Streaming December 2025 – quick links
HBO Max: streaming December 2025
Heated Rivalry – 28 November
Series. Two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes, same day as the US (6 episodes). Created by award-winning Canadian writer-director-producer Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny, Shoresy) and adapted from Rachel Reid’s best-selling Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry chronicles the story of rival hockey players Shane and Ilya.
What starts as a secret fling ignites into an all-consuming blaze, culminating in a powerful love story. Watch the trailer.
Picnic at Hanging Rock (Director’s Cut) – 1 December
Film. To mark its 50th anniversary in 2025, HBO Max presents an exclusive new remaster of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Peter Weir’s seminal 1975 mystery adapted from Joan Lindsay’s acclaimed novel.
Set in 1900, the film follows the students and staff of Appleyard College during a summer excursion to Victoria’s Hanging Rock, where a seemingly idyllic picnic unravels after several girls and a teacher mysteriously disappear.
A landmark of the Australian New Wave, the film earned both commercial and critical acclaim, becoming one of Australia’s most iconic and influential works. It was later voted the greatest Australian film of all time by the Victorian Centenary of Cinema Committee and the NFSA.
The Family McMullen – 5 December
Film. Written and directed by Edward Burns, the film takes place 30 years after the original indie hit The Brothers McMullen premiered in 1995. The Family McMullen stars Connie Britton and Michael McGlone, reprising their roles from The Brothers McMullen, alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Juliana Canfield, Pico Alexander, Brian d’Arcy James and Halston Sage.
The sequel tracks the romantic entanglements of a now 50-something Barry McMullen (Burns) and his 20-something kids, as well as his brother Patrick (McGlone) and widowed sister-in-law Molly (Britton), who are also facing unexpected romantic hurdles. Watch the trailer.
Outsiders Seasons 1-3 – 8 December
Series. Six comedians in the wilderness – will anyone thrive in the wild? Outsiders is a comedy series in which David Mitchell challenges three pairs of comedians to spend a week living in a forest where they learn new life skills to see which of them can best cope in the wild.
Each day is a separate show, with three distinct survival challenges, such as felling a 40-foot tree, milking goats or building a shelter. Mitchell chooses to return to his home comforts every evening rather than living in the forest, as he does not believe he is remotely equipped to survive post-apocalypse, and is sceptical that any comedians will thrive. But can they prove him wrong?
Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh – 13 December
Special. Sarah Sherman’s unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen this December with her first stand-up special. After four seasons (and counting) on Saturday Night Live, Sherman rips off the straitjacket, unleashing a festering hour of bodily fluids, open-wound confessionals and jokes that will leave skid marks on your soul. The special was taped at The Bell House in Brooklyn, New York earlier this year.
Common Side Effects – 16 December
Series. Common Side Effects follows former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances who begin to unravel a conspiracy involving big pharma and the federal government to suppress knowledge of a rare mushroom that may hold the key to curing all the world’s diseases.
Haha, You Clowns – 16 December
Series. Created by Joe Cappa, Haha, You Clowns is an unexpected new series from Adult Swim that celebrates wholesome family programming. Join the Campbell boys, three doting teenagers, and their tenderhearted dad, as they live, laugh, love their way into your living rooms.
They’re big dudes with big feelings who are learning to navigate life in the wake of their mother’s death, sensing her presence in everyday adventures.
Happy And You Know It – 26 December
Film. A joyful and surprising journey into the fascinating – and at times insidious – world of toddler pop. The film explores why kids’ music is so catchy, why it can be deeply meaningful, and how AI is taking hold and shaping the industry.
The film features appearances by The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner and other musicians.
Netflix: streaming December 2025
My Secret Santa – 3 December
Film (2025). A single mother needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her?
Starring Madison MacIsaac, Ryan Eggold, Alexandra Breckenridge, Tia Mowry.
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration – 3 December
Special. Meghan shares her favourite holiday traditions, seasonal crafts and family recipes with friends old and new in this festive special.
Starring Meghan Markle.
Jay Kelly – 5 December
Film (2025). Movie star Jay Kelly confronts his past and present on a journey through Europe with his devoted manager in this film from Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach.
Starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup.
Owning Manhattan Season 2 – 5 December
Series. Ryan Serhant aims to break into the posh uptown housing market, but will team rivalries, egos, gossip and betrayals stand in the way of success?
Starring Ryan Serhant, Genesis Suero, Chloe Tucker Caine, Jess Taylor, Tricia Lee.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act – 10 December
Starmaker Simon Cowell searches for the next great boy band in this emotional docu-series where talented young men chase dreams of pop stardom.
