Below is a list of the most anticipated movies releasing in theaters and on streaming platforms this December, with quick context about each one and a link to our built-in countdowns and news pages.
Jay Kelly, on Netflix December 5
George Clooney is Jay Kelly, a famous actor set out on a whirlwind journey with his manager Ron that forces them to face past choices, strained relationships, and the legacies they’ll leave behind. Directed by Noah Baumbach.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, in theaters on December 5
Sequel to the 2023 move based on the game of the same name. A year after the horrors at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, former guard Mike hides the truth from his 11-year-old sister, Abby. When she sneaks out to reunite with the animatronics, she triggers terrifying events that expose the dark origins of Freddy’s. Directed by Emma Tammi.
Hamnet, in theaters on December 12
The story of Agnes, wife of William Shakespeare, as she grapples with the loss of their only son, Hamnet, set against the creation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet. Directed by Chloé Zhao.
This title will also have a limited theatrical release on November 27.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, on Netflix December 19.
Sequel to 'Glass Onion' (2022), and third movie in the Knives Out franchise. Daniel Craig is back as master detective Benoit Blanc for the mysterious death of a monsignor. Directed by Rian Johnson.
This movie will be in select theaters on November 26.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, in theaters on December 19
James Cameron brings us back to Pandora for the third movie in the Avatar franchise. Jake and Neytiri’s family, still mourning Neteyam’s death, faces new danger with the rise of the Ash People, a fierce and aggressive Na’vi tribe led by the fiery Varang. As tensions escalate across Pandora, a deeper moral struggle begins to take shape.
Marty Supreme, in theaters on December 25
Timothée Chalamet is Marty Mauser, a young table tennis star chasing a dream no one believes in, enduring hell and back in his quest for greatness. Directed by Josh Safdie.
Anaconda, in theaters on December 25
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in Anaconda, where a group of friends facing mid-life crises set out to remake a beloved movie from their youth, only to run into chaos and surprises deep in the jungle. Directed by Tom Gormican.
Discover more movies, shows, games and more releasing this December using our calendar.
