Every Fantasy Movie & TV Show Coming Out in December 2025
December 2025 closes the year with an impressive array of fantasy titles that range from heartwarming holiday magic to dark supernatural thrillers. Streaming platforms and theaters alike are offering eagerly awaited sequels to hit series and ambitious new films from visionary directors. Whether audiences are looking for animated epics, mythological adventures, or quirky magical realism, this month provides a diverse slate of imaginative storytelling. The following releases promise to transport viewers to other worlds just in time for the holiday season.
‘Sicily Express’ (2025)
This Italian limited series brings a touch of magical realism to the holiday season when it premieres on Netflix on December 5, 2025. The story follows two Sicilian nurses working in Milan who stumble upon a magical portal that transports them instantly back to their home island. Salvo and Valentino must navigate the chaos of living dual lives between the industrial north and their traditional southern roots just days before Christmas. The show blends sharp satire with fantasy elements as the duo faces family tensions and the inexplicable nature of their discovery. It marks a whimsical return for the comedy duo Ficarra and Picone in a festive setting.
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (2023)
The demigod hero returns for a second season adapting ‘The Sea of Monsters’ on Disney+ starting December 10, 2025. Percy Jackson, accompanied by Annabeth and his newfound Cyclops half-brother Tyson, embarks on a perilous quest to the Bermuda Triangle. They must retrieve the Golden Fleece to save Camp Half-Blood’s magical borders and cure the poisoned Thalia’s pine tree. This season promises to dive deeper into Greek mythology while expanding the world introduced in the inaugural season. Fans can expect higher stakes as the young heroes face ancient dangers to rescue their friend Grover.
‘Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale’ (2024)
The supernatural drama returns for its second season on December 25, 2025, exclusively on AMC+. Sarah Fenn and her daughter Harper return to the town of Sanctuary a year after the witch hunt that forced them into hiding. Their arrival coincides with a fresh murder investigation that reignites anti-witch hysteria and threatens to expose their secrets. Tensions rise as Harper finds herself drawn down a darker magical path while Sarah fights to protect their legacy. The new episodes explore the consequences of the previous season’s finale amidst a backdrop of suspicion and fear.
‘100 Nights of Hero’ (2025)
Adapted from Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel, this sci-fi fantasy romance hits theaters nationwide on December 5, 2025. The film is set in a world with three moons where Cherry and her maid Hero must outwit a suitor named Manfred over one hundred nights. Hero uses the power of storytelling to distract Manfred and protect Cherry’s fidelity in this reimagining of the ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ folktale. Starring Emma Corrin and Maika Monroe, the movie blends folklore with a futuristic aesthetic to challenge traditional gender dynamics. It offers a visually distinct narrative about love and the resilience of women.
‘JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins-‘ (2025)
This theatrical event bridges the gap between the Shibuya Incident arc and the upcoming Culling Game storyline, arriving in theaters on December 5, 2025. The feature serves as a compilation of the climactic battles from the second season while premiering exclusive footage from the third season. Sorcerers face a changing world as the balance of power shifts and dangerous new games begin to unfold across Japan. Fans will witness the aftermath of the Shibuya devastation and get a first look at Yuji Itadori’s next harrowing mission. The release prepares audiences for the highly anticipated television return of the hit anime franchise.
‘Dust Bunny’ (2025)
Director Bryan Fuller makes his feature film debut with this horror-fantasy thriller releasing in limited theaters on December 5, 2025. The plot centers on an eight-year-old girl who believes a monster under her bed ate her family and hires her neighbor to kill it. Mads Mikkelsen stars as the neighbor, a professional hitman who reluctantly takes the job only to discover the threat might be real. The film combines whimsical childhood fears with gritty violence in a unique genre mashup. It explores themes of trauma and belief through a stylized lens typical of Fuller’s previous work.
‘Scarlet’ (2025)
Acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda returns with this animated fantasy film releasing wide in theaters on December 12, 2025. The story follows a princess named Scarlet who traverses time and space on a quest for vengeance after her father is murdered. Abandoning traditional 2D styles for a new visual approach, the film draws inspiration from Shakespearean tragedy while building a vast imaginative world. Scarlet must navigate a mysterious realm and confront her own destiny in this emotional epic. The movie promises to be a visual spectacle that challenges the boundaries of modern animation.
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