TV shows and movies coming out this month: what to watch in December 2025

There's always something to watch at the end of the year: December is full of premieres, including high-profile sequels, long-awaited new releases, and unexpected surprises from the biggest studios. If you're looking for vivid experiences on a cozy winter evening, be sure to check out our selection.

This TV season features continuations of popular projects as well as new shows that could become the main hits of the winter.

A western set in the harsh Oregon of the 1850s, where a long-standing conflict erupts between two families amid dusty roads and endless plains. One is an influential clan used to owning land and controlling people's fates. The other is a small community of orphans and outcasts, united by mutual loyalty and a difficult struggle for their place under the sun. Their paths cross where every patch of land has a price, and justice depends on who holds the weapons and the power.

Against a backdrop of rising tension, personal stories intertwine, alliances are forged, and familiar orders collapse. The characters confront not only each other, but also the cruelty of a world where the law is written by the strongest.

Abandoned reveals how the confrontation between the two families becomes a symbol of a deeper social divide between the rich and the poor, and how the fight for land turns into a struggle for personal freedom and the right to a future.

The spin-off of Spartacus: Blood and Sand offers an alternative take on events, where Ashur does not die but instead receives an unexpected chance to rise above all his former ambitions. By helping Rome suppress the uprising, he earns the favor of the authorities and regains control of the gladiator school he once sold under pressure. But instead of the long-awaited triumph, he faces a new arena — a world of intricate intrigues, dangerous alliances, and Roman politics, where every misstep could be his last.

Now Ashur must not only maintain control over the school but also prove his right to power to those who remember his past betrayals. Managing the fighters turns into a struggle for influence, and his attempts to carve out his own path clash with the harsh demands of both patrons and enemies. In this world, strength equals manipulation, and survival is the art of playing by Roman rules — never forgetting the predator Ashur has always been deep down.

A sci-fi drama about a world facing a threat from the depths of the ocean. An ancient race of sea devils returns to the surface, and their appearance sets off a chain of events capable of shifting the balance of power on the planet. As humanity tries to understand the motives behind the sudden invasion, the risk of a full-scale conflict looms over Earth.

The UNIT organization becomes the last line of defense, investigating the origin of the aliens and their technology. The heroes encounter mysteries that point to a hidden weapon of immense destructive power. Against a backdrop of growing panic, political intrigue, and scientific discoveries, the series explores the fragility of civilization and shows how far humans and alien races are willing to go to survive.

The series is a continuation of Man Vs Bee. It follows the adventures of Trevor Bingley, who accidentally becomes the guardian of a baby left behind at school after a Christmas play.

As a result of his disastrous job in the previous series, where he battled a bee, Trevor Bingley finds a more peaceful position as a school caretaker. Before Christmas, he agrees to look after a luxurious penthouse, but an unexpected twist awaits him: he ends up responsible for a baby who wasn’t picked up after the Christmas play and must take care of the child during the holidays.

The second season takes us into a world of mythical adventures, where Percy and his friends set out for the Sea of Monsters to save Camp Half-Blood. Along the way, they must overcome dangerous trials, find the missing Grover, and seek the legendary Golden Fleece, which can restore the camp’s magical protection.

Lara Croft ventures into the heart of ancient Chinese legends in search of the Dagger of Xian — an artifact capable of turning its wielder into a dragon if they dare to plunge it into their own heart. Once, this dagger served as the weapon of an emperor who commanded an entire army, and now its power could change the world once again.

The hunt for the relic becomes a dangerous race against those who seek to use the dagger’s magic for power. Lara must explore forgotten temples, unravel secrets that have survived through the ages, and face threats that go far beyond ordinary adventures — for the closer she gets to her goal, the clearer it becomes that the legend of the dragon may not be a myth after all.

The second season of Fallout sends Lucy and the Ghoul on a long journey to the ruins of New Vegas, where Hank MacLean — Lucy's father and the man whose decisions changed countless lives — may be hiding. Their path leads them through the scorched Mojave Desert, where every step is a reminder that the post-war world follows its own brutal rules. Meanwhile, Cooper Howard’s memories reveal another side of the story: who he was before becoming the Ghoul, what he witnessed, whom he served, and which shadows from the past still shape the future of the wasteland.

Despite the chaos and ruined cities, the main question of the season runs deeper than any encounters with mutants or raiders. The story gradually leads to the revelation of the true cause behind the nuclear apocalypse and the role played by Vault-Tec in the events that changed the world forever.

The fifth season takes the heroine to sunny Rome, where she must lead a new agency and face a series of professional and personal challenges. Travels through Paris, Venice, and Rome create a vibrant backdrop for new intrigues, romantic adventures, and unexpected twists in Emily’s life. The series continues to blend lighthearted comedy with a fashionable atmosphere, showing how the heroine adapts to the Italian way of life, builds her career, and searches for balance between work and personal relationships.

