While linear television may always have its place in the world, streaming entertainment is the new normal, and will likely maintain that reign for the foreseeable future. But for all the advantages of having multiple movies and TV shows at arm’s length, the potential downside is that there’s an overwhelming amount of content to sort through to find the one most worth your time; New Netflix releases Alone it can be a scary push to sort it out. That’s where CinemaBlend comes in, as we curate a weekly list of the most anticipated New streaming movies And series, recent blockbusters and long-running hits whose popularity never ceases, will not stop.
Below you’ll find a smaller selection of high-profile releases receiving highlights, while a rundown of plenty of other notable events is in the table below!
What to watch broadcast highlights
From fantasy shows to shirtless beach soccer to Christmas queens, these flowing picks will keep anyone busy while wrapping presents and then cleaning up all the wrapping paper later.
The Witcher: Blood Origin Season 1 (Netflix)
release date: December 25
former to Henry Cavill’s final season Heading up the magician, the first live-action dark fantasy spinoff, is one of the most violent Christmas specials of the year. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Sophia Brown and Minnie Driver, The Witcher: Origin of Blood It takes place a full 1,000 years before the Major’s timeline, and centers on a group of outcasts coming together to take on a seemingly unbeatable force.
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2022 Return of That Special Year (Peacock)
release date: Dec 23rd
Remember Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg View the hilarious reactions to the 2021 Summer Olympics? Replace Snoop with Saturday Night Live Mainstay Kenan Thompson, trade athletics for the mayhem that was 2022, and you’ve got yourself a year-end recipe for Peacock, which will feature guests like Nick Cannon, Roy Wood, Jr. and Rob Gronkowski, and more.
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Strange World (Disney +)
release date: Dec 23rd
A throwback of sorts to the late ’90s Disney animated adventures, strange world It marks the studio’s first film with an LGBTQ+ lead character. It hit theaters in November 2022 to some critical praise, but somewhat surprisingly became one of Disney’s biggest box office bombs of the modern era. It could easily do much better with airplay, where the controversial backlash wouldn’t have as much of an impact.
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The Glass Onion: Knives Brings Out the Mystery (Peacock)
release date: Dec 23rd
While some viewers are still confused glass onionTheatrical release for one week only, Rian Johnson’s latest version of Benoit Blanc whodunnit is now available to anyone with a Netflix subscription to try to discover the method. With a star-studded cast headed by returning star Daniel Craig, Team Take out the knives The sequel is the gift that keeps viewers guessing.
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Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount+)
release date: December 22nd
Finally, nearly seven months after it first hit theaters, the latest generation from Tom Cruise is finally out Top Gun: Maverick Available for ad nauseam broadcast using the Paramount + subscription. Come for the fan character’s humble vanity, and keep stealing turns from co-stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell, as well as the emotional return of Val Kilmer’s Snowman.
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Emily in Paris Season 3 (Netflix)
release date: December 21st
Romantic drama Lily Collins Emily in Paris Netflix has been a hit big enough that the platform had previously given it a two-season renewal, making it a fairly rare show to debut new episodes without panicking about sudden cancellations. (Not that Netflix hasn’t reversed revamps in the past.) So far, Darren Star’s fun, fly-by-night creation is gaining its predetermined regeneration, after Fired WednesdayLine Tops the service’s 10 best TV shows.
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Jack Ryan Season 3 (Prime Video)
release date: December 21st
John Krasinski may have already announced His impending exit as analyst hero Jack Ryan, But fortunately, you don’t have to worry about him leaving yet. Prime Video debuted the highly anticipated third season the week of Christmas, with a fourth season due in late 2023 or early 2024.
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Mariah Carey: Happy Birthday Everyone Special (Paramount+)
release date: December 20th
The so-called Queen of Christmas has been a holiday staple for decades now, but “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has always been enjoyed through vocal means alone. For those unlucky enough to check out the party cheer in person, the CBS special Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas everyone! Keep it fun and fancy, with appearances from Slick Rick, Drew Barrymore, Radio City Rockettes, and more.
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The first two episodes of 1923 (Paramount+)
release date: December 18th
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren head up the latest edition at Taylor Sheridan expansion Yellowstone beingand during the prequel file 1923 The new Western drama may not surpass the massive success of its predecessor, reaching over 7 million viewers with its series premiere via streaming and linear TV. So don’t wait until the show is over two seasons to invest, and jump on that horse after rushing. (Just make sure it’s not one of the Duttons’ horses.)
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The Recruit Season 1 (Netflix)
release date: December 16th
hot off him Black Adam Starring like Atom Smasher, actor Noah Centineo resurfaced with him to all the girls The Netflix home of the stereotype-breaking action-thriller role the recruit. The series follows a CIA lawyer who gets sucked into a dangerous situation that involves potential exposure to top secret information, and quickly shot to the top of the Netflix Top 10 list upon arrival, so dig deep before the finale spoils it. Social media.
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More shows and movies to watch this weekend
When there’s still a streaming itch that none of the above has managed to scratch, check out more new and popular movies, TV shows, and specials for your viewing pleasure.
We hope there are many options above that can satisfy your broadcasting desires. And for those looking forward to what will be available next year, our 2023 TV premiere schedule and 2023 movie release schedule are one-stop shops for such planning purposes only.
