Netflix Announces Highly Anticipated Historical Action Film Arrival
Netflix has revealed that one of its most talked-about historical action films will soon become available for streaming on the platform. This much-anticipated release marks the film’s long-awaited debut on Netflix after earning strong critical acclaim and building a devoted following since its original theatrical run.
**The Northman to Stream on Netflix in December**
The film, *The Northman* (2022), directed by Robert Eggers, will join Netflix US on December 3, 2025. This information was confirmed by *What’s on Netflix* in its early preview of December’s releases.
**About the Film**
*The Northman* is a historical action drama starring Alexander Skarsgård as the Viking warrior Amleth. The cast also includes Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. The story follows Amleth, an exiled prince who vows to avenge his father’s murder at the hands of his uncle, Fjölnir.
Inspired by the legend of Amleth from *Gesta Danorum* by Saxo Grammaticus— the same story that inspired Shakespeare’s *Hamlet*—the film immerses viewers in Norse mythology. It was shot across Iceland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, capturing stunning Nordic landscapes.
**Production Details and Reception**
With a budget of $70 million, *The Northman* grossed $69 million worldwide. It premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2022, before its U.S. release by Focus Features and Universal Pictures internationally.
While the film underperformed at the box office, it gained significant success on VOD, topping digital rental charts. It also achieved strong physical sales, debuting at No. 1 on both Blu-ray and DVD.
Critics widely praised Robert Eggers’ direction, Jarin Blaschke’s cinematography, and Skarsgård’s compelling performance. Rotten Tomatoes reported a 90% approval rating, describing *The Northman* as “a bloody revenge epic and breathtaking visual marvel.” The Guardian called it “entirely outrageous, with some epic visions of the flaring cosmos.”
**What’s Next on Netflix**
*The Northman*’s debut coincides with the platform’s December releases of *Emily in Paris* Season 5 and *Stranger Things* Season 5: Volume 2. The film stands out as one of the major licensed additions arriving this holiday season, offering audiences an epic blend of history and myth.
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