What's New On Paramount+ In December
Shows and movies coming your streaming way!
Posted on Dec 3, 2024 | 09:00am
The holidays are almost here, and this December, Paramount+ is offering the gift of great streaming. The month’s highlights include the much-anticipated Dexter® prequel series Dexter®: Original Sin (streaming with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only). You can stream that show along with the recently premiered original dramas Landman and The Agency (streaming with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only).
Plenty of movies are coming to Paramount+ in December, too, including the horror hit Smile 2.
In the mood for more seasonal fare? You’ll find loads of great Yuletide movies and classic TV episodes in our 'Tis the Season for Streaming holiday collection, including Dear Santa, the first original Christmas film from Paramount+. You can stream all-new holiday specials, too, including Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays.
See, there’s no need to ask Santa for your heart’s desire; Paramount+ in December will make all your entertainment dreams come true. Don’t have Paramount+? Don’t worry. Scroll to the bottom of this article for a look at what plans are available, and what each plan offers.
Please note: Certain shows, live sports, movies, and events, including Dexter®: Original Sin and The Agency, stream with the Paramount+ with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only.
Ready to open your gifts? Keep on reading to get our streaming highlights for December. We’re pretty sure you'll find something for every size on your list.
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Dexter®: Original Sin (Dec. 13)
The prequel series Dexter®: Original Sin stars Patrick Gibson as America’s favorite serial killer. Set in 1991 Miami, the show follows Dexter as he transitions from student to avenging murderer. When he can no longer ignore his bloodthirsty urges, Dexter realizes he must learn to channel his inner darkness. Guided by his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a code designed to help him find and kill those who deserve to be eliminated from society. Dexter must do this without winding up on law enforcement’s radar – a particular challenge once he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
In addition to Gibson and Slater, this 10-episode drama stars Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, with Patrick Dempsey, and special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar.
And, yes, Dexter® fans: Michael C. Hall, who earned multiple Emmy® nominations as the original Dexter Morgan in Dexter® and Dexter®: New Blood, is back for Dexter®: Original Sin. He’ll provide the voice of Young Dexter's inner monologue.
Dexter®: Original Sin premieres Friday, Dec. 13, on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only. New episodes will drop weekly.
as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey (Dec. 3)
This compelling four-part docuseries features the six young men who have come together to form the world’s first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group, as1one. Throughout the series, the theme of music being the ultimate connector is explored in depth. The band members share their experiences over the span of five years, including their challenging audition process in 2020, their language barriers, their intense rehearsal schedule, and the emotional highs and lows they’ve endured as a group. They also express their thoughts about the events of Oct. 7, 2023 – the day after the Los Angeles-based recording of their first album – and the monumental challenges they’ve faced each day since. With so much at stake because of the war, the group members find that together, they and their music represent something greater than their individual parts.
as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey will feature original music from the group, including the singles, “All Eyes On Us,” featuring Nile Rodgers, and “Stranger.” All four episodes drop Tuesday, Dec. 3 on Paramount+.
Landman
Co-created by Oscar® nominee Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, and based on the podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. The new original drama is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, and presents a story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires – the people who have fueled a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.
Landman stars Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton, plus Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm stars in a recurring guest role, with Andy Garcia and Michael Peña also serving as guest stars.
Landman premiered Nov. 17. New episodes drop weekly on Sundays, exclusively on Paramount+, through the season finale.
The Agency
This SHOWTIME® original series is a brand-new take on the French show Le Bureau des Legendes. It follows Martian (Oscar® nominee Michael Fassbender), a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling both Martian and his lover into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
Along with Fassbender, The Agency stars Oscar® winner Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, and Richard Gere. Executive producers include Fassbender and Oscar® winners George Clooney and Grant Heslov.
The Agency premiered Nov. 29. New episodes drop weekly on Fridays through the season finale. Please note: The Agency streams on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only.
Dear Santa
Deck the halls with this factoid: Dear Santa is the first original Christmas film from Paramount+. The movie is the story of a young boy (Robert Timothy Smith) who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in the arrival of a certain devilish fellow (Jack Black). This deviously charming comedy marks the return of Peter and Bobby Farrelly – that is, the Farrelly Brothers – the hilarious minds behind films like Kingpin. With their latest collaboration, which joins their decades-spanning repertoire of wild comedy films, Christmas is going up in flames.
