Get ready for another dose of chaotic comedy this Christmas as Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix in the highly anticipated festive special, 'Man vs Baby'. The series serves as a direct follow-up to the side-splitting 'Man vs Bee', promising more mishaps and mayhem for Atkinson's hapless character, Trevor Bingley.
When Can You Watch Man vs Baby?
The complete series of 'Man vs Baby' is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on December 11, 2025. Following the streaming giant's typical pattern, new titles usually become available at midnight in the US, which translates to 8am for viewers in the UK. This means fans can settle in for a festive binge-watch session, as all episodes will drop at once.
What's The Story This Time?
After the disastrous house-sitting incident involving a persistent bee, Trevor Bingley has sought a quieter life as a school caretaker. However, peace is not on the agenda. The official synopsis reveals that Trevor is tempted by a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over the festive period.
The real trouble begins on the last day of term when the infant playing Baby Jesus in the school nativity play is accidentally left behind. With no one to collect the child, Trevor finds himself with an unexpected and undersized Christmas companion. Juggling a high-end property and a baby, Trevor's hopes for a calm Christmas look set to descend into his signature brand of chaos.
Cast, Crew, and Episode Details
The series was penned by Rowan Atkinson himself alongside writer William Davies. Atkinson reprises his role as the perpetually unlucky Trevor Bingley. The confirmed cast also includes Alanah Bloor, who takes over the role of Maddy from the previous series' India Fowler.
They are joined by Sunetra Sarker as Georgia Hakopian and Ashley Jensen as Janet. The festive special is a concise affair, consisting of just four episodes, each around 30 minutes long. This makes it considerably shorter than its predecessor, 'Man vs Bee', which had nine episodes, but the total runtime is equivalent to a feature film.
Fans first got a glimpse of the series when Netflix unveiled its 2025 festive line-up in October 2025, building excitement for Atkinson's return to the streaming service. With its blend of physical comedy and festive setting, 'Man vs Baby' is poised to be a highlight of the Christmas viewing schedule.
