December 2025 Brings a Festive Explosion of Entertainment Across German Media

December 2025’s entertainment landscape in Germany offers a rich array of family-friendly, dramatic, and festive programs across cinema, streaming platforms, and television. Disney's "Zoomania 2" opened in cinemas with a clever crime-drama story that addresses themes such as gentrification and equality, suitable for holiday outings. Streaming giants bring a diverse slate: Amazon Prime debuts the Christmas film "Oh What Fun" starring Michelle Pfeiffer about a woman’s holiday getaway from family duties, while Netflix releases "My Secret Santa," a romantic story set in a ski resort.

Apple TV ensures robust December programming with series like the second season of "Silo," the sci-fi drama "Constellation," and the new miniseries "The Savage Garden" featuring Cate Blanchett. Film highlights include "The Piano Tuner" with Colin Firth and a romantic winter tale "Snow Falling Over Paris." Festive specials such as the animated "North Star Christmas" and "Ted Lasso: The Holiday Special" complement new documentaries and a Taylor Swift concert special, enhancing holiday viewing.

On German TV, the long-running "Adventsfest der 100.000 Lichter," celebrating its 21st year and hosted by Florian Silbereisen, attracted 4.52 million viewers. This year featured Graf von Unheilig's notable comeback after nine years, marking an emotional reunion celebrated during the Goldene Henne awards. Highlights also included Andrea Berg’s festive performance and DJ Ötzi receiving an award alongside his daughter.

Public broadcasters continue to enhance holiday spirit with classics like "Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel," providing cherished seasonal fare. Overall, family audiences can enjoy a vibrant mix of traditional fairy tales, blockbuster sequels, heartfelt music events, and fresh holiday-themed films across multiple platforms this December.