December is almost here, and HBO Max is giving subscribers a preview of all the new movies and TV shows coming next month. They just announced the December 2025 lineup, which includes a beloved classic series and a major movie making its streaming debut.
Starting December 1st, you’ll be able to watch all seven seasons of Mad Men on HBO Max. This brings the show back to streaming, and for the first time ever, every episode will be available in 4K resolution.
Just in time for the holidays, HBO Max will start streaming the hugely popular Chinese animated film Ne Zha II on Christmas Eve. It’s the highest-grossing animated movie ever! The original Ne Zha will also be available on the service starting earlier in December.
You can check out full list of HBO Max’s December additions below.
December 1st
Here’s a list of movies and TV shows: 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After: Pillow Talk (Season 9), Adult Swim Yule Log and 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, 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, and X-Men First Class.
Paul Anka: His Way (an HBO Original) tells the story of Paul Anka’s incredible seven-decade career. From teen heartthrob to successful songwriter, Anka has consistently reinvented himself in the music industry. This film is a mix of a road trip and a look back at the life of this Canadian icon.
December 2nd
Here’s a look at what’s available to stream: Capital One MLB Open, Chopped (Volume 4, Season 63 from Food Network), New Orleans: Soul of a City (a CNN Original Series), and “The Hidden Homeless” from The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Original).
HBO’s Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East offers an exclusive look at the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders as they compete during the crucial final weeks of the NFL season. The series will document the teams’ successes, setbacks, injuries, and challenges, offering a behind-the-scenes view of this legendary division. Liev Schreiber narrates the show.
December 3rd
Fixer to Fabulous, Season 7 (HGTV)
December 4th
Here’s a list of recently released shows: About Face (Season 1, TLC), Cheap A$$ Beach Houses (Season 1, HGTV), Dunkman (Season 1), and Dylan’s Playtime Adventures (Season 1D, a Max Original).
Architecton (A24) is a thought-provoking documentary exploring the history and future of building materials, specifically concrete and stone. Director Victor Kossakovsky asks a key question: how will we live and build in the world of tomorrow?
This HBO documentary, It’s Never Over, tells the story of Jeff Buckley, a uniquely gifted musician whose powerful voice and album, Grace, continue to resonate with listeners. Using previously unseen footage and intimate stories from those who knew him, the film explores his life, talent, and tragic early death.
December 5th
Here’s what’s new on TV: Season 3A of Batwheels is available on Cartoon Network, along with Volume 9, Season 205 and Volume 10, Season 247 of House Hunters International and House Hunters on HGTV.
Thirty years after the critically acclaimed film The Brothers McMullen—which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance—returns with The Family McMullen (2025). This new film catches up with Barry McMullen (Edward Burns), now in his 50s, and his children as they navigate love and relationships. We also see what’s happening with Barry’s brother Patrick (Michael McGlone) and his widowed sister-in-law Molly (Connie Britton), who are both facing their own surprising romantic challenges.
December 7th
The Christmas Showdown (OWN)
December 8th
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Season 8 (TLC)
December 9th
Here’s what’s new on TV: Season 2 of Bugs Bunny Builders is available on Cartoon Network, and you can watch Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House on Magnolia Network.
December 11th
I was completely captivated by Wizkid: Long Live Lagos! This HBO documentary isn’t just about a musician’s success; it’s a really personal look at how Wizkid became a global star and, in doing so, changed the world’s view of African music and culture. It beautifully weaves together vulnerable, revealing moments with incredible concert footage and thoughtful insights into how he’s using his voice to challenge old ideas, celebrate his heritage, and inspire a whole new generation. It’s truly inspiring to see how he’s redefining what it means to be African on the world stage.
December 12th
Stolen Children (HBO Original)
This Is Spinal Tap
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
The band reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert.
Get ready for Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh (an HBO Original), the first stand-up special from Sarah Sherman’s wildly unsettling character. After four seasons on Saturday Night Live, Sherman breaks free with a shockingly funny hour of comedy. Expect outrageous confessions, plenty of bodily humor, and jokes that will stay with you long after they’re told.
December 13th
Vantara: Sanctuary Stories, Season 1 (Animal Planet)
December 14th
Toad and Friends, Season 1D
Very Merry Mystery (OWN)
December 15th
Here’s a list of shows and series: Assassination in the Valley of the Kings, The Bold Type (Seasons 1-5), Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread (a CNN Original Series), Truck U (Season 21), and White House Christmas (on HGTV).
December 16th
Featured works include the ID documentary The Secrets We Bury and the CNN Original series MisinfoNation: White Genocide, as part of The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.
December 17th
Obsession: The Murder of a Beauty Queen (HBO Original)
December 18th
Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid, Season 1 (Animal Planet)
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? (HBO Original) offers an intimate look at Adam Duritz, the lead singer of Counting Crows, and the challenges of sudden fame. The documentary explores how he dealt with becoming famous while also creating a bold new album after the band’s successful first release.
December 19th
House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 248 (HGTV)
Teen Titans Go!, Season 9F (Cartoon Network)
December 20th
Adult Swim’s The Elephant (Adult Swim)
December 21st
Secrets in the Sand, Season 2 (Science)
December 22nd
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (2025)
The Last Captains, Season 1 (Discovery)
December 23rd
“The Exorcists,” The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Original)
December 24th
Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 40 (Food Network)
Ne Zha II follows the story of a powerful and rebellious young boy named Ne Zha, who was born to human parents but possesses untamed abilities that frighten the gods. When an ancient threat emerges with the goal of wiping out humanity, Ne Zha must mature and embrace his destiny to become the hero everyone needs.
December 25th
Happy And You Know It (an HBO Original) is a fun and insightful look at the world of music for toddlers. The film explores what makes kids’ songs so addictive, why they resonate with both children and adults, and how artificial intelligence is changing the music industry. It includes interviews with popular children’s musicians like The Wiggles and Laurie Berkner.
December 26th
Heaven (HBO Original)
December 27th
Junk or Jackpot?, Season 1 (HGTV)
December 28th
Home Reimagined, Season 1B (Magnolia Network)
My Pet Ate What!?, Season 1 (Animal Planet)
December 29th
Celebrity IOU, Season 11 (HGTV)
Two Guys Garage, Season 24
December 31st
Building Outside the Lines, Season 3 (Magnolia Network)
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