December has officially made it to our doorstep, marking the end of the year before we know it. 2025 was a year of theatrical releases for both film and television. The silver screen saw box office hits from the debut of David Corenswet’s Superman to the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good. Meanwhile, streaming platforms brought Adolescence, When Life Gives You Tangerines and the final season of Stranger Things, amongst others.
While it may be the last month of the year, December is moving full steam ahead with its releases. Not sure what to watch? This month’s lineup has got you covered. Starting off strong, Netflix’s hit reality show Culinary Class Wars returns with a sequel, as a new wave of ‘Black Spoon’ chefs face the formidable ‘White Spoon’ circle of elites in a series of challenges that truly test a chef’s flame. Emily in Paris also continues with a fifth season now set in Rome, following Emily’s new appointment in the previous instalment. In a brand new city, she tackles her career, love life and friendships as the odds continue to be stacked against her.
K-drama wise, Made in Korea will make its premiere on Disney+. Hyun-bin stars as main lead Baek Ki-tae, an astute agent at Korea’s Central Intelligence Agency who leads a deceitful double life. He meets his adversary Jang Geon-young, a judicious public prosecutor. Their lives soon become entangled as vengeance battles with justice.
For the film buffs, a string of blockbusters arrive to streaming platforms’ shores this month with the likes of F1: The Movie (starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris) and The Roses led by Olivia Coleman and Benedict Cumberbatch. For Christmas specials, Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut in Goodbye June and Michelle Pfeiffer stars as a jaded mother in the holiday comedy, Oh What Fun.
See the best of what to watch this December below, all available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video.
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Stranger Things 5: Volume 2
If you’re a Stranger Things fan, chances are you’ve just finished bingeing all the episodes in Volume 1. Don’t worry—Volume 2 is on the way. As the story continues, we begin to uncover the reason Will was ever kidnapped in the first place. On Christmas Day, the mystery deepens as the Upside Down starts to spill further into Hawkins, forcing the gang to confront old threats and new dangers.
Watch Stranger Things: Volume 2 on Netflix from 25 December.
2 / 9
Emily in Paris Season 5
Bonjour, Emily! Or should we say Buongiorno, Emily! Our main character is finally back on our screens, but this time, she’s not in Paris. Picking up where the previous season left off, we find her exploring Italy, and with that, a new love interest. Stay tuned to see what adventures await and which love triangles Emily will navigate in this exciting chapter of her story.
Watch Emily in Paris Season 5 on Netflix from 18 December.
3 / 9
Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Fan-favourite Culinary Class Wars is back for its second season. With the first delivering a whirlwind of emotions, as 100 chefs battled it out in intense food challenges and reinvented dishes right before our eyes. It was truly a gift that kept on giving—from the viral Mala Cream Dimsum to the Chestnut Tiramisu crafted entirely from convenience store ingredients, the show left fans buzzing after every episode. And who could forget the beloved Chef Edward Park, who won everyone’s hearts?
Returning this season are judges Baek Jong-won and Anh Sung-jae, ready to continue their reign of terror over a fresh batch of ambitious chefs. Expect higher stakes and plenty of culinary drama as new contestants push their limits in pursuit of glory.
Watch Culinary Class Wars Season 2 on Netflix from 16 December.
4 / 9
Goodbye June
A different kind of Christmas story, Goodbye June follows the chaotic reunion of a dysfunctional family brought together by a sudden health crisis. With a star-studded cast including Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Toni Collette, the film promises a mix of heartfelt drama and tender moments. As old tensions resurface and long-held secrets come to light, the family must navigate their differences to rediscover the true meaning of togetherness this holiday season.
Watch Goodbye June on Netflix from 24 December.
5 / 9
F1
The long-awaited F1 finally hits our screens. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver forced to hang up his helmet three decades ago after a career-ending accident. Now, he’s back, called out of retirement to steer a struggling team toward glory. As Sonny navigates the high-pressure world of modern F1 racing, he must prove that true champions never lose their drive.
Watch F1 The Movie on Apple TV from 12 December.
6 / 9
Wake Up Dead Man
The Knives Out series continues with its newest murder mystery waiting to be unravelled by ace detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig. As a promising, young priest arrives in New York on a new assignment, he finds a murderous tragedy in the pews. Josh O’Connor joins the cast as the young priest, and together the two join hands with the local police chief to unfold a seemingly impossible incident.
Watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix from 12 December 2025.
7 / 9
The Roses
Not all is fair in love and war, especially when love becomes the subject of war. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s on-screen couple Ivy and Theo are the blueprint of what seems like the perfect family life–a blissful marriage, thriving careers and adorable children. Things take a turn when Ivy’s career takes off while Theo’s crashes headfirst, and hidden resentment rises to the surface as the walls of their picture-perfect household comes crumbling down.
Watch The Roses on Disney+ from 3 December 2025.
8 / 9
Made in Korea
Baek Ki-tae is a promising agent at Korea’s Central Intelligence Agency with a dark secret–he’s the mastermind behind vast illegal businesses that rule the underground. Set in the 1970s, he soon finds himself the target of Jang Geon-young, a stringent public prosecutor hellbent on taking down Baek’s illicit network. Starring Hyun-bin and Jung Woo-sung, the brutal dissension sits at the heart of scandals, conspiracies and a corrupt government system.
Watch Made in Korea on Disney+ from 24 December 2025.
9 / 9
Oh What Fun
The holidays are usually the merriest time of the year—unless you’re a mother. So when worn-out mom Claire, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, is accidentally left behind one Christmas, she seizes the chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. As her family scrambles to track her down, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a holiday gone off-script. With a dazzling ensemble cast including Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Havana Rose Liu and Eva Longoria, Oh What Fun is a spirited holiday comedy that pays tribute to every overworked mother.
Watch Oh What Fun on Prime Video from 3 December.
