The year in movies and TV was anything but quiet in 2025. After a stretch of delays and long waits, the industry roared back to life. Beloved shows returned from extended hiatuses, blockbuster movies drew droves, and theaters and streaming services alike were suddenly crowded again.

Ron Howard’s adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic celebrates its 25th anniversary. Dismissed by critics and embraced by audiences, it has become one of the strangest, most charming holiday standbys — and it just might feature Jim Carrey’s greatest performance. —Bilge Ebiri

There's certainly no shortage of upcoming DC movies and TV shows coming our way in 2026 and beyond. The DCU Chapter One really kicked off in 2025 with the box-office hit Superman, and James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DCU is showing no signs of slowing down. If that wasn't enough already, we're set to go back to the Elseworlds universe soon, too!

Find the full list of movies and TV shows being added to Netflix in December 2025 below – and a compilation of everything being removed here. Stranger Things season five, volume two

The piece explores the major movie franchises and TV shows Netflix could acquire if its Warner Bros. deal is finalized.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Hallmark, Netflix, Lifetime and Great American Family are among the networks treating fans to festive TV movies this holiday season — and Us Weekly has ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Remember when Netflix used to be cheaper than a movie ticket? Now, it feels like Netflix just keeps raising prices every other year. Streaming has become a luxury due to the increasing subscription ...