It’s time to look at what Netflix Originals are currently lined up for the final month of this horrible, nasty year, December 2020. We’ll be covering all the confirmed and rumored titles for the month of December which currently includes some excellent new movies.
If you’re wanting to look back at the previous month, we’re still collating all of the November 2020 Netflix Originals due out. Also if you just want to see the Christmas 2020 releases, we’ve got a separate preview for that too.
For December, we’re going to break this preview into two halves. We’ll first cover the English speaking movies and TV series before moving onto the non-English ones. We’ll also touch on some of the rumored titles for the month of December at the bottom too.
English Netflix Originals Coming in December 2020
Angela’s Christmas Wish
Netflix Release Date: December 1st
A sequel to the 2017 Christmas short originating from Ireland.
This time around, Angela is on a mission to help reunite her family in time for Christmas.
MANK (2020)
Netflix Release Date: December 4th
Filmed entirely in black and white with director David Fincher, this biopic sets to retell the desperate attempts to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
Among the huge cast for this movie includes Lily Collins, Amanda Seyfried, and Gary Oldman.
Selena: The Series (Season 1)
Netflix Release Date: December 4th
Musical biopics have become all the rage in recent years and Netflix is following suit with this lavish production looking into an absolute superstar. Christian Serratos stars as Selena Quintanilla.
Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix:
“As Mexican-American Tejano singer Selena comes of age and realizes her dreams, she and her family make tough choices to hold on to love and music.”
Mr. Iglesias (Part 3)
Netflix Release Date: December 8th
Netflix has struggled to make its mark in the sitcom game, but Gabrial Iglesias has helped break the mold with plenty of subscribers tuning in to watch the fluffy comedian in action.
Part three marks the beginning of the series’ second season.
The Prom (2020)
Netflix Release Date: December 11th
One of the biggest casts Netflix has ever assembled will come in December with The Prom which for many this year will be the only Prom they’re able to attend.
The musical follows a troupe that swarms a smalltown high school girl who is looking to take her girlfriend to prom but generally frowned upon.
Among the stars includes Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, Kerry Washington, Jo Ellen Pelman, Keegan-Michael Key, and Andrew Rannells.
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)
Netflix Release Date: December 18th
The biggest movie release of December 2020 has only been made more important given the untimely death of one its lead stars, Chadwick Boseman.
Directed by George C. Wolfe, the movie is set in Chicago in the 1920s as we follow tensions between Ma Rainey and her management. Based on the award-winning play.
Alongside Boseman is Viola Davis who plays the Mother of the Blues, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, Michael Potts, and Taylor Paige.
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The Midnight Sky (2020)
Netflix Release Date: December 23rd
One of the titles concluding Netflix’s strong movie lineup for 2020 is The Midnight Sky which combines a big budget with a stellar cast into a must-watch.
The sci-fi thriller sees a scientist working alone in the Arctic desperately trying to prevent a crew in space from returning to Earth.
Among the huge lineup for this movie includes Felicity Jones (pictured above), George Clooney, Sophie Rundle, and Kyle Chandler.
Bridgerton (Season 1)
Netflix Release Date: December 25th, 2020
In the absence of big licensed Disney movies for Christmas day, Netflix instead rolls out some of their big new hits and this is perhaps one of the most anticipated.
Bridgerton represents the first major title to come from the huge output deal from Shonda Rhimes.
The series is a mix between Downton Abbey and a Disney princess live-action reboot which is to say, it’s probably going to be hugely popular.
You can find out more in our Bridgerton Netflix preview.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 4)
Netflix Release Date: December 31st
It’s the end of another big Netflix show. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will be coming to a close with its fourth and final season and will be the title that closes out the year.
Robin Robin (2020)
Netflix Release Date: TBD
Announced for Christmas 2020 (although could be moved forward to November so beware) is Robin Robin from Aardman Studios who is also currently working on the sequel to Chicken Run.
The 30-minute special is about a bird raised by mice but begins to question her origins and sets out to find out.
This animated short is directed and written by Daniel Ojari and Michael Please.
Other English Originals Coming in December 2020
- The Holiday Movies That Made Us (Season 1) – December 1st
- Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday (2020) – December 3rd
- Captain Underpants: Mega Blissmas (2020) – December 4th
- Mighty Express: A Mighty Christmas (2020) – December 5th
- Super Monsters: Santa’s Super Monster Helpers (2020) – December 8th
- Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love: Christmas (2020) – December 9th
- The Big Show Show: Christmas (2020) – December 9th
- A Trash Truck Christmas (2020) – December 11th
- Song Exploder (Volume 2) – December 15th
Non-English Netflix Originals Coming in December 2020
Leyla Everlasting
Netflix Release Date: December 4th
Turkish romantic comedy movie from Ezel Akay. Follows a couple who have had a happy marriage but the spark is slowly going.
Detention: The Series
Netflix Release Date: December 5th
This is a Taiwanese series is a flagship series in the country and is a psychological thriller based on a popular adventure game from the region.
Alice in Borderland (Season 1)
Tentative Netflix Release Date: December 10th
Netflix has been adapting a number of high profile manga and anime series over the past few years with the biggest coming in 2021.
One of the ones getting a Japanese live-action remake is Alice in Borderland and is set to be directed by Shinsuke Sato.
You can find more about Netflix’s upcoming live-action Alice in Borderland series in our expansive preview.
Other Non-English Originals Coming in December 2020
- Ari Eldjarn: Pardon My Icelandic (2020) – Icelandic Stand-Up comedy – December 2nd
- Hazel Brugger: Tropical (2020) – German Stand-Up comedy – December 2nd
- Fierce (2020) – Polish Musical – December 2nd
- Just Another Christmas (2020) – Comedy movie – Portuguese – December 3rd
- The Claus Family (2020) – Fantasy Dutch movie – December 7th
- Emicida: AmarElo: It’s All for Yesterday (2020) – Portuguese Documentary – December 8th
- Rose Island (2020) – Comedy movie – Italian – December 9th
- El desorden que dejas (Season 1) – Spanish drama series- December 11th
- Anitta: Made In Honório – Portuguese language docuseries – December 16th
Rumored Netflix Originals Releases for December 2020
- The Mess You Leave Behind (Season 1) – Reportedly coming on December 4th
- Giving Voice (2020) – Reportedly coming on December 11th
- Go Dog Do (Season 1) – Reportedly coming on December 22nd
What are you looking forward to in December? Let us know in the comments.
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