Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) ends the year with less news than usual. That’s probably because one of the biggest new movies of 2025 is finally hitting the market, but there are still some great Christmas watches to look forward to.
If you think you’ve been ripped off after taking advantage of Apple TV’s rare Cyber Monday deal, don’t be. There are new episodes of many blockbuster series during the month, including the action thriller. The final frontier the comical situation change Season 3, spy drama On the way to the cemetery, dazzling comedy-drama Royal Palm Season 2 and of course Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi mystery. Pluribus – Who else is counting down to the finale on December 26?
Fraggle Rock’s first snowfall
Fraggle Rock’s First Snowfall – Official Trailer | Apple TV YouTube
Director: Jon Rosenbaum
Duration: 34 minutes
Arrival on: December 5
After the adults watched last month’s Christmas movie, The family project 2It’s time for the little ones to take control of the remote control with a Christmas musical special guaranteed to get them singing and dancing.
Through a deal with The Jim Henson Company, Apple TV has become home to the beloved Fraggles and is bringing them back for another live-action special in 2022 following the success of the reboot. Fraggle Rock: Return to the rock.
This time the whole gang is waiting for Gobo to write a song so they can go on a sleigh ride. The only problem? There is no snow. To make it clear, Gobo travels to the human world (or as they call it “space”) in search of that all-important musical spark.
F1 the movie
F1® The Movie – Official Trailer | Apple TV YouTube
Director: Jose Kosinski
Duration: 145 minutes
Arrival on: December 12
I waited for the opportunity to see him again. F1 the movie Since I saw it in IMAX in June, and while I know my home theater won’t be able to recreate the heart-stopping roar of an entire theater, I have no doubt that the action will still be a spectacle.
In this comeback story, Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a down-on-his-luck veteran driver who gets a second chance at the championship when he is hired to mentor a talented young rookie named Joshua Pearce for the fictional APXGP racing team.
From Idris having “the craziest adventure of my life” to the special Sony camera that creates hyper-realistic images in the car, the film is one of the most authentic portrayals of the sport ever made. Take realism to the extreme and use every imaginable trick to immerse yourself in the cabin.
Born to be wild
ATMs: Hugo Bonneville
Duration: Episodes of ~30 to 45 minutes
Arrival on: December 19
A documentary about baby animals isn’t a hard sell, but if you want to get a clearer idea of the premise and, more importantly, the adorable creatures, you’ll see Born to be wildhere’s a quick overview:
Spanning three continents, the six-part series features stunning footage shot over several years, following the life cycles of endangered species as dedicated conservationists work to rehabilitate them and return them to the wild.
In the week before Christmas, you can expect to see an elephant calf, two cheetah cubs, a ring-tailed lemur cub, a moon bear cub, rescued Iberian loon kittens and African penguins on your screen.