Most Anticipated Releases Of December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, December will deliver a blockbuster-packed month at the theaters and on streaming. Below, we've highlighted some of the standout releases hitting screens this month:
Marty Supreme (December 25, 2025): Directed by Josh Safdie, this ping-pong drama stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Reisman, a scrappy table tennis prodigy navigating fame, failure, and personal demons in 1950s New York City. It's a high-energy character study blending sports intensity with quirky humor, already earning rave reviews for Chalamet's transformative performance.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (December 12, 2025): Rian Johnson's third Benoit Blanc whodunit features Daniel Craig reprising his role as the eccentric detective, unraveling a complex murder among a star-packed ensemble including Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, and Kerry Washington. This installment amps up the twists and dark humor, making it a perfect cozy mystery for the holidays.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025): James Cameron's long-awaited third entry in the Pandora saga follows the Sully family as they confront a volatile new Na'vi clan, the Ash People, amid escalating threats from human colonizers. With stunning visuals, groundbreaking effects, and themes of environmentalism and family bonds, it's poised to dominate the box office.
Hamnet (December 5, 2025): Chloé Zhao's poignant adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel explores the grief-stricken life of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, after the tragic death of their son, which inspires the Bard's masterpiece Hamlet. Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, it's a heartfelt period drama emphasizing love, loss, and artistic creation.
Ella McCay (December 12, 2025): James L. Brooks directs this comedy-drama about an ambitious young lieutenant governor (Emma Mackey) thrust into the spotlight, balancing political pressures with family chaos. Featuring Woody Harrelson and Jamie Lee Curtis, it delivers sharp wit and emotional depth on themes of ambition and relationships.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (December 5, 2025): Quentin Tarantino's ultimate cut combines Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 into one epic revenge saga, with extended scenes and unrated violence. Uma Thurman stars as The Bride, seeking brutal payback against her betrayers in this stylish, action-packed homage to grindhouse cinema.
The Housemaid (December 19, 2025): Based on Freida McFadden's bestseller, Paul Feig's thriller follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney), a young housekeeper who uncovers dark secrets in the lavish home of her employers (Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar). Tense and twisty, it's a gripping tale of deception and survival.
Song Sung Blue (December 25, 2025): Craig Brewer's inspirational biopic chronicles the real-life story of Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson), who form a Neil Diamond tribute band amid personal hardships. It's a feel-good musical drama about love, resilience, and chasing dreams later in life.
Is This Thing On? (December 19, 2025): Bradley Cooper writes, directs, and cameos in this sharp comedy about a divorced couple (Will Arnett and Laura Dern) navigating co-parenting, new romances, and midlife crises. Blending heartfelt moments with laugh-out-loud humor, it's an honest look at modern relationships and second chances.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (December 5, 2025): The horror sequel ramps up the scares as security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) returns to the haunted pizzeria, facing deadlier animatronics and deeper lore from the hit video game series. Directed by Emma Tammi, it's a chilling blend of jump scares and mystery for fans and newcomers alike.