Weekly Entertainment Digest – December 6th

December 6, 2025

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Holiday specials, action movies, movie, screenings and a lot more this week! Stay up to date with the release schedule here to find your next movie to check out in theaters.

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THE FIRST SNOW OF FRAGGLE ROCK | Now streaming on Apple TV+

Apple TV debuted the trailer for the all-new holiday special “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock” set to premiere globally on Friday, December 5. The special features a cameo appearance by musical artist and internet sensation Lele Pons that includes a duet with Gobo of the classic, beloved Fraggle Rock song “Our Melody,” along with two other holiday numbers.

The Fraggles eagerly await the first snow of the season and all the traditions it brings, but when only a single snowflake arrives and Gobo can’t write the yearly holiday song everyone is expecting, the season is thrown off course. For the first time ever, Gobo journeys to the human world, or as the Fraggles refer to it: Outer Space, to find some unexpected musical inspiration. And in another first, back at the Gorgs’ castle, Junior is overwhelmed by the arrival of a new baby Gorg joining the family. This holiday season, the Fraggles and Gorgs learn that beautiful moments aren’t always perfect—but they can be as unique and memorable as snowflakes.

From the team behind the Emmy Award-winning series “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” The Jim Henson Company’s “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock” is executive produced by Lisa Henson, Halle Stanford, John Tartaglia, Matt Fusfeld, Alex Cuthbertson, Arnon Milchan and Yariv Milchan. Dave Goelz and Karen Prell co-executive produce. Harvey Mason Jr. serves as the executive music producer. The special is written by Fusfeld and Cuthbertson, produced by Chris Plourde, co-produced by Tim O’Brien, and directed by Jon Rosenbaum.

The exciting slate of recent offerings for kids and families on Apple TV features the latest family musical specials “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,” “Lulu Is a Rhinoceros” based on the beloved children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom; the music-driven animated comedy series “BE@RBRICK” from DreamWorks Animation; “Goldie,” inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning 2019 short film of the same name; Peanuts series “Camp Snoopy”; the second season of beloved animated series “Frog and Toad,” based on the Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning books; “Me,” an elevated cinematic coming-of-age story from Barry L. Levy; and “Wonder Pets: In the City,” from Jennifer Oxley.

BORN TO BE WILD | Streaming on Apple TV+ on December 19th

Apple TV unveiled the trailer for the all-new wildlife series “Born to be Wild,” narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville (“Paddington,” “Downton Abbey,” “The Secret Lives of Animals”). Filmed over several years across five countries, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs. At the heart of “Born to Be Wild” lies a powerful truth: in the face of extinction, survival often depends on the extraordinary bonds between humans and animals. “Born to be Wild” premieres worldwide on Friday, December 19, on Apple TV.

From their earliest days to their journey into the wild, the series highlights the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that define their survival—both for the animals and the remarkable people working to raise and protect them. As each animal finds its place in the world after being orphaned or born through conservation programs—from an elephant calf and two young cheetahs, to a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens, and rescued African penguins—“Born to be Wild” offers an intimate and emotional look at the powerful relationships between these animals and the heroic humans dedicated to raising, rehabilitating, and rewilding them to help save their species.

WE BURY THE DEAD | Coming to Theaters January 2nd

After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise – they hunt. The military insists they are harmless and slow-moving, offering hope to grieving families. But when Ava (Daisy Ridley) enters a quarantine zone searching for her missing husband, she uncovers the horrifying truth: the undead are growing more violent, more relentless, and more dangerous with every passing hour.

TEHRAN | Season Four to Stream on Apple TV+ on January 9th

Apple TV unveiled the premiere date and a first-look at the third season of “Tehran,” and announced that the International Emmy Award-winning, acclaimed global espionage thriller has been renewed for a fourth season. Created by Dana Eden, Moshe Zonder, and Maor Kohn, written by Tony Saint and Simon Allen, and directed by Daniel Syrkin, the eight-episode third season of “Tehran” welcomes multi-Emmy Award nominee Hugh Laurie to the cast, and will make its global debut on January 9, with one episode followed by new episodes every Friday through February 27 on Apple TV.

Hailed as “nail-biting,” “thrilling” and “one of the most suspenseful Israeli shows ever made,” season three of “Tehran” stars Laurie as ‘Eric Peterson,’ a South African nuclear inspector. Laurie stars alongside Niv Sultan, who reprises her widely celebrated role as agent ‘Tamar Rabinyan,’ as well as returning stars Shaun Toub and Shila Ommi, and new additions Sasson Gabai, Phoenix Raei, and Bahar Pars.

“Tehran” follows Tamar (Sultan), a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran under a false identity. After going rogue at the end of season two and reeling from the loss of her closest allies, in season three, Tamar must find a way to reinvent herself and win back the Mossad’s support if she is to survive.

The fourth season of “Tehran” is now in production, and seasons one and two are streaming globally on Apple TV.

A co-production between Apple TV and KAN 11 the Israeli public broadcaster, “Tehran” is executive produced by Eden and Shula Spiegel for Donna and Shula Productions; Alon Aranya for Paper Plane Productions; Zonder, Syrkin, Omri Shenhar, Saint, Dari Shai Slutzky, and Tal Fraifeld and Ronny Perry for Kan.

PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION | Streaming on Netflix January 9th

Free-spirited Poppy and routine-loving Alex have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together. The careful balance of their friendship is put to the test when they begin to question what has been obvious to everyone else — could they actually be the perfect romantic match?

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE | New Trailer – In Theaters January 16th

Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later – but turning that world on its head – Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship – with consequences that could change the world as they know it – and Spike’s (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) becomes a nightmare he can’t escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival – the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.

