New Sci-Fi Movies and Shows To Watch This Week at Home or in Theaters, Including ‘TRON: Ares’

The first week of December 2025 brings a diverse collection of science fiction and genre entertainment to both theaters and streaming platforms. Viewers can look forward to the return of major franchises alongside original stories from acclaimed creators. The lineup includes everything from animated sorcery battles and digital universe expansions to psychological thrillers and dark fairy tales. Audiences have plenty of compelling options to explore on the big screen or from the comfort of home.

‘JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins-‘ (2025)

This compilation film arrives in theaters on December 5 to bridge the gap between the Shibuya Incident arc and the upcoming third season. The story recaps the devastating events in Shibuya before premiering the first two episodes of the highly anticipated Culling Game arc. Protagonist Yuji Itadori faces execution while Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu returns to carry out the sentence. Fans will experience the chaotic battle royale that transforms Japan into a playground for curses and sorcerers.

‘100 Nights of Hero’ (2025)

Releasing in theaters on December 5, this adaptation of Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel blends historical fantasy with folklore. The plot follows Cherry and her maid Hero as they attempt to thwart a wager made by Cherry’s husband regarding her fidelity. Hero spins captivating tales for one hundred nights to distract the seductive Manfred and protect their secret romance. The film stars Maika Monroe and Emma Corrin in a story that reimagines the Scheherazade myth through a feminist lens.

‘Dust Bunny’ (2025)

Bryan Fuller makes his feature directorial debut with this horror thriller opening in theaters on December 5. The narrative centers on a young girl who recruits her neighbor to kill the monster under her bed that she believes ate her family. Mads Mikkelsen stars as the neighbor who happens to be a hitman specializing in eliminating real-life monsters. Sigourney Weaver and David Dastmalchian join the cast in this twisted fairy tale about childhood fears manifesting in dangerous reality.

‘Playing Gracie Darling’ (2025)

This supernatural mystery series became available for streaming on Netflix on December 1. The story follows psychologist Joni Gray as she returns to her hometown after a local girl vanishes during a game based on a decades-old tragedy. Joni must confront her own traumatic past involving the disappearance of her best friend Gracie during a séance twenty-seven years prior. Morgana O’Reilly leads the cast in a narrative that intertwines psychological tension with ghostly local folklore.

‘TRON: Ares’ (2025)

The third installment in the groundbreaking sci-fi franchise hits streaming platforms like Disney+ and VOD on December 2. Jared Leto stars as Ares, a highly sophisticated program sent from the digital grid into the real world on a critical mission. The film explores the first encounter between humanity and artificial intelligence beings while featuring the return of Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn. Director Joachim Rønning expands the digital universe with a score by Nine Inch Nails and cutting-edge visual effects.

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