As December rolls in and holiday festivities are in full swing, Netflix is lighting up screens with a fresh array of Christmas movies and series, perfect for the most wonderful time of the year.
This month, the streaming platform brings a variety of heartwarming stories, holiday comedies, magical romances, and animated specials that promise to fill your December with festive cheer. With highly anticipated new releases and returning fan favorites, there’s plenty to enjoy, whether you’re in the mood for a cozy family movie night or a solo binge-watching session under the twinkling lights.
From tales of holiday miracles to laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Netflix’s December lineup has something to keep everyone in the holiday spirit. So, grab your favorite blanket, make a mug of hot cocoa, and dive into the magic of Christmas right from your living room.
ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON TOUCH – In-Game Holiday Content
On Netflix December 2, 2024
LOGLINE: Design the theme park of your dreams in this gold standard sim, with more fun, challenges, and thrills than ever. From Dec 2 – Jan 4, enjoy exclusive holiday themed content. Rollercoaster Tycoon Touch is a simulation game where you manage it all — coasters, rides, shops, restaurants, bathrooms, janitors, ride engineers — everything is up to you. Use the roller coaster builder to draw intense coasters, full of loops, rolls, twists, corkscrews, dips, dives, and more.
KNITTENS – Special In-Game Holiday Content
On Netflix December 3, 2024
LOGLINE: No cat likes to look dowdy, darling! Help felines look their best by mastering this match-3 puzzler that transforms yarn into stylish outfits.
THAT CHRISTMAS
LOGLINE: Based on the charming trilogy of children’s books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!
CAST: Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot, with Bill Nighy and Rhys Darby
BLACK DOVES
Season 1 on Netflix December 5, 2024
LOGLINE: Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, Black Doves is a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice. The series follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organization she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire) calls in Helen’s old friend, Sam Young (Ben Whishaw) to keep her safe.
CAST: Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Andrew Koji
SNAKE.IO – In-Game Holiday Content
On Netflix December 5, 2024
LOGLINE: It’s a snake-eat-snake world: Slither around the screen to collect energy, grow bigger and devour your competition in this fast-paced arcade game.
MARY
LOGLINE: Mary is a coming-of-age biblical epic in which Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.
CAST: Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus, Mila Harris and Anthony Hopkins
A NONSENSE CHRISTMAS WITH SABRINA CARPENTER
On Netflix December 6, 2024 at 9PM EST/ 6PM PST
LOGLINE: It’s a nonsense holiday and we’re so here for it. In this special with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake and other iconic chart-topping holiday covers. This special will also feature show-stopping music performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, plus many more surprises and fun cameos.
GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAYS (SEASON 7)
On Netflix December 9, 2024
LOGLINE: Welcome back, bakers! Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are joined by former hopefuls who’ll whip up sweet seasonal treats in their bid to take top honors.
CARRY-ON
LOGLINE: A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
CAST: Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, Theo Rossi, Logan Marshall-Green, Dean Norris, Sinqua Walls and Jason Bateman.
ALSO STARRING: Gil Perez-Abraham, Tonatiuh, Curtis Cook, Joe Williamson, Josh Brener.
NFL CHRISTMAS GAMEDAY
On Netflix December 25, 2024
KEY INFO: On Dec. 25, 2024, we’ll be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games: The Super Bowl LVII-winning Chiefs will face the Steelers at 1 pm ET; then at 4:30 pm ET, the Ravens will take on the Texans. Mark your calendar for Christmas Day in 2025 and 2026 when we’ll be streaming at least one holiday game each year as part of this three-season deal.
MICHELLE BUTEAU: A BUTEAU-FUL MIND AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
LOGLINE: Michelle Buteau is making HERstory y’all. As the first female comic to record a special at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, the comedian returns for her second Netflix comedy special: Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall. Celebrate the New Year right as Buteau reflects on motherhood, marriage, and more.
