If you liked the first two movies in the Knives Out series, you’ll be pleased to know that the third instalment of this Daniel Craig-led franchise is back for more whodunit mystery from December 12, 2025. Unlike the other movies, which are centred around the super glamorous and wealthy, Wake Up Dead Man has a darker and more gothic vibe. The action takes place in a small-town church where a priest is found dead with no apparent way someone could have committed the murder. It’s a stand-alone plot, so you can still enjoy Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery even if you haven’t seen the other films in the franchise. Expect modern-day Poirot with a more satirical edge.
Written and directed by Oscar-nominated Noah Baumbach (also known as Greta Gerwig’s husband), Jay Kelly is a character-driven comedy-drama about an ageing movie star (played by George Clooney) and his long-suffering manager (played by Adam Sandler) as they travel through Europe on a journey of self-reflection. So, whether you like watching thoughtful stories about the trials and tribulations of fame or just need an excuse to stare at George Clooney for a couple of hours (we don’t blame you), Jay Kelly is available to stream from Friday, 5 December 2025.
If you’re in the mood for a family-friendly animation with a blend of action, humour, and heartfelt moments, In Your Dreams is a good shout. The story follows 12-year-old Stevie and her little brother, Elliot, who discover a magical book that lets them enter their dreams. Together, they bounce around different dreamscapes (some cute, some scary, some just plain strange) on a rollercoaster adventure to find The Sandman, who they believe can fix their broken family by granting them one wish. It won’t change your life, but it’s a cosy and fun movie fix for a Sunday evening.
While bingeing the first two movies in this franchise is a perfectly good way to spend an evening, you don’t need to see them to enjoy The Equalizer 3. In fact, all you really need to know is that Denzel Washington plays a retired black-ops guy who delivers justice to those in need when no one else will. Critics have noted this one to have a slower pace with more emotional weight, as opposed to non-stop high-octane action. So, if you like your action thrillers with a side of substance, it’s worth a watch.
This is one for any self-respecting New Girl fan. Starring and directed by Jake Johnson (aka Nick Miller), Self Reliance is a dark comedy thriller about a lonely man taking part in a sadistic game where assassins have 30 days to kill him — but only when he’s alone. With a cash prize and his ability to breathe hanging in the balance, he sees it as a unique opportunity to hang out with friends, family, and strangers… every second of every day. Although it’s absurdly funny, it also has plenty of emotional depth. It was also Johnson’s directorial debut, so it’s worth a watch for that alone.
In the mood for a based-on-a-true-story survival thriller? Starring Woody Harrelson and based on the 2019 documentary of the same name, Last Breath tells the incredible story of a deep-sea diver trapped underwater during a routine maintenance dive in the North Sea. With his oxygen running out, and a storm on the surface delaying his team’s response, it’s a tense and suspense-filled rescue mission against impossible odds.
If you love getting in on debates that split the internet 50/50, you need to watch A House of Dynamite right now. This political thriller starring Idris Elba explores the 18 minutes after a nuclear missile is spotted heading straight towards the US. The film looks at those crucial moments from three different perspectives — a White House Situation Room officer, an Alaskan military intercept crew, and the President of the United States. It’s tense and chaotic, and you’ll either love or absolutely hate the ending. Enjoy (or not, lols).
This award-winning documentary tells the tragic story of how Black mother, Ajike “AJ” Owens, was shot through her front door by her white neighbour, Susan Lorincz, in June 2023. It starts with repeated calls to law enforcement about children playing outside, but this not-so-neighbourly dispute escalates over time, ending with fatal consequences. Unlike the average true crime doco, this story is told almost entirely through police body-cam footage, security recordings, and 911 calls. No cringey reenactments or dramatic narration — just the raw facts and real footage that’s as chilling as it is compelling.
Fancy a psychological thriller with a whodunnit twist? The story follows a travel journalist (played by Keira Knightley) on a luxury cruise who believes she heard a woman being thrown overboard. But, with all passengers accounted for and a heap of gaslighting to deal with, she must fight paranoia, danger, and deception to uncover the truth while still stuck onboard. It’s giving us Flight Plan meets Speed 2 meets almost anything by Agatha Christie… and what’s not to love about that?
