In recent years, true-crime storytelling has taken on a deeply personal and often unsettling lens, inviting viewers to confront the realities behind headlines. Netflix, known for pushing boundaries in documentary filmmaking, is now turning its focus to one of society’s most tragic and complex issues: school shootings. The streaming giant’s upcoming documentary, All the Empty Rooms, promises an intimate exploration of the aftermath of such events, examining the lives left shattered in their wake.

With gripping narratives and a careful approach, the series is set to premiere this December, offering audiences a chance to witness the human stories behind the statistics.

Netflix’s documentary All the Empty Rooms premieres on December 1, offering a haunting look at the aftermath of school shootings. Directed by Oscar-nominated Joshua Sefteli, the film follows correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp on a seven-year journey across the US as they memorialize the bedrooms of children lost to gun violence, capturing these sacred spaces frozen in time to honor the lives and stories of the victims.

All the Empty Rooms had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2025, and later screened at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10. Before these festival appearances, Netflix acquired the distribution rights to the film, securing its platform release. The documentary has already earned recognition on the festival circuit, winning the Subject Matter Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival, highlighting its impactful storytelling and the sensitive treatment of a deeply important topic. Notably, a different documentary, again embracing children at its heart, is also gearing up to drop on Netflix.

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This documentary, spotlighting children in Africa, comes from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within, produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions, follows orphans in Uganda’s Masaka region who find hope and healing through dance. The documentary highlights how music and movement help the children cope with their hardships. Inspired by viral videos the couple watched with their son Archie during lockdown, they teamed up with filmmakers David Vieira López and Moses Bwayo to capture the resilience and joy of these young lives. The documentary comes to Netflix on December 9.

With December shaping up to be a powerful month for documentary lovers, Netflix is set to deliver stories that resonate on both deeply personal and inspiring levels. All the Empty Rooms confronts the heartbreaking reality of school shootings, while Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within uplifts with tales of resilience and hope. Together, these films look poised to expand Netflix’s already brimming documentary vault, offering audiences a compelling mix of reflection, empathy, and education as the year draws to a close.

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Are you braced enough for All the Empty Rooms first, and then Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within? Let us know in the comments.