In addition to Black and Smith, Dear Santa stars Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, global music superstar Post Malone, P.J. Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker, and Kai Cech.
Stream even more Christmas films with the help of our holiday movie guide.
The horror feature Smile 2 centers on Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), a global pop sensation about to embark on a new world tour. Overwhelmed by inexplicable and escalating horrors, as well as the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past in order to regain some power over her life before it spirals out of control.
Along with Scott, Smile 2 stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, and Dylan Gelula.
The original Smile is also streaming on Paramount+. Check out our Peak Screaming collection for more horror movies and shows available to stream now.
The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies, and the FBI (Dec. 6)
Directed by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel, the documentary feature The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies, and the FBI follows the infamous Berlin rapper Denis Cuspert (aka Deso Dogg) and his journey from artist, to MMA fighter, to ISIS recruiter. When the FBI assigns translator Daniela Greene to monitor Cuspert, her quest to get close to him takes over her life. Through their complex relationship, The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies, and the FBI reveals the powers that shape our world, as well as what happens to those who step into the crossfire.
This dramatic tale of espionage, propaganda, and romance is available to stream starting Friday, Dec. 6, on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan only.
As of publication, Oregon (12-0; 9-0 Big Ten) is the nation's No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings; Penn State (11-1; 8-1 Big Ten) is No. 4.
Here's a look at everything you need to know to watch and stream the big game, to be presented live by the Big Ten Football on CBS. The schedule is current as of publication.
2024 Big Ten Championship Game
In this brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants stop-motion holiday special, Sandy’s latest experiment goes awry, and it's up to the Cheeks family to team up and save Christmas in Bikini Bottom. The new Christmas special features Craig Robinson as Pa Cheeks, Johnny Knoxville as Randy Cheeks, and Grey Delisle as Ma Cheeks, Granny Cheeks, Rosie Cheeks, and Rowdy Cheeks. SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas premiered on Nickelodeon on Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 PM ET/PT, and is available for same-day streaming on Paramount+.
An Evening with Dua Lipa (Dec. 15)
Filmed in London on Oct. 17 at Royal Albert Hall, this concert special features the reimagined hit songs of GRAMMY®-winner Dua Lipa, with Due accompanied by the 53-piece Heritage Orchestra (conducted by Ben Foster), a 14-strong choir, and Dua’s seven-piece band. The special includes live performances from Dua’s latest album, Radical Optimism, along with many of her most popular songs, including a duet of “Cold Heart” with pop icon Elton John. See below for all the info you need to watch and stream:
An Evening with Dua Lipa*This special can be streamed live on Paramount+ as it airs on CBS via the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, or it can be streamed on the day after it airs via any Paramount+ plan.
The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 (Dec. 20)
Presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition is set to feature holiday classics performed by Adam Blackstone, Muni Long, Stephen Sanchez, Trombone Shorty, James Taylor, The War And Treaty, and Trisha Yearwood. Event host Mickey Guyton, a four-time GRAMMY® nominated country music artist, will also perform.
In addition to the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park in Washington, D.C., the special will include appearances by Airmen of Note, one of six musical ensembles that form the U.S. Air Force Band. Read on for all the info you need to watch and stream:
The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 *The special can be streamed live on Paramount+ as it airs on CBS via the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, or it can be streamed on the day after it airs via any Paramount+ plan.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays (Dec. 20)
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, this CBS special combines stories, music, comedy, and even a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases, and original duets with Groban and his guests, who include James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly, and The War And Treaty. See below for details on how to watch and stream:
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays *The special can be streamed live on Paramount+ as it airs on CBS via the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, or it can be streamed on the day after it airs via any Paramount+ plan.
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (Dec. 22)
The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates individuals whose contributions have had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts. Whether in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures, or television, each honoree has a unique place in the national consciousness, and their influence has inspired audiences from all walks of life.
Hosting the special for the first time will be 2023 Kennedy Center Honors recipient Queen Latifah, a GRAMMY®-winning musician, as well as Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning and Oscar®-nominated actor and producer. She is also the star and executive producer of the CBS Original drama The Equalizer.
This year's honorees are: the acclaimed director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; the legendary American rock band The Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir); the blues-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, Bonnie Raitt; the jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandoval; and The Apollo, which will receive a special Honors as an iconic American institution. See below for details on how to watch and stream:
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors *The special can be streamed live on Paramount+ as it airs on CBS via the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, or it can be streamed on the day after it airs via any Paramount+ plan.
