13 Exciting new films and TV shows to stream in December 2023

‘Tis the season of giving because this holiday, streaming platforms are coming in clutch with their small-screen offerings to keep you well-fed and entertained all month long. From high-octane fantasy epics and heart-pumping crime thrillers to the return of fan-favourite shows, here are 13 new films and TV shows to stream in December 2023.

 

Sweet Home 2 

When and where: 1 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: You want to watch more monster brawls

Starring: Song Kang, Lee Si Young, Lee Jin Uk, Go Min Si 

Picking up immediately where the cliffhanger in season one left audiences, Sweet Home returns with higher stakes and scarier monsters. As humans turn into savage creatures and the world plunges into terror, the remaining survivors must rally together to fight for their lives and hold on to their humanity as they to find answers to this mysterious phenomenon. 

Stream it here.

 

My Man is Cupid 

When and where: 1 December 2023 on Prime Video 

Watch if: You like a star-crossed lovers’ story 

Starring: Jang Dong Yoon, Nana 

Can a cupid and a human fall in love and find happiness? In My Man is Cupid, a love fairy tragically lost his wings 500 years ago and frequently reincarnates as a human to gain them back. Meanwhile, a veterinary surgeon’s beauty attracts many men but her suitors are always inextricably struck by supernatural accidents. When the two meet, they find themselves drawn to each other—but will bad luck befall them once more or will fate be on their side?

Stream it here.

 

John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial 

When and where: 6 December 2023 on Apple TV+

Watch if: You are a big John Lennon fan 

For fans of true crime and music, this upcoming three-part docuseries is the best of both worlds. If you’ve always wondered about John Lennon’s untimely death which shocked the whole world, the documentary will dive deep into the tragic murder of the music and cultural icon. Featuring exclusive eyewitness interviews and previously unseen crime scene photos, Murder Without a Trial will shed new light on the life and death of Lennon and the investigation that led to the conviction of his confessed killer, Mark David Chapman.

Stream it here.

 

Leave the World Behind 

When and where: 8 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: You want to delve into a good mystery thriller

Starring: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la Herrold, Kevin Bacon

When Clay and Amanda book a family vacation at a luxurious rental home, the family of four couldn’t have asked for anything better—until a couple show up at their door. From then on, the holiday takes an ominous turn when news of a blackout and global cyberattack leaves both parties stranded and isolated with nothing but each other’s company. As the threat grows, both families must learn how to survive this crisis while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world.

Stream it here.

 

Maestra: Strings of Truth

When and where: 9 December 2023 on Disney+ 

Watch if: You enjoy character study

Starring: Lee Young-ae, Lee Moo-saeng, Kim Young-jae, Hwang Bo-reum-byeol

Based on a French TV series of the same name, Maestra follows the growth and struggles of a female conductor in the world of classical music. A visionary violin prodigy from a young age, Cha Se-eum made the switch to become a conductor in New York, much to everyone’s surprise. Now a highly accomplished music conductor, she returns to Seoul to revive the city’s philharmonic orchestra. While traversing this competitive environment, she must uncover the mysterious person who is threatening to expose a secret from her past to the world.

Stream it here.

 

Single’s Inferno 3 

When and where: 12 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: Binging a reality dating show is your guilty pleasure  

Starring: Lee Da Hee, Cho Kyu Hyun, Hong Jin Kyung, Hanhae, Dex

If you thought season two of Single’s Inferno was hot, you’ve got something sizzling coming your way real soon! The hit South Korean reality dating show returns for its third season, this time with devilish new rules, twists and turns. According to Yoo Ki Hwan, Netflix’s unscripted lead for Korea, “What used to be ‘Paradise’ and ‘Inferno’ will change completely”, he tells Tudum. Another reason to tune in? Fan-favourite contestant Dex will be joining the panel to give his honest reactions and thoughts! 

Stream it here.

 

The Crown Season 6 Part 2 

When and where: 14 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: You follow the British Royal Family 

Starring: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Olivia Williams, Ed McVey, Meg Bellamy  

After focusing on Princess Diana and her tragic death that sent shockwaves through the monarchy in part one, the second part of the final season will take audiences to the early 2000s, where a new era of the royal institution is heralded by the romance of Prince William and the future queen Kate Middleton. Follow along as the historical drama highlights the pair’s burgeoning relationship at the University of St. Andrews and the marriage of Princes Charles and Camilla.

