"Doctor Sleep" Sequel to "The Shining" Haunts Netflix in 2025

In 2025, Stephen King's dark universe continues to expand, as the sequel to his iconic novel "The Shining" is set to arrive on Netflix. "Doctor Sleep," which hit theaters in 2019, is scheduled to make its streaming debut on the platform on November 1, 2025, giving fans a perfect post-Halloween opportunity to revisit this haunting continuation.

Directed by horror genius Michael Flanagan, known for his work on acclaimed projects like "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Midnight Mass," "Doctor Sleep" follows the grown-up Dan Torrance, played by Ewan McGregor. Dan, the son of Jack and Wendy from "The Shining," still carries the heavy scars of his childhood and the strange psychic gift known as "the shining."

Despite receiving warm reviews from critics, who praised the film's ability to honor the original while forging its own path, "Doctor Sleep" struggled commercially upon its initial release. However, with its upcoming arrival on Netflix, the film is poised to find a new audience and continue the legacy of one of Stephen King's most haunting stories.