December 2025 is set to end the year with an explosive lineup of films, offering everything from massive franchise blockbusters to compelling dramatic narratives. The month delivers a perfect mix of genre cinema and awards-contending features, ensuring there’s a must-see movie for every taste.
Prepare for the grand return to Pandora with James Cameron’s highly anticipated sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash (Dec. 19), as well as the immediate horror follow-up Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Dec. 5). The month also brings star-studded dramas and comedies, including Chloé Zhao‘s Shakespearean historical piece Hamnet (Dec. 5), the James L. Brooks ensemble comedy Ella McCay (Dec. 12), and the Timothée Chalamet-led sports drama Marty Supreme (Dec. 25). Whether you’re seeking high-octane spectacle or intimate character studies, the final slate of 2025 movie premieres promises a thrilling end to the cinematic year.
DECEMBER 5
Hamnet
After her son Hamnet dies, aged eleven, Agnes Shakespeare is struck with intense grief. As she mourns with her husband William, the pair struggle to come to terms with the frailty of life and the ruthlessness of the plague. Set in 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer by trade, must find a way to move on with her life and provide for her other children. Directed by Chloé Zhao. Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Screened at TIFF.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends, uncovering dark secrets about the true origins of Freddy’s and unleashing a horror hidden for decades. Starring Josh Hutcherson.
DECEMBER 12
Ella McCay
An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. Written and directed by James L. Brooks. Starring Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
DECEMBER 19
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Directed by James Cameron. Starring Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington.
The Housemaid
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A struggling woman is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple. Directed by Paul Feig. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Brandon Sklener.
Is This Thing On?
As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities. Directed by Bradley Cooper. Starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, and Andra Day.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
SpongeBob journeys to the ocean’s depths to face the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.
David
From his mother’s songs to his clash with Goliath, David’s journey from humble shepherd to anointed king tests the limits of faith, courage, and love-culminating in a battle for the soul of a kingdom.
DECEMBER 25
Song Sung Blue
Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. Directed by Craig Brewer. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
Anaconda
A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. Starring Jack Black, Steve Zahn, and Paul Rudd.
Marty Supreme
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Directed by Josh Safdie. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Odessa A’zion.
