Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in December.
Leave the World Behind is a psychological thriller written, directed, and produced by Sam Esmail based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam. Amanda and Clay Sandford (Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke) have rented a house on Long Island for a family vacation. After a cyberattack causes a blackout, the home’s owners (Mahershala Ali and Myha’la) return. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world. After a limited release in theatres on November 22, Leave the World Behind comes to Netflix on Friday, December 8th.
VIDEO: “Leave the World Behind” trailer
Another film scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 22 before premiering on Netflix is the biographical drama Maestro, which chronicles the lifelong relationship between famed American composer Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) and his wife Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan).
Directed by Cooper based on a screenplay he wrote with Josh Singer and produced with Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, the film also features Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman in supporting roles. It will be released on Netflix on Wednesday, December 20th.
VIDEO: “Maestro” trailer
For science fiction fans, the epic space opera Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire comes to Netflix on Friday, December 22nd after a limited theatrical release on December 15. Directed by Zack Snyder based on a story he created, the film is set in in a universe controlled by the corrupt government of the Motherworld and its Imperium army, who threaten the peaceful settlement on the moon of Veldt.
One of the settlers is Kora, a former member of the Imperium seeking redemption for her past, who soon tasks herself to recruit warriors from across the galaxy to make a stand against the Motherworld’s forces before they return to the planet. The film features an ensemble cast including Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Fra Fee, Ed Skrein, and Anthony Hopkins.
VIDEO: “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” trailer
Already released in selected theatres, the dark comedy-drama May December tells the story of a married couple (Julianne Moore and Charles Melton) who buckles under the pressure when an actress (Natalie Portman) arrives to do research for a role she is going to play in a film about their notorious past.
The film was loosely inspired by the true story of Mary Kay Letourneau, a 34-year-old American teacher who was convicted of sex offences after having an affair with her 12-year-old student beginning in 1996. She had two children with him while he was still under age and they were married for 14 years after she served a six-year prison term. May December comes to Netflix on Friday, December 1st.
VIDEO: “May December” trailer
Also coming to Netflix in December is the second part of the sixth and final season of The Crown (Dec. 14), in which Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her life and legacy and paves the way for her successors Charles and William, and the new Netflix series Berlin (Dec. 29), a spin-off of the popular Spanish heist crime drama series Money Heist, that follows the character Berlin (Pedro Alonso) and a masterful gang who gather in Paris to plan one of his most ambitious robberies ever.
On Christmas Day, Netflix will release Ricky Gervais: Armageddon, a stand-up special from the star of The Office, Extras, and Afterlife. In the show, recorded at the London Palladium earlier this year as part of the comedian’s latest stand-up tour, Gervais will riff on the end of humanity, political correctness, family weddings, funerals, and artificial intelligence. “For the next 2000 years, people will remember the 25th December as the day Armageddon was released on Netflix,” Gervais says.
VIDEO: New on Netflix Canada in December 2023
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in December by date, along with what’s leaving.
Friday, December 1
- May December (Netflix film) – Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.
- Sweet Home: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Who’s knocking? A monster, a human, or a hybrid…? The stakes are higher than ever as the lines begin to blur, and nobody is safe from infection.
- Bad Boys II
- Chronicle
- Confess, Fletch
- The Craft
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- It’s Complicated
- Julie & Julia
- Office Christmas Party
- Pride & Prejudice
- Shrek
- Transplant: Seasons 1-3
Sunday, December 3
- Welcome to Samdal-ri (Netflix series)
Monday, December 4
- Dew Drop Diaries: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Whoosh, here we go! Athena, Phoebe and Eden return to help their kids solve everyday problems with glitter, grit and a great attitude.
Tuesday, December 5
- The F Word
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
- Stavros Halkias: Fat Rascal (Netflix comedy) – Acerbic comic Stavros Halkias skewers tech culture, air travel, sex — and himself — in this raunchy, rollicking and irreverent stand-up set.
- Top Chef: Seasons 6 and 12
Wednesday, December 6
- Blood Coast (Netflix series) – As a vicious drug dealer tries to overtake Marseille, a rogue police captain and his daredevil team welcome a new recruit with an agenda of her own.
