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Remember the 1995 indie dramedy The Brothers McMullen? Anyone? Anyone? Well, somebody must remember because director Edward Burns has served up a holiday-themed sequel. It lands on HBO Max in early December and follows the McMullen family as they grapple with romance and responsibility in a new world.
Otherwise, the streamer is sticking to what it knows best with a healthy mix of classic and original content. There’s also plenty of Christmas fare already available to subscribers, including personal favourites like Elf and Bad Santa. Come one, come all, as the saying goes. Here’s the full release schedule for December, followed by highlights.
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Full HBO Max Release Schedule – December 2025
Max brings together all the best content from across Warner Bros Discovery, HBO, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and more, so you can be sure you’ll get a wide variety of content each month. Here’s everything dropping on the platform in December 2025.
New Movies on Max in December 2025
| Title | Release Date |
| Picnic at Hanging Rock (Director’s Cut) | 1 December |
| The Brothers McMullen | 1 December |
| Oslo | 2 December |
| A Hollywood Christmas | 6 December |
| The Nightingale | 6 December |
| Sleeping Beauty (2011) | 6 December |
| Black Water Abyss | 6 December |
| Mary Magdalene | 13 December |
| Bone Tomahawk | 13 December |
| Moonlight | 15 December |
| Evil Dead Rise | 18 December |
| Bombshell | 20 December |
| The Graduate | 20 December |
| Concussion | 20 December |
| The Deer Hunter | 27 December |
| Colossal | 27 December |
New TV Shows on Max in December 2025
| Title | Release Date |
| American Monster: Season 13 | 1 December |
| United States of Al: Season 1-2 | 1 December |
| Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: Season 3-4 | 2 December |
| Design Down Under: Season 2 | 3 December |
| Restoring Galveston: Season 4 | 3 December |
| Hoarding for the Holidays | 3 December |
| Gold Rush: Season 16 | 4 December |
| Who Hired the Hitman? | 5 December |
| Outsiders: Seasons 1-3 | 8 December |
| Moonshiners: Master Distiller: Season 5 | 8 December |
| Expedition Unknown: Season 16 | 9 December |
| In the Eye of the Storm: Season 3 | 9 December |
| Building Outside the Lines | 10 December |
| Bargain Block: Season 5 | 10 December |
| Restoring Galveston: The Inn | 10 December |
| Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House | 10 December |
| Salvage Hunters: Season 19 | 12 December |
| Roadworthy Rescues: Season 3 | 13 December |
| Forever | 15 December |
| Common Side Effects | 16 December |
| Haha, You Clowns | 16 December |
| Women Wearing Shoulder Pads | 16 December |
| Oh My God… Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances | 16 December |
| Zoe Bakes: Season 3 | 16 December |
| Makeover by Monday: Season 2 | 17 December |
| Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch: Season 5 | 18 December |
| Family Matters: Season 1-9 | 22 December |
| Step by Step: Seasons 1-7 | 22 December |
| 90 Day Diaries: Season 7 | 31 December |
New Documentaries and Specials on Max in December 2025
| Title | Release Date |
| Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East | 3 December |
| Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh | 13 December |
| Scars of Beauty Special | 15 December |
| Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special | 16 December |
| Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? | 19 December |
| Call Me Miss Cleo | 19 December |
| Happy and You Know It | 26 December |
| The Legend of the Underground | 30 December |
Best New Movies on Max in December 2025
From original movies to cinematic milestones, Max has something for everyone. Here’s a quick look at some upcoming highlights.
Oslo
Release Date: 2 December
The 1990s Oslo Peace Accords between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) haven’t exactly aged well, given our current geopolitical climate. Nevertheless, sporadic peace is better than no peace at all. This HBO Original movie revisits the historic event, going behind the curtain with important figures as they cut secret backroom deals. It’s based on a Tony-winning play by J. T. Rogers, who also penned the screenplay.
The Nightingale
Release Date: 6 December
We were originally excited to catch this historical thriller from the director of The Babadook, only to find ourselves disappointed by its stretched-out storytelling. Now might be the time to revisit the film, as it ranks favourably among critics and audiences. Set in 19th-century Australia just before The Black War, it tells the story of a young Irish female convict (Aisling Franciosi), whose life is torn apart by a British officer. With help from an Aboriginal tracker (Baykali Ganambarr), she embarks through the rugged wilderness on a trail of revenge.
