Musical icons, adventures with demigods, and special holiday events arrive on Disney+ just in time for the holidays this December
There’s a gift-wrapped lineup of shows, movies, live sports, and specials heading to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN this month!* Go backstage with The End of an Era, an exclusive docuseries about one of the biggest concert tours of all time, traverse across a sea of monsters in the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and enjoy live sports with an animated twist in Monsters Funday Football and Dunk the Halls. Check out the full lineup arriving this December.
Notable December Releases Everyone Will Be Talking About
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, Disney+
Release Date: December 5
Adapted from the third installment of Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. When laid-back Greg finds himself at odds with his dad’s outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near-disasters, Greg’s dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Season 2, Disney+, Hulu
New Episode Release Dates: December 10, 17, 24, 31
After Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend, Grover, and the one thing that may save the camp — the legendary Golden Fleece. With help from Annabeth, Clarisse, and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy’s survival becomes essential to stopping Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood — and ultimately, Olympus.
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End of an Era, Disney+
New Episode Release Dates: December 12, 19, 26
An illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series spotlights performers, family members, and friends, including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch, offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. Two episodes will debut each week beginning December 12. Watch the trailer.
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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, Disney+
Release Date: December 12
Filmed in Vancouver, B.C., the full concert film, captured during the final show of the tour, features the entire set of “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” which was added to the tour following that album’s release in 2024.
More Streaming In December
I AM BOXER, Disney+, Hulu
New Episode Release Dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
From 30-year boxing veteran Don Lee comes the ultimate survival competition. Ninety boxers, regardless of age, weight, or profession, gather to prove they’re the best. They’ll face off in explosive matches and missions on an epic scale. Who will survive to the end and be crowned the champion?
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Dancing with the Holidays, Disney+
Release Date: December 2
The ballroom comes alive with holiday magic as Dancing with the Stars celebrates the season with festive-themed routines, dazzling musical performances, and special holiday greetings.
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Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, Disney+, Hulu
Release Date: December 2
Hosted by Derek Hough, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular returns for its 10th year, featuring dazzling new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.
Are You Sure?!? Season 2, Disney+
New Episode Release Dates: December 3, 10, 17, 24
Whenever BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook get together, chaos and excitement follow. Following their unforgettable Tokyo trip in 2017, the duo reunite in the summer of 2023 for one last trip before their military enlistment, hoping to make memories that will last a lifetime. In Are You Sure?!, follow their spontaneous trip full of unpredictable twists that make them question everything. Will Jimin and Jung Kook make it to the end without a hitch?
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CMA Country Christmas, Disney+, Hulu
Release Date: December 3
Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the 16th annual CMA Country Christmas will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of festive classics from country music’s biggest stars. Hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, the holiday special will include performances by Daigle, Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation, Disney+, Hulu
New Episode Release Dates: December 3, 10, 17
High school student Yu is suddenly transported to Twisted-Wonderland, a world of magic and wonder. Now, he must face monsters, whimsical magicians-in-training, and mysterious incidents, all without any magic of his own. Will Yu ever find a way back to his own world? Learn more about the anime series.
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season 3 Reunion Special, Hulu
Release Date: December 4
‘Tis the season for the most dramatic reunion yet! Host Stassi Schroeder reunites #MomTok and #DadTok to explore the shocking scandals, uncover never-before-seen footage, and deck the halls with controversial guests in the Season 3 Reunion. Go deeper into the drama of SLOMW season 3. (Hulu)
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The Great Christmas Light Fight Season 13, Disney+, Hulu
Release Date: December 5
On the Season 13 premiere, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Palusso, Greason, and Jimenez families compete for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted Light Fight trophy as Carter Oosterhouse judges these over-the-top displays.
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Dance Moms: A New Era, Season 2, Hulu
Release Date: December 8
After Studio Bleu suddenly closes, Glo scrambles to rebuild as Project X with her daughter Kaeli coaching beside her. Tensions rise when a new mom and dancer join the team, and one mom’s personal struggle has a devastating effect on the studio. (Hulu)
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Monsters Funday Football, Disney+, ESPN
Release Date: December 8
A real-time, animated Monday Night Football game, featuring the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles at the Los Angeles Chargers, inside the iconic Monsters, Inc. building. Learn more about this animated NFL game.
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Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny, Season 1, Disney+
Release Date: December 10
David Duchovny pulls the curtain back on all the government secrets in modern history we always suspected, but were never given the answers to. We’ll investigate the explosive evidence from newly declassified files that will finally shine a new light.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast, Disney+, Hulu
Release Date: December 10
New episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays, timed to the release of each new series episode.
Boo-Yah: A Stuart Scott Portrait (ESPN 30 for 30), ESPN
Release Date: December 10
Boo-Yah: A Stuart Scott Portrait takes an intimate look at the life and legacy of Stuart Scott, the trailblazing SportsCenter anchor whose words, wit, and authenticity transformed the way sports stories are told. Produced and directed by Andre Gaines and executive produced by ESPN Films, Run & Shoot Filmworks, and Cinemation Studios, Boo-Yah goes beyond the highlights to reveal the man who made millions of fans and a generation of broadcasters not only feel seen, but also heard.
