Stop what you are doing. New movies 2025 just lit the fuse on the holiday season. Netflix dropped a major franchise title today, and the rest of the calendar answered back with fresh premieres, stacked holiday slates, and shiny new trailers. This is your must-watch map for the week, straight from the Entertainment Buzz desk.
The Headliner: Wake Up Dead Man hits Netflix today
Benoit Blanc is back. Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out movie, Wake Up Dead Man, landed on Netflix today, December 8, 2025. The whodunit charm is intact. The twists arrive quick. The mood is rich and playful, then sharp when it counts. Daniel Craig’s Blanc remains the rare modern sleuth who can melt a room with one raised eyebrow, then steal the scene with a single question.
The film plays like a holiday gift for mystery fans. It is confident, stylish, and loaded with character. Expect clever set pieces, tart humor, and that slow tightening of clues you can feel in your chest. Viewers are already swapping theories and favorite lines. The knives are out, again, and they are razor clean.
Fresh to the series. You can jump in here. But a quick rewatch of Knives Out and Glass Onion makes the payoffs sweeter.
Holiday heavyweights take over
Hallmark just rolled out a full seasonal feast with 29 new holiday films and shows. The spread covers cozy small-town romances, snowy second chances, and even a few bold swings. Titles like Tidings for the Season and Oy to the World tease gentle laughs, bright lights, and a warm blanket vibe. It is appointment viewing for anyone who keeps the tree up into January.
Prime Video joins the party with new Christmas originals. Highlights include Oh. What. Fun. and Finding Joy, with Merv arriving this week. The slate mixes big heart and accessible humor, the kind that plays well with family on the couch. It is a smart counterweight to all the prestige drama this time of year.
Holiday releases are landing throughout the month. Check the “new” or “holiday” hubs in each app to catch drop dates.
Action and thrills you can stream tonight
If you want voltage, the pipeline is buzzing. Tron, Ares delivers glossy sci-fi hardware and a neon kick, with Jared Leto steering a high-concept return. Trap House brings muscle and grit with Dave Bautista in bruiser mode. Play Dirty puts Mark Wahlberg in a tough-as-nails caper with snappy banter and bruised knuckles. These titles scratch the big-movie itch without leaving the couch.
This action trio matters for another reason. It rounds out the year’s watchlist with crowd-pleasers that still feel new. Pair one of these with Wake Up Dead Man and you get range, the kind of night where everyone at the watch party gets a win.
- Quick picks for tonight
- Wake Up Dead Man on Netflix, the week’s marquee mystery
- A Hallmark selection for warm-and-fuzzy comfort
- A Prime Video original for fresh holiday laughs
- Tron, Ares or Play Dirty for a kinetic second feature
Fresh trailers, fresh hype
A brand-new look at The Magic Faraway Tree just arrived, and it is pure storybook wonder. The adaptation features Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy, with a warm glow and imaginative worlds that invite you to lean in. The trailer sells comfort and curiosity, the two best feelings during a crowded season. It sets up the next wave of family fantasy while everyone is already parked in front of the screen.
This steady drip of reveals changes the mood around year-end viewing. You watch tonight, then you start planning tomorrow. That is how a season turns into a mini festival at home.
Spoilers are flying for today’s big drops. If you care, press play before the group chat starts talking.
Why this week matters
This is the moment when taste, timing, and star power meet. Daniel Craig gives the season a sharp-edged centerpiece. Hallmark and Prime Video stack the table with comfort food. The action bench keeps the adrenaline up. Families get options. Film clubs get debates. Casual viewers get easy wins. Awards voters get plenty to think about.
The culture loves a shared watch, and December delivers that feeling on cue. Warm lights. Hot tea. New stories. It is the best kind of ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the biggest new release today?
A: Wake Up Dead Man, the new Knives Out mystery, premiered on Netflix today.
Q: How many new Hallmark holiday titles are out this season?
A: Hallmark unveiled 29 new holiday films and shows for this year’s lineup.
Q: What new Christmas movies hit Prime Video this season?
A: Oh. What. Fun., Finding Joy, and Merv are key titles, with more rolling out this month.
Q: Which action titles can I stream now?
A: Tron, Ares, Trap House, and Play Dirty are available across major platforms.
Q: Any fresh family-friendly teases to bookmark?
A: Yes, The Magic Faraway Tree trailer sets up a warm fantasy escape to watch for.
The takeaway is simple. Tonight belongs to Benoit Blanc. The rest of the week belongs to you. Mix a holiday romance, a punchy action ride, and a family fantasy teaser, and you have a perfect 2025 watch plan. Press play, then pass the cocoa.
