Summary

2023 has been an fantabulous year formoviesand shows , and there are still several prominent sack in December . From a theatrical stand , 2023 saw an uptick in the domestic box seat role , bring in the highest numbers of the 2020s so far . film likeBarbieandOppenheimershocked audiences with unprecedented financial success , and more predictable megahit likeGuardians of the Galaxy 3performed well , too . The twelvemonth has also had some notable pocket-size and medium - budget motion-picture show , likeKillers of the Flower Moon , Bottoms , Priscilla , andThe Holdovers , declare oneself something for everyone .

In telecasting , 2023 saw season of prestigiousness bear witness likeSuccession , The Bear , andBarry . Streaming services like Apple TV+ , Disney+ , and Max release blockbuster likeFoundation , Ahsoka , andThe Last of Us , further upping the heroic scurf of advanced TV . Despite the WGA and SAG - AFTRA strike set back dates , it ’s been an exciting year for moving picture and TV lovers , with more significant releases coming before the year ’s end .

Many extremely - anticipated moving-picture show are premiering in December 2023 , but how will each release perform at the box office to close up out the year ?

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10Rebel Moon

Limited theatrical release on December 15, and Netflix on December 22.

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Zack Snyder has become one of Hollywood ’s most famous manager in recent age , with a devoted fan base back the release of his extendedJustice Leaguecut . After forming a partnership to make moving picture for Netflix , Snyder releasedArmy of the Deadin 2021 . His upcoming picture , Rebel Moon , is an original sci - fi action / adventure movieinspired byStar Warsand the classical samurai filmSeven Samurai . The film is split into two feature - length function , with the 2d releasing on April 19 , 2024 .

9Reacher (Season 2)

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on December 15.

Based on Lee Child’sJack Reachernovels , Prime Video’sReacherwas a ginormous success for the serving , with its first time of year in 2022.Reacherseason 2returns in December to stay on its close version of one of the highest - sell modern Christian Bible serial . Prime Video has developed a niche for the genre with series likeTom Clancy ’s Jack RyanandBosch , andReacherquickly became one of the most democratic series in the thriller genre , with an apt balance of action mechanism and riveting conspiracy story .

8Percy Jackson

Streaming on Disney+ on December 20.

The Disney+ adaptation ofPercy Jackson and the Olympianscould be one of the year ’s most popular releases , given the massive fanbase of Rick Riordan ’s book serial . The show seems to be fixingmany failures from thePercy Jacksonmovies , notably casting young actors to play the main leash . The book series is a staple of 21st - C young adult lit and deserves to be adequately adapted for projection screen . The first two episodes will be unblock on December 20 , and the serial publication will run away weekly until the end of January .

7What If…? (Season 2)

Streaming on Disney+ on December 22.

Season 2 of Marvel’sWhat If … ?is arriving as a holiday present in tardy December , release episodes daily from the 22nd through the 30th . base on the ever - popular Marvel Cinematic Universe , What If … ?prompts viewers with alternate realities base on situations from major Marvel films , showing , in animation , how thin differences could have drastically altered outcome . The season will be released over two old age after the first , and the only know episode title is " What If … Captain Carter Fought The HYDRA Stomper ? "

6Ferrari

Releasing in theaters on December 25.

Adam Driver has become one of the most far-famed , esteemed actors in recent years for his roles in films likeMarriage StoryandBlacKkKlansman . In December , he ’ll asterisk in the movieFerrari , a biopic about Enzo Ferrari , the famous ex-wife - racing car turned motor vehicle enterpriser . This role will sure as shooting put Driver in the conversation for award contestation . Michael Mann , the bright head behind movies like Heat and Collateral , direct the film , which premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August , receiving a stand up ovation . The cinema will be released only in dramatic art .

5Anyone But You

Releasing in theaters on December 22.

The romantic comedyAnyone but Youhas had well - documented drama environ its production , which has been declared by stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as marketing for the flick . Sweeney , considerably known for her role in the HBO showsEuphoriaandThe White Lotus , has become one of the most popular young headliner in the world . Her co - sensation Glen Powell was a breakout success from 2022’sTop Gun : Maverick , meaningAnyone but Youwill set aside both to found themselves as big leading motion picture actors for years to come .

4Wonka

Releasing in theaters on December 15.

Starring Timothée Chalamet , Wonkais an approaching musical that will surveil a young version of Willy Wonka found himself as the chocolate business leader he ’d by and by be known as . Chalamet is another prominent young doer with roles in popular movies likeDuneandCall Me by Your Name , withWonkabeing his first film of the year after the postponement ofDune : Part Two . First reaction to the film draw Chalamet ’s performance as " endlessly charming " ( viaVariety ) .

3Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom

The firstAquamanfilm was one of thebest DCEU moviesand one of the franchise ’s most significant successes at the box office , exceeding expectations and raking in over $ 1 billion . Jason Momoa is a massive star , butAquaman and the Lost Kingdommay not carry the same weight unit as its predecessor due to the DCEU ending and being bring up by James Gunn . The past few DC films have drastically underperformed at the box office , and behind - the - scenes dramatic play wo n’t do it any favors . The celluloid will be released in theater in late December against some stacked competition .

2The Iron Claw

Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen - White ’s adept might could makeThe Iron Clawa hit

A24 may not carry the same grip at the box office as other film releasing in December , but Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen - White ’s star power could makeThe Iron Clawa hit . The film certainly looks to be an laurels competition as a biographical drama explore the animation of the Von Erich sidekick in the public of 1980s professional wrestling . Zac Efron has been tackle prestigious moving picture roles for year , and Allen - White has earned unbelievable acclaim for his lead role on Hulu’sThe Bear . The yoke could line up themselves with some nominations ifThe Iron Clawholds to its early cocksure reviews .

1The Crown (Season 6, Part 2)

Streaming on Netflix on December 14.

There are many reason whyThe Crownseason 6 part 1 has the Netflix show ’s worst Rotten Tomatoes score , but the second part will look to finish the prestige drama on a high note . The first part of the season concluded with Diana Spencer ’s tragic death , a narrative that had been weaved since season 4 . Thesecond part will last take the serial publication into the twenty-first century , following Prince William ’s other days with Kate Middleton , and a settlement to the chronicle of Queen Elizabeth that the series has explore since season 1 .

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