Inside the College Football Playoff Season 7, ESPN
Release Date: December 16
Twelve teams, eleven games, four rounds, one National Champion. Inside the College Football Playoff follows the game’s top teams with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at this year’s expanded Playoff. This five-part ESPN Original series explores how we got here and captures the moment as players become legends in pursuit of college football history.
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Chevalier, Hulu
Release Date: December 16
Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair, and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court. Also starring Samara Weaving, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, and Minnie Driver, Searchlight Pictures’ Chevalier was produced by Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, and Dianne McGunigle, written by Stefani Robinson, and directed by Stephen Williams. (Hulu)
Discovered By Disaster Season 1, Disney+
Release Date: December 19
Discovered by Disaster is a factual docuseries that explores how catastrophic natural events unveil hidden treasures and reshape our understanding of history. In a world increasingly affected by climate change and extreme weather, the series highlights the paradox of destruction leading to significant archaeological discoveries. Each episode combines CGI, expert testimony, and location shooting to examine extraordinary finds brought to light by disasters ranging from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to droughts and floods. Discovered by Disaster reveals the powerful connection between calamity and the unearthing of history. These events can wreak terrible destruction, but they can also uncover amazing treasures.
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts, Hulu
Release Date: December 19
With this all new one-hour special, Nanjiani makes his return to stand-up after nearly a decade with Night Thoughts. (Hulu)
Inside the Enchanted Waterways, Disney+
Release Date: December 20
Go on a deep dive into the enigmatic world of water. From vast, powerful oceans to dynamic, life-giving rivers, nurturing lakes, and the ghostly world of mysterious swamps, explore the charismatic characters and intricate stories of the wildlife that call each of these water bodies home, and uncover the secrets of how water shapes all life on Earth.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Season 2, Hulu
Release Date: December 22
The Watterson family is back to prove that reality is just a suggestion in their wonderfully weird world. Gumball, Darwin, and the town of Elmore are more chaotic, hilarious, and bizarre than ever before, navigating a fresh wave of absurdity. This season tackles a promposal involving Penny faking her own death, outright pandemonium with wild animals invading the suburbs, and a witchy student cult attempting a yearbook séance. The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is pure satire and hijinks, offering plenty of laughs for kids and adults alike, culminating in the long-awaited return of the franchise’s biggest foe: Rob and The Void. (Hulu)
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Strange Harvest, Hulu
Release Date: December 23
Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for “Mr. Shiny,” a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force. (Hulu)
Made in Korea, Hulu
New Episode Release Dates: December 24, 31
In 1970s South Korea a man determined to reach the pinnacle of wealth and power lives a double life — KCIA agent by day and dangerous businessman by night. Determined and unstoppable, he comes face to face with a tenacious prosecutor willing to risk it all to bring him down. (Hulu)
Parent Wars Season 1, Disney+
Release Date: December 24
Parent Wars dives into the chaos, conflicts, and comedy of modern parenting. From sideline meltdowns to schoolyard standoffs, these viral moments reveal how far moms and dads will go to defend their kids.
Dunk the Halls, Disney+, ESPN
Release Date: December 25
Disney, ESPN, and the NBA are teaming up once again to present Dunk the Halls – the second annual real-time, animated NBA game. The virtual, live re-creation of the Cavaliers vs. Knicks game will once again unfold on “Main Street, U.S.A.” in Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip and Dale will return to cheer from the sidelines – joined for the first time by Stitch, who makes his Dunk the Halls debut as this year’s breakout star.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, Disney+
Release Date: December 25, streaming at 11am ET/8am PT
Disney’s Emmy® Award-winning annual celebration returns Christmas morning with magical star-studded performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.
The Life of Chuck, Hulu
Release Date: December 26
From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes The Life of Chuck, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us. (Hulu)
Project Runway Seasons 5-8, Hulu
Release Date: December 30
On air for over 20 years, Project Runway is a reality competition where fashion designers fight for their big break in the fashion industry. Designers compete in weekly challenges, presenting their work on the runway. Seasons 5-8 arrive on Hulu. (Hulu)
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Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out Season 1, Disney+
Release Date: December 31
Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as “Dr. Pimple Popper,” has dedicated her life to sharing her incredible skills as she helps hundreds of patients who are unable or unwilling to find treatment for their life-affecting dermatological issues.
Strangest Things Season 3, Disney+
Release Date: December 31
Hidden away from the public behind closed doors are the most remarkable and mysterious objects on Earth. Now, new research and technology can get under their skin like never before. Using the latest in 3D imaging, we examine these artifacts in precise detail to uncover their unbelievable, ancient, and truly bizarre secrets.