Tulsa King (Season 1 and 2)
Oscar® nominee Sylvester Stallone stars in Tulsa King, the hit Paramount+ original series that has captured audiences with its central character, Dwight (Stallone), an ex-New York mafia capo who builds a criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In Season 2, Dwight and his new crew continue to grow and defend their domain. Just as they get their bearings, however, they realize that they’re not the only ones who want to stake a claim. With looming threats from both the Kansas City mob, and a very powerful local businessman, Dwight struggles to keep his family and crew safe, keep track of all his affairs, and handle his unfinished business back in New York.
Binge both high-stakes seasons of Tulsa King, exclusively on Paramount+. Oscar® nominee Taylor Sheridan is a series executive producer, along with Oscar® nominee and writer Terence Winter, and multi-award-nominated director Craig Zisk.
Lioness (Season 2)
In Season 2 of this espionage thriller series, as the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Zoe Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Oscar® and Emmy® winner Nicole Kidman), and Byron (Emmy®-nominee Michael Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.
From Yellowstone executive producer Taylor Sheridan, Lioness boasts a star-studded cast. In addition to Saldaña, Kidman, and Kelly, Lioness stars Genesis Rodriguez and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman. It also features Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, and Hannah Love Lanier. Saldaña and Kidman also serve as executive producers, as do Wagner and Sheridan.
Once the Season 2 finale drops on Sunday, Dec. 8, you can binge every episode of Lioness Seasons 1 and 2 exclusively on Paramount+.
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ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES, & EVENTS
12/2: SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas special
12/3 The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey (docuseries premiere)
12/13: Dexter: Original Sin (series premiere)*
LIBRARY SHOWS
December 1
Hell on Wheels (Seasons 1-5)
Longmire (Seasons 1-6)
December 4
Peppa Pig: Winter Wonderland
Teen Mom Family Reunion (Season 3)
December 11
First Wives Club (Seasons 1-3)
December 15
An Evening with Dua Lipa**
December 19
Nate Bargatze Nashville Christmas**
December 20
National Christmas Tree Lighting**
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays**
December 22
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors**
December 27
The Greatest @Home Videos: Holiday Edition**
GRAMMY® Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs**
December 29
GRAMMY® Greats: The Most Memorable Moments**
December 31
New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash (live stream only)**
LIBRARY MOVIES
December 1
45 Years*
A Christmas Carol
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Annie*
Arthur Christmas
Bad Moms*
Baywatch
Bebe's Kids
Blade Runner 2049
Boogie Nights
Born on the Fourth of July
Burn After Reading
Charlotte's Web
Chicago
Chocolate City*
Christmas Cupid
Cliffhanger
Cocktail
Coneheads
Contagion
Critical Condition
Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee II
Cujo*
Deck The Halls
Detained
Disturbia
Down to Earth
Edward Scissorhands
Fear
Fist Fight
Free Willy
Full Metal Jacket
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Heaven Can Wait*
Hell or High Water
Her
Hustle & Flow
John Grisham's The Rainmaker
Judas and the Black Messiah
Julie & Julia
King Richard
L.A. Confidential
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life
Love, Rosie
Major League
Malcolm X
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All!
