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Here's what's new on Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.
What we're watching: A variety holiday special from Sabrina Carpenter, a reboot of a classic Richard Pryor film and a new season of "The Ultimatum."
Only here for the Christmas flicks? Here's our holiday streaming roundup.
"A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter" available Friday on Netflix
State of play: Carpenter will perform songs from her 2023 EP "fruitcake" in this variety music special.
Zoom in: Special appearances include Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Quinta Brunson, Kyle Mooney, Sean Astin and Jillian Bell.
"Brewster's Millions: Christmas" available now on BET+
The intrigue: Richard Pryor and John Candy's 1985 comedy is reimagined in this film starring China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Telma Hopkins and two of Pryor's children: Richard Jr. and Rain.
What they're saying: Richard Jr. and Rain Pryor told Axios they'd like to see the films "Which Way Is Up" and "The Toy" rebooted to introduce their dad to a newer generation.
"The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On" season 3 available now on Netflix
Driving the news: The third season of this experimental reality show will follow six couples who live in Los Angeles.
"Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North" on Max
- For the first time, this docuseries follows an entire division in the midst of the NFL season through the playoffs. Teams include the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. Available now
"Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story" on Prime Video
- From the producers of "Quiet on Set," this four-part docuseries unravels the scandal that rocked the children's design brand known for its colorful school supplies. Available now
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"Mary" on Netflix
- Anthony Hopkins and Noa Cohen star in this coming-of-age film about the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of his mother. Available Friday
"Spongebob & Sandy's Country Christmas" on Paramount+
- After Sandy's latest invention leaves Santa unable to deliver presents to Bikini Bottom, the squirrel recruits her family to help save Christmas. Available now
"Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld" on Netflix
- This animated series about a Texas teenager that fights demons boasts a star-studded cast including Ali Wong, Bowen Yang, Lucy Liu and Jimmy O. Yang. Available now
"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" on Disney+
- Jude Law and Jaleel White star in this series about four lost kids trying to find the way back to their home planet. Available now
"Jack In Time For Christmas" on Prime Video
- This semi-scripted comedy follows Jack Whitehall and a host of celebrity guests including Michael Bublé, Dave Bautista, Rebel Wilson and Jimmy Fallon, as the British comic finds himself stranded in the U.S. with just four days to make it back to the U.K. for Christmas. Available now
"Black Doves" on Netflix
- Keira Knightley stars in this series about a married spy set on a path to investigate a conspiracy linked to London's underworld after her secret lover is assassinated. Available now
"Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on Prime Video
- Colin Jost ("Saturday Night Live") hosts this twist on the classic game show where contestants compete for a $300,000 grand prize. Available now
"That Christmas" on Netflix
- Richard Curtis ("Love Actually") directs this animated film based on his trilogy of children's books. Available now
"The Sticky" on Prime Video
- Jamie Lee Curtis produces and guest stars in this series inspired by the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Available Friday
"As1One: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey" on Paramount+
- This four-part docuseries follows the members of the world's first pop group made up of both Israeli and Palestinian members. Available now
"Churchill At War" on Netflix
- Ron Howard and Brian Grazer produce this docuseries about Winston Churchill's life and legacy using the former prime minister's own words to narrate. Available now
"Creature Commandos" on Max
- This adult animated series written and produced by James Gunn is essentially "Suicide Squad" but with a team that is completely non-human. Available now
"The Only Girl in the Orchestra" on Netflix
- The story of Orin O'Brien, the first woman member of the New York Philharmonic, is told in the half-hour documentary. Available now
"Paris Has Fallen" on Hulu
- Tewfik Jallab, Ritu Arya and Sean Harris star in this new series is adapted from the "Has Fallen" movie franchise. Available now
