The Netflix Korean-language series "Squid Game" returned for season two this week.
The latest "Doctor Who" Christmas special, "Joy to the World," is streaming on Disney+.
Comedian Nate Bargatze has a new stand-up special on Netflix.
The year is winding down, but there are still plenty of new streaming releases to catch up on before 2025 arrives.
Netflix's wildly popular Korean-language show "Squid Game" returned three years after season one premiered and became a global phenomenon. Meanwhile "Doctor Who" fans, also known as Whovians, will rejoice in the franchise's annual Christmas special, released on Disney+ this week.
Comedy fans can check out Nate Bargatze's new stand-up special on Netflix. Those who have been keeping up with the ongoing drama surrounding the UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione, can watch a special edition of "20/20" on Hulu.
Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.
Whovians can tune into the new "Doctor Who" Christmas special, "Doctor Who: Joy to the World."The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Joy (Nicola Coughlan) in "Doctor Who: Joy to the World."
Disney+
The "Doctor Who" special, released on Christmas Day, follows the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) as he and a woman named Joy (Nicola Coughlan) meet at the Time Hotel and embark on a time-traveling adventure.
Keep the Christmas season vibes going with "Elf."Will Ferrell in "Elf."
Warner Bros.
In Jon Favreau's 2003 movie "Elf," Will Ferrell plays Buddy, a human raised by elves who experiences culture shock when he travels to New York City in search of his biological father.
Streaming on: Hulu, Max
Or another classic, "The Holiday," before it leaves Prime Video in a few days.Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in "The Holiday."
Sony
The iconic 2006 Nancy Meyers rom-com stars Cameron Diaz as Amanda and Kate Winslet as Iris, two heartbroken women who swap homes during the holidays and end up striking up new romances.
Streaming on: Prime Video
"Squid Game" returned for an explosive second season this week.Lee Jung-jae in season two of "Squid Game."
No Ju-han / Netflix
In season two of Netflix's breakout hit, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), known as Player 456, returns to the games and tries to end the deadly competition for good. The new season features two major plot twists, a high-stakes finale, and a tease for "Squid Game" season three, coming in 2025.
Streaming on: Netflix
Sports fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at Aaron Rodgers' comeback in "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma."Aaron Rodgers speaking to press in "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma."
Courtesy of Netflix
The three-episode docuseries follows Rodgers as he recovers from an Achilles heel injury, experiments with alternative medicine, and draws controversy for his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Streaming on: Netflix
For sports-meets-true-crime, watch "ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chief's Clothing."Chiefs fans in the documentary "ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chief's Clothing."
Prime Video
The documentary is based on the real-life story of Xaviar Babudar, a Kansas City Chiefs mega fan who funded his obsession through a series of bank and credit union robberies in 2022. Babudar, who was known as "ChiefsAholic," was charged with 19 counts in 2023.
Streaming on: Prime Video
There's already a primetime special about Luigi Mangione, called "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20."Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, escorted by police.
Pamela Smith/AP
The one-hour special chronicles the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a sidewalk in Manhattan in early December and unpacks the public's fascination with Luigi Mangione, who was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a five-day hunt for the killer.
The primetime special hit Hulu on December 20, after premiering on ABC the night prior. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal murder charges.
Streaming on: Hulu
The 2022 psychological thriller "Alice, Darling" starring Anna Kendrick arrives on Hulu on Saturday.Wunmi Mosaku, Anna Kendrick, and Kaniehtiio Horn in "Alice, Darling."
Lionsgate
Anna Kendrick portrays the titular Alice, a woman who goes on a vacation with two friends amid issues with her psychologically abusive boyfriend.
Streaming on: Hulu
For a romantic drama, check out "Culpa Tuya."Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara in "Culpa Tuya."
Prime Video
"Culpa Tuya" (which translates to "Your Fault") is the sequel to 2023 movie "Culpa Mia" ("My Fault") and continues the love story between the characters Nick (Gabriel Guevara) and Noah (Nicole Wallace).
The YA films are based on Mercedes Ron's New York Times best-selling book trilogy "Culpables."
Streaming on: Prime Video
For laughs, watch the new comedy special "Your Friend, Nate Bargatze."Nate Bargatze in the key art for his stand-up comedy special "Your Friend, Nate Bargatze."
Netflix
After hosting "Saturday Night Live" for the second time and performing at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival earlier this year, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze released this third comedy special on Netflix.
Streaming on: Netflix
Beyoncé's Christmas Day NFL halftime show, dubbed "Beyoncé Bowl," was released on Friday as a stand-alone special.Beyoncé performing during the halftime show for the Baltimore vs. Houston game on Christmas Day 2024.
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