Netflix is turning up the heat this December with an exciting mix of thrillers, dramas, biopics, and holiday specials. From a chilling AI thriller to a groundbreaking biblical epic, here’s a look at seven must-watch films making their debut this month.
1. Kneecap (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 2, 2024
This Irish-language film, directed by Rich Peppiatt, follows two young men from Belfast who form the provocative hip-hop group Kneecap. Battling societal backlash, political threats, and police harassment, their incendiary music becomes a voice for cultural defiance. Featuring a cameo by Michael Fassbender, this Sundance hit is packed with grit, humor, and rebellion.
2. Subservience (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 5, 2024
Megan Fox stars as Alice, an AI android purchased to help a struggling family, only to turn obsessive and violent. Directed by S.K. Dale, Subservience delivers a suspense-filled sci-fi thriller exploring the dark side of AI in domestic life.
3. Mary (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 6, 2024
In a reimagined Nativity tale, this biblical epic captures the trials of Mary of Nazareth (Noa Cohen) as she navigates faith, persecution, and King Herod’s relentless pursuit. Featuring Anthony Hopkins as King Herod, Mary offers a stunning portrayal of hope and resilience.
4. It Ends With Us (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 9, 2024
Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, this romantic drama stars Blake Lively as Lily Bloom, who grapples with a toxic relationship and the return of her first love. With a compelling narrative, this film promises to be a tearjerker.
5. Maria (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 11, 2024
Angelina Jolie’s portrayal of opera legend Maria Callas in her final days is breathtaking. Directed by Pablo LarraÃn (Jackie), Maria explores the soprano’s triumphs, heartbreaks, and existential struggles in an operatic biopic that’s a visual masterpiece.
6. Carry-On (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 13, 2024
Taron Egerton shines as a TSA agent forced into a deadly game when he’s blackmailed into allowing a dangerous package onto a flight. With Jason Bateman as the villain, Carry-On is Netflix’s thrilling holiday gift to fans of action-packed suspense.
7. The Six Triple Eight (2024)
Streaming Starts: December 20, 2024
Tyler Perry’s inspiring drama chronicles the all-Black, all-female 6888th Postal Battalion during World War II. Starring Kerry Washington and Oprah Winfrey, The Six Triple Eight is a powerful story of resilience and historical significance.
