The 8 films and series not to be missed on Netflix in December 2023
The return of Chicken Run, Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, Sam Esmail’s disaster film, Zack Snyder’s great sci-fi film and, of course, the end of The Crown!
Pax Massiliaseason 1 – series – December 6
A new thriller that will send the mash, under the direction of Olivier Marchal. Tewfik Jallab, Jeanne Goursaud and Nicolas Duvauchelle are part of a “group of police officers with particular methods tracks down a dangerous criminal in order to prevent Marseille from plunging into a bloodbath.”
The world after us – film – December 8
The creator of Mr Robot, Sam Esmail, adapts Rumaan Alam’s best-seller with Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke in the cast. A distressing apocalyptic film, seen through the prism of two ordinary families. “While a family is on vacation on Long Island, two strangers disrupt their peace by announcing that a mysterious electrical outage has just occurred. But when the threat becomes palpable, the two families must learn to cope by questioning their place in a world in full decline.”
The Crown – Season 6: Part 2 – series – December 14
This time it’s the end. The very last chapter in the story of Elizabeth II. We are at the beginning of the 21st century, after the death of Diana. “Prince William tries to resume his life at Eton after the death of his mother, while the monarchy suffers the wrath of public opinion. As she prepares to celebrate her golden jubilee, the Queen reflects on the future of the monarchy in the face of the upcoming wedding of Charles and Camilla and the royal romance of William and Kate.
Chicken Run 2 – film – December 15
Two decades later, here come the chickens again! The Aardman studio unveils its Threat Nuggetswith an impressive new voice cast: Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Imelda Staunton will get behind the plasticine creatures. “After having succeeded, at her own risk, in fleeing Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally realized her dream: she now lives on a peaceful island, with her loved ones, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky give birth of a little Molly, Ginger is filled with happiness. But on the continent, the chickens must face a new threat. For Ginger and her team, there is not a second to lose: they must do everything to save their fellow chickens , even if they risk losing their feathers… and their hard-won freedom…”
Maestro – film – December 20
After A Star is Born, Bradley Cooper goes back behind the camera to sign the moving biopic of Leonard Bernstein, through his great love story with his wife, Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, played by Carey Mulligan. A great, passionate film, produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
Rebel Moon Part 1: Child of Fire – film – December 22
The big return of Zack Snyder, with a huge big-budget sci-fi film that he presents as a new Star Wars. With Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou and also the voice of Anthony Hopkins, the story takes us to the stars: “A colony lives in peace on the edge of the galaxy. Until the day it is threatened by the tyrannical Regent Balisarius and his armies. It then tasks Kora, a young woman with a mysterious past, to recruit warriors from neighboring planets to defend itself .”
The Pokémon receptionistseason 1 – series – December 28
This Japanese anime directed by Iku Ogawa enriches the universe Pokémon, with this ambitious stop-motion project produced by the acclaimed creatives at Dwarf Studios. We follow the story follows “Haru, a Pokémon hotel receptionist interacting with guests accompanied by their Pokémon.”
Berlinseason 1 – series – December 29
Pedro Alonso reprises his role as The House of Paper for a prequel series, which looks back on the origins of the famous Spanish robber: “Only two things can brighten a dark day: being in love and stealing a fortune.”