Miracle on 34th Street
Mirror Mirror
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult*
Nancy Drew
No Country for Old Men
Point Break
Primal Fear
Rings*
Risky Business
Rosemary's Baby*
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
The Back-up Plan
The Cider House Rules
The Exorcist
The Good Liar
The Iron Giant
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
The Lovely Bones
The Matrix
The Monster Squad*
The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear*
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!*
The Outsiders
The Perfect Holiday
The Queen
The Secret Garden
The Uninvited*
Think Like a Man
Think Like a Man Too
This Is Where I Leave You
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers
Trading Places
Unaccompanied Minors
Wayne's World 2*
What Men Want
What Remains
Wild Things
Winter's Bone*
World Trade Center
Zodiac*
December 6
Extreme Movie*
December 8
Joe Bell
The Score
December 9
The Fabulous Four*
December 31
5 to 7*
Aurora: A Love Story
Backcountry*
Match*
The Riot Club*
The Salvation*
Welcome to New York*
SPORTS
12/2: AFC Champions League Elite – Al Nassr vs. Al Sadd
12/3: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Barnsley
12/6: Serie A – Atalanta vs. AC Milan
12/7: Serie A – Juventus vs. Bologna
12/7: EFL Championship – Sunderland vs. Stoke City
12/7: Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix*
12/7: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Washington State @ Boise State*
12/7: Big Ten Championship*
12/8: NFL on CBS Week 14 (check local listings)
12/8: Major League Fishing*
12/10: UEFA Champions League – Atalanta vs. Real Madrid
12/10-12/11: UEFA Champions League competition
12/11: UEFA Champions League – Juventus vs. Manchester City; Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
12/12: UEFA Europa League – Rangers vs. Tottenham
12/12: UEFA Europa League competition
12/12: UEFA Conference League competition
12/14: NCAA Men’s Basketball Indy Classic – Texas A&M vs. Purdue*
12/14: College Football on CBS – The Army-Navy Game*
12/15: NFL on CBS Week 15 Doubleheader (check local listings)
12/16: Serie A – Lazio vs. Inter
12/18: Carabao Cup – Arsenal vs. Crystal Palaca
12/19: Carabao Cup – Tottenham vs. Manchester United
12/19: UEFA Conference League competition
12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Mississippi State @ Memphis*
12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic – North Carolina vs. UCLA; Kentucky vs. Ohio State*
12/22: NFL on CBS Week 16 Doubleheader (check local listings)
12/26: EFL Championship – Sheffield United vs. Burnley; Stoke City vs. Leeds United
12/28: The 2024 Rouge Invitational*
12/28: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase – North Carolina Central @ North Carolina A&T; Howard @ Hampton*
12/29: NFL on CBS Week 17 (check local listings)
12/29: The Musial Awards*
12/29: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Wigan Athletic
12/29: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Roma
12/31: College Football on CBS – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl*
Throughout December: Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol competition
Throughout December: Scottish Professional Football League competition
Throughout December: English Football League competition
Throughout December: Serie A competition
Throughout December: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 competition
Throughout December: AFC Champions League Elite competition
*Title is available to Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan.
**All Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live.
Dates for library titles are subject to change.
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Plenty of movies are coming to Paramount+ in December, too, including the horror hit Smile 2.
In the mood for more seasonal fare? You’ll find loads of great Yuletide movies and classic TV episodes in our 'Tis the Season for Streaming holiday collection, including Dear Santa, the first original Christmas film from Paramount+. You can stream all-new holiday specials, too, including Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays.
See, there’s no need to ask Santa for your heart’s desire; Paramount+ in December will make all your entertainment dreams come true. Don’t have Paramount+? Don’t worry. Scroll to the bottom of this article for a look at what plans are available, and what each plan offers.
Please note: Certain shows, live sports, movies, and events, including Dexter®: Original Sin and The Agency, stream with the Paramount+ with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only.
Ready to open your gifts? Keep on reading to get our streaming highlights for December. We’re pretty sure you'll find something for every size on your list.
New shows on Paramount+ in December 2024
Dexter®: Original Sin (Dec. 13)
The prequel series Dexter®: Original Sin stars Patrick Gibson as America’s favorite serial killer. Set in 1991 Miami, the show follows Dexter as he transitions from student to avenging murderer. When he can no longer ignore his bloodthirsty urges, Dexter realizes he must learn to channel his inner darkness. Guided by his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a code designed to help him find and kill those who deserve to be eliminated from society. Dexter must do this without winding up on law enforcement’s radar – a particular challenge once he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
In addition to Gibson and Slater, this 10-episode drama stars Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, with Patrick Dempsey, and special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar.
And, yes, Dexter® fans: Michael C. Hall, who earned multiple Emmy® nominations as the original Dexter Morgan in Dexter® and Dexter®: New Blood, is back for Dexter®: Original Sin. He’ll provide the voice of Young Dexter's inner monologue.
Dexter®: Original Sin premieres Friday, Dec. 13, on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only. New episodes will drop weekly.
as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey (Dec. 3)
This compelling four-part docuseries features the six young men who have come together to form the world’s first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group, as1one. Throughout the series, the theme of music being the ultimate connector is explored in depth. The band members share their experiences over the span of five years, including their challenging audition process in 2020, their language barriers, their intense rehearsal schedule, and the emotional highs and lows they’ve endured as a group. They also express their thoughts about the events of Oct. 7, 2023 – the day after the Los Angeles-based recording of their first album – and the monumental challenges they’ve faced each day since. With so much at stake because of the war, the group members find that together, they and their music represent something greater than their individual parts.
as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey will feature original music from the group, including the singles, “All Eyes On Us,” featuring Nile Rodgers, and “Stranger.” All four episodes drop Tuesday, Dec. 3 on Paramount+.
