Season six of David Letterman’s Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, arrives with a fresh lineup of guests from across the entertainment world. The show will return on December 16, 2025, featuring conversations with actor and director Michael B. Jordan, YouTube superstar MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), and acclaimed actor and director Jason Bateman. A trailer for the season is now available, showing the unique chemistry between the legendary host and his new guests.
Season 6 Guest Lineup and Release Details
The sixth season follows the show’s recent pattern with a tight three-episode order. All three episodes will be available to watch at once when the season premieres on December 16, 2025, on Netflix. This season continues Letterman’s approach of sitting down for in-depth, one-on-one conversations with a single high-profile guest per episode.
The announcement of the guest list confirms that the show continues to attract top names from different fields. In previous seasons, Letterman has interviewed figures like Barack Obama, Tina Fey, Jay-Z, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and sports star Caitlin Clark. Netflix has already renewed the series for a seventh season, indicating its ongoing success.
Separately, Netflix released a special episode on December 1, 2025, featuring David Letterman in conversation with actor Adam Sandler. This standalone special is not part of the official Season 6 lineup.
A Closer Look at the Season 6 Guests
Michael B. Jordan is known globally for his roles in major films. He stars as Adonis Johnson in the Creed series, a role he also directed in Creed III. His other notable work includes playing Erik Killmonger in Black Panther and starring in the recent vampire thriller Sinners. Beyond acting, Jordan is also a film producer and a co-owner of the English Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is one of the most influential online creators in the world. He is the most-subscribed individual on YouTube, with over 453 million subscribers and videos that have amassed more than 100 billion total views. He is also a successful entrepreneur with ventures like MrBeast Burger and Feastables, and is known for large-scale philanthropy through initiatives like Team Trees and Team Seas. His upcoming competition series, Beast Games, is set for a second season on Amazon in 2026.
Jason Bateman is a veteran actor with a career spanning decades. He is perhaps best known to Netflix audiences for his Emmy-winning role as Marty Byrde in the crime drama Ozark, which he also executive produced and directed. His recent work includes starring in and producing the Netflix crime drama Black Rabbit, and he continues to voice the character of Nick Wilde in Disney’s Zootopia franchise. He also co-hosts the popular SmartLess podcast.
What the Trailer Shows About the Conversations
The released trailer for Season 6 gives fans a first look at the dynamic between Letterman and his guests. It highlights the show’s signature mix of curiosity and casual humor. In one clip, Letterman jokes with MrBeast, saying, “Oh, I have a YouTube channel as well,” to which MrBeast dryly replies, “I don’t believe that”.
Another moment shows Jason Bateman on what appears to be a baseball field with Letterman. After what seems to be a successful hit, Bateman humorously remarks, “I feel like a semi-man right now”.
The conversation with Michael B. Jordan touches on more personal and professional challenges. At one point, Letterman asks Jordan if his work ever suffered, to which Jordan candidly responds, “It sure did, Dave”. This kind of honest exchange is a hallmark of the series, which is praised for moving beyond typical promotional interviews to more revealing discussions.
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The Show’s Format and Lasting Appeal
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction premiered on Netflix in 2018, marking David Letterman’s return to hosting after his 33-year late-night television career. The show distinguishes itself with a long-form, single-guest format. Episodes typically run between 44 and 61 minutes, allowing for deeper exploration of topics than traditional talk shows.
The series often blends studio conversations with filmed segments on location, providing additional context about the guest’s life or work. The show’s music is composed by Letterman’s longtime bandleader, Paul Shaffer, adding a familiar touch for fans of his earlier programs.
The format has been a critical success. The series has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special for each of its seasons and won the award in 2024. The production is a collaboration between Jax Media/Imagine Entertainment and Letterman’s own Worldwide Pants Inc..
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