Here Are All the Movies Coming to Hulu This Week, Including ‘Girl Taken’
Hulu is updating its library this week with a diverse collection of new releases ranging from holiday specials to intense action thrillers. Subscribers can look forward to a unique biblical exploration hosted by a Hollywood icon, as well as several 2025 feature films making their streaming debuts. The lineup includes a mix of suspenseful mysteries, buddy-cop comedies, and high-stakes survival stories that feature notable stars like Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Gerard Butler. Whether you are looking for a seasonal watch or an adrenaline-fueled adventure, the streaming service has scheduled something for every taste between December 8 and December 14.
‘Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas’ (2025)
Arriving on Wednesday, December 10, this special event features Kevin Costner hosting a detailed journey through the biblical story of the Nativity. The program explores the specific trials and triumphs faced by Mary and Joseph as they navigate the difficult events leading to the birth of Jesus. Costner utilizes a cinematic lens to blend historical context with the traditional narrative of faith, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the era. The special offers a fresh, educational perspective on the well-known Christmas origin story for a modern audience.
‘Girl Taken’ (2025)
Premiering on Thursday, December 11, this thriller follows a teenage girl who runs away from home after a heated conflict with her mother regarding a breakup. She attempts to hitch a ride with a seemingly trusted family friend, only to discover his malicious intentions when he abducts her. While the daughter fights to survive captivity, her mother launches a desperate and relentless search to uncover the truth and save her child. The film depicts a tense race against time as the safety of a family is shattered by betrayal.
‘Neighborhood Watch’ (2025)
Landing on Hulu on Friday, December 12, this thriller stars Jack Quaid as a man grappling with paranoid schizophrenia who witnesses a kidnapping. When the police dismiss his report due to his history of mental illness, he turns to his reclusive neighbor, a retired security guard played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The unlikely duo forms an alliance to investigate the crime and locate the missing woman before it is too late. The story highlights the challenges of being heard while delivering a gritty, character-driven mystery.
‘Under Fire’ (2025)
Also available on Friday, December 12, this action-comedy features Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding as undercover agents from the FBI and DEA. Neither realizes the other is law enforcement until their separate operations converge during a cartel bust that goes terribly wrong. Pinned down by a sniper and outgunned, the rivals must overcome their initial distrust and work together to survive the deadly ambush. The film combines high-stakes gunfights with the dynamic of two agents forced to rely on one another in a remote location.
‘Plane’ (2023)
Rounding out the Friday, December 12 releases, this action film stars Gerard Butler as a commercial pilot named Brodie Torrance. After a severe lightning strike forces a risky emergency landing on a war-torn island, Torrance realizes the crash was only the beginning of the danger. He must team up with an accused murderer being transported on the flight to protect the surviving passengers from hostile local rebels. The movie delivers intense survival sequences as the mismatched pair fights to escape the lawless territory.
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