Recently premiered on Paramount+
Landman
Co-created by Oscar® nominee Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, and based on the podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. The new original drama is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, and presents a story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires – the people who have fueled a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.
Landman stars Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton, plus Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm stars in a recurring guest role, with Andy Garcia and Michael Peña also serving as guest stars.
Landman premiered Nov. 17. New episodes drop weekly on Sundays, exclusively on Paramount+, through the season finale.
The Agency
This SHOWTIME® original series is a brand-new take on the French show Le Bureau des Legendes. It follows Martian (Oscar® nominee Michael Fassbender), a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling both Martian and his lover into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
Along with Fassbender, The Agency stars Oscar® winner Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, and Richard Gere. Executive producers include Fassbender and Oscar® winners George Clooney and Grant Heslov.
The Agency premiered Nov. 29. New episodes drop weekly on Fridays through the season finale. Please note: The Agency streams on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan only.
Dear Santa
Deck the halls with this factoid: Dear Santa is the first original Christmas film from Paramount+. The movie is the story of a young boy (Robert Timothy Smith) who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in the arrival of a certain devilish fellow (Jack Black). This deviously charming comedy marks the return of Peter and Bobby Farrelly – that is, the Farrelly Brothers – the hilarious minds behind films like Kingpin. With their latest collaboration, which joins their decades-spanning repertoire of wild comedy films, Christmas is going up in flames.
In addition to Black and Smith, Dear Santa stars Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, global music superstar Post Malone, P.J. Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker, and Kai Cech.
Stream even more Christmas films with the help of our holiday movie guide.
New movies on Paramount+ in December 2024
Smile 2 (Dec. 3)The horror feature Smile 2 centers on Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), a global pop sensation about to embark on a new world tour. Overwhelmed by inexplicable and escalating horrors, as well as the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past in order to regain some power over her life before it spirals out of control.
Along with Scott, Smile 2 stars Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, and Dylan Gelula.
The original Smile is also streaming on Paramount+. Check out our Peak Screaming collection for more horror movies and shows available to stream now.
The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies, and the FBI (Dec. 6)
Directed by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel, the documentary feature The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies, and the FBI follows the infamous Berlin rapper Denis Cuspert (aka Deso Dogg) and his journey from artist, to MMA fighter, to ISIS recruiter. When the FBI assigns translator Daniela Greene to monitor Cuspert, her quest to get close to him takes over her life. Through their complex relationship, The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies, and the FBI reveals the powers that shape our world, as well as what happens to those who step into the crossfire.
This dramatic tale of espionage, propaganda, and romance is available to stream starting Friday, Dec. 6, on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan only.
Live sports on Paramount+ in December 2024
Penn State vs. Oregon: 2024 Big Ten Championship Game (Dec. 7)
The Big Ten schools have come up huge this college football season, but there can be only one conference champ. On Sat., Dec. 7, the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Oregon Ducks will meet in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game, with bragging rights – and a probable first-round bye in the College Football Playoff – on the line. The showdown is set to be played at the home of the NFL's Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium.As of publication, Oregon (12-0; 9-0 Big Ten) is the nation's No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings; Penn State (11-1; 8-1 Big Ten) is No. 4.
Here's a look at everything you need to know to watch and stream the big game, to be presented live by the Big Ten Football on CBS. The schedule is current as of publication.
2024 Big Ten Championship Game
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
- Time: 8 PM, ET
- Teams: No. 4 Penn State vs. No. 1 Oregon
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ with the Paramount with SHOWTIME® plan only
Christmas and holiday programs on Paramount+ in December 2024
SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas (Dec. 2)In this brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants stop-motion holiday special, Sandy’s latest experiment goes awry, and it's up to the Cheeks family to team up and save Christmas in Bikini Bottom. The new Christmas special features Craig Robinson as Pa Cheeks, Johnny Knoxville as Randy Cheeks, and Grey Delisle as Ma Cheeks, Granny Cheeks, Rosie Cheeks, and Rowdy Cheeks. SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas premiered on Nickelodeon on Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 PM ET/PT, and is available for same-day streaming on Paramount+.
