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Many movies you’d normally see in theaters are now available on streaming services, but only a few were released directly to streaming, bypassing theaters altogether (though some had very limited theatrical runs). Here are eight of the best movies released for streaming between January 1 and December 17, 2025—a great accomplishment for each film. Now’s the perfect time to get comfortable, grab the remote, and enjoy the show with some popcorn!
Six celebrities – Scarlett Moffatt, Melanie Blatt, Jodie Ounsley, Nicholas Bailey, Babatunde Aléshé, and Brian McFadden – danced with their professional partners in a special festive episode, all competing for the Glitterball trophy.
Wow, what a weekend! Fresh off Karen Carney and Carlos Gu’s win last fall, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is back with a festive special, and we’ve just crowned another champion! It was a dazzling night, and a new name has been added to the show’s history books.
Tonight’s show featured five celebrities and their professional dance partners spreading holiday joy, and it held special meaning for hosts Tess and Claudia.
I remember being so excited when Robert Downey Jr. became Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s movie! It came out on Christmas Day in 2009 and was based on the classic stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The film takes place in 1890 and follows Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson (played by Jude Law), as they investigate the strange crimes of Lord Blackwood, who seems to have come back to life. It was a massive hit, earning over $524 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, and led to another great movie in 2011. We’re all still hoping for a third one, though!
Just in time for the holidays, Netflix has dropped the full trailer for Bridgerton season 4, hinting at a fairytale with a surprising new angle. While the trailer shows glimpses of other storylines, the season will mainly follow Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his pursuit of a captivating woman he met at a masked ball. What Benedict doesn’t realize is that this woman, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl, meaning she doesn’t share the same social standing as him. This secret could cause a scandal – exactly the kind Lady Whistledown and her readers love – and potentially ruin Benedict’s reputation.
Superhero movies are incredibly popular, especially those from Marvel (MCU) and DC (DCU). These franchises release films in theaters, and most of them end up on streaming services like Disney+ (for Marvel) and HBO Max (for DC). But a growing number of superhero films are also available on Netflix, though eight titles will be leaving the platform by the end of 2025.
Dumbledore is a fascinating character – both wise and playful, strong yet with hidden weaknesses, and ultimately, very human. Because of this complexity, different actors have portrayed him in unique ways on screen. Each performer has brought their own interpretation to the role, emphasizing a different side of Dumbledore’s personality and making the character even more compelling.
It’s been ten years since StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, the last completely new installment in the series, and it ended things on a strong note. Since then, the franchise has seen only minor additions like the Nova Covert Ops DLC, a 2017 remastered version of the original game, and some projects that were ultimately cancelled. As a fan, I have mixed feelings. I’d love to see more StarCraft and believe there’s potential for great new stories, but I also worry about spoiling the series’ perfect conclusion.
DC Comics is full of surprising twists, but some betrayals really stand out. Here’s a look at seven of the most shocking moments, from a team leader hurting a close friend to a famous hero turning against everyone.