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The Christmas spirit is in the air and, for those who want to spend the holiday playing new productions, streaming services are not left out of the celebration.
“Operação Natal”, “A Nonsense Christmas”, “ Nosso Segredinho ” and “An (Almost) Christmas Story”, from left to right/Photo: Disclosure
There are a variety of releases on major platforms this year, ranging from romantic comedies to deep animations.
To help you choose the best option to see on the festive date, the CNN selected 8 productions that have just arrived on streaming. Check it out!
Check out 8 Christmas releases to watch on streaming
“Operação Natal” (cinemas/ Prime Video)
After the kidnapping of Santa Claus – codename: Das Neves, the North Pole Security Chief (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with an infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) on an international mission to try to save Christmas.
In addition to Johnson and Evans, the star-studded cast also includes: Lucy Liu (“Charlie’s Angels” franchise), Kiernan Shipka (“The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”), Bonnie Hunt (“The Dozen”), Kristofer Hivju (TV series “ Game of Thrones”), Nick Kroll (“Big Mouth” series), Wesley Kimmel (“The Mandalorian” series), and JK Simmons (“Whiplash: Pursuit of Perfection”).
“A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter”
In a special full of guests, Sabrina Carpenter sings tracks from her Christmas album “Fruitcake” and other classic Christmas hits. The special features musical numbers, comedy performances, unexpected duets and other surprises.
Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain and Kali Uchis are musical attractions, while Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin and others appear in scripted roles.
“Our Little Secret” (Netflix)
Starring Lindsay Lohan (“Mean Girls”), Ian Harding (“Pretty Little Liars”), Kristin Chenoweth (“Descendants”) and Jon Rudnitsky (“De Volta Para Casa”), the film features an ex-couple who, full of resentment, need to spend Christmas in the same house since their current partners are brothers.
“Christmas Tune” (Netflix)
The film tells the story of Layla (Christina Milian), a romantic who travels through New York in search of a ticket to a sold-out Christmas show by the group Pentatonix, hoping to meet the man of her dreams, with whom she met a year ago and promised review at the event.
“No Ritmo do Natal” (Netflix)
In the plot, a former dancer from the big city decides to put on a Christmas show with only men in order to save her parents’ business in a small town.
The production stars Britt Robertson (“A Long Journey” and “While We Are Together”), Chad Michael Murray (“One Tree Hill” and “The New Cinderella”), Michael Gross (“Attack of the Damned Worms”), Maxwell Caulfield (“Grease 2 – Brilliant Times Are Back”) and more.
“The Nutcrackers” (Disney+)
Ben Stiller plays Michael, a serious and work-obsessed man who, according to the synopsis, finds himself forced to take care of his four “undisciplined” nephews in rural Ohio, United States, after they are orphaned.
“An (Almost) Christmas Story” (Disney+)
Animated by Alfonso Cuarón (“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”), it follows the adventures of Moon, a small and curious owl who, unexpectedly, finds himself trapped in a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. While trying to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Moon meets and befriends Luna, a little girl who is also lost. Together, the two embark on an exciting adventure to return home and reunite with their families.
“Doctor Who: Joy for the World” (Disney+)
Special in the “Doctor Who” series (2024), features Joy opening a secret door to the Hotel Tempo when she encounters dangers, dinosaurs and the Doctor. A deadly plan is put into action just in time for Christmas.
