What's new on Netflix Australia for December 2018

As the number of shows and movies available to stream in Australia continues to grow at an impressive rate, it can be tough to keep up with all the new additions to each streaming service each month.

We've all come to anticipate a new stable of Netflix Originals releases each month, but figuring out which shows they are and when exactly they become available isn't so easy. And what about the large number licensed shows and films that are made available to stream, if only for a limited time?

In an effort to keep you informed of the best shows and movies that are in the process of being added to Netflix, we'll be bringing you an updated list of what you can expect on the service on a monthly basis.

Not only that, we'll also be singling out the biggest releases, as well as a number of quality TV shows and films which we believe deserve your Netflixing time.

So get ready to kick off the month with an epic binge – here's what's new on Netflix in December 2018. Check out the month's highlights video below!

TV shows highlights for December 2018

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale (14/12/2018)

In a devilish twist on the usual 'Christmas special' formula, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter's Tale sees Sabrina orchestrate an emotional séance with serious consequences as the winter solstice approaches, and Susie's merry plans turn menacing.

Tidelands (14/12/2018)

Australia's very first Netflix Original series sees an ex-con return to her hometown Orphelin Bay blows the lid off a generations-long conspiracy of silence around murder, drugs and sirens – or are they mermaids?

Perfume (21/12/2018)

A modern retelling of the Patrick Süskind novel of the same name (which was also adapted as a film in 2006), a perfumer with a superhuman sense of smell begins killing female students at a boarding school to distill their essence and create the perfect scent.

Watership Down: Limited Series (coming in December)

You may want to keep your young children away from this terrifying animated tale, which sees a warren of rabbits battles many threats on their daring journey to find a new home in this adaptation of the classic novel by Richard Adams.

Movies highlights for December 2018

Dumplin’ (7/12/2018)

Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who shakes up her small Texas town when she signs up for her mum’s pageant as a protest and inspires other local people to join her.

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (7/12/2018)

If you didn't get enough live-action Jungle Book action from Disney's recent adaptation, you're in luck – motion capture genius Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling’s beloved masterpiece, bringing stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Matthew Rhys and Naomie Harris along for the ride.

ROMA (14/12/2018)

A deeply personal film from Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Children of Men), ROMA chronicles a tumultuous year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s.

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (18/12/2018)

Talk show host extraordinaire Ellen DeGeneres returns to stand-up after 15 years for her debut Netflix original comedy special, Relatable.

American Graffiti (7/12/2018)

George Lucas' first true masterpiece, the nostalgic film American Graffiti follows a couple of high school grads as they spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.

ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (7/12/18)

This true crime documentary explores the still-unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay, legendary DJ behind the groundbreaking '80s rap group, Run-D.M.C.

...and the rest for December 2018

ORIGINAL SERIES

The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot Season 2 (3/12/2018)

Dogs of Berlin (7/12/2018)

The Hook Up Plan (7/12/2018)

El recluso (7/12/2018)

The Ranch: Part 6 (7/12/2018)

Nailed It! Holiday! (7/12/2018)

Bad Blood (7/12/2018)

The Fix (14/12/2018)

The Protector (14/12/2018)

Fuller House: Season 4 (14/12/2018)

Travelers: Season 3 (14/12/2018)

Inside the Real Narcos: Series 1 (14/12/2018)

Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 3 (14/12/2018)

Sunderland Til I Die (14/12/2018)

Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 5 (18/12/2018)

Diablero (21/12/2018)

Derry Girls (21/12/2018)

7 Days Out (21/12/2018)

The Casketeers (21/12/2018)

BÖRÜ (Wolf) (21/12/2018)

You (26/12/2018)

Selection Day (28/12/2018)

Murder Mountain (28/12/2018)

NETFLIX WEEKLY SERIES

Memories of the Alhambra (1/12/2018)

NETFLIX FILM

Battle (1/12/2018)

Crossroads: One Two Jaga (1/12/2018)

5 Star Christmas (7/12/2018)

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (21/12/2018)

Bad Seeds (21/12/2018)

Bird Box (21/12/2018)

La noche de 12 años (28/12/2018)

When Angels Sleep (28/12/2018)

ORIGINAL COMEDY

Vir Das: Losing It (11/12/2018)

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY

The American Meme (7/12/2018)

Out of Many, One (12/12/2018)

The Innocent Man (14/12/2018)

Springsteen on Broadway (16/12/2018)

NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY

Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas (7/12/2018)

Super Monsters and the Wish Star (7/12/2018)

Dance & Sing with True: Songs (14/12/2018)

Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 8 (14/12/2018)

Prince of Peoria: A Christmas Moose Miracle (14/12/2018)

3Below: Tales of Arcadia (21/12/2018)

Alexa & Katie: Season 2 (26/12/2018)

NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME

Hero Mask (3/12/2018)

Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas (7/12/2018)

Back Street Girls: Gokudols (12/12/2018)

Baki (18/12/2018)

LAST HOPE: Part 2 (21/12/2018)

Sirius the Jeager (21/12/2018)

Hi Score Girl (24/12/2018)

MORE HIGHLIGHTS

Love Actually (7/12/2018)

The Holiday (7/12/2018)

Brooklyn (8/12/2018)

Passengers (12/12/2018)

The Founder (12/12/2018)

Schitt's Creek: Season 4: “Christmas” (19/12/2018)

Captain Fantastic (4/12/2018)

Winchester (6/12/2018)

About a Boy (7/12/2018)

Paul (7/12/2018)

The Change-Up (7/12/2018)

Scent of a Woman (7/12/2018)

Sisters: Season 1 (7/12/2018)

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (12/12/2018)

Hello, My Name Is Doris (15/12/2018)

Tales by Light: Season 3 (21/12/2018)

The Angry Birds Movie (22/12/2018)

Carrie (23/12/2018)

One Direction: This Is Us (23/12/2018)

About Last Night (23/12/2018)

The Last Animals (24/12/2018)

Aquamarine (26/12/2018)

Yummy Mummies: Season 1 (28/12/2018)

xXx: The Return of Xander Cage (30/12/2018)

Fences (30/12/2018)

Rings (30/12/2018)

Monster Trucks (30/12/2018)

Allied (30/12/2018)

What's coming next month and beyond?

Netflix has has big plans for 2018, with a number of high-profile shows and movies confirmed for release on the service. Here's our list of the best upcoming TV shows and movies on Netflix.