Well, yet another year is set to be over, but at least the last month of 2025 is shaping up to be an absolute treat for movie lovers. Yep, as the year wraps up, the final month is dropping one exciting film after another, from big Hollywood blockbusters to emotional dramas, sharp thrillers, and movies already buzzing with early Oscar hype.
No matter the genre you love, there’s something waiting for everyone this month. You’ll find long-awaited sequels, powerful true-story adaptations, bold indie films, and a fresh mystery from one of the most beloved franchises (hint: Daniel Craig’s returning). Basically, it’s the kind of lineup that’s gonna make you rush to the theaters or binge-watch at home.
So, to make things easy, we’ve rounded up the 10 must-watch movies releasing this December, along with where you can stream or watch them.
1. The Voice of Hind Rajab
A still from The Voice of Hind Rajab | image: Mime Films
This uniquely powerful drama, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, narrates the tale of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, who was in a car in Gaza when her cousins, aunt, and uncle accompanying her were all killed in a fire from Israeli tanks. Thankfully, the Palestine Red Crescent Society managed to speak to her and tried to keep her calm.
MovieThe Voice of Hind RajabDirectorKaouther Ben HaniaRotten Tomatoes Score (so far)98%Release DateDecember 17, 2025
Now, those phone conversations, after causing outrage on social media, became the basis of Hania’s film. Although actors play the volunteers who previously spoke to Hind Rajab during the dire situation, her own voice comes from the actual recordings, which makes the heart-wrenching horror of the situation almost unbearable.
So, if you wish to watch this heartbreaking film, The Voice of Hind Rajab, it is releasing on the big screen in the US on December 17.
2. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Yet another sequel from James Cameron’s lush world of Pandora, Avatar: Fire and Ash pays a third visit to the moon, where the blue-skinned Jake and Neytiri are this time fighting against the human invaders led by Colonel Quaritch, as well as a tribe of villainous Na’vi called the “Ash people”.
MovieAvatar: Fire and AshDirectorJames CameronRelease DateDecember 19, 2025
With a mix of new cast and returning favorites, you can expect stunning visuals, ground-breaking CGI, vivid alien ecologies, and a storyline about survival, identity, and coexistence. Once again, like its predecessors, even this one promises a blockbuster holiday experience, perfect for viewers craving epic sci-fi and action.
So, for the full immersive experience of seeing Avatar: Fire and Ash on the big screen, head to theaters on December 19.
3. Is This Thing On?
Bradley Cooper in Is This Thing On? | image: Searchlight Pictures
After Maestro swept through the world of classical music and won Bradley Cooper an Oscar nomination, the actor is back with his third film as director, which moves into the genre of stand-up comedy. Based on the experiences of a British comedian, John Bishop, the movie is set to be “a tender, wryly observed dramedy”.
MovieIs This Thing On?DirectorBradley CooperRotten Tomatoes Score (so far)92%Release DateDecember 19, 2025
But don’t worry, even though Cooper is helming directorial responsibilities, he’s set to appear in the film in the funniest supporting role. So, after being stunned by his performance in Maestro, if you’re already excited to watch Is This Thing On?, then head to the theaters on December 19 to experience a heartfelt story with a dash of humor.
4. The Housemaid
A still from The Housemaid | image: Hidden Pictures
Adapted from Freida McFadden’s self-published novel, The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a young woman who gets a job as a live-in maid for a wealthy urban housewife, Nina, played by Amanda Seyfried. But soon, as the movie starts to unravel, you might realize that Nina may have a dark and dangerous side.
MovieThe HousemaidDirectorPaul FeigRelease DateDecember 19, 2025
Directed by Paul Feig, who made A Simple Favor, the movie is set to be a noir-ish, twist-filled thriller, featuring glamorous women with shocking secrets, like always. Plus, since the author has already written a bunch of other books, The Housemaid could be the start of a franchise. So to catch this film on the big screen, head to the theaters on December 19.
5. Anaconda
A still from Anaconda | image: Sony Pictures
Unlike the OG 1997 Anaconda starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight, which didn’t get great reviews, this brand-new jungle thriller is set to redeem the classic. Hitting the big screen as sort of a reboot, a bit of remake, and part parody, this movie tells the story about Paul Rudd and Jack Black’s characters, who are big fans of the OG film, and decide to shoot their own low-budget remake.