Starring Simon Cowell.
Man Vs Baby – 11 December
Series. Trevor’s back, baby! Heartfelt mishaps and Christmas capers abound as comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns for another chaotic house-sitting experience.
Starring Rowan Atkinson, Alanah Bloor, Joseph Balderrama.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – 12 December
Film (2025). Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.
Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church.
Culinary Class Wars Season 2 – 16 December
Series. A fresh wave of ‘Black Spoon’ cooks face the formidable ‘White Spoon’ chefs in this epic culinary showdown from South Korea. Who will withstand the heat – or flame out?
Emily in Paris Season 5 – 18 December
Series. Emily trades bonjour for buongiorno as she seeks to reinvent herself in Rome, but when love, career and loyalty collide, la dolce vita gets complicated.
Starring Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, Lucien Laviscount.
Jake Vs Joshua: Judgement Day – 20 December
Live sporting event – 12pm AEDT. A colossal global showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, live from Miami, Florida.
Starring Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua.
Goodbye June – 24 December
Film (2025). Kate Winslet directs and joins Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn and Andrea Riseborough in a tender tale of a family’s farewell to their mother.
Starring Kate Winslet, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Helen Mirren.
Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 – 26 December
Series. With Hawkins under lockdown, El in hiding and danger lurking at every turn, the entire party unites with a single goal: to hunt and kill Vecna.
Starring Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton.
Prime Video: streaming December 2025
The Merchants of Joy – 1 December
Film (2025). In the city that never sleeps, five families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts. The Merchants of Joy follows these Christmas die-hards as they source, sell, and safeguard a family tradition at risk. It’s a warm, grounded portrait of pride, grit, and the joy they bring – one tree, one customer, one season at a time.
Oh. What. Fun – 3 December
Film (2025) Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, after planning a special outing for her family, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone.
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Joan Chen.
Merv – 10 December
Film (2025). When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world’s most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway – only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, it turns out fixing their dog’s broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.
Starring Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Chris Redd and Patricia Heaton.
The Home – 10 December
Film (2025). In this horror-thriller from the director of The Purge, a rebellious youth is sentenced to community service at a quiet retirement home. As his suspicions grow, he uncovers a chilling secret that puts both the residents’ lives and his own in grave danger.
Starring Pete Davidson and Mary Beth Peil.
Tell Me Softly (Dímelo bajito) – 12 December
Film (2025). Kamila Hamilton had everything under control … or so she thought: it wasn’t in her plans for the Di Bianco brothers to return and turn her world upside down again.
Seven years ago, her first kiss with Thiago and Taylor’s unconditional protection marked her life forever. Now, their comeback threatens to shatter Kami’s carefully constructed facade. She’s no longer the innocent girl they knew: since they left, it seems that no one can really access her.
Starring stars Alicia Falcó, Fernando Lindez and Diego Vidales.
Fallout Season 2 – 17 December
Series. The new season will pick up in the aftermath of Season 1’s epic finale and take audiences along for a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas.
Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Some 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind – and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them.
Starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Moisés Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Justin Theroux, Kumail Nanjiani, Macaulay Culkin and Sarita Choudhury,
Trap House – 31 December
Film (2025). When a drug epidemic ravages the city, Detective Grant Pierce decides to take matters into his own hands. Going undercover to infiltrate the infamous Trap House: a madman’s meth lab outfitted with lethal and sadistic booby traps.
Starring Jaime Callica, Peter Bundic, Michael Eklund, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Fletcher Donovan and Donna Benedicto.
Apple TV: streaming December 2025
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock – 5 December
Kids and family special. The Fraggles eagerly await the first snow of the season and all the traditions it brings. But when only a single snowflake arrives and Gobo can’t write the yearly holiday song everyone is expecting, the season is thrown off course.
For the first time ever, Gobo journeys to the human world, or as the Fraggles refer to it: Outer Space, to find some unexpected musical inspiration.
F1® The Movie – 12 December
Film (2025). The highest-grossing sports film of all time, starring Brad Pitt and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski. Dubbed ‘the greatest that never was,’ Sonny Hayes (Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career.
Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world.
Born to be Wild – 19 December
Documentary series. An intimate and emotional look at the powerful relationships between these animals and the heroic humans dedicated to raising, rehabilitating and rewilding them to help save their species.
As each animal finds its place in the world after being orphaned or born through conservation programs – from an elephant calf and two young cheetahs, to a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens and rescued African penguins – the series highlights the challenges, triumphs and resilience that define their survival, both for the animals and the extraordinary people working to raise and protect them.
