Every Sci-Fi Movie & TV Show Coming Out in December 2025
Science fiction fans have a massive month ahead with a lineup that includes blockbuster sequels and highly anticipated series finales. The schedule features a diverse mix of international superhero dramas and mind-bending espionage thrillers arriving on major streaming platforms. Theatrical releases are also prominent this month with visionary directors offering new takes on the genre. Viewers can look forward to closing out the year with some of the biggest stories in recent entertainment history.
‘Resurrection’ (2025)
Visionary director Bi Gan presents a sci-fi drama set in a future where humanity has surrendered the ability to dream in exchange for immortality. The narrative follows an outcast played by Jackson Yee who retains the power to dream and creates an intoxicating world of his own. Shu Qi stars as a woman who enters these visions to uncover hidden truths about their shared history and the nature of reality. This visually distinct film opens in theaters for a limited engagement on December 12 before expanding to a wide release on December 19. The story weaves together different genres and sensory experiences to explore the cost of eternal life.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)
James Cameron returns to Pandora to explore new regions and cultures in this significant third installment of the blockbuster franchise. Jake Sully and Neytiri encounter the Ash People who are an aggressive tribe of Na’vi led by the formidable Varang. The film introduces a darker side to the planet while raising the stakes for the Sully family as they face internal and external threats. Audiences can experience this visual spectacle when it arrives in theaters everywhere on December 19. The narrative challenges the heroes morally while delivering the groundbreaking underwater and aerial visuals that define the series.
‘Stranger Things’ (2016)
The penultimate chapter of the Hawkins saga arrives on Christmas Day as Netflix releases the second volume of the final season. This batch of episodes sees the scattered group of friends converging to face Vecna in a battle that threatens to spill over into the real world. Viewers can expect a darker tone as the stakes reach their highest point yet for Eleven and her companions. The December 25 release date ensures that fans will spend their holiday unraveling the deepening mysteries of the Upside Down. Tensions run high as the group prepares for the ultimate confrontation that awaits in the upcoming finale.
‘Cashero’ (2025)
This unique Korean superhero series centers on an ordinary government employee who gains superhuman strength proportional to the amount of cash he holds in his hand. Lee Jun-ho stars as the relatable protagonist who must balance his desire to save the world with the practical need to pay his bills. The show combines action and social satire to explore the costs of heroism in a modern capitalist society. Netflix premieres this adaptation of the popular webtoon on December 26 to keep the holiday binge going. Viewers will witness a fresh twist on the genre where financial sacrifice literally translates to physical power.
‘The Copenhagen Test’ (2025)
Simu Liu stars in this high-concept espionage thriller as an intelligence analyst who discovers that his brain has been hacked by unknown enemies. He must navigate a dangerous game of deception while performing for both his agency and the mysterious hackers controlling his senses. The series blends psychological tension with sci-fi technology to create a paranoid atmosphere where no thought is private. Peacock releases this intense drama on December 27 for fans of mind-bending mysteries. Melissa Barrera co-stars in the series that questions the security of the human mind in a digital age.
‘Stranger Things’ (2016)
The cultural phenomenon concludes its historic run with a feature-length series finale on New Year’s Eve. This massive final episode promises to resolve the fate of Hawkins and the lifelong battle between Eleven and the forces of the Upside Down. Netflix scheduled this television event for December 31 to ring in the new year with an epic conclusion. Fans have waited years to see if the party can finally defeat Vecna and close the gates forever. It serves as the definitive end to the nostalgic sci-fi adventure that has captivated audiences worldwide for nearly a decade.
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