December 2025 New TV Show Releases: 18+ Series Premiering on Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu & Prime Video
Discover 18+ TV shows and new seasons premiering in December 2025 across Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Prime Video, and Apple TV+. From drama to comedy to sci-fi, find every premiere with platform links.
December 2025 wraps the year with an extraordinary lineup of new TV premieres, season finales, and holiday specials across every streaming platform. This comprehensive guide covers 18+ series debuting this month, from prestige dramas to holiday comedies, sci-fi epics to reality competitions. Whether you're seeking gripping thrillers, laugh-out-loud sitcoms, or festive specials, here's everything premiering on streaming this December with direct platform links for the perfect year-end viewing.
Netflix: Original Series and Season Finales
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Arcane (Season 2 Finale)
The League of Legends animated series concludes its epic second season on December 2nd.
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Squid Game (Season 3)
The Korean survival phenomenon returns with deadly new games on December 10th.
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Wednesday (Season 2)
Jenna Ortega returns to Nevermore Academy for supernatural mysteries on December 18th.
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Black Mirror (Season 7)
Charlie Brooker's anthology explores dark technology futures on December 27th.
NetflixNetflix dominates December with four major premieres and returns. Arcane closes its second season with final episodes delivering stunning animation and League of Legends storytelling. Squid Game Season 3 brings more deadly games and Korean social commentary with the franchise that conquered global television. Wednesday Season 2 returns Jenna Ortega to Nevermore with more supernatural mysteries and Tim Burton's gothic touch. Black Mirror Season 7 delivers Charlie Brooker's tech-paranoid anthology with new disturbing futures. All streaming exclusively on Netflix this December.
Disney+: Star Wars, Marvel, and Family Premieres
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Skeleton Crew (Season Finale)
The Star Wars kids adventure concludes its first season on December 3rd.
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Loki (Season 3 Finale)
Tom Hiddleston's timeline adventures reach season finale on December 11th.
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Daredevil: Born Again
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio return in Marvel's street-level series December 19th.
Disney+Disney+ delivers franchise finales and new Marvel content this December. Skeleton Crew wraps its debut season with Jon Watts' Goonies-inspired Star Wars adventure concluding kids lost in the galaxy. Loki Season 3 finale completes Tom Hiddleston's multiverse journey with TVA timeline manipulation reaching climax. Daredevil: Born Again brings Matt Murdock back to Hell's Kitchen with Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio resuming their hero-villain dynamic in gritty Marvel storytelling. Essential Disney+ December viewing for franchise fans.
Max (HBO): Prestige Drama and Season Conclusions
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House of the Dragon (Season 3 Finale)
The Dance of the Dragons reaches climactic finale on December 4th.
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The White Lotus (Season 3 Finale)
Mike White's anthology closes its latest location on December 21st.
MaxMax wraps three major HBO series this December with spectacular finales. House of the Dragon Season 3 finale delivers Dance of the Dragons climax with dragon battles and Targaryen political intrigue reaching peak intensity. The Last of Us Season 2 concludes with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's devastating journey adapting the game's darkest chapters. The White Lotus Season 3 finale reveals Mike White's latest resort mystery with dark comedy and deadly secrets. Max maintains prestige television excellence through December's final episodes.
Prime Video: Sci-Fi, Action, and International Series
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The Wheel of Time (Season 3 Finale)
Robert Jordan's fantasy epic wraps season 3 on December 13th.
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Prime Video balances finales with major premieres this December. Reacher Season 3 concludes with Alan Ritchson's imposing Jack Reacher solving mysteries through fists and deduction. The Wheel of Time Season 3 finale expands Robert Jordan's fantasy with Rosamund Pike navigating prophecies and battles. The Boys Season 5 premiere begins the final season of Amazon's superhero satire with Billy Butcher and Homelander escalating their war. All available exclusively on Prime Video throughout December.
Hulu: FX Series and Comedy Returns
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Only Murders in the Building (Season 5 Finale)
The true crime trio solves final case on December 16th.
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Hulu closes major series this December with finales and conclusions. The Bear Season 4 finale delivers Jeremy Allen White's intense restaurant drama with Carmen navigating culinary chaos and family tensions. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 finale wraps Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez's mystery with celebrity guests and true crime comedy. The Handmaid's Tale series finale completes Elisabeth Moss' dystopian journey with June's resistance against Gilead reaching ultimate conclusion. Stream Hulu's emotional goodbyes throughout December.