Paramount+: streaming December 2025
Problemista – 1 December
Film (2025). Surreal, heartfelt and delightfully oddball, Problemista marks the feature-directorial debut of Julio Torres, who also stars as Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador chasing his dream in New York while racing against the clock on an expiring visa. When he takes a job assisting the chaotic and eccentric art-world powerhouse Elizabeth (Tilda Swinton), he’s thrown into a wild maze of creative ambition, immigration red tape and workplace absurdity.
Italia Shore Season 2 – 3 December
Series. Surfs up and the drama dives deep! In Italia Shore Season Two, twelve young and wildly larger-than-life housemates return for another high-stakes summer in a lavish villa on Italy’s Lazio coast.
Max & The Midknights Season 2
Series. Set in the medieval kingdom of Byjovia, 10-year-old Max dreams of becoming a knight, despite everyone expecting her to follow the family path and become a humble troubadour alongside her Uncle Budrick.
Winter, Spring, Summer Or Fall – 4 December
Film (2024). Remi, played by Jenna Ortega, has her entire future perfectly planned, until she meets Barnes, portrayed by Percy Hynes White, a live-in-themoment dreamer who challenges everything she believes.
As their whirlwind first love unfolds, Remi finds herself torn between the security of the life her parents always imagined for her, and the thrilling uncertainty of a future with Barnes.
Transformers: EarthSpark Season 4 – 5 December
Series. Tensions are higher than ever as the Maltos return, and this time, saving the world comes at a price.
In the most emotionally charged chapter yet, public backlash turns the heroes into targets, Robby’s emerging powers threaten to tear the family apart, and a new enemy forces the Autobots to face the past they can no longer outrun.
Predators – 8 December
Documentary (2025). From director David Osit comes a chilling and thoughtprovoking documentary that dissects the cultural phenomenon of the hit TV series To Catch a Predator. Once billed as a bold crusade against child abuse, the show shocked America by luring suspected offenders onto a TV set, then confronting and arresting them on camera.
Ridiculousness Season 42 – 10 December
Series. Hosted by Rob Dyrdek, alongside co-hosts Steelo Brim and Chanel West Coast, the series breaks down jaw-dropping clips of epic fails, bizarre stunts and accidental comedy, all with sharp commentary and infectious energy.
Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 – 12 December
Series. Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael return for their most personal mission yet. Still balancing high-school life with hero duty, the brothers are pushed in new directions when a powerful threat emerges in New York.
Dora Season 4
Series. Everyone’s favourite explorer returns for Season Four of Dora, and she’s bringing even more fun, adventure, and learning along for the journey. Join Dora and Boots as they explore the magical rainforest, solve puzzles, and overcome challenges with the help of her backpack and map.
Boston Blue Season 1 – 20 December
Series. When NYPD legend Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) arrives in Boston, he expects a fresh start, not a war. Partnered with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the razor-sharp heir to one of the city’s most powerful policing dynasties, Danny is thrust straight into a city where every alley has secrets and every badge carries history.
Sheriff Country Season 1 – 20 December
Series. In the rural town of Edgewater, California, Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) keeps law and order with uncompromising grit, while juggling single motherhood, small-town politics and a past she can’t outrun.
The Last Gunfight – 31 December
Film (2025). In a brutal underground tournament where the world’s most elite assassins are pitted against one another in a fight to the death, survival is the only rule and mercy doesn’t exist. Every contender is armed with lethal skill, each more dangerous than the last, and only one is meant to walk out alive. But when a rogue crew infiltrates the competition with their own mission, the game changes.
BritBox: streaming December 2025
Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025 – release date TBC
This Christmas is anything but merry as four co-workers discover a dead body floating in the pool.
In this exclusive Death in Paradise Christmas Special, the morning after a Christmas party delivers quite the shock. DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) and his team face one of their trickiest cases yet when four co-workers wake up from the hangover from hell to find a stranger shot dead in their villa’s pool. This Christmas special promises to be thrilling and suspenseful, as the detectives scramble to solve a baffling crime while Mervin juggles his own family dilemmas too.
Starring Don Gilet (Sherwood, EastEnders), Don Warrington (Rising Damp, Beyond Paradise), Shantol Jackson (Sprinter, Yardie), Ginny Holder (The Saint, London Has Fallen) and Elizabeth Bourgine (A Heart in Winter, My Best Friend).
Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2025 – release date TBC
Martha devises a secret Christmas surprise for DI Humphrey while the team races to solve a flurry of festive crimes.
