On the second week of December, my newsletter recommended to me … four brand-new shows, three movies in theaters, two socialites, and a Charlie Brown special on Apple TV. But wait, there’s even more,

If you’re already a cable subscriber and are looking for more ways to watch the Hallmark Channel, you should be able to login with your cable credentials on WatchHallmarkTV.com and tune into a free livestream of the new Christmas movies as they premiere. Don’t have cable? Here’s what we recommend subscribing to if you want the Hallmark Channel:

This weekend there is so much to choose from, including brand new animated TV shows Secret Level and Dream Productions, as well as the season finale of Apple TV Plus’ You Would Do It Too. Plus, if you’re looking to get into the festive spirit then we have some brand new Christmas movies too, including a heart-racing thriller starring Taron Egerton.

Netflix has two major original movies that almost complete opposites in genre and tone. The Christmas action flick "Carry-On" wants to be the next "Die Hard," while the biopic "Maria" explores the later years of opera diva Maria Callas, played by Angelina Jolie.

Most new films arrive on streaming services between 60 and 90 days after theatrical release, but it can be anywhere up to 120 days. Since Wicked premiered in theaters Nov. 22, it will likely make its streaming debut in either February or March 2025. The Hollywood Reporter will update this story once an official streaming date is announced.

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