15 Thrilling films and TV shows to stream in December 2024

2024 may be coming to a close, but don’t worry—these streaming platforms are not slowing down anytime soon. With their slew of small-screen offerings, you can bet you’ll be thoroughly entertained this festive season right into the new year. From heart-pounding action thrillers and fantastical plots to side-tickling comedies, find our top picks for what to stream in December 2024.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

When and where: 3 December 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You can’t get enough of the Star Wars universe

Starring: Jude Law, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Kerry Condon

If you thought you’ve seen all that Star Wars has to offer, think again! In Skeleton Crew, four children make an extraordinary discovery on their home planet and find themselves lost in the vast galaxy. With the help of a mysterious man, they set off on an adventure to find their way back home.

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Jung Kook I Am Still: The Original

When and where: 3 December 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar 

Watch if: Your bias is Jung Kook

Starring: Jeon Jung Kook

Missing Jung Kook while he’s serving in the military? We all are. Thankfully, you’ll still be able to catch the pop star in Jung Kook: I Am Still that will take fans on an intimate journey in his rise to global stardom. Featuring rare, unseen footage, candid interviews and performances, this documentary offers an exclusive look into the making of a modern music legend.

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Light Shop

When and where: 4 December 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You’re a fan of Kang Full’s works

Starring: Ju Jihoon, Park Boyoung, Lee Jungeun, Kim Minha, Kim Seolhyun

If you love Moving, you won’t want to miss out on this! Returning to the small screen as a writer for his hit webtoon of the same name, Light Shop is a live-action adaptation that centres around a mysterious store at the end of an alleyway. Six strangers find themselves inexplicably drawn to the light shop. Once there, the keys to their past, present and future begin to unfold.

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Black Doves

When and where: 5 December 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You love a good spy thriller

Starring: Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Koji, Ella Lily Hyland, Adeel Akhtar, Luther Ford

In Black Doves, Keira Knightley transforms into a highly-trained operative posing as a politician’s wife. Everything spirals out of control when she learns her real lover has been murdered by individuals in London’s criminal underworld. Joined by an old assassin friend, the pair set off on a quest for truth–and vengeance.

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A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter

When and where: 6 December 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You 

Starring: Sabrina Carpenter

Looking to add some sweetness and spice to your Christmas celebrations? Sabrina Carpenter is here for the job! In her first-ever variety music special, expect an array of Christmas hits, unexpected duets, and comedic cameos.

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Secret Level

When and where: 10 December 2024 on Prime Video

Watch if: You’re an avid gamer

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, Temuera Morrison, Ariana Greenblatt

What’s a better gift for a gamer than to immerse themselves in the world of their favourite games in stunning animation? From the creators of Love, Death + Robots comes a new adult-animated anthology, Secret Level. Featuring 15 original standalone stories set in iconic video game worlds such as Pac-Man, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus and various PlayStation titles, Secret Level is a celebration of gaming and animation like never before.

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Dream Productions

When and where: 11 December 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar

Watch if: You wonder how dreams are made 

Starring: Paula Pell, Richard Ayoade

We’ve seen how Riley’s mind works in Inside Out and now, it’s time to find out what goes on when she’s sleeping! At Dream Productions, director Payla Persimmon is responsible for making Riley’s dreams come true every night. But lately, her signature combination of Rainbow Unicorn and glitter just isn’t working anymore. To save her career, she teams up with Xeni, an ambitious daydream director looking for his next big break. With differing visions, can the pair come together to create the next big tween-dream hit?

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Gold

When and where: 11 December 2024 on Prime Video

Watch if: You’re a fan of the racquet sport

Starring: Jack Tan, Farid Kamil

Witness the incredible story of Cheah Liek Hou, Malaysia’s badminton prodigy who defied the odds to win gold at the 2020 and 2024 Paralympic Games. Directed by Adrian Teh, the docudrama follows Cheah as he overcomes the life-altering challenge of brachial plexus paralysis, with guidance from legendary coach Rashid Sidek, to become one of badminton’s most resilient and inspiring figures.

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No Good Deed

When and where: 12 December on Netflix

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Starring: Liza Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson

In this dramedy, three very different families compete to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa, which they believe will solve all their problems. On the other hand, the sale of Paul and Lydia’s picture-perfect LA home forces them to face painful family secrets that they must hide from prying eyes and cutthroat buyers.

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Carry-On 

When and where: 13 December 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You want to be on the edge of your seat

Starring: Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Jason Bateman, Dean Norris, Danielle Deadwyler

A normal day on the job turns into a nightmare when a young airport security agent is blackmailed by a mysterious traveller into letting a dangerous package onto a Christmas Eve flight. With only hours to spare, he must race against time and outsmart the perpetrator before it’s too late in this heart-palpitating action thriller film.

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Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It

When and where: 17 December 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You’re looking for a good laugh

Starring: Ronny Chieng

Make your Christmas celebrations even more jolly by tuning in to a stand-up show. In Love to Hate It, Malaysian comedian and actor Ronny Chieng unpacks fertility treatment fiascoes, the dark side of men’s self-help, and scam-sensitive elders in this witty comedy special.

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The Secret Lives of Animals

When and where: 18 December 2024 on AppleTV+

Watch if: You love learning more about different animals

Ever seen a wood mouse that creates its own signposts or a friendship between a humming frog and a burrowing tarantula? Then, you’ll want to tune in to The Secret Lives of Animals! Narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville, this all-new Apple Original 10-part docuseries highlights 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing never-before-seen animal behaviours and the remarkable intelligence of the natural world. 

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Squid Game Season 2

When and where: 26 December 2024 on Netflix

Watch if: You’ve been waiting since 2021

Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hyun, Wi Ha-joon, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Jo Yu-ri, T.O.P., Gong Yoo

After taking the world by storm in 2021 and becoming Netflix’s most-watched series, pop culture phenomenon Squid Game returns with bigger stakes than ever before. In season two, Gi-hun enters the death game arena once again—but this time, with an agenda of taking the organisation down from the inside. 

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Culpa Tulya

When and where: 27 December 2024 on Prime Video

Watch if: YA is your guilty pleasure

Starring: Nicole Wallace, Gabriel Guevara, Marta Hazas

Based on the bestselling series by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Tulya, the sequel to Culpa Mia, delves deeper into the passionate yet fragile relationship between Noah and Nick. Challenges arise when Nick dives into his career and Noah heads off to college, where they’re met with temptations and new connections. Can their love stand the test?

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Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo

When and where: 28 December 2024 on Discovery Channel (Astro Ch 572 SD / 552 HD)

Watch if: You enjoy reality shows

Starring: Wang Yibo

Accompanied by China’s top survival and outdoor experts, pop star and actor Wang Yibo will undergo rigorous training, traverse vast distances and scale new heights. Each episode will present a unique challenge, from locating elusive gibbons and conquering snow-capped peaks to photographing fluorescent corals at night.

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