5 most anticipated December films in theaters

December arrives in cinemas with some of the most talked about premieres of the end of 2025. It is a month that brings together long-awaited horror, emotional comedy, fantastic romance and one of the biggest cinematic events of the year. The variety is great, and the productions rely on the end-of-year atmosphere to attract the public back to the theaters.

Between news from A24, the return of classic franchises and Hollywood giants, December has become the most popular month on the calendar. These are releases that promise immediate impact, whether due to the strength of the casts, the popular appeal of the stories or the expectations accumulated over the last few months.

With that in mind, we’ve put together the five films that should most catch the public’s attention this holiday season. They all debut exclusively in theaters and represent different styles for those who want to enjoy the season. Check out December’s highlights below and plan your sessions now.

1. Eternity

A24’s romantic comedy follows a woman (Elizabeth Olsen) who, after dying, gets a week to decide who she will spend the rest of eternity with: the husband with whom she lived her entire life or her first love who died young and waited for her in the afterlife. The plot mixes fantasy, emotion and difficult choices, in one of the most curious and sensitive films of the month.

2. Twinless – One Less Twin

The comedy-drama follows Roman, who tries to overcome the death of his twin brother. When he joins a support group for people who have lost twin brothers, he meets Dennis, and an unexpected friendship emerges between the two. The film explores dark humor, pain, belonging and the formation of bonds capable of filling deep absences.

3. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

The sequel to Blumhouse’s hit finds Mike, Abby and Vanessa trying to survive five more nights while a new group of animatronics leaves the pizzeria and wreaks havoc across the city. With new scares and expansion of the franchise’s mythology, the film promises to be one of the biggest attractions for horror fans at the beginning of the month.

4. Avatar: Fire and Ash

The new phase of James Cameron’s saga introduces an aggressive Na’vi tribe and an unprecedented conflict dynamic. The film promises grand visuals, large-scale battles and emotional depth between the communities of Pandora. It is one of the biggest cinematic events of 2025 and is expected to dominate cinemas in the second half of the month.

5. Anaconda

The adventure comedy starring Paul Rudd, Jack Black and Selton Mello follows a group of middle-aged friends who try to remake the favorite film of their youth. What starts as nostalgia turns into a chaotic journey involving extreme weather, criminals and giant snakes. The new approach revives the franchise that started in 1997 with humor and action, closing December with a fun premiere for the holiday audience.