Apple may not be able to match the sheer volume of content on Disney+ or Netflix, but that also saves you from having to sift through a lot of mediocre productions. Here are all the new shows and movies coming to the platform in the next few weeks—helping you decide whether a subscription in December is worth it.

Apple TV+ launched in November 2019, and has produced some great content over the years, including exclusive TV shows, movies, and documentaries. Unlike competitors, Apple TV+ focuses on quality over quantity, delivering ad-free, high-definition content with an emphasis on original, star-studded productions.
Although it lags behind giants like Netflix and Disney+ in market share, it has carved an impressive niche with acclaimed shows like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. As it continues to grow, let's check out the most exciting new content Apple TV+ is releasing this month...
And if you can't find anything interesting, maybe check out what Disney+ and Netflix offer for December!
Apple TV+ Originals releasing this month (December 2024)
Here are the new releases coming to Apple TV+ this month:
December 3
- Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues
December 4
- Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
December 6
- Hala
- John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial
- Fly me to the Moon
- Fly me to the Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy full of funny and romantic moments set in the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Scarlett Johansson as arketing maven Kelly Jones tries to fix NASA’s public image and makes the job of launch director Cole Davis played by Channing Tatum even harder – especially when the White House calls the mission "too important to fail"... After it’s worldwide debut in movie theaters, the movie was not only praised by critics for the performance of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, but also received the “Verified Hot” verification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

December 9
- Puppy Place (Season 2)
- Little America (Season 2)
- Emancipation
December 10
- Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne
December 11
- Wolfwalkers
December 13
- Wonder Pets: In The City
- The all-new animated series for preschoolers tells the story of a fresh trio of classroom pets: Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake and Zuri the Bunny. The three live in a kindergarten in New York, to travel all over the world in their “Jetcar”, rescuing animals while singing songs. When ever it seems like they are confronted with a problem, the trio combines their talents and abilities, showing kids not only, how important friendship and working together can be, but also that our differences make us special. The show features the voices of newcomer Victoria Scola-Giampapa as Izzy, Vanessa Huszar as Zuri, and Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. as Tate, while the music is composed by Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winners and accompanied by the FILMharmonic Orchestra.

December 15
- The Family Plan
December 17
- Swan Song
December 18
- The Secret Lives of Animals
- The Secret Lives of Animals is a docuseries in 10 parts, narrated by Hugh Bonneville. It followed more than 70 unique animals in more than 20 countries in the span of 3 years. The show reveals stunning animal behaviors never seen before, showing the amazing intelligence of the nature and the creatures in it.Each episode focus on the life cycle of various animals – from birth and leaving their home to havong own families and growing old, showcasing how intelligent and amazing these beautiful creatures are.

December 25
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
What are the highlights in December on Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ might not have list of upcoming shows and movies as packed as other services, but still offers some great content – especially during the holiday season.
The romantic comedy Fly me to the Moon is perfect for an TV evening for two, cuddling in front of the screen, while Wonder Pets: In The City is perfect for the youngest to explore the world of animated animals and music with their parents. And when it comes to real animals The Secret Lives of Animals is for the whole family, showing some never before seen, amazing animal behaviors in untouched nature.
What are your highlights this month? Do you have other shows and movies you are hyped for?