Are you looking for something to watch this holiday season? Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, action, or fantasy, there’s something for everyone on your favorite streaming platforms. Here are some of the new releases that you don’t want to miss.
NETFLIX
Maestro
After premiering in theaters a few weeks back, Bradley Cooper’s next directorial film Maestro is finally hitting Netflix on December 20. The film is already getting major awards buzz and tells the life story of the famous American conductor Leonard Bernstein. The film stars Cooper as Bernstein, alongside Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman.
Trevor Noah: Where Was I?
Trevor Noah has a new comedy special coming to Netflix on December 19. The special is from his show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, and he shares his experience during the special about his recent travels around the world, ranging from foreign national anthems to varying cultural norms.
Watch Trevor Noah: Where Was I?
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HULU
The Creator
The new sci-fi action film The Creator will be coming to Hulu on December 20. It tells the story of a war occurring between humans and artificial intelligence and one ex-special forces agent who is given the assignment to kill The Creator, an elusive architect of advanced AI. It stars John David Washington and Gemma Chan.
PRIME
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
One of the biggest movies to hit theaters this year was The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and now it’s coming to Prime Video for renting or buying on December 19. The film is a prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy, telling the story of how President Coriolanus Snow came to power and his journey helping a young woman from District 12 compete in the 10th annual Hunger Games. The film stars Rachel Ziegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis.
Watch The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Trolls Band Together
A favorite among kids this year was Trolls Band Together, and now you can rent or buy it on Prime Video beginning December 19. It tells the story of Poppy discovering that Branch and his four brothers were once part of her favorite boy band. When one brother, Floyd, gets kidnapped, Poppy and Branch journey together to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop culture obscurity. Some of the voice actors featured include Troy Sivan, Camila Cabello, Amy Schumer, Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, and RuPaul.
Anatomy of a Fall
Another film that will be available to rent or buy on Prime Video is Anatomy of a Fall. This one will become available on December 22 and tells the story of a woman who is suspected of murdering her husband while their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the only witness to the crime. The French film is also getting tons of awards buzz and stars Sandra Hüller.
Dream Scenario
Nicolas Cage’s latest film is Dream Scenario, and it will be available to rent or buy on Prime Video beginning December 22. Cage plays Paul Matthews, a family man whose life gets turned upside down when multiple strangers start approaching him to tell him that he’s been appearing in their dreams.
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MAX
Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base
Comedian Gary Gulman has a new standup special coming to Max on December 21, Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base. In the special, Gulman gives his insights on a wide variety of topics, including growing up in a Jewish-American family to his experiences with free school lunches and questionable dental care.
Watch Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base
PEACOCK
Dr. Death – Season 2
Dr. Death fans will be happy to know that season 2 is coming to Peacock on December 21. This season will follow a Swiss-Italian surgeon named Paolo Macchiarini, who is known as the “Miracle Man,” and how one woman begins to question his practices with his patients. The new season stars Edgar Ramírez and Mandy Moore.
DISNEY+
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
If your kids are looking for a new show to watch, Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres on Disney+ on December 20. It tells the story of the 12-year-old modern demigod Percy Jackson, who is coming to terms with his newfound powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt.
Watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians
What If…? – Season 2
What If…? was a big hit for the first season when it premiered on Disney+, and now season 2 is coming on December 25. This season has a new set of episodes that will show more alternate timelines in the Marvel multiverse that show what would happen if major moments from the films of the MCU occurred differently. Some of the famous MCU characters that will be featured this season include Peter Quill, Nebula, Iron Man, Hela, and more.
PARAMOUNT+
Beau Is Afraid
Ari Astor’s latest directorial film Beau Is Afraid will be available to watch on Paramount+ with a Showtime subscription beginning December 21. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and tells the story of a repressed man with severe anxiety who goes on a journey to find his way back to his mother.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
I hope you enjoy all the new content coming to your streaming platforms this week. We’d love to hear about what you end up watching, and we will continue to update you on new content coming out each week. Let us know in the comments below.
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