You may want to revisit the previous Avatar films, or at least scan the Wikipedia page, as the third film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is set to release near the end of December, and is sure to be one of the biggest movies of the year. Another film that might pull in a surprising number of butts-in-seats may be Anaconda, a sort of reboot of the B-tier horror film series, this time adding Paul Rudd and Jack Black as the leads. And finally, there’s the release of The Housemaid, which has had some really intriguing trailers and, hopefully, will prove to be a better box-office success for star Sydney Sweeney, who has had, unfortunately, a string of duds in the last few months.
Here are all the new films coming to Australian cinemas in December 2025.
DECEMBER 4
Eternity
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.
JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution
A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away.
Merrily We Roll Along
Charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends – writer Mary and lyricist and playwright Charley over three decades. Originally produced on Broadway in 1981.
Nuremberg
A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring.
Twiggy
UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s.
DECEMBER 11
Abhimanyu Chapter 1
A gripping social thriller that exposes the brutal reality of dowry culture through a suspenseful narrative filled with twists, emotions, and a race for justice.
Ella McCay
An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them.
Kokuhō
Set after the war in Japan, when the country experienced rapid economic growth, Kikuo is born into a yakuza family. His strange fate leads him to be eventually taken in by a kabuki theatre actor. He experiences turbulent times, but his talent as a kabuki actor blossoms.
Pets on a Train
When a train unexpectedly starts up, taking only pets with it, the animals discover that Hans, a badger with a grudge is behind it all. While the crash seems inevitable, the animals can count on Falcon, a roguish Raccoon who will do anything to save them.
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
A child witnesses his parents’ murder by a man in a Santa suit. Years later, as an adult, he dons a Santa costume himself and embarks on a violent quest for retribution against those responsible for the traumatic event from his childhood.
The Carpenter’s Son
Family hiding in Roman Egypt. Son known as ‘the Boy’ doubts guardian ‘the Carpenter’, rebelling with mysterious powers. As he uses abilities, they face natural and divine horrors.
The Golden Spurtle
In a quaint Scottish village in the Highlands, contenders from around the globe gather to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion armed only with oats, salt and water.
DECEMBER 12
Atropia
Follows an aspiring actress working on a U.S. military base that simulates an Iraqi war zone.
DECEMBER 18
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.
The History of Sound
Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen.
DECEMBER 24
Father Mother Sister Brother
Estranged siblings reunite after years apart, forced to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relationships with their emotionally distant parents
DECEMBER 25
Sentimental Value
An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
DECEMBER 26
Anaconda (2025)
A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle.
My Brother’s Band (The Marching Band)
Diagnosed with leukemia, a successful orchestra conductor learns that he is adopted, and his younger brother is in a village marching band. The conductor decides to help them win a regional contest.
Rental Family
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.
The Housemaid (2025)
A struggling woman is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
SpongeBob journeys to the ocean’s depths to face the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.
Urchin
A young addict living on the streets of London is given a shot at redemption, but his road to recovery soon curdles into a strange odyssey from which he may never escape.
What films are you most excited to see in cinemas this month? Let me know in the comment section below.
Is there anything missing from this list? If so, let me know, and I’ll add it!
You can also check out what’s coming to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more on our ‘What’s Streaming’ page.
[Descriptions & cinema dates gathered from Flicks.com.au & IMDB]
