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Excitement builds as 6 big releases in 2025 land in theaters and streaming. Timing matters: many drop between December 2025 and January 2026, reshaping your watchlist. One surprise: a Peacock thriller quietly positions Simu Liu as a mainstream TV lead. Which of these will dominate your weekend queue?
Why These 6 Winter releases matter to streamers and theatergoers in 2025
- Bridgerton Season 4 premieres Jan 29, 2026; impact: four-episode launch window.
- His & Hers (Netflix) sets a Jan 8, 2026 limited-series date; star power: Tessa Thompson.
- The Copenhagen Test bows Dec 27, 2025 on Peacock; genre: international thriller.
- Taylor Swift: The Life Of A Showgirl ties film and album events; major presale momentum.
- Black Phone 2 opens wide this week; impact: box-office option for horror fans.
The 6 picks that redefine late 2025 entertainment
1 – Bridgerton Season 4: Why four early-2026 episodes change Netflix nights
Netflix will debut Bridgerton Season 4 with a multi-episode launch, a release strategy that forces event viewing. If you loved the glossy costumes and scandals, expect watercooler weeks when the first four episodes drop on Jan 29, 2026. You’ll want to queue this for weekend binges.
2 – His & Hers: Tessa Thompson’s limited series arrives on Netflix
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Netflix’s limited series adaptation of Alice Feeney’s novel pairs Tessa Thompson with a twist-driven plot, and the streamer set a Jan 8, 2026 release. If you like slow-burn domestic thrillers, this scratches the same itch – and may spawn reaction threads.
3 – The Copenhagen Test: Simu Liu’s new Peacock thriller promises twists
Peacock schedules The Copenhagen Test for Dec 27, 2025, positioning it as a post-holiday binge for thriller fans. Expect tense, character-led suspense; if you loved international crime dramas, this could be your next obsession. Are you ready to add a Peacock thriller to your list?
4 – Taylor Swift: The Life Of A Showgirl – a hybrid film-and-album event
Taylor Swift’s multi-part rollout (doc/film/album tie-ins) has created a cross-format event that blurs concert film and cinema release windows. For Swift fans this is a cultural moment – and for everyone else, an unavoidable pop-culture landmark to watch. Will you treat it like a movie night or a fan pilgrimage?
5 – Black Phone 2: A seasonal horror option for theatergoers
Universal’s wide release of Black Phone 2 lands as a mainstream theatrical counterpoint to streaming choices, giving audiences a reason to return to cinemas this season. If jump-scare weekends are your thing, this is the safer box-office bet.
6 – Short-Form surges and indie surprises to watch between the big titles
Beyond the tentpoles, late 2025 is stacked with festival darlings and limited-run indies that suddenly go wide – keep an eye on critics’ picks and indie rollouts. These smaller bets often become the most sharable discoveries.
The release dates and numbers that actually change your watchlist
| KPI | Value + Unit | Change/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgerton S4 | Jan 29, 2026 | Four-episode launch window |
| The Copenhagen Test | Dec 27, 2025 | Peacock premiere timing |
| His & Hers (Netflix) | Jan 8, 2026 | Limited-series date announced |
What This Winter Slate Means For Your 2026 streaming choices
Streaming and theaters collide: expect simultaneous watercooler moments and box-office counters. Build your watchlist now – which one will you queue first?
Sources
- https://deadline.com/2025/10/2025-tv-premiere-dates-1235811038/
- https://deadline.com/2025/10/his-and-hers-tessa-thompson-release-date-netflix-photos-1236585073/
- https://deadline.com/2025/10/bridgerton-season-4-premiere-date-teaser-netflix-1236583130/
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Jessica Morrison is a seasoned entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering television, film, and pop culture. After earning a degree in journalism from New York University, she worked as a freelance writer for various entertainment magazines before joining red94.net. Her expertise lies in analyzing television series, from groundbreaking dramas to light-hearted comedies, and she often provides in-depth reviews and industry insights. Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.