What to watch this weekend: New movies and shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more

The final weekend of December offers unexpected titles of major streaming releases across several platforms. While holiday weeks are often quieter, many services are concluding the year with high-profile drops, that includes long-awaited episodes, season finales, and full-series premieres. From blockbuster sci-fi and acclaimed drama to espionage thrillers, documentaries, live sports, and family-friendly movies, audiences have numerous new options to choose from.

Stranger Things Nears Its Final Chapter on Netflix

The countdown to the conclusion of Stranger Things has officially started. Netflix launched the second batch of episodes from Season 5 on December 25, pushing the legendary sci-fi series nearer to its end. With just one final episode debuting on New Year’s Eve, fans are wondering whether Will’s emerging abilities will ultimately be enough to stop Vecna for good. The three new episodes are currently available to stream.

Apple TV Wraps Up One of the Year’s Standout Series

Another buzz-worthy show is also nearing its milestone. The season one finale of Pluribus comes on Apple TV this week, offering viewers the complete story in one full arc. Starring Rhea Seehorn, the series delves into a world altered by an alien virus that makes most people permanently content, except for one woman who continues to be unaffected. With all episodes currently streaming, it’s a perfect weekend binge.

Peacock Delivers a Full-Season Thriller Drop

Peacock accompanies the weekend rush with the release of The Copenhagen Test, a fresh espionage thriller releasing its complete first season at once. The series involves a Chinese-American intelligence analyst who finds his mind has been compromised, enabling unknown energies to see and hear everything he does. It is a perfect binge watch for thriller fans.

Full Streaming Release Highlights

New on Netflix

• Stranger Things 5: Volume 2
  
• Cover-Up (Documentary)
  
• Christmas NFL Live Events
  
  

New on Prime Video

• Sinners
  
• NBA on Prime (Live Sports)
  
  

New on Hulu

• The Life of Chuck
  
• Finnick 2
  
• Reality series additions
  
  

New on HBO Max

• Heaven
  
• Happy And You Know It
  
  

New on Apple TV

• Pluribus (Season 1 Finale)
  
  

New on Peacock

• The Copenhagen Test (Complete Season 1)
  
• Despicable Me 4
  
  

FAQs:

Q1. Why are there so many new releases this weekend?
Streaming platforms often debut major titles at the end of the year to attract holiday audiences. Several people have more free time to watch during this period.

Q2. Are these shows available on multiple platforms?
Each title is exclusive to its own streaming service. Audiences require access to the respective platform hosting the show or film.