Amazon Prime Video is gearing up to thrill subscribers with its highly anticipated December 2024 streaming lineup. Packed with binge-worthy content across genres like sci-fi, action, crime, romance, fantasy, and comedy, the platform has something for everyone. Highlights include a standout comedy special guaranteed to bring laughs, alongside an array of fresh movies and series perfect for the holiday season. Here's a closer look at the can't-miss titles curated for your festive watchlist.
5 Must-stream Fresh Arrivals on Amazon Prime this December
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Earth Abides / Post-Apocalyptic Sci-fi / December 01, 2024
Starring Jessica Frances Dukes and Alexander Ludwig in the lead roles, this American TV miniseries excels with Todd Komarnicki as its creator. Based on the same-titled novel by George R. Stewart, the sci-fi series plunges viewers into a turbulent era where an unstoppable plague devastates the world, pushing the human race on the brink of annihilation. The remnants of civilization begin a slow collapse, leaving only a few scattered survivors to battle against a world slipping ever closer to extinction.
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‘Earth Abides’ also stars Aaron Tveit, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Elyse Levesque, and Luisa D'Oliveira.
This post-apocalyptic series is directed by Bronwen Hughes, Rachel Leiterman, and Stephen Campanelli; while the executive producers are Juliana Maio, Kearie Peak, and Michael Phillips.
The Sticky / Crime Comedy / December 06, 2024
Drawn from the ‘Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist’, this crime series thrives with Ed Herro and Brian Donovan as its creators, writers, executive producers, and showrunners.
The crime drama series centers on Ruth Landry, a middle-aged maple syrup farmer, who is threatened by oppressive bureaucratic forces. It drives her to desperate measures to protect her life’s work and cherished way of life. Determined to take control, Ruth partners with a fiery Boston mobster and a gentle, unassuming French-Canadian security guard. They embark on a daring, high-stakes heist of Quebec’s prized maple syrup reserve.
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The comedy series stars Margo Martindale, Guillaume Cyr, Chris Diamantopoulos, Gita Miller, Guy Nadon, Mickael Gouin, and Suzanne Clement.
Adding star power to the series, Jamie Lee Curtis appears as a special guest while also lending her expertise as an executive producer.
Directed by Joyce Wong and Michael Dowse, the series production is spearheaded by Comet Pictures, Blumhouse Television, Sphere Media, and Megamix.
Secret Level / Fantasy Action / December 10, 2024
Created by Tim Miller, this American animated series showcases the production of his Blur Studio in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios. Besides executive producing the anthology series alongside Miller, Dave Wilson also serves as its supervising director.
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This action-packed series spans 15 distinct stories, each set in the immersive worlds of different video games.
The adventure series features the voices of stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Keanu Reeves, and Kevin Hart. The voice cast also includes Patrick Schwarzenegger, Laura Bailey, Gabriel Luna, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ariana Greenblatt, Michael Beach, Claudia Doumit, Emily Swallow, and Heaven Hart.
Your Fault (Culpa Tuya) / Romantic Drama / December 27, 2024
Inspired by Mercedes Ron’s Culpables series, this Spanish romantic film is crafted under the direction of Domingo Gonzalez. He also jointly contributed to the screenplay along with Sofia Cuenca. As the drama film is the direct sequel to the 2023 film ‘My Fault’, Gabriel Guevara and Nicole Wallace reprise their roles from the previous movie. The other returning actors are Marta Hazas and Ivan Sanchez. Other cast members are Gabriela Andrada and Goya Toledo.
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At the heart of the storyline lies the resilient love between Noah and Nick, seemingly unshakable despite their parents' persistent attempts to pull them apart. Yet, as Nick starts his career and Noah begins college, where budding relationships test their commitment. The arrival of Nick’s vengeful ex-girlfriend and a mother with hidden motives disrupts the very unity of the Leister family.
The production credit goes to Alex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang under the banner of Pokeepsie Films.
Jack in Time for Christmas / Comedy Show / December 2024
Starring Jack Whitehall, the exact premiere date of this British Christmas comedy special is yet to be revealed.
Jack’s journey unfolds with holiday urgency as he scrambles to leave the United States and reach the United Kingdom in time for Christmas, with only days to spare. Against a ticking clock, Jack embarks on a wildly improbable adventure, navigating sled dogs, planes, trains, and even bobsleighs in his race. Along the way, a host of serendipitous celebrity encounters adds charm as Jack navigates the mayhem of Christmas to make it home just in time.
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The show features several celebrity guest appearances including Michael Buble, Jimmy Fallon, Rebel Wilson, Dave Bautista, and Daisy May Cooper.
Produced by Workerbee and Jackpot Productions, this comedy show is part-scripted and part-travelogue.
Summing Up
The list of Amazon Prime Originals, coming in December 2024, celebrates a remarkable mix of genres, offering viewers a range of stories to suit every mood and taste.
In ‘Earth Abides’, a thrilling sci-fi adventure awaits, while ‘Secret Level’ opens the door to a realm of fantasy where imagination runs wild. ‘The Sticky’ presents a suspenseful exploration of human motives, countered by the heartfelt romantic touch of ‘Your Fault’. The holiday spirit shines in the comedy show ‘Jack in Time for Christmas’.
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All these premieres underscore Prime's appeal as one of the top OTT platforms, consistently delivering captivating content in the ending month of the year.