An Evening with Dua Lipa (Dec. 15)
Filmed in London on Oct. 17 at Royal Albert Hall, this concert special features the reimagined hit songs of GRAMMY®-winner Dua Lipa, with Due accompanied by the 53-piece Heritage Orchestra (conducted by Ben Foster), a 14-strong choir, and Dua’s seven-piece band. The special includes live performances from Dua’s latest album, Radical Optimism, along with many of her most popular songs, including a duet of “Cold Heart” with pop icon Elton John. See below for all the info you need to watch and stream:
An Evening with Dua Lipa
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024
- Time: 8:30-10 PM, ET/8-9:30 PM, PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 (Dec. 20)
Presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition is set to feature holiday classics performed by Adam Blackstone, Muni Long, Stephen Sanchez, Trombone Shorty, James Taylor, The War And Treaty, and Trisha Yearwood. Event host Mickey Guyton, a four-time GRAMMY® nominated country music artist, will also perform.
In addition to the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park in Washington, D.C., the special will include appearances by Airmen of Note, one of six musical ensembles that form the U.S. Air Force Band. Read on for all the info you need to watch and stream:
The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2024
- Date: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
- Time: 8-9 PM, ET/PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays (Dec. 20)
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, this CBS special combines stories, music, comedy, and even a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases, and original duets with Groban and his guests, who include James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly, and The War And Treaty. See below for details on how to watch and stream:
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays
- Date: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
- Time: 9-10 PM, ET/PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (Dec. 22)
The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates individuals whose contributions have had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts. Whether in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures, or television, each honoree has a unique place in the national consciousness, and their influence has inspired audiences from all walks of life.
Hosting the special for the first time will be 2023 Kennedy Center Honors recipient Queen Latifah, a GRAMMY®-winning musician, as well as Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning and Oscar®-nominated actor and producer. She is also the star and executive producer of the CBS Original drama The Equalizer.
This year's honorees are: the acclaimed director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; the legendary American rock band The Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir); the blues-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, Bonnie Raitt; the jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandoval; and The Apollo, which will receive a special Honors as an iconic American institution. See below for details on how to watch and stream:
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
- Time: 8:30-11 PM, ET/8-10:30 PM, PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
Binge-worthy favorites on Paramount+
Tulsa King (Season 1 and 2)
Oscar® nominee Sylvester Stallone stars in Tulsa King, the hit Paramount+ original series that has captured audiences with its central character, Dwight (Stallone), an ex-New York mafia capo who builds a criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In Season 2, Dwight and his new crew continue to grow and defend their domain. Just as they get their bearings, however, they realize that they’re not the only ones who want to stake a claim. With looming threats from both the Kansas City mob, and a very powerful local businessman, Dwight struggles to keep his family and crew safe, keep track of all his affairs, and handle his unfinished business back in New York.
Binge both high-stakes seasons of Tulsa King, exclusively on Paramount+. Oscar® nominee Taylor Sheridan is a series executive producer, along with Oscar® nominee and writer Terence Winter, and multi-award-nominated director Craig Zisk.
Lioness (Season 2)
In Season 2 of this espionage thriller series, as the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Zoe Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Oscar® and Emmy® winner Nicole Kidman), and Byron (Emmy®-nominee Michael Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.
From Yellowstone executive producer Taylor Sheridan, Lioness boasts a star-studded cast. In addition to Saldaña, Kidman, and Kelly, Lioness stars Genesis Rodriguez and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman. It also features Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, and Hannah Love Lanier. Saldaña and Kidman also serve as executive producers, as do Wagner and Sheridan.
Once the Season 2 finale drops on Sunday, Dec. 8, you can binge every episode of Lioness Seasons 1 and 2 exclusively on Paramount+.
