Netflix Geeked Week 2024 just wrapped up, and WOW, what a ride! If you’re a fan of nerdy, spooky, or just straight-up awesome things, then this past week was Christmas for you. From jaw-dropping trailers to surprise casting news to long-awaited updates on fan-favourite shows to gaming surprises, Netflix delivered on every front.
Did you miss all the action? Don’t worry! I’ve got the scoop on all the major announcements right here. If you want to catch the full Netflix Geeked Week 2024 Live Showcase, the whole broadcast is up on YouTube. But for now, here’s the lowdown on the biggest news—from new seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender to the animated Devil May Cry series, and so much more!
Arcane Season 2 Gets Multiple Release Dates (Yep, You Read That Right!)
Let’s start with Arcane. Not only did we get a sneak peek at Vi’s journey (hello, goosebumps!), but Netflix dropped the release dates for Season 2 in a classic Arcane fashion—split into three acts. Act 1 hits the platform on November 9th, Act 2 on November 16th, and Act 3 will wrap it up on November 23rd. So basically, November is officially Arcane Month. Bring it on!
Avatar: The Last Airbender—Say Hello to Toph!
Live-action fans, get excited! Avatar: The Last Airbender just dropped some big casting news—Miya Cech will be playing the badass Earthbender Toph Beifong in Season 2. Netflix wasn’t messing around when they picked this fan-favorite character, and now with production underway, the hype is REAL.
Devil May Cry Animated Series: Dante’s Here to Slay (Literally)
Mark your calendars because April 2025 will be all about demon-hunting when the Devil May Cry animated series finally lands on the streaming platform. Netflix treated us to a teaser featuring the one and only Dante, and let’s just say—it’s pure fire; and if you’re already the game’s fan, this one’s a no-brainer!
Squid Game Season 2: New Trailer, New Chills
Get ready for the red light, and green light madness all over again because the Season 2 trailer of Squid Game just dropped. Spoiler alert: It’s as intense as ever! The stakes are high, and we’re all emotionally unprepared for what’s coming on December 26th. Game on!
Magic: The Gathering Animated Series—It’s Happening!
Magic: The Gathering is expanding from your tabletop to Netflix, and you won’t even need to break out your Pyromancer’s Goggles to watch. The hugely popular card game Magic: The Gathering, which has enthralled millions of tabletop gamers for more than 30 years, is set to become an event animated series streaming on Netflix — currently in production with new creative direction from showrunner and executive producer Terry Matalas. The image alone has fans buzzing, and it’s safe to say we’ll be getting more magic than we can handle very soon!
Black Mirror Season 7—The Dystopia is Back, Baby!
It’s time to embrace the chaos because Black Mirror Season 7 is confirmed for 2025, and it’s packed with a star-studded cast: Awkwafina, Milanka Brooks, Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, Patsy Ferran, Lewis Gribben, Issa Rae, and Paul Giamatti. A teaser showed just enough to make us squirm in anticipation—because let’s be real, the techno dystopia never felt so good.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Trailer—Sam Fisher Returns!
Netflix dropped the first trailer for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, an action-packed animated series, with Liev Schreiber, confirmed as the voice of Sam Fisher, that’ll satisfy all the stealth-loving fans. Though we don’t have an exact release date yet, it’s worth keeping an eye on!
Wednesday Season 2: First Look
Wednesday is back! While we’ll have to wait until 2025 for Season 2, Netflix gave us a little behind-the-scenes teaser to tide us over. It seems like our favourite gothic detective will be stirring up more trouble soon. The snappy cast is back for a brilliant season, “bigger and more twisted” than your darkest dreams.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
October is set to bring us Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, and if the new trailer is anything to go by, we’re in for an adrenaline-packed adventure. This animated series picks up where the Survivor trilogy left off, diving deeper into Lara’s story. Mark your calendars for October 10th—it’s time to sharpen those climbing axes and prepare for an epic journey with one of gaming’s most iconic characters.
One Piece Season 2: Chopper Sneak Peek!
Anime fans, rejoice! We finally got our first peek at Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece Season 2, and while it’s just a short glimpse, it’s already sending fans into a frenzy. Get ready for more pirate mischief and heartwarming moments! On top of that, Netflix revealed some exciting casting news ahead of Geeked Week—Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova are joining the One Piece Season 2 crew. With these new additions and One Piece set to play a major role in the event, the hype for Season 2 is skyrocketing!
Rebel Moon: Ready for Battle
Move over, movies—there’s more to Rebel Moon than meets the eye! A brand-new video game set in Zach Snyder’s epic universe is coming in 2025, and Netflix has already begun teasing a closed beta. Get ready to suit up and dive into this expansive world like never before, with a new level of interactivity that will take Rebel Moon fans on an exciting journey beyond the screen!
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep—Geralt’s Back
Attention all Witcher fans! We’ve got exciting news—an animated movie featuring the legendary Doug Cockle as Geralt is on the way. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep premieres on February 11, 2025, and will be the perfect treat while we await Season 4. The Witcher universe, based on the books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, continues to expand, with Sirens of the Deep specifically adapting his short story “A Little Sacrifice.”
More Geeky Goodness—Sakamoto Days, Cyberpunk, and Wolf King
Netflix didn’t stop there. We also got teasers for Sakamoto Days, more Cyberpunk animated content, and a first look at a new fantasy series, Wolf King, based on the Wereworld books. There’s enough new content here to keep our nerd hearts full for a long time.
…And Everything Else Announced at Netflix Geeked Week 2024!
If we were to break down everything announced, teased, or shown during Netflix Geeked Week 2024, we’d need a whole series of articles! So, to keep things moving, here’s a quick roundup of more juicy announcements, teasers, and trailers from this jam-packed event:
- We got a brand-new clip from The Platform 2, ramping up the tension for its release on October 4. More unsettling thrills are on the way!
- It’s What’s Inside teased a mysterious game that dredges up long-hidden secrets, and the new trailer already has us hooked on the eerie premise.
- Fans of Cobra Kai were treated to a laugh-out-loud season 6 part 1 blooper reel, proving that the dojo isn’t all about kicks and punches—it’s got a sense of humour too.
- Hellbound Season 2 drops a suspense-filled date announcement trailer, leaving everyone excited for its return on October 25.
- We caught our first glimpse of The Eternaut, a live-action adaptation of an iconic Argentinian graphic novel which is already buzzing! on social media.
- Netflix also announced that more games are on the way, and confirmed that Monument Valley is already available to play on Netflix Games—game on!
- Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 is officially coming in January 2025, and we have a fresh teaser to tide us over until then. If you’re into vampire action and dark battles, this is about to be your new favourite show.
- Anime fans, rejoice! Sakamoto Days, the hitman anime, debuted its announcement trailer, and it’s scheduled to drop in January 2025.
- Netflix offered a glimpse of Tomorrow and I, a brand-new Thai sci-fi anthology series that promises futuristic thrills and twists.
- And finally, an exclusive new clip from Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance was released, ensuring mecha lovers have something to look forward to.
Final Thoughts!
Phew! That was a lot to take in, right? But hey, that’s exactly what Netflix Geeked Week is all about—filling our screens and watchlists with an avalanche of trailers, announcements, and sneak peeks. There was something for everyone, from anime lovers to action fans and everyone in between. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good Toph Beifong casting reveal? This year’s Geeked Week delivered in a big way, setting us up for an exciting year of binge-worthy content. So, get those watchlists ready—because Netflix is about to dominate our screens again!