December brings a mix of highly anticipated films and award contenders, from the latest Avatar installment to unique dramas and sports stories.

Among the top picks is 100 Nights of Hero, a modern fairy tale about a woman saved from danger by her clever maid, inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. The New Yorker at 100 documents the magazine’s 100-year journey with interviews and narration by Julianne Moore. Kate Winslet’s directorial debut Goodbye June explores family bonds as relatives gather around a dying matriarch during Christmas.

Other highlights include The Voice of Hind Rajab, a drama based on the real-life story of a Palestinian girl affected by war, and Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise focusing on the next generation of Na’vi on Pandora. Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? follows a middle-aged man finding himself through stand-up comedy. The Housemaid tells the story of a young maid entering a wealthy family with dark secrets.

Fans of action and cult classics can watch the new Anaconda, while Song Sung Blue recounts the true story of a Neil Diamond tribute band. Sports drama Marty Supreme follows a New Yorker’s dedication to table tennis in the 1950s. Historical musical The Testament of Ann Lee explores the life of a European woman who led the Shakers in 18th-century New York. Park Chan-wook’s thriller No Other Choice examines the extremes a man goes to save his family after losing his job.

Most films will release between 5 and 26 December across cinemas and streaming platforms, offering audiences a wide variety of stories to enjoy this holiday season.

Source: BBC