Beyond Paradise embraces the festive season with a twist, as DI Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall (Love Actually, Sanditon), tackles a flurry of holiday crime cases. Meanwhile Martha, portrayed by Sally Bretton (The Office, Not Going Out), hatches a secret plan to give him the ultimate Christmas surprise.
Starring Kris Marshall (Love Actually, Sanditon), Sally Bretton (The Office, Not Going Out), Zahra Ahmadi (Closed Circuit, Doctor Who), Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls, Hollyoaks, Big Boys) and Felicity Montagu (I’m Alan Partridge, Bridget Jones’ Diary).
Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025 – release date TBC
Join Nonnatus House this festive season as senior midwives embark on a mercy mission to Hong Kong.
In this exclusive two-part Christmas special, Call the Midwife transports viewers to Hong Kong, as senior members of Nonnatus House embark on a mercy mission while the younger midwives hold down the fort in Poplar. The story alternates between the two locations. This Far East mission will prove to be the perfect opportunity for them to spread their wings and grow professionally.
Starring Helen George (Strictly Come Dancing, The Three Musketeers, The Monster), Jenny Agutter (The Avengers, Child’s Play 2, The Railway Children), Judy Parfitt (Maurice, Hamlet), Linda Bassett (Kinky Boots, Dinnerladies) and Cliff Parisi (EastEnders).
Marlow Murder Club Season 1 – 4 December
An amateur detective trio unearths a shocking murder mystery.
Retired archaeologist Judith Potts’s quiet evening in Marlow is shattered by the sound of a gunshot from her neighbour’s garden. Convinced she’s witnessed a murder, Judith reports it to authorities only to be ruthlessly ignored. So, she enlists the vicar’s wife Becks and dog-walker Suzie to help her investigate.
Starring Samantha Bond (GoldenEye, Downton Abbey), Cara Horgan (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) and Jo Martin (Doctor Who, Holby City).
12 Days of Britmas – daily from 13 December
‘Tis the season to watch new titles in the countdown to Christmas.
A highly anticipated annual event, The 12 Days of Britmas will see a new title premiere daily in the lead up to Christmas, with a carefully curated mix of films, dramas, factual favourites and festive specials. So, whether you’re in the mood for heartwarming stories, gripping drama or holiday cheer, there will be something for every viewer to enjoy this festive season.
ABC iview: streaming December 2025
Shaun Micallef’s Christmas Eve of Destruction – from 29 November
Gather the family around the television for a special Christmas treat as Shaun Micallef is joined by Steph Tisdell and Luke McGregor who share the gifts they received during Christmases past and have treasured ever since.
With special musical guests John Foreman and Ella Hooper.
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee Christmas Special – from 29 November
Guy Montgomery and his loyal assistant Aaron Chen are back for a one-off Christmas episode this holiday season. An all new lineup of talented individuals battle it out to win the mandatory right for Guy Montgomery to join their family Christmas dinner.
A (Very) Musical Christmas – 1 December
The ABC’s second annual A (Very) Musical Christmas, proudly supporting Beyond Blue, is hosted by ABC favourite Zan Rowe, and brings together Australia’s finest musical talent on Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre stage.
Songs Inside – 1 December
A group of incarcerated women sign up to learn an instrument and write their own songs as part of a music program in an Australian prison led by Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates.
The women who come to the program are quickly thrown into a world of creativity and blossoming self-determination. But the process also opens up deep scars around trauma and addiction, threatening a once-in-a-lifetime prison performance alongside the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal – 1 December
The shocking story of the eBay scandal: stalking, corporate espionage and a series of escalating threats that terrorised an ordinary couple. Exploring themes of corporate ethics, digital harassment, and Silicon Valley’s toxic culture, this timely and gripping documentary reveals a surreal story of obsession, desperation and resilience: exposing how far big tech will go to protect its brand.
Twitter: Breaking The Bird – 1 December
Using first-hand accounts from its founders and early employees, this is the inside story of how Twitter was invented, how it spread across the world through explosive growth and how difficult it became to control the volume of hate speech and misinformation posted on the platform.
Le Concert De Paris – 1 December
Every year, the Orchestre National de France welcomes the summer with a large musical gathering at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with stunning fireworks.
Conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, and accompanied by the Chorus of Radio France, this year‘s Brazilian edition of the Concert de Paris, welcomes the singer Bruno de Sá, whose unique soprano voice now crosses borders, as well as artists such as Bomsori, Benjamin Bernheim, Julie Fuchs, Aida Garifullina, Gautier Capucon and Dom La Nena.
