The end of the year is fast approaching, but fortunately, that doesn't mean the end of streaming entertainment. Far from it; if you're looking for what to watch in December 2023, you'll have no shortage of options for new movies and shows premiering on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, and other major streaming services.

Of course, the holidays are a busy time and no one can watch everything (or pay for every service). So, we have selected a few films that you should not miss. The series finale of "The Crown," Season 2 of "Reacher," Mark Wahlberg's latest action comedy "Family Plan," the TV reboot of "Percy Jackson," and the biopic "Maestro," which has been the talk of the Academy Awards.

Click here for a guide to what to watch this month.

Here's a surprise: Eddie Murphy hasn't made a holiday comedy before. He plays Chris, a man on a mission to win the annual Christmas decorating contest. To increase his chances of winning, he makes a deal with the mischievous fairy Pepper (Jillian Bell), unaware of the hilarious events that will follow. She casts a magical spell that brings the 12 days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc throughout the town. Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children race against time to break Pepper's spell.

Premieres December 1 on Prime Video

Remember Mary Kay Letourneau, the sixth grade teacher who had sex with her 12-year-old student, was convicted of rape, and had a child in prison? Todd Haynes' latest melodrama is loosely based on that true story. Twenty years after their infamous romance, Gracie Atherton Yu (Julianne Moore) and her 23-year-old younger husband Joe (Charles Melton) are preparing their twins for high school graduation. Hollywood actress Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman) visits to better understand her controversial role in the film. As he gets to know her better, the family dynamics begin to fray under the outsider's gaze.

Premiered December 1 on Netflix

The Korean horror series, which debuted in 2020, was very dark, but made for pandemic viewing. Now comes the second season, and while the real-world situation is very different, the story is still shocking. While season one saw Hyun-soo (Song Kang) and other survivors holed up in the green home of their apartment building, season two takes them out into the outside world. There, they must battle more monsters. But equally terrifying are the other humans they encounter.

Available on Netflix December 1

Directed by Sam Esmail ("Mr. Robot," "Homecoming"), this apocalyptic thriller features a stellar cast including Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke. Amanda (Roberts) and her husband Clay (Hawke) rent a mansion for the weekend with their children Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah McKenzie). But their vacation is quickly derailed by the arrival of two strangers, G.H. (Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Michala). They arrive with news of a cyber attack and take refuge in a house they claim as their own; the two families must coexist and face a disaster that threatens to destroy the life they know.

Available on Netflix December 8

Shows from U.S. networks have seen considerable interest recently. In the summer, "Suits" dominated streaming, and now "Monk" is back on the scene. Tony Shalhoub has already reprised his Emmy-winning role as a multiply-phobic detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder in a variety special during the pandemic. He is on board for "The Last Case" (more on that later), in which Adrian Monk will take on the mystery surrounding his beloved daughter-in-law, journalist Molly (Caitlin Magee), who is about to wed.

Premieres December 8 on Peacock

Long Live the Queen ...... In Our Memory. As is well known, Queen Elizabeth II died last year after reigning for 70 years. And with her death comes the final chapter in Peter Morgan's fictionalized version of her story. Part 1 of Season 6 dealt with the tragic death of Princess Diana, and Part 2 will see Prince William (Ed McVeigh) and Prince Harry (Luther Ford) grapple with their loss. We also witness the blossoming romance between Wills and Kate Middleton (Meg Bellamy) when they meet at the University of St. Andrews. Morgan has not stated how the series will conclude, but our guess is that it will run through 2002, when the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret's death and Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee were celebrated.

Available December 14 on Netflix

Mark Wahlberg's new action comedy stars a devoted husband, father of three, and successful car salesman in a quiet suburb. But decades before that, he was an elite government assassin, eliminating the world's deadliest threats. Now, with enemies from his past in pursuit of him, Dan takes his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan) and children on an impromptu cross-country road trip to Las Vegas. He is determined to protect them while giving them the vacation of a lifetime, hiding his true identity and fending off the bad guys.

Premieres December 15 on Apple TV Plus

Former military man turned vigilante giant Jack Reacher is back on the road to use his special skills in new crimes involving new people in new places. Lee Childs' books are essentially anthologies, and series creator Nick Santora has indicated that he intends to keep that structure. Season 2 will adapt the 11th film, "Bad Luck and Trouble," which involves Reacher in a plot to kill his old friend. Robert Patrick ("Terminator 2") stars as Langston, a former NYPD officer who now works for a defense contractor.

The film opens December 15 on Prime Video

The big story about the film is the controversy surrounding the prosthetic nose worn by director and star Bradley Cooper to play composer Leonard Bernstein. If that does not bother you, then you can enjoy the acclaimed performances of Cooper and Carey Mulligan as Bernstein's wife, Felicia Montealegre. The film is as much a love story and a love letter to art as it is a biopic about one of history's most famous composers. In addition to the lead actor, the cast includes Matt Bomer, Sarah Silverman, Michael Urie, and Maya Hawke. Nose aside, "Maestro" is sure to be a top Oscar contender.

Premiering December 20 on Netflix

Rick Riordan's best-selling book series, which has already been adapted twice, is coming to television. It is essentially a complete reboot that is more faithful to the novels. Percy Jackson (Walker Scovel) is a 12-year-old boy who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, a modern-day demigod. As he is about to embrace his newly awakened divine powers, Zeus (the late Lance Reddick) accuses Percy of stealing a lightning bolt. Percy and his friends - Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), daughter of Athena, and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), a satyr - set out on a journey to find the lightning bolt and restore order to Olympus.

Premiered December 20 on Disney Plus

Based on the podcast of the same name, this true-crime anthology adapts the latter's third season about the horrific acts of charismatic surgeon "Miracle Man" Paolo Macchiarini. Renowned for his innovative surgeries, Macchiarini (Edgar Ramirez) attracts the attention of investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Mandy Moore). As she produces a news special highlighting his research, Alexander begins to wonder how far this doctor is willing to go in the name of research and whether he is hiding a dark secret.

First aired December 21 on Peacock