Blockbuster Highlights
Leading the pack is Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron's third Pandora epic, hitting theaters on December 19. This visual marvel promises deeper lore and stunning effects, building on the franchise's billion-dollar legacy. Fans are thrilled by trailers showcasing fiery new elements and intense Na'vi conflicts.
Close behind, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants arrives the same day, offering family-friendly adventure with the beloved sponge's quest. Its colorful animation and humor make it a holiday must-watch, appealing to kids and nostalgic adults alike.
Releasing December 25, the Anaconda reboot adds comedy to classic snake horror, directed by Tom Gormican. Trailers tease laughs turning to terror, honoring the '90s original while refreshing it for modern viewers.
Thrillers and Horrors
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 scares up theaters on December 5, one year after the first film's chaos. Directed by Emma Tammi, it dives back into Freddy Fazbear's haunted pizza world, with animatronic terrors escalating the nightmare.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery streams on Netflix December 12, starring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. Rian Johnson's whodunit explores belief, guilt, and power in a fresh, twisty tale that keeps the series' sharp wit intact.
The Housemaid, out December 19, stars Sydney Sweeney in a psychological gripper about a woman rebuilding her life amid dark secrets. Its slow-burn tension pulls viewers into a web of mystery and suspense.
Dramas and Streaming Gems
Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, premieres December 25 with Timothée Chalamet as a dreamer chasing greatness. This R-rated drama, boasting an 89 Metascore, blends ambition and hardship in a compelling character study.
On Netflix, Jay Kelly drops December 5, featuring George Clooney as a fading movie star confronting a hollow life. Noah Baumbach's direction delivers introspective drama perfect for awards season.
Family options include My Secret Santa on Netflix December 3 and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Last Straw on Disney+ December 5, bringing lighthearted holiday cheer amid the heavier hits.