Franklin – 1 December
An epic rafting adventure to retrace the story of Australia’s most significant environmental battle: the saving of the Franklin River. The story is told through the eyes of eighth generation Tasmanian, Oliver Cassidy, as he follows in his activist father’s footsteps and embarks on a solo rafting pilgrimage down the Franklin.
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland – 1 December
St Nick receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts. He and his dedicated team of reindeer set off to Wonderland to deliver her gift. But when they get there, they’re greeted by the mean and miserable Queen of Hearts who hates all things Christmas… especially presents!
Hard Quiz: Battle of the Networks – 17 December
Four Australian TV favourites line up to defend their network’s honour – and maybe take home the Big Brass Mug! Seven star Larry Emdur shows off his Aussie Game Show know-how, ABC alum Leigh Sales knows 80s TV Show Openers back to front, Ten journo Angela Bishop is a not-so-secret Phil Collins fan, and Nine’s Today Show host Karl Stefanovic stays up late to talk about Australian Cricket
The Yearly With Charlie Pickering – 17 December
Charlie Pickering will reminisce on 2025 before we do it all over again in 2026. Margaret Pomeranz is back and badder than ever, Rhys Nicholson unleashes some festive cruelty and Tom Gleeson caught up with Albo for the first time in a decade in a back-by-popular demand edition of HARD CHAT!
Would I Lie To You At Christmas – 18 December
Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for a festive edition of the award-winning comedy panel show. And as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.
Good Game: Spawn Squad – 19 December
Even more new episodes especially for the school holidays. And as always, Gem and Harry are back behind the desk, getting schooled by the incredible Spawn Squad crew.
Royal Carols: Together At Christmas 2025 – 25 December
The Princess of Wales hosts the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in December 2025 to celebrate community kindness and empathy.
Royal Variety Performance 2025 – 25 December
The Royal Variety Performance returns to the Royal Albert Hall for another memorable night of entertainment. As ever, the night promises a star-studded line-up of acts from the world of entertainment including Jesse J, Madness, Stephen Fry, Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.
Ginger And The Vegesaurs Boxing Day Special – 26 December
Ginger the Tricarrotops and her baby Pea-Rex friends are back for another adventure. In this exciting new Boxing Day special episode, Ginger and the Peas babysit a mischievous Baby Bananaraptor that proves to be more than a handful.
All Creatures Great And Small Season 5 – 26 December
It’s Spring 1941 and we return to Darrowby to find young baby Jimmy keeping our favourite Skeldale House family on their toes.
Call The Midwife Christmas Special 2024 – 27 December
It’s December 1969 and festive preparations are underway in Poplar. The funfair comes to town adding a burst of colour to the festive season, but there are other less welcome visitors to the borough.
Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2024 – 28 December
Londoner Mervin Wilson ruffles some feathers as he clashes with the island’s way of life. But he quickly sinks his teeth into one of the team’s most puzzling murder cases yet: three men, all unconnected apart from the fact that they’re dressed as Santa Claus, are shot with the exact same gun at the exact same time.
Long Lost Family: Shipped To Australia – 30 December
A Long Lost Family special highlighting the scandal of thousands of unaccompanied British children shipped out to Australia in the middle of the 20th century.
New Year’s Eve 2025 – 31 December
Welcome in the New Year with the ABC’s annual New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks celebration, live from Sydney Harbour. From midnight, the night’s sky will erupt with all the colour and spark New Year’s Eve is known for, all from the best vantage point in Sydney – in front of the Sydney Opera House.
SBS On Demand: streaming December 2025
United States of Tara Seasons 1-3 – 1 December
Series. Suburban wife and mother Tara Gregson (Toni Collette) juggles her family and career while experiencing the everyday challenges of Dissociative Identity Disorder. It’s never a dull moment in the Gregson household as her various identities may appear on any given day, all while her supportive husband Max (John Corbett) and their two teenage children, Kate (Brie Larson) and Marshall (Keir Gilchrist), try to lead as much of a ‘normal’ life as possible.
Raised By Refugees Seasons 1-2 – 1 December
Series. It’s the new millennium in Auckland City and Pax Assadi (Kenus Binu) is a 12-year-old who’s obsessed with hip hop, basketball, girls and Eddie Murphy.
His parents (Pax Assadi and Kalyani Nagarajan) came to New Zealand in the late 80s as refugees and all they want him to do is study hard and eventually become a doctor. All Pax wants to do is fit in and feel accepted, but with 9/11 a very fresh memory, that’s easier said than done for a part-Pakistani part-Iranian kid.
Best of 2025 – 1 December
Featured collection. Rewind and relive the best of what 2025 had to offer with a collection devoted to the series that Australia couldn’t get enough of this year.
