse mythology deep dives, and high-stakes action.
Watch the trailer on YouTube >

Sew Torn (2025)

A darkly funny indie thriller from Shudder. A small-town sewing shop owner discovers a botched drug deal and a suitcase full of cash — and every possible path from that moment spirals downward.
Read our review >

Playing Gracie Darling: Season 1

An Australian mystery-crime series where a psychologist is forced to confront a séance gone horribly wrong decades earlier — just as another young girl vanishes.

Influencer (2022)

Kurtis David Harder’s social-media nightmare sees a stranded traveler befriending a glamorous influencer whose curated persona hides something sinister. A slick, slow-burn thriller exploring identity and online deception.
Read our review >

What Lies Beneath (2000)

Robert Zemeckis’ supernatural thriller remains a chilling showcase for Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford as their idyllic life is overtaken by eerie, escalating paranormal events.

Brightburn (2019)

A brutal “what if Superman went evil” story. When a boy with extraterrestrial origins embraces darkness, his adoptive parents must reckon with the consequences.
Read our review >

Godzilla (2014) & Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

Both modern monster epics arrive on the same day. Gareth Edwards’ atmospheric 2014 reboot pairs perfectly with Michael Dougherty’s Titan-filled 2019 sequel featuring Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra, Rodan, and absolute kaiju mayhem.

Hollow Man (2000)

Paul Verhoeven’s invisible-man thriller with Kevin Bacon diving into morality, power, and the monstrous consequences of scientific hubris.

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches: Season 2

December 2
Alexandra Daddario returns as Rowan Mayfair in AMC’s supernatural saga rooted in the Anne Rice universe. Expect deeper lore, more power struggles, and dark family secrets.

The Northman (2022)

December 3
Robert Eggers’ brutal Viking revenge epic arrives with Alexander Skarsgård as a warrior-prince on a blood-soaked mission to reclaim his destiny.

Fugue State 1986: Season 1 (2025)

December 4
A Colombian literary friendship fractures after one commits a horrific act of violence. Inspired by real events — specifically the most brutal massacre committed by a single man in Colombia — this is one of December’s darkest releases.

The Abandons: Season 1 (2025)

December 4
Two powerful matriarchs lead rival families fighting for survival and supremacy on the perilous American frontier in the 1850s.
Watch the trailer on YouTube >

The Price of Confession: Season 1 (2025)

December 5
A twist-heavy thriller where a woman accused of murder is offered an escape — but only if she commits another killing. A dangerous pact with a stranger spirals into moral chaos.

The Accident: Season 2

December 10
A year after a tragedy links four families, buried truths threaten to explode into revenge, justice, or both.
Read our review of Season 1 >

Had I Not Seen the Sun: Part 2

December 11
Following Jen-yao’s violent acts, long-suppressed truths threaten love, hope, and the fragile ties holding everything together.
Read our review of Part 1 >

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

December 12
Benoit Blanc is back. This time, he’s teaming with a young priest to investigate an impossible murder inside a small-town church with a haunted past.
Watch the trailer on YouTube >

City of Shadows: Season 1

December 12
After a burning body appears on a Gaudí landmark, a disgraced Barcelona detective returns to stop a killer terrorizing the city.

The Fanatic (2019)

December 12
John Travolta stars as an obsessed fan whose devotion spirals into stalking and violence in this psychological thriller from Fred Durst.

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

December 13
Matt Damon’s chilling portrayal of Tom Ripley — a charming sociopath drawn to luxury, obsession, and identity theft — remains one of the genre’s best psychological thrillers.

Castle Rock: Seasons 1–2

December 16
Stephen King fans rejoice! The entire psychological-horror series inspired by King’s interconnected universe finally lands on Netflix.

Murder in Monaco (2025)

December 17
This documentary digs into the mysterious 1999 killing of billionaire banker Edmond Safra, unraveling the bizarre and twisting events behind one of Monaco’s most controversial deaths.
Watch the trailer on YouTube >

Better Watch Out (2016)

December 18
A Christmas babysitting gig goes violently off the rails in this wicked Australian holiday horror-comedy starring Olivia DeJonge.
Read our review >

Relay (2025)

December 19
Riz Ahmed and Lily James star in this biotech conspiracy thriller about a woman who uncovers deadly secrets and turns to a shadowy fixer for help.

The Great Flood (2025)

December 19
A Korean sci-fi survival thriller about a mother and son trapped during a catastrophic flood — and the mission that could decide humanity’s fate.

The Closer: Seasons 1–7

December 22
Kyra Sedgwick’s acclaimed crime series lands on Netflix, following Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson as she interrogates and outsmarts L.A.’s most dangerous criminals.

Eden (2025)

December 23
A true-story-inspired thriller about idealists trying to build a utopian community in the Galápagos. Paradise quickly descends into paranoia, jealousy, and deadly power struggles.

Stranger Things: Season 5 Volume 2 (2025)

December 25
Dropping at 5PM PT on Christmas Day. Hawkins is locked down, El is in hiding, and the group faces their most dangerous mission yet: the hunt for Vecna continues.
Watch the trailer on YouTube >

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

December 30
Netflix’s latest true-crime documentary unravels the disturbing case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt and parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke — a shocking tale of manipulation, control, and child abuse.

Stranger Things: Season 5 – FINALE (2025)

December 31
Releasing at 5PM PT on the final day of 2025. This is it: the last chapter in Netflix’s flagship supernatural saga.