A wave of exciting new movies has arrived this December across major streaming platforms, giving film lovers plenty to binge through the holiday season. From explosive action franchises and intimate dramas to festive rom-coms and edgy horror, this month’s releases deliver something for every mood.
Platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Paramount+ and Peacock are rolling out star-studded premieres. Highlights include Tom Cruise’s final ‘Mission: Impossible’ adventure, George Clooney’s emotionally charged dramedy ‘Jay Kelly’, and Daniel Day-Lewis’ return from retirement. Holiday-themed originals and feel-good family titles round out the lineup.
Top New Movies Streaming This December
‘Anemone’ – Peacock
Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting in his son Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut, delivering a gripping performance as a former soldier confronting trauma and reconciling with family.
‘Bride Hard’ – Hulu
Rebel Wilson stars as a secret agent and maid of honor whose best friend’s wedding turns into a wild hostage crisis packed with humor and action.
‘Caught Stealing’ – Netflix
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this dark crime comedy features Austin Butler as a bartender dragged into a brutal criminal chase after a seemingly harmless favor goes wrong.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ – Disney+
Greg Heffley returns in a family-friendly animated chapter focused on chaos, discipline and father-son bonding.
‘The Family McMullen’ – HBO Max
Edward Burns revives his indie classic storyline with a warm family reunion built around generational change and emotional healing.
‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ – HBO Max
An intimate music documentary uncovering the life and tragic early death of the legendary singer behind Grace and the iconic cover of “Hallelujah.”
‘Jay Kelly’ – Netflix
George Clooney plays an aging movie star reflecting on the personal cost of fame in Noah Baumbach’s heartfelt character drama.
‘Jingle Bell Heist’ – Netflix
A festive romantic heist film about two struggling workers who plan a Christmas robbery that leads to unexpected love.
‘Left-Handed Girl’ – Netflix
A touching Taiwanese coming-of-age drama exploring family hardship and cultural pressures.
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ – Paramount+
Tom Cruise returns for the eighth and possibly final chapter, delivering massive stunts and a race against a dangerous AI threat.
Additional highlights include ‘My Secret Santa’, ‘Oh. What. Fun.’, ‘Paul Anka: His Way’, ‘Train Dreams’, and the disturbing fairy-tale twist ‘The Ugly Stepsister’.