MovieAnacondaDirectorTom GormicanRelease DateDecember 25, 2025
So yes, you can expect meta-comedy and a totally unique experience, because as the duo, along with their friends, head deep into the Amazon in search of a legendary giant snake, the real, live, monstrous snake actually shows up and starts hunting them. So what begins as a comedy turns into a survival comedy.
And to experience this first hand, visit your nearest theatre on December 25, Christmas Day.
6. Song Sung Blue
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in Song Sung Blue as a real-life Milwaukee couple, Mike and Claire Sardina, who start a Neil Diamond tribute band as a source of joy after dealing with pain and suffering. They originally named the band Lightning & Thunder, dedicated to Neil Diamond’s music in 1987.
MovieSong Sung BlueDirectorCraig BrewerRotten Tomatoes Score (so far)81%Release DateDecember 25, 2025
Now, the movie narrates the tale of those two down-on-their-luck performers who prove that it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. The movie taps into their personal lives, showing how they fell in love, had a rocky marriage, and yet managed to carry on as Diamond’s music helped them.
So, to watch this heartfelt drama on the big screen, head to the theaters with tissues on December 25.
7. Marty Supreme
Timothee Chalamet in Marty Supreme | image: A24
Being one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet is finally releasing in December 2025, right ahead of the Oscar season. Inspired by the life of Marty Reisman, the movie is a comedy-drama about his real-life scenario, where he devoted himself to table tennis in the 1950s.
MovieMarty SupremeDirectorJosh SafdieRelease DateDecember 25, 2025
The film balances high-stakes sports scenes with personal dilemmas and features a strong supporting cast. Overall, the film is described as a character study of ambition and individualism rather than an inspirational biopic. So, if you’re a fan of Chalamet, after Dune and A Complete Unknown, then you can catch this film on the big screen on December 25.
8. The Testament of Ann Lee
A still from The Testament of Ann Lee | image: Searchlight Pictures
After last year’s most acclaimed film was The Brutalist, Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold are back with an ambitious historical epic about a European bringing radical ideas to the US. This time, it focuses on a real-life female lead, portrayed by Amanda Seyfried.
She appears as a woman who went from being a cotton-mill worker in Manchester to the leader of the Shakers’ religious sect in New York.
MovieThe Testament of Ann LeeDirectorMona FastvoldRotten Tomatoes Score (so far)88%Release DateDecember 25, 2025
Based on a real-life story from the 18th Century, The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and agony of Seyfried’s character’s quest to build a utopia. Now, if you wish to experience this historical musical drama on the big screen, head to the theaters on December 25.
9. No Other Choice
A still from No Other Choice | image: CJ Entertainment
Director Park Chan-wook, who is known for acclaimed works like Oldboy and The Handmaiden, is back with No Other Choice, which is being hailed as the best-reviewed film of his career. Adapted from Donald Westlake’s novel, the movie is a satirical thriller about a happily married South Korean family man.
MovieNo Other ChoiceDirectorPark Chan-wookRotten Tomatoes Score (so far)100%Release DateDecember 25, 2025
While the movie begins by showing his perfect life, it slowly turns dark when he’s fired from the paper factory. Soon his life turns upside down as his savings dwindle, and he’s nearly forced to sell his home to a neighbour he hates. But then, he finds a promising job, and he panics, deciding that the only way to secure it is to remove every strong competitor.
The movie is already earning comparisons to Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite. So if you wish to catch this movie on the big screen, head to the theaters on December 25. It will also have a one-night IMAX release in the U.S. on December 9.
10. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Daniel Craig in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | image: Netflix
If you’re already done watching the first two parts of Daniel Craig’s Knives Out movies, then you might be waiting eagerly for the third part. So guess what? Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is almost knocking at the door, this time bringing Craig back as the razor-sharp detective, who’s set to untangle a web of secrets.
MovieWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryDirectorRian JohnsonRotten Tomatoes Score (so far)95%Release DateDecember 12, 2025
Much like the previous two sequels, you can once again expect sharp wit, clever clues, and a final revelation that will leave your jaw dropped. The movie has already been released in theaters for a limited two-week run, starting on November 26. However, if you’d like to watch this holiday classic from the comfort of your own home, then wait until December 12 for its Netflix premiere.
Let us know which movie you’re most excited about in the comments.
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