streaming new releases this week: 10 must-watch titles for Dec. 12, 2025

Hunting for something new to stream? From prestige films to cult horror, this list sorts the best new arrivals across major platforms. Scroll through to find picks worth your next watch, with quick verdicts, who’s in them, and where to stream.

16 — Christy: Sydney Sweeney’s High-profile Boxing Biopic

The film aims for Oscar-caliber drama with Sydney Sweeney at the center. It tackles domestic abuse, sexism in sports, and a coming-out arc.

Critics felt the approach lacked subtlety. The performance divides opinion, and the physical portrayal of an elite athlete drew particular scrutiny.

Key details

• Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian
• Where to watch: Rent or buy on Prime Video

15 — The Mother, the Menacer, and Me: A Creepy, Comic Horror

Equal parts horror and laughs, this indie mixes practical effects with family tension. The plot centers on an aspiring filmmaker whose imagination becomes dangerously real.

A provocative take on revenge fantasy, it pairs domestic friction with a sinister imaginary ally named the Menacer.

Key details

• Starring: Lorraine Bracco, Leah Remini, James Austin Kerr, Alfonso Caballero
• Where to watch: Available on digital platforms

14 — Influencers: Social Media Horror Gets a Sequel

The original’s chilling portrayal of social climbing returns in a sunlit French setting. The central character from the first film navigates new relationships and new threats.

Expect a blend of dark satire and slasher-style tension. It’s a sequel that leans into influencer culture as a horror element.

Key details

• Starring: Cassandra Naud, Georgina Campbell, Jonathan Whitesell
• Where to watch: Begins streaming on Shudder on Dec. 12

13 — Roofman: A Crime Rom-Com with a Dissonant Edge

With Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, this movie blends a rom-com setup with a criminal past. The director subverts expectations in tone and structure.

The film follows a charming cat burglar who inserts himself into suburban life. It’s uneven, but some viewers appreciate its refusal to conform.

Key details

• Starring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Peter Dinklage
• Where to watch: Now streaming on Paramount+

12 — Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Season 2: Animated Action for All Ages

The TMNT universe expands with more martial arts, humor, and character-driven episodes. The animation keeps a playful tone while offering fresh takes on the four heroes.

New season highlights include stronger character moments and the addition of a spirited April O’Neil voiced by Ayo Edebiri.

Key details

• Starring (voices): Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Ayo Edebiri
• Where to watch: Season 2 begins streaming on Paramount+ on Dec. 12

11 — Little Disasters: A British Thriller About Friendship and Motherhood

Adapted from Sarah Vaughan’s novel, this limited series examines how a single incident fractures a tight-knit group of mothers.

Six episodes drop at once, exploring suspicion, loyalty, and moral dilemmas inside a community shaken by a mysterious injury.

Key details

• Starring: Diane Kruger, Jo Joyner, Ben Bailey Smith
• Where to watch: All episodes streaming on Paramount+

10 — Predators: A Documentary Look Back at a Controversial TV Sting

This Sundance standout revisits the shock-TV era through the lens of a famed sting series. The film interrogates the ethics and legacy of public shaming on television.

It’s a difficult but necessary watch for true-crime fans who want to understand the cultural fallout of those broadcasts.

Key details

• Where to watch: Now streaming on Paramount

9 — Wizkid: Long Live Lagos — A Concert Film and Cultural Moment

This documentary profiles the Nigerian superstar and his rise from local scenes to global stages. It frames his success as an opening for other African artists.

Expect performance footage and behind-the-scenes moments that capture a major live event and its significance.

Key details

• Where to watch: Premieres on HBO/HBO Max Dec. 11 at 9 p.m.

8 — Spinal Tap II: The End Continues — Rock Mockumentary Reunion

The cult favorite returns with its signature deadpan satire. This sequel sends the band back on a chaotic tour full of absurd schemes.

Look for cameo appearances from major music stars and the same gleeful mock-rock antics that made the original a classic.

Key details

• Starring: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, Elton John
• Where to watch: Begins streaming on Max on Dec. 12

7 — The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, Season 2 Finale — Horror Drag at Peak Intensity

This competition series returns with veteran performers delivering grotesque glamour. Challenges combine drag, horror, and shocking creativity.

The season generated headlines and controversy, including multiple disqualifications. The finale cements why fans tune in.

Key details

• Starring: Abhora, Evah Destruction, Jaharia, La Zavaleta, and more
• Where to watch: Now streaming on Shudder

6 — Keeper: A Slow-Burn Psychological Horror

Tatiana Maslany stars in a creeping thriller set at a remote cabin. Strange visitors and surreal moments build a mounting unease.

The film defies predictability. Senses and relationships fray as reality and menace blur in small, unsettling beats.

Key details

• Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Birkett Turton
• Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video

5 — Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour: The End of an Era & The Final Show — Two Must-See Swift Releases

Fans get a two-episode docuseries and a final-concert film celebrating a record-shattering tour.

The doc goes behind the scenes, while the concert film includes songs from Swift’s latest era. Expect star cameos and intimate moments.

Key details

• Starring: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran
• Where to watch: Both releases debut on Disney+ on Dec. 12

4 — Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 3 — Bold Prequel Sci-Fi

The prequel series keeps pushing boundaries with adventurous episodes and inventive crossovers. Season 3 offered emotional stakes and production extras.

Buying the season on digital delivers bonus featurettes, deleted scenes, and gag reels for fans who want more.

Key details

• Starring: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Melissa Navia
• Where to watch: Season 3 now available on digital

3 — Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Season 2 — Back to Camp Half-Blood

The fantasy series returns with new quests and rising danger. Camp Half-Blood’s barrier is failing and monsters close in.

Adaptation choices remain divisive, but energetic scenes and strong chemistry keep the momentum alive.

Key details

• Starring: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri
• Where to watch: Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on Dec. 10

2 — The Mastermind: A ’70s Heist Drama with Josh O’Connor

Rooted in a real art theft, this film blends grounded comedy with period detail. A quiet man takes desperate action amid social unrest.

Josh O’Connor’s performance anchors the story, mixing deadpan humor with unexpected warmth.

Key details

• Starring: Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, Hope Davis
• Where to watch: Begins streaming on Mubi on Dec. 12

1 — Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — A Starry Locked-Room Whodunnit

The Knives Out franchise delivers a new puzzle for Benoit Blanc. This time the investigation lands in a small New York town with a shocking death.

With an ensemble cast, the film mixes classic detective tropes with modern twists. Expect twists, suspects, and sharp turns.

Key details

• Starring: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington
• Where to watch: Begins streaming on Netflix on Dec. 12