The year 2024 witnessed some big releases on Netflix that made waves in India and worldwide. It includes Sector 36 featuring Vikrant Massey, Maamla Legal Hai starring Ravi Kishan, Killer Soup featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Griselda featuring Sofía Vergara, and many more. After their theatrical release, Netflix has also brought blockbuster movies like Animal, Kalki 2898 AD, Srikanth, Ulajh, Crew, and many more.
Since the countdown to the end of the year 2024 has begun, the focus has now slowly and steadily shifting towards 2025. Hence, if you are also wondering about OTT releases in 2025 or Netflix OTT releases in 2025, True Scoop brings you a list of much-awaited series and movies that are lined up to be released on Netflix in 2025.
What to watch on Netflix in 2025?
1) Pushpa 2
Allu Arjun & Rashmika Mandanna starrer Pushpa 2 was released in theaters on December 5, 2024. The action thriller directed by Sukumar is turning out to be the highest-grosser Indian film of the year 2024. For those who haven't watched Pushpa 2 in theaters, Allu Arjun's movie will be released on Netflix in the year 2025. As per reports, Netflix has acquired the digital rights of Pushoa 2 for a staggering Rs 270 crore. In January 2024, Netflix confirmed the OTT release of Pushpa 2, having acquired the rights for all languages — Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Since the movie is still running in theaters, the OTT platform or the makers have announced the official Pushpa 2 Netflix release date. However, it is assumed that Pushpa 2: The Rule will take approximately six to eight weeks after its theatrical release. This would mean Pushpa 2’s OTT release is expected between January 15 and 30, 2025.
2) Emergency
The controversial movie Emergency featuring Kangana Ranaut in the lead role will be released in theaters on January 17, 2025. As per Mint, Kangana's controversial movie Emergency may also stream on Netflix if the makers decide not to release it in theaters. However, if the movie is released in theaters, Netflix will stream it after 6 to 8 weeks of theatrical release.
Notably, Kangana Ranaut's directorial Emergency was slated to be released in theaters on September 6, 2024. However, due to a row over the mention of Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale and a tiff with the censor board over some certain scenes, Emergency release was halted. Kangana then had to fight a court case and finally the Bombay High Court allowed the actress to release her movie.
3) The Roshans
After a docudrama on Yash Raj Films, Salim Javed, Netflix is now bringing a riveting docuseries on The Roshans. The Roshans is a documentary that will talk about the life and struggle of The Roshan family, famous in Bollywood. The Roshans include- Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan, etc. Netflix released the official poster and release date on their Instagram with the caption, “Dive into the world of The Roshans through music, movies, and a bond that defines legacy. Watch The Roshans, arriving on 17 January, only on Netflix.
4) Stardom
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is finally stepping into the world of films but not like his father. Aryan will be donning a Directors-hat and will bring a web series titled Stardom on Netflix in 2025. Netflix has already made the announcement that Aryan Khan will direct a web series named Stardom which will be released in 2025. The six-episode series is set in the film industry and is a collaboration between Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment, Aryan's father Shah Rukh Khan's production company.
A few months back, Shah Rukh Khan shared a post with the caption, "Witness Bollywood like never before… on Netflix! Presenting Aryan Khan’s directorial debut in an all-new series, coming soon!" Notably, neither Netflix nor Red Chillies have mentioned anything about its official release date. Furthermore, no mention of actors working in it has been revealed.
5) The Electric State
Russo Brothers are all set to take the streaming world by storm yet again in the year 2025. This time Russo Brothers are bringing Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt together for a movie title The Electric State. The Electric State will be released on Netflix on March 14, 2025. Apart from Millie and Chris, The Electric State will also feature Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Giancarlo Esposito, and Stanley Tucci, with voice work from Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Hank Azaria, Colman Domingo, and Alan Tudyk.
6) Back in Action
The much-awaited American action-comedy Back in Action will be released on Netflix on January 17, 2025. Back in Action will witness two of the biggest Hollywood stars joining hands i.e. Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx. Back in Action is directed by Seth Gordon, who also co-wrote the movie with Brendan O'Brien. The movie stars Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Andrew Scott, and Jamie Demetriou.
7) The Night Agent Season 2
After the success of season 1 and with many unanswered deliberately left by the makers, The Night Agent season 2 will be released on Netflix on January 23, 2025. The Night Agent season 2 is an action spy-thriler with Gabriel Basso returning in the series as Peter Sutherland.
Season 1 started with an attempt to bomb a whole metro station which was luckily foiled by Peter. However, due to Peter's father's disgraced history with the secret services and the FBI, a conspiracy theory started doing rounds that it was Peter who planted the bomb. However, despite all these allegations, Diane Farr (Hong Chau) gives him the opportunity to work in the White House as a low-key Night Agent. Parallelly, another story of Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) goes. Rose is a cybersecurity expert and hacker who just lost her business and therefore she comes to stay with her aunt and uncle who were later assassinated in their own house.
8) One Piece Season 2
After the success of season 1, Netflix has renewed the live action anime movie One Piece, One Piece Season 2 is expected to be released on Netflix in the year 2025. For those who haven't followed the Japanese series Manga, you should know that One Piece is created by Eiichiro Oda.
One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), a young pirate who dreams of finding the legendary treasure of Gold Rogers. If Luffy finds the 'One Piece' then he will become the King of Pirates. Along his journey, Luffy meets various other pirates who either help him or hinder him in his voyage.
9) Wednesday Season 2
After the massive success of Season 1, Wednesday Season 2 is expected to be released on Netflix in the year 2025. Some reports suggest that Wednesday Season 2 will be released on Netflix in September 2025. Wednesday featured Jenna Ortega, Enid Sinclair, Larissa Weems, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, and more in the leading roles.
10) Stranger Things Season 5
The cult classic of Netflix, Stranger Things Season 5 is also expected to be released in 2025. A few report suggests that Stranger Things Season 5 will be released on Netflix in October or November 2025. Stranger Things Season 5 will be the final season of the American science fiction horror drama television series. Stranger Things has garnered the reputation of the longest wait for new episodes between seasons. After all, season 3 arrived almost two years after season 2, and season 4 dropped nearly three years after season 3