TUDUM!
Nestled at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 was nothing short of a cinematic rendezvous, uniting passionate cinephiles from every corner of the globe. The event pulsated with energy as beloved casts and avid fandoms collectively set the stage for a thrilling year ahead. With Squid Game and Stranger Things commanding the spotlight, the excitement is palpable.
Crowning the evening were mesmerising performances by Lady Gaga and the electrifying Hanumkind. Hanumkind’s anthem “The Game Don’t Stop” echoed the intensity of Squid Game‘s second season while Gaga enchanted the crowd with her iconic tracks, delivering showstoppers like “Zombieboy,” “Bloody Mary,” and “Abracadabra,” all in homage to the cultural phenomenon–Wednesday.
As A-list stars glided down the red carpet and iconic casts gathered before the audience, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and curiosity about Netflix’s offerings for 2025 and beyond. With exclusive sneak peeks, tantalising teasers, and monumental announcements on the horizon, the streaming giant is poised to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Here’s a list of thrilling announcements from TUDUM 2025:
Squid Game: Season 3
Premiere date: 27 June 2025
As Squid Game approaches an epic close, cast members of the hit series graced the stage, teasing fans with an exclusive debut of the trailer for season 3. All set for its release on 27 June 2025, here’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Premiere date: 12 December 2025
The thrill and mysteries swirling around the ‘Knives Out’ film series is approaching sooner than you think. With Daniel Craig returning for his role as Benoit Blanc, he’s bringing in a band of new cast members such as Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis and more.
ONE PIECE will premiere in 2026
Based on Japan’s best-selling manga series in history, the upcoming season of ‘ONE PIECE’ welcomes new characters to the family. On the stage, the five original Straw Hat members teased the audience with a first look at fan favourite, Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover). Sparking a touch of magic to their adventures, the series also welcomes Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha and many more.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ has an official sneak peek
Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ has an official first look. Starring Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Jacob Elordi, the highly-anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel is a dream come true for the filmmaker. On stage at TUDUM 2025, he expressed, “I wanted to make this film before I even had a camera, and I’ve been actively pursuing it now for 25 years.”
Stranger Things will close with an epic finale in three parts.
Stranger Things fans! It’s time to return to Hawkins for one last time. The highly-anticipated fifth and final season will be unveiled in three parts (with four episodes each) on 26 November, 25 December and 31 December 2025.
The Wednesday series will be unveiled in two parts: 6 August and 3 September.
Who’s ready for more mayhem? The Addams family took the stage by spilling a major secret that sets the tone for the upcoming season. Yes, the iconic Lady Gaga is joining the Wednesday family. She’ll be portraying the role of a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday.
Find out more details on TUDUM 2025 or watch it on Netflix.
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