Netflix is adding 12 new movies and shows this week (Dec 17, 2023)

A new week is here, and while we're rapidly getting closer to Christmas and 2024, there are still plenty of new movies and shows headed to Netflix. The new additions include an Oscar contender, a new comedy special, and a much-anticipated sci-fi movie.

Maestro is probably the biggest movie coming to Netflix this week. It hits the streaming service on Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023 and tells the story of composer Leonard Bernstein and his relationship with his wife, Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. The movie follows his career and focuses particularly on the relationship between Leonard and Felicia.

The cast include Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Josh Hamilton, and Scott Ellis.

Take a look at the trailer here:

This week also brings Zach Snyder's Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire. The film stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Ed Skrein, Cary Elwes, Corey Stoll, Michiel Huisman, and Anthony Hopkins.

The movie follows a settlement that is threatened by a tyrant. But there is one person among their group who might just be able to save them all. The first part of the movie hits Netflix on Friday, Dec 22.

Check out the trailer here:

More in the mood for some comedy? Trevor Noah: Where Was I comes to Netflix on Tuesday, Dec 19. The comedy special has the comedian talking about his travels, the different cultural norms in different countries he's encountered, and the national anthems he heard along the way.

Take a peek at the former Daily Show host in the new trailer here:

This week also brings Project Runway season 17 on Tuesday, Dec 19, The Taming of the Shrewd 2 on Wednesday, Dec 20, and Flipping Out seasons 4-5 on Thursday, Dec 21.

New on Netflix this week: Dec 17-23

Dec 18
Mush-Mush and the Mushables

Dec 19
Project Runway, Season 17
Trevor Noah: Where Was I

Dec 20
Cindy la Regia: The High School Years
Love Is Blind Brazil: After the Altar
Maestro
The Taming of the Shrewd 2

Dec 21
Flipping Out, Seasons 4-5
Like Flowers in Sand
Supa Team 4, Season 2

Dec 22
Gyeongseong Creature, Season 1, Part 1
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire

What will you be watching on Netflix this week? Whatever you're watching, make sure to stay tuned to Netflix Life for all the latest streaming updates!