Thousands of enthusiastic Netflix fans gathered at Southern California’s Kia Forum for the annual Tudum event, eager to glimpse their favorite stars and enjoy a showcase of upcoming Netflix projects. This year’s Tudum, aptly named after the signature sound greeting users when launching the Netflix app, featured for the first time a live stream on Netflix itself, moving away from its previous home on YouTube.
Among the approximately 9,500 attendees were fans excitedly awaiting high-profile announcements and exclusive previews. Notable appearances included superstar Lady Gaga, who performed at the event and was introduced as a guest star in the anticipated series “Wednesday.”
Netflix’s Chief Marketing Officer, Marian Lee, proudly emphasized the event’s ability to unite diverse fan bases. “No other studio could gather WWE enthusiasts, ‘Knives Out’ fans, and Lady Gaga admirers in one shared experience,” she stated, proclaiming the uniqueness of Netflix’s diverse content array and community-building strength.
The biggest news of the evening centered around Netflix’s massively popular “Stranger Things,” announcing the release schedule for its final season. Fans were told that “Stranger Things 5” will debut in three installments, with the first part airing on November 26 and the dramatic finale arriving on New Year’s Eve.
Additionally, Netflix treated attendees to a preview of Guillermo del Toro’s anticipated interpretation of “Frankenstein,” confirming its debut in November as well—further heightening excitement around the platform’s robust upcoming slate.