Stream it here.

 

Death’s Game

When and where: 15 December 2023 on Prime Video 

Watch if: The star-studded cast has you hooked 

Starring: Seo In Guk, Park So Dam, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Jae Wook, Go Youn Jung, Sung Hoon, Kim Ji Hoon, Choi Si Won, Kim Kang Hoon, Jang Seung Jo

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, Death’s Game follows the woes of one Choi Yee Jae who grew up with a poor background and is down on his luck in every facet of his life. Overwhelmed by his failures, he decides to take his own life and is met with Death herself at the gates of Hell. As punishment, he is cursed to reincarnate 12 different times, living 12 new lives. To avoid being damned to eternal Hell, he must stop each of his reincarnation’s imminent deaths. 

Stream it here.

 

The Family Plan

When and where: 15 December 2023 on Apple TV+

Watch if: You love family-centric films 

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Saïd Taghmaoui, Maggie Q, Ciarán Hinds

Dan Morgan is a simple man who leads a quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. At least, that’s what he wants you and his family to believe. Decades earlier, he was an elite government assassin who took out the world’s deadliest threats. Unfortunately, the enemies from his past track him down and Dan whisks his unassuming wife, angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer son and 10-month-old baby on a cross-country road trip to Las Vegas. Watch as Dan finally puts his dormant skills into action to protect his family in this action comedy.

Stream it here.

 

BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star

When and where: 20 December 2023 on Disney+

Watch if: You’re looking for more BTS content 

Starring: BTS 

While ARMYs may be sad over the news that RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are preparing for their military enlistments, Disney+ Hotstar has announced an exciting new docuseries for fans with brand new content from their favourite artists. The eight-part show will delve deep into the 10-year journey of the 21st century pop icons, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time in never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind-the-scenes moments of all seven members. 

Stream it here.

 

Gyeongseong Creature: Season 1 Part 1

When and where: 22 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: You like the combination of supernatural fantasy and historical fiction 

Starring: Park Seo Jun, Han So Hee, Claudia Kim, Kim Hae Sook, Cho Han Cheul, Wi Ha Jun

Weaving a powerful narrative of captivating visuals and heart-pumping action comes a gripping tale of confrontation against a creature born of greed. Set in the spring of 1945 during Japan’s occupation in South Korea, two starkly opposite individuals team up to fight for what little remains of humanity amid the looming threat of a deadly creature. Tune in for part one where the pair sets out to uncover the dark secrets that lie ahead of them in this tale of survival.

Stream it here.

 

Rebel Moon—Part 1: A Child of Fire

When and where: 22 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: You’ve been patiently waiting for this Zack Snyder project

Starring: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Bae Doo Na, Charlie Hunnam

Get ready for an intergalactic epic like no other that has been more than 10 years in the making. Directed by Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon tells the striking story of power, destiny and purpose. When a quiet farming settlement on a distant moon is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, a mysterious stranger living amongst its villagers becomes their best hope for survival. Sweeping across the far ends of the galaxies, be prepared to immerse yourself in the rich lore of Snyder’s interstellar universe in this upcoming trilogy.

Stream it here.

 

Berlin 

When and where: 29 December 2023 on Netflix 

Watch if: You want to know more about his origin story

Starring: Pedro Alonso, Michelle Jeenner, Tristan Uloa, Begona Vargas, Julio Pena Fernandez, Joel Sanchez, Itziar Ituno, Najwa Nimri, Samantha Siqueiros

It’s everybody’s favourite mastermind back at it again for another grand heist. If you’ve been intrigued by the character of Berlin in the hit Netflix show Money Heist, this eponymous prequel series will answer all your questions. Taking audiences back to the grand larcenist’s golden years, the ever-so-clever and hedonistic Berlin sets out to pull off one of the most extraordinary heists of his career yet with his eccentric gang of thieves. 

Stream it here. 

 

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