Netflix’s global fan event, Tudum 2025, held in Los Angeles on May 31, was packed with high-energy announcements, star-studded appearances, and first looks at the platform’s upcoming blockbusters. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest moments:
1. Lady Gaga Joins Wednesday Season 2
The biggest surprise of the night was Lady Gaga stepping into the Wednesday universe as Professor Rosaline Rotwood, a new faculty member at Nevermore Academy. She also gave a dramatic live performance of her latest single “Zombieboy” from her upcoming album Mayhem, which matched the gothic vibes of the show perfectly.
2. Sneak Peek: Wednesday Season 2
Netflix released the first six minutes of Wednesday Season 2, filled with eerie suspense and cryptic twists. The new season will stream in two parts — Part 1 on August 6 and Part 2 on September 3, 2025.
3. Final Season of Stranger Things Revealed
Fans got a glimpse of the final season of Stranger Things, with Netflix announcing a three-part release schedule starting November 2025. Emotional tributes from the cast hinted at a powerful and nostalgic conclusion to the hit series.
4. Squid Game Returns for Season 3
The intense trailer for Squid Game Season 3 dropped, teasing new challenges and unexpected returns from previous characters. The show is set to premiere on June 27, 2025.
5. Daniel Craig Back in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The next chapter in the Knives Out franchise stars Daniel Craig alongside a powerhouse cast. Fans were shown the first official trailer, with the film hitting Netflix on December 12, 2025.
6. First Look at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
A haunting teaser for Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth, set the stage for one of the year’s most anticipated releases.
7. Happy Gilmore 2 Brings the Laughs
Adam Sandler returns to the green in the long-awaited sequel to Happy Gilmore, with a surprise cameo in the teaser trailer from Latin music star Bad Bunny. The movie premieres July 25, 2025.
8. YA Universe Crossover
For the first time, Netflix brought together the casts of Outer Banks, Ginny & Georgia, My Life With the Walter Boys, and Forever in a crossover scene that sparked cheers from the crowd and set social media ablaze.
9. Performances and Fan Moments
In addition to Lady Gaga, other performers and cast members from across Netflix originals lit up the stage, engaging directly with fans and giving behind-the-scenes glimpses of upcoming content.
Tudum 2025 proved to be more than just a showcase — it was a celebration of Netflix’s most beloved shows and a glimpse into a powerhouse content slate for the year ahead.