Moonlight
Release Date: 15 December
This Oscar-winning drama follows a young black man through three distinct chapters of his turbulent life. Set largely in lower-class Miami neighbourhoods, it punctuates prolonged bouts of despair with pointed acts of violence. Stunning cinematography and indelible performances bring the story to life. Watch it for the first time or watch it again this December.
Best New TV Shows on Max in December 2025
Have you caught the animated cult series Common Side Effects? If not, this December will be your chance. HBO Max is also rerunning episodes of the comedic survival series Outsiders. Here’s a closer look.
David Mitchell’s Outsiders: Seasons 1-3
Release Date: 8 December
This British reality series blends elements of Taskmaster and Survivor, sending six comedians through a gauntlet of outdoor challenges. Host David Mitchell dispenses with witty banter and achievement-based badges upon the successful completion of each challenge. Heed the call of the wild from the comfort of your home by streaming all three seasons.
Common Side Effects
Release Date: 16 December
Some viewers are calling this animated comedy series the greatest thing since the debut of Rick & Morty. We didn’t feel that way exactly after firing up the first episode, but maybe we need to give it another chance. The story centres around two reunited high school friends, who discover a mushroom with miraculous healing properties. Soon enough, they’re neck deep in a vast conspiracy that goes all the way up the ladder of Big Pharma and Big Government alike. Comedy veterans Mike Judge and Greg Daniels are on board as executive producers, and Judge also provides some of the voices.
Best New Documentaries and Specials on Max in December 2025
From full-contact sports to shady psychics, HBO Max takes you behind the scenes this December. Here are your highlights.
Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East
Release Date: 3 December
This popular docuseries turns its attention to the NFC East division for the final stretch of the NFL season. Follow the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders as they duke it out for playoff contention. Consider it as close as you can get to the experience without having to throw on a uniform for yourself.
Call Me Miss Cleo
Release Date: 19 December
If you were sentient in the 1990s, then TV psychic Miss Cleo occupies her own special corner of your memory. This softball documentary sits down with various talking heads to examine the rise, fall, and reinvention of the self-proclaimed voodoo priestess (who died in 2016). Call it a hunch, but we don’t expect to find out she was actually psychic.
Things to Consider for Max
With a catalogue of shows, movies and lifestyle documentaries to envy, Max has some top-tier programming, but you’ll also be paying on the high end to access it. You’ll be able to download shows for offline viewing if you pay for one of the ad-free tiers, and can view content in up to 4K resolution if you pay up for Max’s Premium tier.
Compared to some of the other services out there, though, Max’s newer content might feel a bit thin if you’re not particularly fond of HBO’s shows, but there are plenty of classics to fall back on.
How Much Does Max Cost in Australia?
Max subscriptions start at $11.99 per month (with ads) in Australia.
The ad-free Max Premium subscription is priced at $21.99 per month, which is comparable to Netflix Premium ($25.99/month) as it offers the ability to stream on four devices simultaneously, stream in 4K UHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR 10 on select titles. Finally, you can make 100 downloads to watch when internet access isn’t possible.
Here’s how Max compares to other streaming services available in Australia:
| Service | Monthly Price | Trial Period | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | $11.99 (w/ ads) – $21.99 (Premium) | None | Movies & TV |
| Netflix | $9.99 (w/ ads) – $28.99 | None | Movies & TV |
| Prime Video | $9.99 – $12.99 | 30-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| Apple TV+ | $12.99 | 7-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| Disney+ | $15.99 – $20.99 | None | Movies & TV |
| Kayo Sports | $30 – $40 | 7-day free trial | Sports |
| Hayu | $7.99 | 7-day free trial | Reality TV |
| Britbox | $13.99 | 7-day free trial | British Movies & TV |
| Paramount+ | $6.99 – $13.99 | 7-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| BINGE | $10 (Basic) – $22 (Premium) | 7-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| Stan | $12 (Basic) – $21 (Premium) | None | Movies & TV |
| DocPlay | $8.99 | 14-day free trial | Documentaries |
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