What follows is a list of the best content streaming on all the major streaming services. We look at all those long, annoying lists and break them down into a few dozen titles that we think are noteworthy this month. Some are new, some are old, but either way, we’ll tell you why you should care. Or at least joke about it.
So sit back, grab your remote, and get ready for an updated and streamlined Nerd Watch, highlighting the best movies and shows arriving on streamers this month.
The Northman (December 3 on Netflix)
While everyone was worried about Robert Eggers’ most recent film, NosferatuWe’re still raving about this epic, action-packed epic starring Alexander Skarsgård and Anya Taylor-Joy.
stranger things 5 (on Netflix)
December is the month when everything comes to an end. Volume one is out now, but volume two will arrive on December 25th, followed by the big finale on December 31st.
chuck’s life (December 26 on Hulu)
One of the best movies of the year is this sweet, heartbreaking Stephen King adaptation from director Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston. Truly unforgettable.
Together (December 31 on Hulu)
One of the weirdest, most lame movies of 2025 is this body horror film starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple who are forced to stick their bodies together.
Controversy Season 2 (December 17 on Prime Video)
It’s time to go back to the wasteland in the second season of Amazon’s surprise hit adaptation, ControversyWhat terrifying encounters are in store for our favorite vault resident, Lucy (Ella Purnell), and her new companion, the Ghoul (Walton Goggins)? We will find out soon,
hackers (On Prime December 1)
“Hack the planet!” Way ahead of its time, the 1995 cyberpunk film starring Angelina Jolie and Matthew Lillard is a must-watch either for nostalgia’s sake, if you’re old, or for a wild window into the past if you’re not old enough.
manufacturer (30th December on Prime)
Gareth Edwards had one of the biggest hits of this year jurassic world reborn, But we don’t think it even touches his amazing 2023 sci-fi film starring John David Washington.
shin godzilla (December 1 on HBO Max)
This is not at all Godzilla minus one, But this other recent movie starring everyone’s favorite kaiju is still one hell of a ride.
summer Wars (December 1 on HBO Max)
This 2009 anime about students fighting against a dangerous AI is a stunningly beautiful work. One that grows funnier and more relevant with age.
X-Men: First Class (December 1 on HBO Max)
As the world waits for Marvel Studios to reboot the X-Men, we forget that amidst the hugely successful run at Fox, Fox actually rebooted the X-Men as well. The result was a Matthew Vaughn stunner, easily one of the best in the franchise.
Ne Jha II (December 24 on HBO Max)
Which was the biggest film of the year? lilo and stitch, Wicked: for good, zootopia 2no, it was Ne Jha II, A Chinese anime that grossed over $2 billion worldwide. And this month, you can check it out for yourself.
addams family And addams family values (December 1 on Paramount+ and Peacock)
it’s been a while since then family values It’s supposed to be a Thanksgiving movie, but at least this holiday season, you’ll be able to spend time with Adams in both 1990s iterations.
Destruction (December 1 on Paramount+)
Alex Garland’s star-studded adaptation about a group of scientists entering a mysterious, dangerous, alien place on Earth is one of those sci-fi movies that never leaves you once you see it.
Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, And batman and robin (December 1 on Paramount+)
This is the original holy quadruple of superhero movies from directors Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher: a master class in doing it right, doing it differently, and at least having fun even when it’s not working.
from evening to morning (December 1 on Paramount+)
George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino star in this super fun, off-the-rails vampire film from director Robert Rodriguez. I feel like it’s slipped a bit in terms of cultural adoration, so maybe it’s time to rethink that.
interstellar (December 1 on Paramount+)
As we patiently await Christopher Nolan’s latest epic, odyssey, We can go back and look at one of his previous epics: this Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, and, yes, Timothée Chalamet sci-fi adventure.
miracle on 34th street (December 1 on Paramount+ and Peacock)
“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” And that’s coming to streaming in both the old-school 1947 version as well as the 1994 remake.
shutter Island (December 1 on Paramount+)
Have you watched the Martin Scorsese documentary on Apple TV+ yet? Well, if you did, you’d probably be interested to look back at his filmography. And, if you haven’t, this psychological thriller from Leonardo DiCaprio is still scary and charming enough to be worth a rewatch.
10 Cloverfield Lane (1st December on Peacock)
before he takes charge predator with the world Huntress, Killer of Killers, And bad soilDirector Dan Trachtenberg breathes life into another franchise, clover fieldThis mysterious, thrilling film starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a hidden gem waiting to be rediscovered,
The Bill & Ted Trilogy (December 1, on Peacock)
With the pair currently back together on Broadway, there’s no better time to relive the adventures of Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves’ Bill & Ted. great adventure, fake journey, And face the music On streaming. Too, Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey It will be available on Prime Video from December 1.
die Hard (1st December on Peacock)
One of the best Christmas movies of all time (yes, it’s a Christmas movie) is also one of the best action movies of all time. And, lucky for you, Peacock’s got it for this holiday season.
Martian (1st December on Peacock)
new andy weir adaptation, Project Hail Mary, It’s right around the corner. But while we wait, why not bring one of the author’s other best-selling books to the big screen? Directed by Ridley Scott, this is a Matt Damon film that sets the bar very high for everything that comes after it.
Pacific Rim And Pacific Rim: Uprising (1st December on Peacock)
Humans create giant robots to fight the giant monsters that terrorize our world. Guillermo del Toro’s origin Pacific Rim It’s a masterclass in sci-fi action pleasure, and while there’s no sequel around the corner, at least you can keep up with the story.
troy (1st December on Peacock)
Brad Pitt stars in this sword-and-sandal epic based on Homer Iliad. This means it’s kind of a prequel to Christopher Nolan odysseyTime to rewatch,
saw Movies (19th December on Peacock)
Saw, Saw 2, Saw 3, Saw 4, Saw 5, Saw 6, Saw: The Final Chapter, Saw X, Spiral, And jigsaw Everyone is coming to Peacock, preparing for a devilish holiday-anti-binge fest, if you will.
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