New on Netflix UAE This December: Series, Films, Documentaries and Kids Titles

This December, Netflix in the UAE brings a mix of cosy Christmas comedies, emotional documentaries, returning favourites and family-friendly adventures. From madcap festive films like My Secret Santa and The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 to Stranger Things 5: Batch 2 and the powerful short All the Empty Rooms, there is plenty to build your month-long watchlist around.

For a full, always-updated list of titles, you can also check the dedicated New on Netflix UAE hub as well as What to Watch This Week UAE for all streaming platforms and the cinemas.

New Netflix Series in December

New Netflix series this December in MENA bring cosy Christmas comedies, Italian holiday chaos and a huge new batch of Stranger Things 5 for your end-of-year binge.

Man Vs Baby: Season 1 – Launching 11 December

Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns as Trevor for another round of chaos and heartfelt mishaps. This time, Christmas only makes things more complicated as he faces festive disasters, unexpected guests and domestic mayhem. If you want easy laughs and light holiday comfort, this new season of Man Vs Baby is an ideal choice.

Emily in Paris: Season 5 – Launching 18 December

Emily swaps Paris for Rome as she looks to reinvent her life. New surroundings bring fresh style, romance and professional chances, but they also create new problems. When love, work and loyalty collide, la dolce vita gets messy. Fans of glossy escapism and romantic comedy drama will find plenty to binge in this fifth season.

Sicily Express: Limited Series – Launching 22 December

Two bumbling Sicilian friends living in Milan stumble on a magical shortcut home: a dumpster that teleports them back to their families in seconds. With Christmas around the corner, their lives turn into a whirlwind of sudden visits, secrets and festive confusion. This limited comedy series adds a quirky twist to the usual holiday travel story.

Stranger Things 5: Batch 2 – Launching 25 December

Hawkins is under strict lockdown, Eleven is in hiding and danger lurks in every shadow. In Stranger Things 5: Batch 2, the entire party comes together with a single mission: hunt down and kill Vecna. Expect tense confrontations, emotional reunions and the next step toward the show’s final showdown in the Upside Down.

New Netflix Films in December

From festive family capers to a wild kidnap scheme and the next Knives Out mystery, December’s new Netflix movies give you plenty of film-night options all month.

My Secret Santa – Launching 03 December

Single mom Taylor needs a job, and a snowy ski resort needs a Santa Claus. Disguised as a convincing St. Nick lookalike, she tries to win a spot on the staff and catch the eye of a charming hotel heir. This Christmas comedy promises cosy settings, mistaken identity and plenty of seasonal warmth.

The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 – Launching 05 December

Santa has been kidnapped by the scheming director of a toy company, and Christmas is at risk. A father and son team up once again to rescue him and save the holiday. This sequel keeps the focus on family, festive adventure and the fun of watching ordinary people step up when the North Pole needs help.

The Fakenapping – Launching 11 December

Sattam is a failed entrepreneur and struggling father buried in debt. Desperate for a way out, he hatches an outrageous plan: fake the kidnapping of his own dad. As the scheme spirals, he finds himself trapped between family ties and financial pressure. Expect a madcap, character-driven comedy with high-stakes misunderstandings.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – Launching 12 December

Detective Benoit Blanc returns for another impossible case. This time, he teams up with a sincere young priest to investigate a crime that seems perfect on the surface. Set in a small-town church with a dark history, the film blends mystery, drama and slow-burn tension as secrets rise to the surface.

New Netflix Documentaries in December

Netflix’s December documentaries balance emotion and ambition, from the deeply moving All the Empty Rooms to Simon Cowell: The Next Act and its high-stakes talent chase.

All the Empty Rooms – Launching 01 December

This short documentary follows a journalist and a photographer as they visit the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings. Through quiet images and careful storytelling, they try to honour lives cut short and ask viewers to sit with the grief that remains. It is a moving, reflective watch for when you want something serious and powerful.

Simon Cowell: The Next Act: Season 1 – Launching 10 December

In this docu-series, Simon Cowell searches for the next big boy band. Talented young men chase their dreams of pop stardom while facing the pressure of auditions, competition and public judgement. The show explores ambition, vulnerability and what it takes to stand out in a crowded music world.

New Netflix Kids & Family Titles in December

For younger viewers, Netflix adds fresh family fun with The Creature Cases: Chapter 6, serving up animal mysteries, fast-paced missions and gentle learning in every episode.

The Creature Cases: Chapter 6 – Launching 15 December

Director Scratch is back with a fresh batch of animal mysteries, keeping agents Sam and Kit busier than ever. This new chapter sends the duo around the world to solve strange creature cases, blending action with fun facts. It is a strong pick for curious kids who love animals and adventure, and for parents who want educational fun.

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