Together, Hulu
Release Date: December 31
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. (Hulu)
Additional Titles To Stream In December
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas, Disney+, Hulu
Release Date: December 10
Kevin Costner hosts the special exploring the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials, and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christ’s birth, offering an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.
Inside the College Football Playoff Season 7, ESPN
Release Date: December 16
Twelve teams, eleven games, four rounds, one National Champion. Inside the College Football Playoff follows the game’s top teams with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at this year’s expanded Playoff. This five-part ESPN Original series explores how we got here and captures the moment as players become legends in pursuit of college football history.
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iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025, Hulu
Release Date: December 18
The season’s iconic holiday music event with the year’s top artist performances and star-studded appearances returning to ring in holiday cheer. (Hulu)
E60: PAID TO PLAY: Understanding College Sports in 2025, ESPN
Release Date: December 28
For decades, the NCAA has scrupulously protected the notion that amateurism was fundamental to college sports. Over the past several years, the pretense of amateurism has all but disappeared. E60 explains how we got here and why… and who wins and loses when so much changes so fast in college sports.
Live Events From ESPN On Disney+
NFL Monday Night Football
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12/01: Giants at Patriots (8:15pm ET/5:15pm PT)
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12/08: Eagles at Chargers (8:15pm ET/5:15pm PT)
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12/15: Miami at Pittsburgh (8:15pm ET/5:15pm PT)
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12/22: 49ers at Colts (8:15pm ET/5:15pm PT)
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12/29: Rams at Falcons (8:15pm ET/5:15pm PT)
Men’s College Basketball
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12/02: No. 10 Florida vs. No. 5 Duke (7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT)
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12/02: No. 3 UConn vs. No. 24 Kansas (9pm ET/6pm PT)
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12/02: No. 18 North Carolina vs. No. 12 Kentucky (9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT)
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12/03: No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 21 Arkansas (7:15pm ET/4:15pm PT)
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12/06: No. 8 Illinois vs. No. 20 Tennessee (7pm ET/4pm PT)
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12/09: No. 10 Florida vs. No. 3 UConn — Jimmy V Classic (9pm ET/6pm PT)
Women’s College Basketball
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12/03: No. 20 Kentucky vs. Miami (5pm ET/2pm PT)
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12/03: No. 16 NC State vs. No. 8 Oklahoma (7:15pm ET/4:15pm PT)
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12/03: No. 15 Tennessee vs. Stanford (9:15pm ET/ 6:15pm PT)
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12/04: Florida at Virginia Tech (5:00pm ET/2pm PT)
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12/04: No. 2 South Carolina at No. 21 Louisville (7pm ET/4pm PT)
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12/04: No. 14 North Carolina at No. 4 Texas (7pm ET/4pm PT)
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12/04: No. 5 LSU at Duke (9pm ET/6pm PT)
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12/04: No. 24 Notre Dame at No. 13 Ole Miss (9pm ET/6pm PT)
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12/10: No. 19 Iowa vs. No. 12 Iowa State — Jimmy V Classic (7pm ET/4pm PT)
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12/14: No. 7 Baylor vs. No. 4 Texas — Sprouts Invitational (1pm ET/10am PT)
College Football Conference Championships
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12/05: Sun Belt Championship (7pm ET/4pm PT)
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12/05: American Championship (8pm ET/5pm PT)
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12/06: Big 12 Championship (12pm ET/9pm PT)
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12/06: MAC Championship (12pm ET/9pm PT)
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12/06: SWAC Championship (2pm ET/11am PT)
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12/06: SEC Championship (4pm ET/1pm PT)
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12/06: ACC Championship (8pm ET/5pm PT)
College Football Bowl Games
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12/13: Cricket Celebration Bowl (12pm ET/9am PT)
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12/16: IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl (9pm ET/6pm PT)
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12/17: StaffDNA Cure Bowl (5pm ET/2pm PT)
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12/19: Myrtle Beach Bowl (11:30am ET/8:30am PT)
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12/19: Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl (2:30pm ET/11:30am PT)
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12/19: CFP First Round (8pm ET/5pm PT)
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12/20: CFP First Round (12pm ET/9am PT)
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12/22: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (2pm ET/11am PT)
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12/23: Boca Raton Bowl (2pm ET/11am PT)
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12/23: Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl (9pm ET/6pm PT)
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12/24: Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl (8:00pm ET/5pm PT)
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12/26: SERVPRO First Responder Bowl (8pm ET/5pm PT)
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12/27: Wasabi Fenway Bowl (2:15pm ET/1:15am PT)
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12/27: Isleta’s New Mexico Bowl (5:45pm ET/2:45pm PT)
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12/27: Kinder’s Texas Bowl (9:15pm ET/6:15pm PT)
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12/29: Birmingham Bowl (2pm ET/11am PT)
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12/31: SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl (3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT)
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12/31: CFP Quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT)
UFC
Formula 1
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