Happy Holidays! Watching a newly premiered streaming release is a little like opening a holiday gift. It's exciting to see what's there! You'll find plenty to explore in the December StreamNow Insider issue — including thrilling films, fascinating documentaries, and new seasons of popular series. To choose what to watch next, check out the handy day-by-day schedule found in the New Streaming Releases section.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and be part of this wonderful community. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!
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Cloud DVR: Your Entertainment, Anytime, Anywhere
Every GMA Video package includes Cloud DVR, giving you the power to record and store up to 50 hours of content right from your account. Whether it's the latest episode of your favorite series or a live sports event, you can watch your recordings on virtually any device, from anywhere.
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F1: The Movie
12+ — Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate and the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team on the verge of collapse to come back for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. (Apple TV, December 12th Premiere)
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Bad Guys 2
PG — Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, the animal outlaws — Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula — are trying hard to be good. However, The Bad Guys find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. (Peacock, Now Streaming)
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Documentaries and Docuseries
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Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within
PG — In this joyful short documentary, children at a small orphanage find healing, spread hope, and achieve global acclaim — one viral dance video at a time. It takes place in the heart of Uganda's Masaka region, where the shadows of the HIV/AIDS crisis linger, revealing a vibrant, one-of-a-kind community where orphaned children transform hardship into joy. (Netflix, December 9th Premiere)
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Elway
TV-14 — This documentary delves into the life and career of one of the most celebrated athletes of the past 40 years — pro football legend John Elway. It offers an in-depth look at Elway's extraordinary journey both on and off the field, from the early days being drafted to play baseball by the New York Yankees to his iconic moments in college football history. (Netflix, December 22nd Premiere)
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Taylor Swift End of an Era
TV-MA — This 6-episode docuseries gives an intimate look at Taylor's life as the Eras Tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. It also features Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch — along with her band, dancers, crew, and family members — offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. (Disney+, December 12th Premiere)
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Live Streaming Events on Christmas Day
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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
NR — The festive parade will be hosted by Derek Hough and Julianne Hough from Walt Disney World and Freeform's Trevor Jackson and Sherry Cola from Disneyland Resort. Expect musical numbers from artists like Elton John, Carly Pearce, and John Legend, as well as performances from the cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red and the cast of Disney on Broadway. (Disney+, December 25th at 11 a.m. ET)
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Thursday Night Football
7+ — This is the second consecutive year the Chiefs will host a Christmas Day game, and you can stream it live on Prime Video.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos at 7 p.m. ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
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NFL Christmas Gameday
NR — You can't spell Netflix without NFL — and on Christmas Day 2025, the action returns to Netflix with two marquee games that will showcase NFC division rivals facing-off:
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET from the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
PG — In this film, laidback Greg finds himself at odds with his dad's outsized expectations, and pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near-disasters, Greg's dad presents him with an ultimatum — and a trip to wilderness camp — that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good. (Disney+, December 5th Premiere)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV-Y7 — They're brothers. They're heroes. And they're in for the shell shock of their lives during Season 2 — the second and final season of this animated television series. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face a series of brand-new adventures, including the ultimate battle. (Paramount+, December 12th Premiere)
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Kung Fu Panda Franchise
PG — These family-friendly films follow Po, a big and clumsy panda who is chosen as the legendary Dragon Warrior to protect the Valley of Peace, and feature a cast including Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, and Angelina Jolie:
Kung Fu Panda (2008) — Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around, which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper, and Monkey under the leadership of their teacher and trainer, Master Shifu.
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) — Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past.
Kung Fun Panda 3 (2016) — Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness," Po must face two hugely epic but different threats. One is supernatural, and the other a little closer to home.
(Netflix, December 1st Premiere)
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My Secret Santa
TV-PG — A single mom (Alexandra Breckenridge) in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a St. Nick lookalike in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the charming hotel manager (Ryan Eggold), complications develop that could ruin everything. (Netflix, December 3rd Premiere)
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
PG-13 — Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson's murder mystery opus. He teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a shady history. The film also stars Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and Mila Kunis. (Netflix, December 12th Premiere)
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Man vs. Baby
TV-PG — Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) has left the stressful world of housesitting for the quieter life of a school caretaker. That is, until a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over Christmas proves too tempting to resist. But on the last day of term, when no one comes to collect the baby Jesus from the school nativity, Trevor finds himself with another undersized and very unexpected companion. (Netflix, December 11th Premiere)
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The Wayfinders
TV-PG — Season 1 begins as three high schoolers are mistakenly transported to a brutal medieval world — with magic, monsters, and unexpected allies including a fierce princess and a teenage werebear. The teens must navigate this strange new land and fight to survive. As they search for a way home, they discover hidden strengths and face challenges that will test their courage like never before. (Angel Studios, December 16th Premiere)
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December 1st
CoComelon Lane — TV-Y, Season 6. Join your favorite characters on imaginative adventures as they explore feelings — and the world around them — in this story-driven series. (Netflix)
All the Empty Rooms — PG-13, Documentary. In this moving short documentary, a journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings. (Netflix)
The Merchants of Joy — PG-13, Documentary. The NYC Christmas tree business is dominated by five families, who have to make all their money in five weeks. (Prime Video)
Troll 2 — TV-14, Film. Nora, Andreas, and Major Kris embark on their most perilous mission yet, when a dangerous new troll unleashes devastation across their homeland. (Netflix)
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