Parijat Ghosh 
Rowan Atkinson returns for slapstick holiday chaos in Man vs Baby, landing on Netflix on 11 December 2025. If you loved the physical comedy of Man vs Bee (and who didn’t?), roll up your scarf. This one looks built for cocoa-fueled calamity.
The Pitch? Short and Punchy
Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) thought his housesitting days were done after the last disaster.
He takes a quieter job as a school caretaker, then accepts a lucrative Christmas penthouse gig.
When no one collects the Baby Jesus from the school nativity, Trevor ends up with a very unexpected companion over the holidays. Chaos, parenting errors, and perfectly timed pratfalls follow.
Man vs Baby Cast & Crew Incoming
Atkinson returns as Trevor Bingley. The same hapless, expressive type who powered Man vs Bee. Creators and writers are Rowan Atkinson and William Davies. David Kerr directs. Producers include HouseSitter Productions with Chris Clark and William Davies as executive producers. The series also features Alanah Bloor, Claudie Blakley, and a supporting British ensemble.
Format: Bite-Sized Comedy
Netflix lists Man vs Baby as a family-friendly comedy. Trade coverage and listings say the show is a short-run miniseries: four episodes of roughly 30 minutes each. Perfect for a single-sitting holiday binge.
The platform released an official trailer and key art that lean hard into wintery visuals and physical gags. The trailer teases classic Atkinson business: visual comedy, escalating mishaps, and a seasonal setting that turns normal tasks into calamities. First-look images landed in industry outlets and show Trevor juggling a very mobile baby and a very posh flat. Expect sight gags, awkward parenting moments and that trademark face.
Man vs Baby: Where and When to Watch (India & Worldwide)
Netflix lists the title for its 2025 holiday slate and confirms the global release on 11 Dec 2025. Other countries’ outlets and trade press also flag the same Netflix/OTT release details, so viewers there will be able to stream it on Netflix the same week.
Why this show could be your holiday binge
If you love slapstick, expressive faces, physical comedy, ridiculous situations, Man vs Baby leans on that heavily. That means worldwide fans can get the jokes: you don’t need to know British-specific jokes or references. Just watch Trevor fumble, scramble, and try NOT to destroy the penthouse while holding a wriggly baby. That’s universal chaos.
The holiday season backdrop: Christmas-like penthouse, decorations, and school nativity, adds a cozy yet crazy vibe. It’s the kind of comedy that might make you laugh out loud, roll your eyes, and maybe clutch your stomach from cringe-laughing.
And since it’s short (only four 30-minute episodes), it won’t overstay its welcome. Perfect for one evening or a lazy weekend binge.
Man vs Baby looks like a snug, silly gift for Rowan Atkinson fans and families who want five-star face-making and low-stakes panic. It’s designed for holiday streaming. Just sip something warm, mute your inner critic, and enjoy the pratfall parade on December 11.
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