Building on mid-December streaming debuts, platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, and others have added more new movies perfect for the 2025 holiday break. From family animations and Christmas rom-coms to thrillers and Oscar hopefuls, these titles offer fresh options for festive viewing.
USA Today highlights 25 notable additions for holiday downtime. On Disney+, the animated 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw' follows middle schooler Greg (voiced by Aaron D. Harris) on a chaotic camping trip that strengthens father-son bonds (Chris Diamantopoulos).
Netflix streams Ron Howard's thriller 'Eden', starring Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby as 1930s lovers on a remote Galápagos island, with Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas, and Daniel Brühl amid island betrayals. Also new is Guillermo del Toro's gothic 'Frankenstein', featuring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, delving into themes of humanity.
HBO Max offers Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another', starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a former revolutionary seeking his daughter while pursued by Sean Penn; it earned nine Golden Globe nominations.
Christmas-themed picks include 'My Secret Santa', where Alexandra Breckenridge poses as Santa for ski lessons and sparks romance with Ryan Eggold; and Kate Winslet's directorial debut 'Goodbye June' on an unspecified platform, reuniting estranged siblings (Winslet, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough, Toni Collette) for their mother's last Christmas. Tom's Guide pairs 'Goodbye June' with the rom-com 'Eternity'. Prime Video's 'Merv' (noted in prior coverage) adds pet-friendly ex-reunion vibes with Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox.
Horror fans can catch 'Five Nights at Freddy’s 2' via Creepy Catalog. These updates expand December's diverse lineup, free with subscriptions.