Avatar Fire and Ash
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Adrienne Tyler
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Adrienne Tyler is a movies & TV features writer, with a focus on horror. She has written for Netflix, FanSided, & more. She was a regular guest on the Netfreaks podcast and was a YouTuber at some point. Guillermo del Toro said “hi” to her once.
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December 2025 is ending a great year of movies with the theatrical release of a highly anticipated horror sequel, a new SpongeBob movie, the latest entry in the Avatar franchise, a Timothée Chalamet movie, and more. 2025 saw the release of some long-awaited movies, not just sequels and remakes, but also original works.
November 2025 welcomed exciting movies in theaters, such as Predator: Badlands, Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, the third Now You See Me movie, the second part of Wicked, and Disney’s Zootopia 2. December will bring a bit of everything, such as horror with the return of possessed animatronics, a new adventure in the world of Avatar, a different reboot of an action movie, and more.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Will Be Released On December 5, 2025
Withered Chica looking at Mike who's wearing a Freddy mask in Five Nights at Freddy's 2
The sequel to 2023’s Five Nights at Freddy’s is finally coming to theaters in December. Directed by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set a year after the first movie, and reunites viewers with Mike (Josh Hutcherson), his sister Abby (Piper Rubio), and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail).
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 sees Abby reconnecting with her animatronic friends, as Mike hasn’t told her the truth about them, but this reunion unleashes old horrors. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 introduces new animatronics and takes a look at the backstory of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.
Hamnet
Hamnet Will Be Released On December 5, 2025
Hamnet is a historical drama movie directed by Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel of the same name. Hamnet tells the story of Agnes Shakespeare (Jessie Buckley) and William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), after their young son, the title Hamnet, dies from the plague.
Agnes Shakespeare’s real name was Anne Hathaway, and she's referred to as “Agnes” as seen in her father’s will.
The movie, then, follows their grieving process, the impact of Hamnet’s death on their relationship, and how it inspired William to write Hamlet. Hamnet got a limited theatrical release on November 26, 2025, and it will get a wide release on December 5.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Silent Night, Deadly Night Will Be Released On December 12, 2025
Billy dressed as Santa with blood splatters and holding an axe above his head in Silent Night Deadly Night 2025
Silent Night, Deadly Night is the second remake of the 1984 movie of the same name and the seventh installment in the franchise. Silent Night, Deadly Night introduces viewers to Billy Chapman (Rohan Campbell), who witnesses his parents’ murder at the hands of Santa Claus.
This ignites in Billy a twisted sense of justice, and makes it his life mission to spread fear during the holidays by dressing up as Santa and going on a murder spree. Starring alongside Campbell in Silent Night, Deadly Night are Ruby Modine, March Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson.
Ella McCay
Ella McCay Will Be Released On December 12, 2025
Ella McCay
Ella McCay is a political comedy-drama movie written and directed by James L. Brooks. Ella McCay follows the title character (played by Emma Mackey), an idealistic 34-year-old lieutenant governor. When her mentor accepts a cabinet position in the Obama administration, Ella prepares to take his job as the state’s incumbent governor.
In addition to the challenges of this new position, Ella has to balance her personal problems, including family issues. Also starring in Ella McCay are Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Woody Harrelson, Rebecca Hall, Ayo Edebiri, and Kumail Nanjiani.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Will Be Released On December 19, 2025
SpongeBob and his friends are back with a new movie. Titled The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, and directed by Derek Drymon, the movie sees SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny) determined to become a “big guy” and setting out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown).
For that, SpongeBob goes into the deepest parts of the ocean to follow none other than the Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill). However, the famous ghost tries to use SpongeBob’s innocent soul to lift his curse, and for that, he takes SpongeBob into the underworld. The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants is the fourth movie in the franchise.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash Will Be Released On December 19, 2025
Varang looking serious in Avatar Fire and Ash
The world of Avatar is back with a new movie. Once more directed by James Cameron, Avatar: Fire and Ash reunites the audience with Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), who are grieving Neteyam’s death. In addition to that, they come across a new and aggressive Na’vi tribe: the Mangkwan, also known as “Ash People.”
The clan is led by Varang (Oona Chaplin), who has allied with Jake’s enemy, Quaritch (Stephen Lang), and the conflict in Pandora only grows. Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first in a planned trilogy of Avatar sequels
Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On? Will Be Released On December 19, 2025
Will Arnett in Is This Thing On
Is This Thing On? is a comedy-drama movie directed by Bradley Cooper. It’s the story of Alex (Will Arnett) and Tess Novak (Laura Dern), a couple who, after many years together, amicably end their marriage. What follows is finding a way to live separately, keep raising their kids, and keep their friendship.
When Alex finds a new hobby in the comedy scene, he ends up learning more about himself and the relationship through it. Also starring in Is This Thing On? are Bradley Cooper, Andra Day, Sean Hayes, and Peyton Manning.
The Housemaid
The Housemaid Will Be Released On December 19, 2025
Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid
The Housemaid is a psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig and based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel of the same name. The Housemaid follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney), a young woman who takes a job as a live-in housemaid for wealthy couple Andrew (Brandon Sklenar) and Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried).
However, Millie soon finds herself in a real nightmare as she discovers that the Winchesters are hiding dark and dangerous secrets. Also starring in The Housemaid are Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Megan Ferguson, and Ellen Tamaki.
Anaconda
Anaconda Will Be Released On December 25, 2025
Jack Black, Paul Rudd & Thandiwe Newton in Anaconda
Anaconda is an action comedy horror movie and a meta-reboot of the 1997 movie of the same name. Directed by Tom Gormican, Anaconda follows friends Griff (Paul Rudd) and Doug (Jack Black), who, seeking to recapture their youth, decide to travel to the Amazon to film their own remake of the 1997 movie.
Their project takes a wild turn when they come across a real, giant anaconda, and so their new plan is to fight for their lives. Also starring in Anaconda are Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, and Ione Skye.
Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme Will Be Released On December 25, 2025
Marty Supreme is a sports comedy-drama movie directed by Josh Safdie and loosely inspired by table tennis player Marty Reisman. Marty Supreme, then, takes the audience to 1950s New York City to meet Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), an up-and-coming table tennis star in pursuit of greatness.
Also starring in Marty Supreme are Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Fran Drescher, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and many more.
Song Sung Blue
Song Sung Blue Will Be Released On December 25, 2025
Song Sung Blue is a biographical musical drama movie directed by Craig Brewer and based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by Gregg Kohs. Song Sung Blue follows Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire (Kate Hudson), two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. Also starring in Song Sung Blue are Michael Imperioli, Mustafa Shakir, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, and more.
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