Netflix Tudum: Catch the first look of Happy Gilmore 2, Frankenstein, Wake Up Dead Man and more
Netflix just dropped a stack of updates on the highly anticipated titles fans have been waiting for. From the first six minutes of Jenna Ortega's gothic charm in Wednesday Season 2, to the much-awaited trailer of Happy Gilmore Season 2, and a first look at Guillermo del Toro's live-action take on Frankenstein—there were no dull moments at Tudum 2025. But, that's not all, the OTT giant has more up its sleeve: the next Knives Out murder-mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, plus announcements like One Piece Season 2, Squid Game season 3 trailer, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's The Rip, and a surprise shoutout from wrestling legends as Netflix doubles down on its partnership with WWE Raw. Catch all the big reveals here.
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'It's been an eventful summer. I'm tied up in a serial killer's basement,' Wednesday says as the clip kicks off, Ortega's bloodied eyes staring dead ahead, wondering who said nightmares don't come true. The upcoming season is split into two parts, with Wednesday Season 2 dropping Part 1 on August 6, followed by Part 2 on September 3. This time, the story revolves around Wednesday's new obsession, to catch Kansas City Scalper, something she's been dreaming about since childhood. Now, after mastering her psychic powers, she's closing in on the mission. Lady Gaga joins the madness as the newest Nevermore teacher, whose path is about to collide with Wednesday's. Check out the teaser here.
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The wait to see Adam Sandler back on the green is over as Netflix has unveiled a full-length trailer for Happy Gilmore Season 2. Joined by Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen, Sandler appeared on the Tudum stage to introduce the show alongside sports commentator Rich Eisen. The Kyle Newacheck directorial will see new cast members including Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Benny Safdie, and Travis Kelce. The show is premiering on July 25. The clip opens with Sandler introducing himself as someone who picked up the golf club thirty years ago, and goes on to say that even when you're at the top of your game, you can always shank one. 'I haven't swung a club in years,' Sandler's character says in the trailer. 'I'm a little intimidated. All these guys hit it big now.' Watch the trailer here.
Benoit Blanc is set for the most dangerous case yet. The third installment in Rian Johnson's murder mystery series featuring Daniel Craig as the Southern-fried detective is set to hit Netflix on Dec. 12. The release date was announced with a teaser showing Craig surrounded by a new set of suspects, only this time, the show will venture into slightly darker territory. In 2019, Blanc was hired to investigate the murder of bestselling author Harlan, and then in Glass Onion, he headed to Greece to uncover the circumstances surrounding tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton). This time, he's set to solve a new mystery in an undisclosed setting. 'I love everything about whodunnits, but one of the things I love most is how malleable the genre is,' Johnson earlier wrote on his X account. 'There's a whole tonal spectrum from Carr to Christie, and getting to explore that range is one of the most exciting things about making Benoit Blanc movies.'
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After fans of the popular anime series nearly lost hope, Tudum announced the show's renewal on Saturday. Though the show isn't landing in 2025, it has locked in the 2026 window. Mikaela Hoover is joining the cast to voice fan-favourite Tony Tony Chopper. Adapted from Eiichiro Oda's manga, Season 1 of One Piece became one of Netflix's biggest hits when it was released in 2023. After a two-year wait, the OTT platform is ready to bring the adventure of Luffy and his crew to find the fabled treasure and once again conquer the King of the Pirates. Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) graced the Tudum stage to unveil the first look.
Netflix has officially revealed the first look of Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited Frankenstein adaptation. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi of Euphoria takes on the misbegotten creature. del Toro, who's been obsessed with Mary Shelley's monster since childhood, bringing this novel to life after a decade is a sight to behold. This gothic, ultra-dark take arrives in November, reportedly hitting theatres briefly before landing back on Netflix. The cast also includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Charles Dance, Christian Convery, and Ralph Ineson.
Other major announcements of the day include the Stranger Things Season 5 release date, the Squid Game Season 3 trailer, and an exclusive look at Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's The Rip. The Rip revolves around a group of police officers who get their hands on millions in cash from a stash house, and suddenly, the circumstances surrounding them change as they try to uncover the mystery.
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