Netflix’s New Holiday Comedy Sicily Express Delivers Magical Chaos With a Dumpster Portal Adventure

Netflix is gearing up for the holidays with Sicily Express, a brand-new five-episode comedy miniseries arriving on December 5, 2025. Created by the beloved Sicilian duo Salvo Ficarra and Valentino Picone, the series mixes fast-paced humor, magical realism, and a very Italian clash between life in the north and roots in the south. It’s a playful, fast-moving story built around one wild idea: a garbage bin that works as an instant portal between Milan and Sicily.

Ficarra and Picone — known for films like La matassa, It May Be Love But It Doesn’t Show, Andiamo a quel paese, L’ora legale, and Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem, as well as the Netflix hit Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery — return as writers, directors, and stars. Their signature style blends good-natured absurdity with grounded, everyday Italian family life, and Sicily Express seems crafted to double down on both.

The story centers on Salvo and Valentino, two Sicilian nurses who have built their working lives in Milan but still maintain deep ties to their families in Sicily. Just a few days before Christmas, their exhausting back-and-forth travel takes a surreal turn when they stumble upon a strange dumpster that catapults them instantly between the two regions. It’s a discovery that seems like the perfect solution — until the jumpy, unpredictable nature of the portal begins to disrupt their routines and relationships. What starts as a miracle quickly becomes a hilarious source of chaos.

Netflix describes the show as a warm, family-friendly seasonal adventure. The official series page can be found on Netflix, and the platform’s announcement confirms its exclusive release worldwide. Additional details about the production and creative team are available in the official Netflix press release.

Alongside Ficarra and Picone, the cast features a strong lineup of Italian talent. Katia Follesa and Barbara Tabita join the ensemble, along with Max Tortora, Sergio Vastano, Enrico Bertolino, Adelaide Massari, and Angelo Tosto. To top it off, there’s a special appearance by Giorgio Tirabassi, adding to the festive charm and comedic energy.

The series was produced by Tramp Limited, with additional writing contributions from Fabrizio Cestaro, Nicola Guaglianone, and Fabrizio Testini. The show blends regional humor, family holiday tension, and a magical twist that allows for quick jumps between northern and southern Italy — a cultural dynamic many Italians know well. For international viewers, it offers a fun window into those contrasts while staying universally relatable.

A trailer is already available on YouTube, giving a clear preview of the show’s tone: lighthearted, goofy, a bit chaotic, and intentionally over the top. You can check out the official trailer on YouTube to get a feel for the comedic style and festive energy.

With its mix of fast laughs, heartfelt moments, and a delightfully bizarre holiday premise, Sicily Express looks like a uniquely spirited addition to Netflix’s December lineup. If you’re in the mood for something fun, warm, and unapologetically Sicilian, this one deserves a spot on your holiday watchlist.