What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' Jennifer Lawrence, 'Ne Zha II' and
Kate Winslet
[December 22, 2025]
Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes
increasingly erratic in “Die My Love" and three more “Stranger Things”
episodes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed
to a device near you.
Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as
selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Disney
Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade featuring Gwen Stefani and Nicole
Scherzinger, the Chinese animated epic “Ne Zha II" and Simu Liu starring
as an intelligence analyst whose brain has been hacked in Peacock’s “The
Copenhagen Test.”
New movies to stream from Dec. 22-28
— Jennifer Lawrence plays a new mother whose behavior becomes
increasingly erratic in Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love,” streaming on Mubi
on Dec. 23. Robert Pattinson plays her husband in this story adapted
from Ariana Harwicz’s novel. In his review for The Associated Press,
Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote called it “a jagged, go-for-broke
psychodrama” raging with a “primal punk spirit.” He added, “there’s
plenty to admire in Ramsay’s uncompromising and delirious portrait of
marital hell, particularly in the bracingly raw performance of
Lawrence.”
— The Chinese animated epic “Ne Zha II,” which is the highest grossing
animated movie of all time with over $2.2 billion in ticket sales, is
coming to HBO Max on Wednesday. The film tells the story of a rebellious
little child, Ne Zha, born as the reincarnation of a demon to mortal
parents, who is out to prove his fate is not predetermined. Michelle
Yeoh lent her voice to the English language dub, which she said
“immerses you into our culture.” The first film is available to stream
on Netflix, but it’s possible to just dive right into the sequel.
— If you like holiday movies with a side of tears, “Goodbye June,”
streaming on Netflix on Christmas Eve, might just be the ticket. Kate
Winslet directs and stars in this family drama about four adult children
(Winslet, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn, Toni Collette) coming to
terms with the fact that their mother, June (Helen Mirren), is dying. In
my review, I wrote that it was an admirably solid, if generic, drama
that’s elevated by a distinguished cast and moments of humor, grace and
insight.
— Speaking of holiday viewing, it’s also worth noting that Prime Video
is getting two of the year’s biggest movies: “A Minecraft Movie,” on
Monday, and “Sinners,” on Friday, Dec. 26.
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
New music to stream from Dec. 22-28
— It’s wholesome holiday fun for the whole family! Kicking off at 10
a.m. ET on ABC and streaming at 11 a.m. ET on Disney+, Hulu and the
Disney YouTube channel on Christmas Day, music fans can tune into the
annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. It’s not just for the
kids: The special will feature musical performances from Gwen
Stefani,Coco Jones, Iam Tongi, Lady A, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah the
Scientist and Bebe Rexha.
— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
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This image released by Disney shows Mickey Mouse and Maia Kealoha
from the 40th Anniversary Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
in Orlando, Fla. (Kenslie McGuire/Disney via AP)
 New series to stream from Dec.
22-28
— Make your Christmas stranger. The next block of installments of ”
Stranger Things” — that's episodes 5-7 — drop like a present as the
fifth and final season continues. When we last checked out Hawkins,
Vecna was deep into a dastardly plan, Demogorgons were menacing and
Will Byers was coming into his own powers. The very last episodes
will stream on New Year’s Eve.
— Simu Liu stars as an intelligence analyst whose brain has been
hacked in Peacock’s new espionage thriller, “The Copenhagen Test.”
In addition to Liu, the series' regulars include Melissa Barrera,
Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien and Kathleen
Chalfant. All episodes debut on Dec. 27.
— “Members Only: Palm Beach” is a new Netflix reality show that
follows the exclusive, high-end social scene of one of Florida’s
most affluent areas, as experienced by five women who are part of
the community. “There’s a lot more beneath the sunshine than anyone
expects, because nobody goes lower than high society,” Taja Abitbol,
one of the stars, explains. It premieres on Dec. 29.
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
New video games to play from Dec. 22-28
— You may be getting — or giving — a new gaming device for
Christmas. If so, you should look beyond heavily promoted AAA games
and download some of the gems that independent studios released in
2025. Some made The Associated Press’ top 10 list; don’t miss Clair
Obscur: Expedition 33, The Séance of Blake Manor and The Alters. The
indie sequels Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong more than lived
up to fans’ expectations. Mystery lovers should test their wits
against Blue Prince and The Roottrees are Dead. And if you want a
heartfelt story about an Ecuadoran kid dreaming about soccer’s World
Cup (who doesn't?), check out Despelote.
— Lou Kesten
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