Apple TV+: Limited Series and Season Finales
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Silo (Season 3 Finale)
Rebecca Ferguson's underground mystery wraps season 3 on December 9th.
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Apple TV+ wraps two major sci-fi series this December. Silo Season 3 finale reveals more underground conspiracy secrets with Rebecca Ferguson's gripping performance navigating silo society truths. Foundation Season 3 finale expands Isaac Asimov's galactic empire with Jared Harris anchoring the massive cast through ambitious storytelling and spectacular visual effects. Apple TV+ delivers premium sci-fi finales throughout December.
December 2025 TV Premiere Calendar: Episode Release Schedule
Plan your December TV viewing with this comprehensive release and finale timeline:
Early December (Dec 1-10): Arcane finale arrives Netflix (Dec 2nd), Skeleton Crew concludes Disney+ (Dec 3rd), House of the Dragon finale hits Max (Dec 4th), Reacher wraps Prime Video (Dec 6th), The Bear finale streams Hulu (Dec 7th), Silo concludes Apple TV+ (Dec 9th), and Squid Game returns Netflix (Dec 10th). Mid-December (Dec 11-20): Loki finale arrives Disney+ (Dec 11th), Wheel of Time concludes Prime Video (Dec 13th), The Last of Us finale hits Max (Dec 14th), Only Murders finale streams Hulu (Dec 16th), Foundation wraps Apple TV+ (Dec 17th), Wednesday returns Netflix (Dec 18th), Daredevil premieres Disney+ (Dec 19th), and The Boys launches Prime Video (Dec 20th). Late December (Dec 21-31): White Lotus finale arrives Max (Dec 21st), The Handmaid's Tale series finale streams Hulu (Dec 23rd), and Black Mirror returns Netflix (Dec 27th). Mark calendars for every premiere and finale.
December 2025 Must-Watch TV Priorities
Can't watch 18+ shows this month? Here are the essential December premieres and finales ranked by critical buzz and fan anticipation:
1. The Handmaid's Tale Series Finale (Hulu, Dec 23) - Elisabeth Moss concludes June's dystopian journey in the series finale closing one of television's most powerful dramas with June's resistance against Gilead reaching ultimate resolution.
2. House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale (Max, Dec 4) - HBO's fantasy epic delivers Dance of the Dragons climax with spectacular dragon battles and Targaryen political intrigue reaching season peak with Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy.
3. Squid Game Season 3 (Netflix, Dec 10) - The Korean phenomenon returns with deadly new games continuing the survival thriller that became global television's most-watched series with social commentary and intense competition.
4. The Boys Season 5 Premiere (Prime Video, Dec 20) - Amazon's superhero satire begins its final season with Billy Butcher and Homelander's war escalating as the series moves toward ultimate confrontation.
5. Wednesday Season 2 (Netflix, Dec 18) - Jenna Ortega returns to Nevermore Academy with Tim Burton's gothic touch delivering more supernatural mysteries and Addams Family charm in the sequel to Netflix's breakout hit.
Complete December 2025 TV Premiere Platform Guide
Access every December TV premiere and finale with direct streaming links: Netflix (netflix.com) for Arcane finale, Squid Game, Wednesday, and Black Mirror. Disney+ (disneyplus.com) for Skeleton Crew finale, Loki finale, and Daredevil: Born Again. Max (max.com) for House of the Dragon finale, The Last of Us finale, and The White Lotus finale. Prime Video (amazon.com/primevideo) for Reacher finale, The Wheel of Time finale, and The Boys premiere. Hulu (hulu.com) for The Bear finale, Only Murders finale, and The Handmaid's Tale series finale. Apple TV+ (tv.apple.com) for Silo finale and Foundation finale.
December 2025 closes television's exceptional year with major series finales, highly anticipated returns, and spectacular conclusions across drama, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, and thriller genres. Whether you prioritize emotional goodbyes like The Handmaid's Tale finale, epic fantasy like House of the Dragon, Korean phenomena like Squid Game, superhero satire like The Boys, or gothic comedy like Wednesday, this month offers exceptional television that rewards every type of viewer. Visit fivo.to to track all premiere dates, set episode release reminders, discover where each show streams, and build your perfect December TV schedule to never miss these incredible series finishing 2025 in unforgettable fashion.