Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Millennium Actress’
December brings a robust lineup of entertainment to HBO Max with a mix of acclaimed documentaries and beloved classics. The streaming service is updating its library with cult hits and animated masterpieces that appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Subscribers can look forward to everything from historical dramas to psychological thrillers arriving throughout the first half of the month. The following list highlights ten movies that are landing on the platform for your viewing pleasure.
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ (1984)
Rob Reiner directs this legendary mockumentary that chronicles the loud and ludicrous comeback tour of a fictional British heavy metal band. Lead singer David St. Hubbins and lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel struggle to keep their band together amidst technical malfunctions and creative disputes. The film famously satirizes the rock and roll lifestyle with hilarious interviews and backstage footage. Viewers can stream this cult classic starting December 12, 2025. It remains a benchmark for the mockumentary genre due to its improvised dialogue and memorable musical numbers.
‘Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ (2025)
This entry in the Music Box series offers an intimate look at the Nigerian superstar Wizkid during his homecoming concert in Lagos. The documentary captures the energy and cultural significance of the Afrobeats pioneer returning to his roots. Fans get access to behind-the-scenes footage and electrifying live performances that highlight his global influence. The special debuts on the platform on December 11, 2025. It serves as a celebration of African music and the bond between an artist and his home city.
‘Millennium Actress’ (2002)
Satoshi Kon directs this visually stunning anime that blurs the lines between reality and cinema. Two documentary filmmakers track down a reclusive acting legend named Chiyoko Fujiwara to hear her life story. As she recounts her career she transports her interviewers into the scenes of her films. This acclaimed animated feature becomes available for streaming on December 1, 2025. The narrative weaves through various eras of Japanese history while exploring themes of memory and unrequited love.
‘Hidden Figures’ (2016)
Three brilliant African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in the early days of the NASA space program in this historical drama. Katherine Johnson and her colleagues Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson cross gender and race lines to help launch astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The film highlights their visionary work that was essential to the Space Race against the Soviet Union. Audiences can watch this inspiring true story starting on December 1, 2025. Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer deliver powerful performances that bring these unsung heroes to life.
‘Girls Trip’ (2017)
Four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival in this raucous comedy. The group rekindles their sisterhood while navigating wild nights and romantic entanglements during the trip. Regina Hall and Queen Latifah lead an ensemble cast that delivers nonstop laughs and heartfelt moments. The movie lands on the streaming service on December 1, 2025. It became a box office hit for its celebration of female friendship and uninhibited humor.
‘Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous’ (2005)
Sandra Bullock returns as FBI agent Gracie Hart who must balance her newfound fame with her law enforcement duties. She goes undercover once again to rescue her friend and the pageant host after they are kidnapped in Las Vegas. The sequel mixes action and comedy as Gracie teams up with a tough new partner to solve the case. Viewers can catch this continuation of the popular franchise beginning December 1, 2025. Regina King joins the cast to provide a foil to the celebrity agent persona.
‘Perfect Blue’ (1997)
A retired pop idol attempts to transition into an acting career but finds herself stalked by an obsessed fan in this psychological thriller. Satoshi Kon directs a terrifying narrative where the protagonist loses her grip on reality as hallucination and life merge. The film explores the dark side of fame and the fragility of identity through disturbing imagery. This influential anime title arrives on the platform on December 1, 2025. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the genre for its sophisticated editing and suspense.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’ (2012)
Greg Heffley looks forward to a summer of video games but his father has other plans in this family comedy. The story combines elements from the third and fourth books in the popular series to create a chaotic summer vacation. Greg lies about having a job at a country club to impress his crush and avoid parental supervision. Families can stream the third installment of the live-action franchise starting December 1, 2025. The film focuses on the awkwardness of adolescence and the bond between father and son.
‘My Dream Is Yours’ (1949)
A talent scout discovers a young mother with a beautiful voice and attempts to turn her into a radio star. Doris Day stars in this Technicolor musical that features classic songs and animated sequences. The plot follows the professional and romantic complications that arise during their journey to stardom. Subscribers can enjoy this vintage Hollywood production beginning on December 1, 2025. It showcases the early screen appeal of Doris Day alongside Jack Carson.
‘Jimmy the Gent’ (1934)
James Cagney plays an unscrupulous racketeer who specializes in finding missing heirs for unclaimed fortunes. He tries to refine his rough image to win back his former girlfriend who now works for a more polished rival. Bette Davis co-stars in this fast-talking comedy that exemplifies the snappy dialogue of the era. This classic Warner Bros. film becomes available for streaming on December 1, 2025. The movie offers a glimpse into the energetic performance style that made Cagney a legend.
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