As the holiday season approaches, entertainment offerings are ramping up with exciting new releases across streaming platforms and cinemas. Here’s your guide to the most anticipated films and TV shows arriving this December!
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2nd December: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Platform: Disney+
Format: Weekly Episodes
Dive back into a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. This Disney+ original series promises to expand the Star Wars universe, with a story set in the New Republic era, starring a group of kids alongside Jude Law!
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6th December: A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter
Platform: Netflix
Format: Musical Special
After the success of the acclaimed Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023) in cinemas and Olivia Rodrigos: Guts World Tour (2024) on Netflix, it was only a matter of time before this year's hottest pop star Sabrina Carpenter would star in her own musical special! Just in time for the holidays, fans can enjoy a festive celebration filled with music, charm, and Christmas magic.
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13th December: Kraven The Hunter
Platform: In Cinemas
Genre: Superhero Blockbuster
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (with no Spider-Man) continues with Kraven the Hunter! Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, this marks the third installment of the year in Sony's unusual superhero franchise, following the critically shunned Madame Web and the subpar Venom 3.
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13th December: Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Platform: In Cinemas
Genre: Animated Fantasy
Return to Middle-earth with the animated epic, The War of the Rohirrim. This cinematic journey explores the untold histories of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary world.
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13th December: Queer
Platform: In Cinemas
Genre: Romance Drama
Directed by the amazing Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Bones and All, Call Me By Your Name), this intriguing title stars Daniel Craig (James Bond) in a compelling narrative period drama set to make waves this December.
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13th December: Carry-On
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Action Thriller
Taron Egerton leads this Netflix original, as a young TSA officer who is blackmailed into letting a dangerous package onboard an upcoming flight during Christmas Day. Many may not have heard of this film due to the lack of advertising, but with Egerton leading it's definitely worth a watch!
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20th December: Mufasa
Platform: In Cinemas
Genre: Musical Drama
Travel back to the Pride Lands in this prequel to Disney’s 2019 The Lion King remake, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Mufasa chronicles the coming-of-age story of the iconic king, complemented by music from Lin-Manuel Miranda! Long live the king.
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22nd December: Marvel’s What If...? (Season 3)
Platform: Disney+
Format: Daily Episodes
Marvel fans can look forward to the third and final season of the hit animated anthology What If...?, arriving just in time to add a multiverse twist to everyones Christmas celebrations!
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25th December: Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Platform: BBC One (UK), Netflix (Worldwide)
Genre: Stop Motion
Everyone’s favorite claymation duo is back! Wallace and Gromit make their return alongside the notorious villain Feathers McGraw who has not been seen since The Wrong Trousers (1993). This 80-minute film is a delightful treat for Christmas Day.
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25th December: Doctor Who: 'Joy to the World'
Platform: BBC One (UK), Disney+ (Worldwide)
Format: Christmas Special
Ncuti Gatwa returns as The Doctor for his second Christmas special! With adventures sure to thrill longtime fans and new viewers alike, this is worth a watch on Christmas day!
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26th December: Squid Game (Season 2)
Platform: Netflix
Format: Entire Season Released
The global phenomenon Squid Game returns with its highly anticipated second season. Three years after winning, Player 456, portrayed by the amazing Lee Jung-jae, once again dives into the devious surivival game, this time to try and stop it from the inside! With the entire season dropping on Boxing Day, fans can dive straight into the action.
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26th December: Better Man
Platform: In Cinemas
Genre: Music Biopic
Experience Robbie Williams’ story like never before in this unconventional biopic where he’s portrayed as a monkey...yep you read that right. Better Man promises a quirky and unforgettable take on the pop icon’s life.
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27th December: Sonic 3
Platform: In Cinemas
Genre: Action Comedy
Speed into the new year with Sonic 3, featuring the introduction of fan-favorite character Shadow voiced by Keanu Reeves! This thrilling conclusion to the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy promises to delight audiences of all ages.
From festive specials to blockbuster releases, December’s lineup has something for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into this exciting holiday season of entertainment!