- Christmas as Usual (Netflix film) – To celebrate their engagement, Thea takes Jashan home — but his Indian roots and her family’s Norwegian traditions clash in a chaotic Christmas.
Thursday, December 7
- Analog Squad (Netflix series) – After learning of his estranged father’s sickness, a scheming middle-aged man assembles a fake family to reunite with him for one last time.
- The Archies (Netflix film) – Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship, and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
- Hilda: Season 3 (Netflix family) – A trip to see her great-aunt sparks Hilda’s interest in fairies. But the young explorer may have a stronger connection to the creatures than she thinks.
- I Hate Christmas: Season 2 (Netflix series) – It’s that time of year again, but now Gianna is in love and ready to embrace the Christmas spirit — even if new issues arise and threaten it.
- High Tides (Netflix series) – Over a tense summer on the Belgian coast, a wealthy friend group faces adulthood’s harsh realities while grappling with love and societal expectations.
- My Life With the Walter Boys (Netflix series) – When a tragedy disrupts her life, a teen moves in with her guardian’s big family in a small town and learns new lessons about love, hope and friendship.
- Naga (Netflix film) – Teenage Cindy has high aspirations: to conquer the world. But first, she must survive high school — and high society — in her hometown of San Pedro.
- World War II: From the Frontlines (Netflix documentary) – Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
Friday, December 8
- Blood Vessel (Netflix film) – Brought together by chance, six people fleeing a town devastated by oil pollution stow away on a mysterious ship — not realizing the dangers that await.
- Leave the World Behind (Netflix film) – A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices — and two strangers appear at their door.
- Women on the Edge (Netflix film) – After meeting in an anger-control group, two women set out to expose a sketchy plastic surgeon, resulting in an empowering journey — and friendship.
Monday, December 11
- 21 Jump Street
Tuesday, December 12
- Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only (Netflix documentary) – From back in the day to the top of their game, Kevin Hart and Chris Rock offer an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes look at their friendship and careers.
- Single’s Inferno: Season 3 (Netflix series) – A new set of singles embark on a journey of love on a remote island — navigating drama, passion and everything in between for a chance at Paradise.
- Talk to Me
- Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team (Netflix documentary) – In this docuseries, the U.S. women’s national soccer team pursues their third consecutive title amid trials and triumphs at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
Wednesday, December 13
- 1670 (Netflix series) – A quirky nobleman navigates family feuds and clashes with peasants in his misguided quest to become Poland’s most famous figure In this satirical comedy.
- Car Masters: Rust to Riches: Season 5 (Netflix series) – New faces join the Gotham Garage gang as they prepare to bring their business to the next level — but it’ll take a lot of hard work and creativity.
- Holiday in the Vineyards
- The Influencer (Netflix series) – After a social media stunt goes wrong, an influencer is forced to rebuild her reputation while navigating a cutthroat online scene.
- Se Eu Fosse: Luísa Sonza (Netflix documentary) – Brazil’s most polarizing pop singer opens up in this docuseries about her love life, career, controversies and the creation of a new album.
Thursday, December 14
- As the Crow Flies: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Asli and Lale must break from the norm and face fresh challenges as they continue to fight for their survival in a cutthroat media industry.
- The Crown: Season 6 Part 2 (Netflix series) – With the Commonwealth irrevocably changed, Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her life and legacy, and paves the way for her successors Charles and William.
- The Devil’s Advocate
- Yu Yu Hakusho (Netflix series) – After a selfless act costs him his life, teen delinquent Yusuke Urameshi is chosen as a “Spirit Detective” to investigate cases involving rogue yokai.
Friday, December 15
- Archer: Season 14
- Carol & The End of The World (Netflix series) – With a mysterious planet hurtling towards Earth, extinction is imminent for the people of the world. While most feel liberated to pursue their wildest dreams, one quiet and always uncomfortable woman stands alone — lost among the hedonistic masses.
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (Netflix film) – A fearless band of chickens flock together to save their own kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that’s cooking up something suspicious.
- Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist (Netflix documentary) – Josu Urrutikoetxea, also known as Josu Ternera, gives an exhaustive interview to journalist Jordi Évole about his involvement in the terrorist group ETA.
- Familia (Netflix film) – As a family discusses the future of their idyllic olive farm over a meal, the complexity of their relationships emerges through laughs and confessions.
- Get Santa
- PAW Patrol: Season 10
- Yoh’ Christmas (Netflix series) – Single, 30 and under pressure, Thando lies to her family that she has a boyfriend. Now she has 24 days to bring one home for Christmas. Can she do it?
Tuesday, December 19
- Children Ruin Everything: Seasons 1-2
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Seasons 1-2
- Trevor Noah: Where Was I (Netflix comedy) – Returning to Netflix for his fourth original comedy special, Trevor Noah shares his hilarious experiences from his recent travels around the world, ranging from foreign national anthems to varying cultural norms.
Wednesday, December 20
- Cindy la Regia: The High School Years (Netflix series) – Teenage Cindy has high aspirations: to conquer the world. But first, she must survive high school — and high society — in her hometown of San Pedro.
- Inception
- Love is Blind Brazil: After the Altar (Netflix series) – Drama, closure and rekindled flames collide as cast members from past seasons of “Love is Blind Brazil” come together in this special reunion episode.
- Maestro (Netflix film) – Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.
- Taming of the Shrewd 2 (Netflix film)
Thursday, December 21
- Flipping Out: Seasons 4-5
- Like Flowers in Sand (Netflix series) – Supa Team 4: Season 2 (Netflix film) – While Mr. Magedzee searches for a cleaner, greener power source, Supa Team 4 searches for the evil Chusi. Will they all find what they’re looking for?
Friday, December 22
- Gyeongseong Creature: Season 1 Part 1 (Netflix series) – Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul’s grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed.
- Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire (Netflix film) – When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, a mysterious stranger living among its villagers becomes their best hope for survival.
- Sing 2
Saturday, December 23
- Pretty Woman
Sunday, December 24
- A Vampire in the Family (Netflix film) – When a fainthearted ex-soccer player learns his brother-in-law is a vampire with world domination plans, he must gather his courage and save the day.
- The Manny (Netflix series) – A high-powered executive hires a rancher in a panic to care for her kids. Little does she know, he’ll challenge her views of gender roles — and of love.
Monday, December 25
- Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (Netflix comedy) – The BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning mind behind The Office, Extras, and Afterlife takes the stage for a provocative new stand-up special, riffing on the end of humanity, political correctness, family weddings, funerals, and artificial intelligence.
Tuesday, December 26
- Thank You, I’m Sorry (Netflix film) – Suddenly alone during the late stages of her pregnancy, Sara receives an unexpected lifeline when Linda, her estranged older sister, arrives.
Wednesday, December 27
- Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare (Netflix documentary) – The brutal conditions of an infamous wilderness therapy camp — and the alleged abuse of the troubled teens who attended — are exposed in this gripping tell-all documentary.
Thursday, December 28
- Pokémon Concierge (Netflix family)
Friday, December 29
- Berlin (Netflix series) – Back to his golden age before the events of “Money Heist,” Berlin and a masterful gang gather in Paris to plan one of his most ambitious robberies ever.
Sunday, December 31
- Blanche: Season 1
- Blippi Wonders: Season 3
- The Millionaire Matchmaker: Seasons 3-4
Leaving Netflix Canada in December
Sunday, December 17
- Lethal Weapon 2
- Lethal Weapon 3
- Lethal Weapon 4
Wednesday, December 27
- Da Kath & Kim Code
- Kath & Kimderella
- Kath and Kim: Kountdown Specials
- Kath and Kim: Seasons 1-4
- Kath and Kim: The Souvenir Editions
Sunday, December 31
- 13 Going on 30
- Bridesmaids
- John Wick: Chapter 2
- The Royals: Seasons 1-4
- Titanic
- World War Z
All titles and dates are subject to change.
