December 2025 New Movie Releases: 18+ Films Arriving on Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu & Prime Video
Discover 18+ movies making their streaming debut in December 2025 across Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and Prime Video. From blockbusters to holiday films, find every new release with platform links.
December 2025 delivers the year's final wave of major movie releases across every streaming platform. This comprehensive guide covers 18+ films making their streaming debut this month, from fall blockbusters finally arriving at home to awards contenders and holiday releases. Whether you're seeking action spectacles, animated masterpieces, or heartwarming dramas, here's everything new on streaming this December with direct platform links for your perfect holiday movie season.
Netflix: Originals and Major Acquisitions
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Netflix closes 2025 with three major December releases spanning animation, thriller, and epic cinema. Spellbound brings Skydance Animation's musical fantasy with original songs and magical storytelling perfect for holiday family viewing. Carry-On delivers Taron Egerton in the high-stakes thriller about a TSA agent blackmailed into letting dangerous package through security with pulse-pounding tension. Gladiator II arrives as Ridley Scott's epic sequel continuing the Roman spectacle with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington in massive battle sequences. All streaming exclusively on Netflix this December.
Disney+: Pixar, Marvel, and Family Arrivals
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Disney's Lion King prequel exploring Mufasa's origin arrives December 20th.
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Disney+ delivers four major December releases showcasing blockbuster franchises. Twisters brings the disaster sequel updating the '90s classic with Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones chasing tornadoes through Oklahoma with spectacular visual effects. Deadpool & Wolverine unites Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the R-rated MCU team-up featuring multiverse mayhem and Marvel's signature humor. Mufasa: The Lion King explores the iconic character's origin with photorealistic animation and Barry Jenkins' direction. Moana 2 continues Disney Animation's oceanic adventure with Auli'i Cravalho returning for new songs. Essential Disney+ December viewing.
Max (HBO): Warner Bros. Blockbusters and Prestige Films
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Max brings three Warner Bros. releases closing 2025 with spectacle. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reunites Tim Burton with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder for the long-awaited sequel delivering Burton's signature gothic comedy. Joker: Folie à Deux continues Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck story with Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Todd Phillips' musical psychological thriller. Wicked brings Broadway's beloved musical to screen with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Jon M. Chu's spectacular adaptation. Max delivers prestige entertainment throughout December.
Prime Video: Action, Horror, and International Films
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Prime Video's December slate emphasizes horror and action franchises. Deadpool & Wolverine arrives early for rental before Disney+ streaming. Alien: Romulus brings Fede Álvarez's terrifying return to the franchise with young space colonists facing xenomorph horror. A Quiet Place: Day One explores the invasion's first day with Lupita Nyong'o navigating New York City's silent apocalypse. Nosferatu delivers Robert Eggers' gothic horror remake reimagining the vampire classic with stunning period visuals. All available on Prime Video throughout December.
Hulu: Independent Films and FX Releases
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Hulu closes 2025 with three distinctive December releases. The Substance showcases Demi Moore in Coralie Fargeat's body horror exploring aging and beauty with disturbing visuals. Challengers brings Luca Guadagnino's stylish tennis romance with Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist in love triangle drama set against competitive tennis. Heretic delivers Hugh Grant's villain turn in A24's psychological horror about missionaries facing religious terror. Stream Hulu's eclectic December slate throughout the month.
December 2025 Release Calendar: When Movies Arrive
Plan your December viewing with this comprehensive release timeline:
Early December (Dec 1-10): Deadpool & Wolverine rental begins on Prime Video (Dec 1st), Spellbound premieres on Netflix (Dec 3rd), Twisters arrives on Disney+ (Dec 5th), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice hits Max (Dec 6th), The Substance streams on Hulu (Dec 8th), and Alien: Romulus debuts on Prime Video (Dec 10th). Mid-December (Dec 11-20): Deadpool & Wolverine streams on Disney+ (Dec 12th), Carry-On premieres on Netflix (Dec 13th), A Quiet Place: Day One arrives on Prime Video (Dec 15th), Joker: Folie à Deux hits Max (Dec 17th), Challengers streams on Hulu (Dec 18th), Mufasa: The Lion King debuts on Disney+ (Dec 20th), and Gladiator II arrives on Netflix (Dec 20th). Late December (Dec 21-31): Heretic premieres on Hulu (Dec 23rd), Wicked arrives on Max (Dec 24th), Nosferatu debuts on Prime Video (Dec 25th), and Moana 2 closes the year on Disney+ (Dec 27th). Set calendar reminders for all release dates.
December 2025 Priority Watchlist: Can't Miss Releases
Can't watch 18+ new movies this month? Here are the essential December releases ranked by anticipation and critical buzz:
1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney+, Dec 12) - Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reunite in Marvel's R-rated multiverse team-up delivering comic book action, meta-humor, and emotional depth bringing Wolverine into the MCU properly.
2. Wicked (Max, Dec 24) - Broadway's beloved musical finally arrives on screen with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivering powerful vocals in Jon M. Chu's spectacular adaptation of Oz's untold story.
3. Gladiator II (Netflix, Dec 20) - Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington in the epic sequel delivering spectacular battle sequences and political intrigue continuing the franchise.
4. Moana 2 (Disney+, Dec 27) - Disney Animation continues the oceanic adventure with Auli'i Cravalho and new songs exploring Moana's expanded journey across the Pacific with gorgeous animation.
5. Alien: Romulus (Prime Video, Dec 10) - Fede Álvarez brings terrifying xenomorph horror back to the franchise with young space colonists facing the ultimate nightmare in practical effects glory.
Complete December 2025 Release Platform Guide
Access every December new release with direct streaming links: Netflix (netflix.com) for Spellbound, Carry-On, and Gladiator II. Disney+ (disneyplus.com) for Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Moana 2. Max (max.com) for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Joker: Folie à Deux, and Wicked. Prime Video (amazon.com/primevideo) for Deadpool & Wolverine rental, Alien: Romulus, A Quiet Place: Day One, and Nosferatu. Hulu (hulu.com) for The Substance, Challengers, and Heretic.
December 2025 closes the year with streaming's most impressive movie releases delivering blockbusters, awards contenders, horror thrills, and animated magic. Whether you prioritize superhero team-ups like Deadpool & Wolverine, musical spectacles like Wicked, epic sequels like Gladiator II, animated adventures like Moana 2, or horror franchises like Alien: Romulus, this month offers exceptional cinema across every genre and platform. Visit fivo.to to search all platforms simultaneously, discover exact release dates for every movie, set reminders for premiere days, and build your perfect December watchlist to never miss these incredible new streaming releases finishing 2025 in spectacular fashion.