The Handmaid’s Tale. The Handmaid’s Tale returned for its sixth and final season, exclusive to SBS.
Rogue Heroes. The stakes are higher, the missions bolder, and the heroes more rebellious than ever. Facing the threat of disbandment, season two of Rogue Heroes saw the unit trying to once again prove their significance.
Alone Australia. Alone Australia returned with the wildest and toughest season yet for season three.
Blue Lights. For season three, our favourite officers from Blackthorn Station are back and ready to take on Belfast’s most powerful, including a formidable new opponent.
Ken Burns’ The American Revolution – 7 December
Series. This landmark series examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down.
Voiced by an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Damian Lewis, Samuel L Jackson, Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman.
Crime Season 2
Series. The streets of Edinburgh are the setting for Irvine Welsh’s Crime – the story of a tormented detective in a city on the edge of the abyss. Dougray Scott leads a stellar cast as Detective Inspector Ray Lennox, a man whose clear sight is as much a blessing as it is a curse.
The Count of Monte Cristo – 11 December
Series. Alexandre Dumas’ classic is reimagined with an international cast including Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons. Having just been promoted to captain on the eve of his wedding to the love of his life, Edmond Dantes’ (Claflin) future is suddenly snatched away by three selfish men, each intent on furthering his own cause. Edmond is wrongly accused of being a Bonapartist and is incarcerated in the island prison of the Castle d’If.
Fifteen despairing years pass by before Edmond encounters the Abbe Faria (Irons), a fellow inmate and learned man who imparts his vast knowledge to the young man, including the whereabouts of a hidden treasure.
Studio Ghibli Collection – 22 December
The wonderful world of Studio Ghibli is coming to SBS On Demand in December. Soak up the imagination of Hayao Miyazaki with 11 of the studio’s best features including Academy Award-winning films The Boy and the Heron and Spirited Away.
- The Boy And The Heron – 22 December
- Ponyo – 23 December
- Kiki’s Delivery Service – 24 December
- My Neighbor Totoro – 25 December
- Spirited Away – 26 December
- Howl’s Moving Castle – 27 December
- The Secret World Of Arrietty – 28 December
- Porco Rosso – 29 December
- Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind – 30 December
- Castle In The Sky – 31 December
- Princess Mononoke – 31 December
Hidden Assets Season 3 – 26 December
Series. A seemingly straightforward case of embezzlement in Ireland takes a tragic turn leading the Criminal Assets Bureau to Bilbao, where a connection emerges to the brutal murders of an investigative reporter and a student.
Detective Sergeant Claire Wallace (Nora-Jane Noone) and Basque Detective Jon Beitia (Iñigo Gastesi) uncover a migrant-smuggling network stretching from Central Africa to Europe but as they dig deeper, they realise a more dangerous and far-reaching criminal operation is at play, led by a ruthless figure who will stop at nothing to stay in the shadows.
AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV: streaming December 2025
Rectify Seasons 1-4 – 1 December (AMC+)
Series. When Daniel Holden (Aden Young) is released after nearly 20 years of complete isolation on Death Row, he returns as an outsider to his family, to his community and to the times. Somehow, he survived the mental and emotional strain of his imprisonment, but now the walls have suddenly come crumbling down and Daniel is set free in a world he no longer understands.
Daniel’s unexpected presence not only throws his family into disarray, it ripples out to all the people connected to his case – the prosecutor who rode the notoriety to become a state senator, the sheriff who pushed the boundaries of the investigation, and the entire town of Paulie, GA, that blamed him for killing one of their own.
The Light in the Hall Season 2 – 1 December (AMC+ & Acorn TV)
Series. A controversial plan to expand a nearby reservoir reignites old tensions – a story that piques the interest of young journalist Caryl (Siân Reese-Williams). As familial secrets and mysteries resurface, doubts are raised about the imprisonment of Rhys Owen (Mark Lewis-Jones) for the murder of his cousin during the 1995 protests against the reservoir’s expansion.
Inside Season 2 – 1 December (AMC+ & Acorn TV)
Series. The new season of Welsh prison drama continues to explore the lives of those on both sides of the prison walls and how the new dynamics affect their relationships and survival. Inmate Barry is trying to maintain control as new staff and inmates disrupt his unit, while a new, dangerous inmate named Kit Brennan arrives and forms a tentative alliance with Barry.
Reflection in a Dead Diamond – 5 December (AMC+ & Shudder)
Film (2025). When the mysterious woman in the room next door disappears, a debonair 70-year-old ex-spy living in a luxury hotel on the Côte d’Azur is confronted by the demons and darlings of a lurid past in which moviemaking, memories and madness collide.
