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Jennifer Lawrence Starring a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes, there’s some new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
One of the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as chosen by entertainment journalists from The Associated Press: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade featuring Gwen Stefani and Nicole Scherzinger. Sugar The animated epic “Ne Zha II” and simu liu Peacocke’s “The Copenhagen Test” stars an intelligence analyst whose brain is hacked.
New movies will stream from December 22-28
– Jennifer Lawrence plays a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in Lynn Ramsay’s “Die My Love,” premiering Dec. 23 on Mubi. Robert Pattinson plays her husband in this story based on the novel by Ariana Harwick. In his review for The Associated Press, film writer Jake Coyle called it “a twisted, subversive psychodrama” infused with “primordial punk spirit.” He added, “There is much to admire in Ramsay’s uncompromising and hallucinatory depiction of marital hell, particularly in Lawrence’s courageously raw performance.”
– The Chinese animated epic “Ne Zha II,” the highest-grossing animated film of all time with more than $2.2 billion in ticket sales, is coming to HBO Max on Wednesday. The film tells the story of a rebellious little child, Ne Jha, born to mortal parents as the reincarnation of a demon, who wants to prove that his fate is not predestined. michelle yoh He lent his voice to the English-language dub, which he said “immerses you in our culture.” The first film is available to stream on Netflix, but it’s also possible to dive straight into the sequel.
– If you like holiday movies with tears in them, “Goodbye June,” streaming on Netflix on Christmas Eve, might be for you. Kate Winslet He directs and stars in this family drama about four adult children (Winslet, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn, Toni Collette) coming to terms with the fact that their mother, June (Helen Mirren), is dying. In my review, I wrote that it was an admirably solid, if generic, drama that was elevated by a distinguished cast and moments of humor, grace, and insight.
– Speaking of holiday viewing, it’s also worth noting that Prime Video is getting two of the biggest movies of the year: “A Minecraft Movie” on Monday, and “Sinners” on Friday, December 26.
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
New music will stream from December 22-28
— It’s plenty of holiday fun for the whole family! Starting at 10 a.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Christmas Day at 11 a.m. ET on Disney+, Hulu and the Disney YouTube Channel, musical fans can join the annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. It’s not just for kids: The special will include musical performances from Gwen Stefani, Coco Jones, Ayame Tongu, Lady A, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah the Scientist and Bebe Rexha.
—AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
The new series will stream from December 22-28
– Make your Christmas stranger. The next block of “Stranger Things” installments — that is, episodes 5-7 — drops like a gift as the fifth and final season continues. When we last checked in on Hawkins, Vecna was deep in a dastardly scheme, the Demogorgons were dangerous and Will Byers was coming into his powers. The final episodes will stream on New Year’s Eve.
– Peacock’s new spy thriller, “The Copenhagen Test,” stars Simu Liu as an intelligence analyst whose brain is hacked. In addition to Liu, the series regular cast includes Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian D’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant. All episodes will start airing on December 27.
– “Members Only: Palm Beach” is a new Netflix reality show that follows the exclusive, high-end social scene of one of Florida’s most affluent areas, as experienced by five women who are part of the community. One of the stars, Taja Abiteboul, explains, “There’s more under the sun than anyone expected, because no one goes down from high society.” It will premiere on December 29.
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
New video games to be played from December 22-28
—Maybe you’re getting or giving a new gaming device for Christmas. If so, you should look beyond the over-hyped AAA games and download some of the gems released by independent studios in 2025. Some made the Associated Press top 10 list; Don’t miss Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, The Sense of Bleak Manor and The Altars. Indie sequels Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong lived up to fans’ expectations. Mystery lovers must test their wits against the Blue Prince and the Roottrees Are Dead. And if you want a heartfelt story about an Ecuadorian kid (who doesn’t?) dreaming about soccer’s World Cup, check out Despalot.
-Lou Chestnut