Netflix is no stranger to offering its subscribers plenty of entertaining and worthwhile movies. Their upcoming December films prove to be no different. While many of their holiday movies have already arrived on the platform, there are still a couple that are slated for release in the forthcoming weeks. However, for audiences who prefer something other than holiday films, the streaming service has plenty for them as well.

From action movies to true stories, there will certainly be a variety of films for viewers of all ages next month. No matter what a person might be in the mood for, the streaming platform likely has something anyone would deem worth watching. Whether viewers want to be inspired, thrilled, or embrace all the holiday feels, Netflix has something for everyone.

That Christmas
Stream on December 4

That Christmas is an animated, family-friendly film that follows a myriad of intertwined stories in the community of Wellington-on-Sea. When a massive snowstorm hits the town, everyone’s plans go awry, including Santa’s. The film tells a relatable tale of the expectations children and parents often place on such big events and the inevitable pitfalls that sometimes befall such occasions, seemingly ruining the day.

However, the feature aims to remind viewers of what’s really important in life. Despite the chaos and messiness often involved with the dynamics of family, at the end of the day, simply being with loved ones can be special enough. A heartwarming story that explores the notions of love and even loneliness during the holiday season, That Christmas goes beyond the shimmer and shine of presents and twinkling lights. That Christmas is streaming on Dec. 4.

Release Date December 4, 2024 Cast Brian Cox , Fiona Shaw , Jodie Whittaker , Bill Nighy , Lolly Adefope , Alex Macqueen , Katherine Parkinson , Sindhu Vee , India Brown , Zazie Hayhurst , Sienna Sayer , Rosie Cavaliero , Paul Kaye , Guz Khan , Andy Nyman , Jack Wisniewski , Kuhu Agarwal , Bronte Smith , Freddie Spry , Ava Talbot , Rhys Darby Runtime 92 Minutes Expand

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Mary
Stream on December 6

Mary is an epic biblical tale about the mother of Jesus Christ during the time of his incarnation and birth. As a young girl living in Nazareth with her mother and father, Anne (Hilla Vidor) and Joachim (Ori Pfeffer), Mary prepares for her marriage to Joseph (Ido Tako), a man who is essentially a stranger to her. She’s then visited by an angel who tells her she will give birth to the son of God.

Although betrothed, Mary’s immaculate conception forces her into hiding. With Joseph still by her side, the pair struggle to find refuge. Upon Jesus’ birth, rumors of his parentage threaten King Herod’s (Anthony Hopkins) power, who subsequently orders the Massacre of the Innocents, in which countless newborns are murdered. Mary and Joseph are then compelled to flee to Egypt with Jesus. A legendary tale of love above all else, Mary is ultimately a timeless coming-of-age story for viewers of all beliefs. Mary is streaming on Dec. 6.

Release Date December 6, 2024 Cast Anthony Hopkins , Mili Avital , Stephanie Nur , Ido Tako , Eamon Farren , Noa Cohen , Soufiane El Khalidy , Hilla Vidor , Gudmundur Thorvaldsson , Ori Pfeffer , Tarrick Benham , Saikat Ahamed , Mehmet Kurtulus , Sami Fekkak , Ben Affan , Charley Boon , Kamal Moummad Runtime 110 Minutes Expand

Maria
Stream on December 11

Written by Steven Knight and directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria is a biographical drama about the American-born Greek opera singer Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie). One of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century, Callas was highly praised for her technique, wide-ranging voice, and dramatic interpretations on stage. Set toward the end of her life while living in Paris during the 1970s, Maria explores the singer’s identity as she reflects on the life she’s led thus far and reckons with the choices she’s made. A creative imagining and psychological portrait of the famed singer, the film aims to showcase how Callas finally found her own voice after years of dedicating her life to the stage and performing for various audiences around the world. Maria is streaming on Dec. 11.

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Release Date November 27, 2024 Cast Angelina Jolie , Pierfrancesco Favino , Alba Rohrwacher , Haluk Bilginer , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Valeria Golino , Stephen Ashfield , Alessandro Bressanello , Vincent Macaigne , Lydia Korniordou , Rebecka Johnston , Botond Bartus , Marcell Lengyel , Philipp Droste , Jeremy Wheeler , Luca Gréta Felhalmi , Zora Gerda Fejes , Kay Madsen , Toma Hrisztov , Christiana Aloneftis , Aggelina Papadopoulou Runtime 123 Minutes Expand

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Carry-On
Stream on December 13

An action thriller set during the holiday season, Carry-On follows an airport security officer named Ethan (Taron Egerton), who’s forced to work on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year. However, this year proves to be the most stressful as he does his best to outsmart a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman), attempting to coerce him into letting a dangerous item slip through security undetected. With threats to his pregnant girlfriend, Nora (Sofia Carson), and other innocent lives throughout the airport looming over his head, Ethan engages in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The film also includes performances by Logan Marshall-Green, Danielle Deadwyler, Theo Rossi, Dean Norris, and Sinqua Walls. Carry-On is streaming on Dec. 13.

Release Date December 13, 2024 Cast Taron Egerton , Jason Bateman , Sofia Carson , Danielle Deadwyler , Tonatiuh , Theo Rossi , Logan Marshall-Green , Dean Norris , Sinqua Walls , Curtiss Cook , Joe Williamson , Gil Perez-Abraham , Josh Brener , Benito Martinez , Edwin Kho , Reisha Reynolds , Adam Stephenson , Michael Scott , Jeff Pope , Raymond Rehage Runtime 119 Minutes Expand

The Six Triple Eight
Stream on December 20

Written and directed by Tyler Perry, The Six Triple Eight is a war drama about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II. Based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film chronicles the true story of the unique contribution the war’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color provided to the war effort. Confronted with constant discrimination and immersed in an unfamiliar country in the midst of a massive global conflict, the battalion was tasked with delivering a three-year backlog of mail to American soldiers thousands of miles from home.

With only six months to complete the assignment in a time before the internet and GPS, the 855 brave and talented women were responsible for delivering 17 million pieces of mail, which helped bring much-needed hope to the front lines at a time when the United States needed it the most. The Six Triple Eight is streaming on Dec. 20.

The Six Triple Eight Release Date December 6, 2024

For a complete list of every movie coming to Netflix, check the list below.

December 1
Faster (2010) InuYasha: The Final Act (2009) Run All Night (2015) Transformers (2007) The Dark Tower (2017) Top Five (2014)

December 2
30 for 30: This Magic Moment (2016) 30 for 30: Bad Boys (2014) 30 for 30: Winning Time (2010) 30 for 30: This Was The XFL (2016)

December 3

December 4
That Christmas (2024) The Children’s Train (2024) The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2024)

December 5
Heartbreak Motel (2024) Subservience (2024)

December 6
Camp Crasher (2024) Mary (2024)

December 7

December 11
Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World (2024) Maria (2024)

December 13
Carry-On (2024) Disaster Holiday (2024)

December 17
Aaron Rodgers: Enigma (2024)

December 18
Julia’s Stepping Stones (2024)

December 20
Ferry 2 (2024) The Six Triple Eight (2024)

December 31
Avicii – I’m Tim (2024) Avicci – My Last Show (2024)