Top Movies & TV Shows to Stream in December 2024

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the endless options on your streaming platforms, fear not! We’ve got you covered with a rundown of the best TV series, movies, and documentaries hitting your screens this December.

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to dive into all the Christmas-themed classics, from Elf to Home Alone. As always, the debate rages on about whether Die Hard truly counts as a festive flick or not. And let’s not forget the perennial controversy sparked by Love Actually and Alan Rickman’s character.

But there’s more to December than just holiday cheer. Netflix is dropping the highly-anticipated second season of the record-breaking Squid Game on Boxing Day, featuring Lee Jung-jae reprising his role as Gi-Hun. Plus, keep an eye out for the thrilling new series Black Doves, starring Keira Knightley as a spy in hiding.

If you’re on the hunt for some new shows to binge, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming your way on Netflix:

– December 1: Paper Dolls
– December 4: Tomorrow and I, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (season 3)
– December 5: Black Doves
– December 6: Echoes of the Past
– December 10: Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die Polo
– December 11: One Hundred Years of Solitude (part 1), Queer Eye (season 9)
– December 12: La Palma, No Good Deed
– December 13: 1992
– December 17: Aaron Rodgers: Enigma
– December 18: The Manny (season 2)
– December 19: Virgin River (season 6)
– December 26: Squid Game (season 2)
– December 28: Maestro in Blue (season 3)

And for all you movie buffs out there, here’s a taste of what’s hitting Netflix in December:

– December 1: Sleeping Dogs
– December 4: The Children’s Train, The Only Girl in the Orchestra, Churchill at War
– December 6: Mary, Camp Crasher, Biggest Heist Ever
– December 7: Birdeater
– December 8: Spy
– December 11: The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga, Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World
– December 12: Dune: Part Two
– December 13: Carry-On, Disaster Holiday
– December 18: Julia’s Stepping Stones
– December 20: Ferry 2, The Six Triple Eight, Umjolo: Day Ones, UniverXO Dabiz
– December 22: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
– December 23: The Mountain Between Us
– December 26: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
– December 31: Avicii – My Last Show, Avicii – I’m Tim

Over on Disney+, keep an eye out for Skeleton Crew, the newest addition to the Star Wars universe, arriving in December. Featuring four kids lost in space, this family-friendly series is said to be a mix of Goonies and Stranger Things set in space.

Here’s a look at what else Disney+ has in store for December:

– December 3: Skeleton Crew
– December 4: Los Montaner (season 2), Light Shop, Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols
– December 11: Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae, Dream Productions
– December 13: Invisible
– December 17: The Simpsons: O C’mon All Ye Faithful
– December 20: Ilana Glazer: Human Magic
– December 22: What If…? (season 3)

And for movie lovers, Disney+ is rolling out these films in December:

– December 3: Jung Kook: I Am Still
– December 10: Sugarcane
– December 13: Elton John: Never Too Late
– December 17: Blink
– December 27: John Williams in Tokyo

Last but not least, Stan’s highlight for December is Earth Abides, a gripping adaptation of George R. Stewart’s sci-fi novel. Starring Alexander Ludwig, this post-apocalyptic series follows the struggles of humanity as they face extinction in a ravaged world due to a devastating plague.

With so much content to choose from, your December streaming schedule is looking full and fabulous! Enjoy the shows and movies, and happy streaming!