Paramount+ – December 2024 Schedule
Subscribers to Paramount+ can look forward to a December marked by original series premieres, the return of series favorites, and so much more. Here’s the full Paramount+ schedule for December releases.ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES, & EVENTS
12/2: SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas special
12/3 The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey (docuseries premiere)
12/13: Dexter: Original Sin (series premiere)*
LIBRARY SHOWS
December 1
Hell on Wheels (Seasons 1-5)
Longmire (Seasons 1-6)
December 4
Peppa Pig: Winter Wonderland
Teen Mom Family Reunion (Season 3)
December 11
First Wives Club (Seasons 1-3)
December 15
An Evening with Dua Lipa**
December 19
Nate Bargatze Nashville Christmas**
December 20
National Christmas Tree Lighting**
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays**
December 22
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors**
December 27
The Greatest @Home Videos: Holiday Edition**
GRAMMY® Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs**
December 29
GRAMMY® Greats: The Most Memorable Moments**
December 31
New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash (live stream only)**
LIBRARY MOVIES
December 1
45 Years*
A Christmas Carol
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Annie*
Arthur Christmas
Bad Moms*
Baywatch
Bebe's Kids
Blade Runner 2049
Boogie Nights
Born on the Fourth of July
Burn After Reading
Charlotte's Web
Chicago
Chocolate City*
Christmas Cupid
Cliffhanger
Cocktail
Coneheads
Contagion
Critical Condition
Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee II
Cujo*
Deck The Halls
Detained
Disturbia
Down to Earth
Edward Scissorhands
Fear
Fist Fight
Free Willy
Full Metal Jacket
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Heaven Can Wait*
Hell or High Water
Her
Hustle & Flow
John Grisham's The Rainmaker
Judas and the Black Messiah
Julie & Julia
King Richard
L.A. Confidential
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life
Love, Rosie
Major League
Malcolm X
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All!
Miracle on 34th Street
Mirror Mirror
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult*
Nancy Drew
No Country for Old Men
Point Break
Primal Fear
Rings*
Risky Business
Rosemary's Baby*
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*
The Back-up Plan
The Cider House Rules
The Exorcist
The Good Liar
The Iron Giant
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
The Lovely Bones
The Matrix
The Monster Squad*
The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear*
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!*
The Outsiders
The Perfect Holiday
The Queen
The Secret Garden
The Uninvited*
Think Like a Man
Think Like a Man Too
This Is Where I Leave You
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers
Trading Places
Unaccompanied Minors
Wayne's World 2*
What Men Want
What Remains
Wild Things
Winter's Bone*
World Trade Center
Zodiac*
December 6
Extreme Movie*
December 8
Joe Bell
The Score
December 9
The Fabulous Four*
December 31
5 to 7*
Aurora: A Love Story
Backcountry*
Match*
The Riot Club*
The Salvation*
Welcome to New York*
SPORTS
12/2: AFC Champions League Elite – Al Nassr vs. Al Sadd
12/3: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Barnsley
12/6: Serie A – Atalanta vs. AC Milan
12/7: Serie A – Juventus vs. Bologna
12/7: EFL Championship – Sunderland vs. Stoke City
12/7: Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix*
12/7: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Washington State @ Boise State*
12/7: Big Ten Championship*
12/8: NFL on CBS Week 14 (check local listings)
12/8: Major League Fishing*
12/10: UEFA Champions League – Atalanta vs. Real Madrid
12/10-12/11: UEFA Champions League competition
12/11: UEFA Champions League – Juventus vs. Manchester City; Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
12/12: UEFA Europa League – Rangers vs. Tottenham
12/12: UEFA Europa League competition
12/12: UEFA Conference League competition
12/14: NCAA Men’s Basketball Indy Classic – Texas A&M vs. Purdue*
12/14: College Football on CBS – The Army-Navy Game*
12/15: NFL on CBS Week 15 Doubleheader (check local listings)
12/16: Serie A – Lazio vs. Inter
12/18: Carabao Cup – Arsenal vs. Crystal Palaca
12/19: Carabao Cup – Tottenham vs. Manchester United
12/19: UEFA Conference League competition
12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Mississippi State @ Memphis*
12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic – North Carolina vs. UCLA; Kentucky vs. Ohio State*
12/22: NFL on CBS Week 16 Doubleheader (check local listings)
12/26: EFL Championship – Sheffield United vs. Burnley; Stoke City vs. Leeds United
12/28: The 2024 Rouge Invitational*
12/28: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase – North Carolina Central @ North Carolina A&T; Howard @ Hampton*
12/29: NFL on CBS Week 17 (check local listings)
12/29: The Musial Awards*
12/29: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Wigan Athletic
12/29: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Roma
12/31: College Football on CBS – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl*
Throughout December: Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol competition
Throughout December: Scottish Professional Football League competition
Throughout December: English Football League competition
Throughout December: Serie A competition
Throughout December: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 competition
Throughout December: AFC Champions League Elite competition
*Title is available to Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan.
**All Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live.
Dates for library titles are subject to change.