Influencers – 12 December (AMC+ & Shudder)
Film (2025). In the sun-drenched countryside of southern France, CW (Cassandra Naud) lives a quiet idyllic life with her girlfriend Diane (Lisa Delamar), hiding a dark obsession with murder and stolen identities. During an anniversary getaway, they cross paths with Charlotte (Georgina Campbell), a bold, alluring influencer whose curiosity quickly turns intrusive.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries – 15 & 22 December (AMC+ & Acorn TV)
Two-part Christmas Special. Jean (Sally Lindsay), Dom (Steve Edge), Judith (Sue Holderness) and Jeremy (Robin Askwith) attend an exclusive Christmas Eve event at the Musée de Sainte Victoire.
Jean is invited to authenticate a newly acquired treasure – a rare Ormolu box once owned by Marie Antoinette. But the festive mood turns dark when Jean discovers a ticking bomb hidden inside. With just 90 minutes until detonation, the museum is sealed shut, the security guard is dead, and the race is on.
The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors – 16 December (AMC+ & Shudder)
From The Boulet Brothers and David Dastmalchian comes The Boulet Brothers’ Holiday of Horrors, a chilling holiday-themed horror special produced by Boulet Brothers’ Productions and Good Fiend Productions.
The film features four original shorts, each written and directed by a different genre powerhouse: The Boulet Brothers, Dastmalchian, Akeela Cooper, and Kate Siegel.
G.R.I.T.S. Season Finale – 18 December (AMC+)
Series. G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) follows Keisha (Jasmine Sargent), Ty (Ashanti Harris) and Francis (Aja ‘Slimeroni’ Canyon), three young women coming of age in Memphis.
Determined to define the next chapter in their lives, they find solace in their favourite pastime: roller skating. As they navigate grief, love, hustle and the underbelly of the city threatening to pull them down, a skating competition with life-changing prize money offers a glimmer of hope.
Steeltown Murders – 22 December (AMC+ & Acorn TV)
Series. It’s 2002 in Port Talbot, Wales, and on hearing that the Criminal Investigation Department are looking to reopen two sexually motivated murder cases from 1973, DCI Paul Bethell (Philip Glenister, Calendar Girls) jumps at the opportunity to lead the investigation.
Following two vividly different timelines, we also revisit the tragic events of 1973 to see both a small Welsh community devastated by grief, and Paul as a junior officer who is adamant not to make the same mistakes that he and the force had made once before.
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 1 – 26 December (AMC+)
Series. Set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real, the story takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now.
At the heart of the tale is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star Dan Whithall dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, Harper (Hazel Doupe).
Mother of the dead boy, Abigail (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah’s closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son’s death, launches a modern-day witch-hunt to get justice, no matter what the cost.
Disney+: streaming December 2025
House Seasons 1-8 – 1 December
Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specialising in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way. Starring Hugh Laurie.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Reunion Special – 4 December
Special. It’s the reunion. It’s the Mormon Wives. It’s special.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw – 5 December
Adapted from the third installment of Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. When laid-back Greg finds himself at odds with his dad’s outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around.
After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg’s dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good. Directed by Matt Danner (Legend of the Three Caballeros) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, this film features the voices of Aaron D Harris (Matlock) as Greg Heffley and Chris Diamantopoulos (Silicon Valley) as Frank Heffley. Watch the trailer.
Monsters Funday Football – 9 December
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 – 10 December
Series. When Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save the camp – the legendary Golden Fleece.
With help from Annabeth, Clarisse and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy’s survival becomes essential to stopping Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood – and ultimately, Olympus. Watch the trailer.
The End of an Era – 12 December
Series. The End of an Era is a six-episode behind-the-scenes docuseries chronicling the development, impact and inner workings that created the phenomenon that was Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour.
The illuminating docuseries gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series spotlights performers, family members and friends – including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and Florence Welch – offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. Watch the trailer.
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show – 12 December
Film. Filmed in Vancouver, BC, the full concert film, captured during the final show of the tour, features the entire set of The Tortured Poets Department, which was added to the tour following that album’s release in 2024.
Abbott Elementary Season 5 – 17 December
Series. A workplace comedy following a group of dedicated, passionate teachers – and a slightly tone-deaf principal – as they navigate the Philadelphia public school system. Despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life, and though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do – even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Dunk the Halls – 26 December
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks.
