Streaming services Tubi and Starz have announced their lineups for December 2025, featuring a mix of classic films, new originals, and holiday favorites available for free or subscription viewing. Tubi highlights include Barbie, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Tubi Originals like A Mother’s Confession, while Starz spotlights the return of Power Book IV: Force Season 3 and the premiere of Spartacus: House of Ashur. These additions offer diverse options from comedies and thrillers to historical dramas for holiday binge-watching.
Tubi Highlights
Tubi's December 2025 slate emphasizes free access to popular titles across genres. On December 1, viewers can stream Barbie (2023), the fantasy comedy directed by Greta Gerwig starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, alongside the 1993 family classic Mrs. Doubtfire with Robin Williams. Other additions include action films like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, comedies such as Grease and The Wolf of Wall Street, and dramas like Forrest Gump and The Help (2011). Tubi Originals arrive later, with A Mother’s Confession on December 5, Hag on December 12, and Mo’ Waffles on December 19. The Us Weekly list adds titles like Those Who Wish Me Dead starring Angelina Jolie and the Kill Bill volumes, while Decider organizes by categories including Black Cinema (Straight Outta Compton) and Horror (Pet Sematary, 2019). Reality series like Say Yes to the Dress (seasons 3-11, 14-15, 18) also debut on December 1.
Starz Highlights
Starz focuses on original series and films for December 2025. Power Book IV: Force Season 3 episodes drop weekly starting December 5, following Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) in his quest to dominate Chicago's underworld. Spartacus: House of Ashur, a sequel imagining Ashur's (Nick E. Tarabay) rise in Roman politics, premieres with episodes 101-102 on December 5 and continues through the month. Movies arriving December 1 include holiday picks like Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas and When Harry Met Sally…, plus epics such as Gladiator and the Bourne trilogy. Additional releases feature Venom on December 18 and Naked Singularity on December 30.
Context and Availability
These lineups cater to holiday viewers seeking no-cost (Tubi, ad-supported) or premium (Starz) content. While lists from sources vary slightly in emphasis—Us Weekly on Tubi classics versus Decider's genre breakdowns—no major contradictions appear, with overlapping titles like After Earth and Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas confirmed across platforms. Streamers aim to boost engagement during the season with a blend of nostalgia and new stories.