Apple TV may be offering up a relatively quiet month of new titles on its platform, though, with the ongoing success of Pluribus (which even beat out fan-favorite Severance in its debut), it can afford to take a break. Still, that should not downplay the few titles coming to Apple TV, including a new holiday special sure to evoke nostalgia for ’80s kids and anyone who loves anything Muppet-related.
In addition, one of the hottest action movies of 2025 finally speeds onto streaming, and a beloved holiday favorite becomes free to watch for a few days. If that is not enough, there will be an abundance of cute animals making their way to the screen in a new nature docuseries.
Below are all the details on the new movies and TV shows being added to Apple TV in December, along with when they will be available to stream.
‘The First Snow of Fraggle Rock’ (2025)
Available To Stream on December 5
Gobo and the rest of the Fraggles are feeling the winter excitement as they prepare for the annual celebration of the first snow, marked by song and dance. Yet when only a single snowflake falls, Gobo finds himself with writer’s block for the song to kick off the festivities. To find inspiration, Gobo decides to enter the world of humans, where he meets fellow songwriter Lele Pons (as herself), also struggling with writer’s block. Their chance encounter inspires them, and as they sing together, Gobo learns that the holiday spirit lies not in perfection but in being authentic with oneself.
Among all the Muppet franchises, the Fraggles have remained firmly embedded in the hearts of many ’80s kids, with their happy vibes and sense of community resonating into adulthood. The First Snow of Fraggle Rock aims to deliver the nostalgia of the series, with its musically led exploration of the holidays meant to provide humor and heart in equal measure. Lele Pons in a lead role also guarantees some wonderful, festive melodies. The First Snow of Fraggle Rock is available to stream on Apple TV on December 5, 2025.
‘F1 The Movie’ (2025)
Available To Stream December 12
A tale of redemption in the high-stakes and high-speed world of competitive racing, F1 The Movie follows the comeback of racer Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), who returns to the sport after an injury. Having spent decades in seclusion, Sonny is coaxed out of his quiet existence by former teammate-turned-team-owner Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), who learns that his old team, APXGP, is on the verge of financial ruin. Sonny finds himself butting heads with new teammates, including young talent Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), but ultimately they come together to claim glory on the racetrack.
F1 certainly tore it up at the box office, with the film by Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski racing up the charts. Apple found success with F1, with high-octane action, an all-star cast, and a celebration of one of America’s most beloved sports. There are already talks of a sequel to F1. Those who missed it in the theaters can check out what all the fuss was about when F1 becomes available to stream on Apple TV on December 12, 2025.
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Free To Stream Without a Subscription on December 13 and 14
One of the best Christmas movies of all time, A Charlie Brown Christmas has become a revered classic that people come to time and time again. Apple TV understands the film’s enduring popularity and has made it, along with other Peanuts festive-themed specials, free for a limited time around the holidays. It may only be a two-day window, but it is one that fans of the animated classic should mark down to ensure they can watch it with family.
The story follows Charlie Brown, who is fed up with Christmas’s commercialism and decides to adopt a small tree for an upcoming school pageant. Initially made fun of for his choice, his friend Linus shares the holiday’s importance with the rest of the crew by retelling the Nativity Story. There is a lot of nuance in the shorter made-for-TV movie, but its themes of charity, kindness, and sharing festive joy remain timeless. A Charlie Brown Christmas is free to stream on Apple TV without a subscription on December 13 and 14.
‘Born to Be Wild’ (Docuseries)
Available To Stream December 19
Narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington), the six-part miniseries Born to Be Wild offers viewers an intimate look at the lives of six endangered animals through the eyes of the threatened young ones, including a savanna elephant calf, two young cheetahs, a ring-tailed lemur pup, a Moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens, and a group of orphaned African penguins. Shot over several years, the series follows them from their first steps into adulthood, exploring the importance of conservation behind the scenes in ensuring these remarkable creatures have a chance not only to survive, but one day thrive. All six episodes of Born to Be Wild will be available to stream on Apple TV on December 19, 2025.
