Key Takeaways
- HBO Max closes out 2025 with blockbuster premieres, new Originals, anime favorites, and award-winning classics.
- Major highlights include the long-awaited Spinal Tap II, A24’s Ne Zha II, and the documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos.
- The streamer adds iconic series like Mad Men alongside a robust library of GKIDS films, holiday titles, and documentary specials.
- Entertainment professionals can explore new casting trends, cinematic styles, and storytelling formats from top studios and networks.
As 2025 winds down, HBO Max is delivering a packed December lineup filled with new films, buzzy premieres, acclaimed anime, classic Hollywood titles, and a robust slate of HBO Originals. Whether you’re an actor researching character work, a filmmaker studying genre evolution, or a creator searching for inspiration, the platform’s December offerings provide a wide range of storytelling styles to explore.
Below is your in-depth guide to everything streaming on HBO Max this December — plus fresh descriptions of key films and series to help industry professionals stay ahead of what audiences will be watching.
December 2025 Highlights: What to Watch
Spinal Tap II (2025)
The legendary mockumentary band returns for an all-new comedy adventure. This long-awaited sequel reunites iconic characters navigating a new era of fame, chaos, and rock-and-roll absurdity. A must-watch for fans of satire and character-driven comedy.
Wizkid: Long Live Lagos (HBO Original)
This intimate documentary follows global music superstar Wizkid as he reflects on his Nigerian roots, creative journey, and cultural impact. A dynamic study of artist branding, global stardom, and modern music storytelling.
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (HBO Original)
A deep, emotional portrait of the influential singer-songwriter whose voice shaped a generation. A rich viewing choice for performers exploring musical biopics or character-driven drama.
Ne Zha II (A24)
The beloved mythological hero returns in this visually stunning A24 release. Known for groundbreaking animation, Ne Zha II blends epic action with Chinese folklore — ideal for animators and filmmakers studying global storytelling.
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires
This bold reimagining of the Batman mythos transports the legend into ancient Mesoamerica. Expect rich world-building, historical fantasy, and action-driven visuals perfect for actors and filmmakers exploring cultural reinterpretations.
Mad Men (Seasons 1–7)
The award-winning drama returns to HBO Max. A foundational series for anyone studying character arcs, period pieces, and masterful dialogue.
Everything Coming to HBO Max in December 2025
(This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change.)
December 1
- 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After: Pillow Talk, Season 9
- Adult Swim Yule Log
- Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin’ Out
- Atomic Blonde
- Battle of the Sexes
- Bright Leaf
- Christmas with the Kranks
- Dames
- DeLorean
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
- Girls Trip
- Gunsmoke in Tucson
- Hidden Figures
- I’ll See You in My Dreams (1952)
- Illegal
- Jim Thorpe: All-American
- Jimmy the Gent
- Key Largo
- Kid Galahad
- Larceny Inc.
- Law of the Badlands
- Little Caesar
- Liz and the Blue Bird
- Lu Over the Wall
- Mad Men (Seasons 1–7)
- Mandalay
- Millennium Actress
- Mind Game
- Miss Congeniality
- Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
- Mission to Moscow
- My Dream Is Yours
- Ne Zha
- Night and Day
- Paul Anka: His Way (HBO Original)
- Perfect Blue
- Pierrot le fou
- Racket Busters
- Riffraff
- Romance on the High Seas
- Santa Fe Trail
- Shin Godzilla (GKIDS)
- Shining Victory
- Shoeshine
- Sing and Like It
- Song of My City
- Summer Wars
- Table 19
- Taking Woodstock
- The Color Purple (1985)
- The Colors Within
- The Damned Don’t Cry
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
- The Goonies
- The Matrimonial Bed
- The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
- The Sea Wolf (1941)
- The Seventh Victim
- The Shop Around the Corner
- They Won’t Believe Me
- Tiny Furniture
- Trouble Along the Way
- Walk Softly, Stranger
- Walk the Dark Street
- Wedding Crashers
- Wilson
- Wolf Children
- X-Men: First Class
December 2–31
Below are the rest of the month’s daily releases:
December 2
Capital One MLB Open, Chopped Vol. 4, Hard Knocks: In Season, New Orleans: Soul of a City, The Hidden Homeless
December 3
Fixer to Fabulous, Season 7
December 4
About Face, Architecton (A24), Dunkman, Dylan’s Playtime Adventures, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
December 5
Batwheels Season 3A, The Family McMullen (2025)
December 7
The Christmas Showdown
December 8
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Season 8
December 9
Bugs Bunny Builders Season 2I, Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House
December 11
Wizkid: Long Live Lagos (HBO Original)
December 12
Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh, Spinal Tap II, Stolen Children, This Is Spinal Tap
December 13
Vantara: Sanctuary Stories, Season 1
December 14
Toad and Friends, Very Merry Mystery
December 15
Assassination in the Valley of the Kings, The Bold Type, Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread, Truck U, White House Christmas
December 16
The Secrets We Bury, MisinfoNation: White Genocide
December 17
Obsession: The Murder of a Beauty Queen
December 18
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid
December 19
House Hunters Vol. 10, Season 248; Teen Titans Go! Season 9F
December 20
Adult Swim’s The Elephant
December 21
Secrets in the Sand, Season 2
December 22
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (2025), The Last Captains
December 23
The Exorcists
December 24
Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 40; Ne Zha II (A24)
December 25
Happy And You Know It (HBO Original)
December 26
Heaven (HBO Original)
December 27
Junk or Jackpot?, Season 1
December 28
Home Reimagined, My Pet Ate What!?
December 29
Celebrity IOU, Season 11; Two Guys Garage, Season 24
December 31
Building Outside the Lines, Season 3
