Continuing our coverage of December 2025 streaming releases for the holiday break, new films and series arrive as Christmas extends into the weekend of December 26. Building on mid-month additions like 'Eden' and 'Frankenstein', highlights now include horror sequels, musical biopics, and sci-fi finales on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu.
As holiday celebrations continue, streaming services offer fresh entertainment without leaving home. Previously covered arrivals like Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (available on VOD since December 23) join new highlights.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, explores the 1982 Nebraska album's creation amid personal struggles. Available on VOD (Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home) from December 23, it garners praise for White's performance but mixed reviews overall.
Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 premieres December 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, advancing the Upside Down saga with stars like Millie Bobby Brown, culminating in the series finale on December 31.
Additional options: Ne Zha II, the animated sequel on HBO Max with Chinese mythological battles; and The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston on Hulu from December 26.
These blend horror, biography, sci-fi, and fantasy, expanding the holiday viewing lineup.