Binge: streaming December 2025
Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse – 1 December
Series. In this gripping reality TV series, 12 skilled survivalists are dropped naked into a harsh, post-apocalyptic landscape in South Africa. With no food, water or clothing, they must scavenge ghost towns and junkyards while facing extreme heat and dangerous wildlife.
Their mission: endure and find a way back to civilisation.
Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas – 1 December
Special. Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas sees Nigella Lawson transform festive dining with a sumptuous Italian twist. This special isn’t just about recipes – it’s a celebration of Italian warmth and style, perfect for anyone who loves effortless entertaining, vibrant Mediterranean flavors and turning Christmas into a chic culinary escape.
How To Make Gravy – 1 December
Film. A powerful Australian drama adapted from Paul Kelly’s iconic Christmas song and destined to be a future classic. Directed by Nick Waterman and co-written by Meg Washington, the film expands the song’s poignant letter-from-prison narrative into a richly layered story of family, redemption, and fractured relationships.
Starring Daniel Henshall and Hugo Weaving, this feature captures the raw emotion of an Australian Christmas.
The Great British Bake Off Christmas Masterclass – 1 December
Special. Step inside the iconic Bake Off tent for a festive feast of creativity! This special brings together expert bakers as they whip up seasonally inspired showstoppers, from indulgent desserts to dazzling holiday treats. Expect a flurry of powdered sugar, plenty of laughter and tips to make your own Christmas bakes shine.
Vanderpump Rules Season 12 – 3 December
The next generation of close-knit SUR-vers will make their mark when season 12 of the Emmy Award-nominated Vanderpump Rules returns. This season sees a dynamic new group of friends, frenemies and lovers working for Lisa Vanderpump at SUR. Despite new uniforms and a few fresh faces in the mix, the drama remains as messy and complicated as their iconic predecessors.
Gold Rush Season 16 – 5 December
Gold prices are soaring and Yukon’s frozen ground is thawing, sparking the most cutthroat season yet. Parker Schnabel chases a record-breaking haul, Tony Beets fights to protect his dynasty and Rick Ness battles for redemption.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15 – 5 December
Actress Denise Richards makes her fiery return to the cast of this glamourous reality series in Season 15. New weekly episodes also see renowned celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe making her debut, while OG cast member Kyle Richards is also back holding her diamond. Expect global trips, fractured friendships and unfiltered drama.
The Game Season 1 – 8 December
Series. When a retired detective becomes fixated on an unsolved serial killer case, his quiet life unravels. Packed with suspense, twists and character-driven intrigue, this series will keep viewers guessing until the final frame. Starring Jason Watkins, Sunetra Sarker and Robson Green.
Celebrity Pottery Throw Down Festive Specials – 16 December
Series. Bringing holiday hilarity to the pottery wheel, four famous faces swap their usual talents for clay and creativity. Hosted by Siobhán McSweeney with judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller, this one-off festive showdown is packed with charm, irreverence and plenty of wobbly masterpieces.
Amadeus Season 1 – 21 December
Amadeus is a gripping new drama that dives deep into the brilliance and madness of musical genius. Starring Will Sharpe (The White Lotus Season 2) as the electrifying Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Bettany (WandaVision, Wimbledon) as his tormented rival Antonio Salieri, this five-part series reimagines Peter Shaffer’s iconic play with fresh intensity.
Taskmaster Champion of Champions 4 – 23 December
Special. This special episode of Taskmaster returns this Christmas to see five past winners battle for ultimate glory. What makes this special different? It’s a one-off extravaganza where the stakes are higher, the tasks even more ludicrous and the egos hilariously fragile.
Expect Greg Davies’ merciless judgment, Alex Horne’s mischievous scheming and a festive twist.
Celebrity Sewing Bee Festive Special – 23 December
Feeling crafty? Celebrity Sewing Bee Festive Special stitches together seasonal sparkle on December 23. This year sees celebrity contestants take on a merry mix of fashion and fun, ideal for anyone looking to add a handmade touch to celebrations.
The Copenhagen Test Season 1 – 27 December
Think your data’s at risk? Try your mind. In The Copenhagen Test, an American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu) realises his brain has been hacked. This fast-paced series is a prescient take on surveillance and sensory intrusion, raising real-world ethical questions as Alexander undertakes a thrilling race to flush out those responsible.
The Last Year of Television 2025 – 29 December
With the year racing to a close, Mitch McTaggart returns with The Last Year of Television 2025. ‘Making the show is a joy. A big, stressful, cringey, loving joy,’ says Mitch, who takes you through this year’s Aussie TV highlights: the overdone, the underdone, the forgotten and the occasional triumphs – even the mushroom lady.
It’s smart, insightful and a lot of fun.