Cinemas are ending the year with premieres made especially for the big screen: epic blockbusters, touching dramas, festive comedies, and spectacular horror films. This month offers movies that are the perfect reason to get out of the house.

The animatronic nightmare continues with the sequel to the most successful horror film of 2023 — Five Nights at Freddy's 2, based on the legendary Five Nights at Freddy's game series. The sequel ramps up the tension, expands the scope of the story, and makes the struggle for survival even more hopeless.

The film tells the story of the famous actor Jay Kelly, who, having crossed the threshold of sixty, decides to break free from his usual Hollywood routine. Together with his loyal manager Ron, he embarks on a trip across Europe — a journey that becomes less about traveling through countries and more about traveling within himself. Along the way, Jay confronts memories, unfinished stories, and past mistakes that gradually stop being mere shadows and begin to shape his new understanding of his own life.

This tragicomedy is about the attempt to preserve one’s humanity in a world where success and image often matter more than feelings. Jay learns to look at his relationships with loved ones anew, reconsiders what he has left behind, and tries to understand who he has become after decades of fame. Encounters, coincidences, ironic situations, and quiet moments of revelation come together in a story about self-acceptance and the search for meaning where it seems everything has already been lived.

After 25 years of impeccable service, Man Soo is left without a job and without prospects. The world in which he was a valued specialist suddenly turns its back on him: the industry collapses, there are no vacancies, and each new rejection only deepens his sense of uselessness. When hope runs dry, Man Soo makes a choice that can no longer be undone. Desperate to secure the only position that could save his life, he begins to eliminate all other candidates. Thus, a killer is born — driven by despair and fear — and his path becomes a dark exploration of how an ordinary person can cross the line when the system leaves him with no chance at all.

The film tells the story of ten-year-old Aurora, who has survived a monstrous tragedy: a mysterious monster has taken her family, and the only person she turns to for help is her grim neighbor, rumored to be a professional hitman. Caught between fear and despair, the girl believes that only he can stop the creature.

Reluctantly accepting her plea, the neighbor sees a reflection of his own sins in what is happening. The deeper he delves into the investigation, the more obvious it becomes that the monster may be just a mask for a far more earthly and dangerous threat — those who are actually hunting him. In this uneasy alliance, a desperate child’s faith collides with the world of violence the hero has tried to escape for so long.

Benoit Blanc's third case brings him to the gloomy walls of an old New York church, where the body of a preacher is found amid the scent of dust and candles. At first glance, the circle of suspects is limited to a handful of witnesses, but each of them is hiding their own truth, making the investigation even more tangled.

As he delves into the secrets of the congregation and listens to the stories of those present on that fateful night, Blanc gradually pieces together the chain of events. Behind quiet voices and pious masks lie motives that could lead to murder — and the detective must determine who among them decided to turn the church into a place of someone else's death.

The third installment continues the story of Jake Sully's family as they struggle with the loss of their son while the war with the RDA enters a new phase. Their world is once again threatened when the Ash People — a brutal and warlike Na'vi tribe led by the relentless Varang — appear on the horizon.

Having formed an alliance with Quaritch, they bring with them the flames of destruction and a desire to dominate Pandora. Now, the Sully family must not only defend their home but also find the strength to stand against an enemy whose methods are far more ruthless than anything they have faced before.

Marty Mauser, a young table tennis player, is determined to break into the heights of world fame. His journey begins on the bustling streets of postwar New York, where every victory comes at the cost of persistence, risk, and a fight for his place in history. Marty faces opponents who are far more experienced and stronger, but his drive to prove he is capable of more pushes him forward.

At the same time, he goes through a coming-of-age journey, facing societal pressure, complicated relationships with mentors, and his own inner demons. Against the backdrop of intense matches and dramatic defeats unfolds the story of an athlete striving to turn his innate talent into true artistry. The film combines sports tension, emotional depth, and the atmosphere of the golden era of table tennis, creating an inspiring portrait of a man unafraid to go all the way.

A comedy horror about a group of middle-aged friends who decide to breathe new life into their youthful dreams. They venture deep into the Amazon to shoot a fan-made remake of their favorite 1997 film — without a budget, but with plenty of enthusiasm and the feeling that not all is lost. However, their filmmaking adventure quickly turns into a nightmare when the jungle becomes hostile and the legends about local monsters stop being just stories.

A real giant anaconda intervenes in their creative plans, destroying their sets and their fragile confidence. Jokes give way to panic, improvisation turns into a desperate fight for survival, and their friendship is put to the test in ways no script could have predicted.