SHELTER | In Theaters January 30th

On a remote coastal island, a reclusive man (Statham) rescues a young girl (Breathnach) from a deadly storm, drawing them both into danger. Forced out of isolation, he must confront his turbulent past while protecting her, sending them on a tense journey of survival and redemption.

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR |PBS and WETA announce Four-Part Documentary to Premiere February 3rd

PBS and WETA announced BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY, a new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans – forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience. From executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the series premieres February 3, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app, and it will run for four consecutive Tuesdays through February 24.

Black and Jewish Americans began on fundamentally different footing, but by the early 20th century, they were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism. These shared experiences led to productive civic partnerships and sparked creative bonds that led to collaborations in music and film that would profoundly shape American popular culture. The relationship between these communities deepened after World War II, when the atrocities of the Holocaust came to light, reinforcing a sense of common struggle as both communities grappled with the devastating consequences of hatred and intolerance. The civil rights era is often described as the “golden age” of the alliance, when Jewish Americans worked closely with Black leaders and organizers to dismantle Jim Crow segregation.

While shared ideals of justice united Black and Jewish people, they were also divided by the realities of race in America. The historic alliance suffered as each group turned inward, prioritizing its own struggles and agendas in an increasingly fragmented social and political landscape. Still, the hope and promise of cross-cultural solidarity endures to this day, amid constant reminders of the persistent threat of violence and injustice in the world. BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA offers a lesson in fulfilling that promise while confronting the challenges of maintaining unity against divisiveness.

In BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA, Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, speaks with dozens of scholars, activists, religious leaders, and writers about the kinship between the two groups, defined by powerful moments of solidarity and painful episodes of division. Notable participants include Billy Crystal, Tony Kushner, Anna Deavere Smith, Al Sharpton, David Remnick, the children of noted civil rights figures Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Rabbi Abraham Joshua, Rabbi Israel Dresner, and more.

“This is a deeply personal subject for me,” said Henry Louis Gates, Jr. “It’s connected to my own coming of age during the heroic days of the civil rights struggle and is an urgent response to the violent forces I’ve seen reawakened in our society over the last decade. By tracing the long arc of Black and Jewish history in America, I hope we can see each other more clearly, more honestly, and find hope in our mutual stories of survival, resilience, and solidarity. But this series is not only about the past. It is about us—and how, together, we can prevail over the forces of hatred that seek to divide us.”

“As directors, it was a dream to explore a story so layered and endlessly fascinating, with countless echoes and lessons for today,” remarked directors Phil Bertelsen, Julie Marchesi, and Sara Wolitzky. “The Black-Jewish connection is complicated and was never inevitable. Our struggles overlap, but our experiences in America are distinct. And yet, the times these communities have come together, however imperfectly, produced defining art and civil rights gains in America. We were determined to tell the unvarnished story, in all its glory and messiness/complication.”

Executive Producer Dyllan McGee observed: “It’s a privilege to be collaborating on another powerful Henry Louis Gates, Jr. history series with our partners at PBS and WETA. This film is particularly poignant in a moment of divisiveness and rancor as a reminder of what’s possible when we choose to come together, even across differences. It is not just a Black and Jewish story, but a quintessentially American story.”

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA serves as the latest in a lengthy career of acclaimed docuseries from Gates, who has made a name for himself as one of the preeminent documentarians in public media. A collection of Gates’ most iconic documentary series including THE BLACK CHURCH, GOSPEL, BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK, RECONSTRUCTION, and MAKING BLACK AMERICA, can be streamed with PBS Passport. In addition to his history-producing content that brings the African and African American experience to a broad audience, Gates’s slate of programming also includes the fan-favorite PBS series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., which recently received its second Emmy Award nomination, and will return for its 12th season in January 2026.

THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 3 | Coming to Theaters February 6th

In the final film of The Strangers trilogy, Maya (Madelaine Petsch) faces the masked killers one last time in a brutal, full-circle reckoning of survival and revenge.

YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS | Streaming on Apple TV+ April 3rd

Apple TV revealed first look images and the season two premiere date for its critically acclaimed, Jon Hamm led drama “Your Friends & Neighbors.” From creator Jonathan Tropper, the 10-episode sophomore season will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Friday, April 3, 2026, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, June 5, 2026.

In season two, Andrew Cooper doubles down on his life as an unlikely suburban thief, until the arrival of a new neighbor threatens to expose his secrets and place his family at risk.

Emmy Award-nominee James Marsden joins the cast, alongside returning stars Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, Eunice Bae, Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan.

Hailing from Apple Studios, “Your Friends & Neighbors” is created by bestselling author Tropper, who serves as showrunner, director and executive producer for Tropper Ink under his overall deal with Apple TV. In addition to starring, Hamm executive produces alongside Connie Tavel, Craig Gillespie, Jamie Rosengard, Lori Keith Douglas and Stephanie Laing, who directs six episodes.

RIVALS | Season 2 Streaming on Hulu in 2026

Hulu has released the first images from the highly anticipated second season of the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning “Rivals.” The UK Original returns in 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second installment reunites the all-star cast who captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. Following last season’s dramatic cliffhanger with Tony’s fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance ready to stop at nothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivaled.

Careers, marriages, and reputations hang in the balance as personal and professional lives collide in a world where secrets can’t stay hidden for long. Bold, emotionally charged, and filled with unforgettable moments, “Rivals” is a thrilling ride through a landscape of breathtaking beauty, fierce competition, and life-changing decisions where the cost of success could be everything.

Cast: Reprising their iconic roles are David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham, Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black, Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara, Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook, Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker, Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, Victoria Smurfit as Maud O’Hara, Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica Baddingham, Oliver Chris as James Vereker, Lisa McGrillis as Valerie Jones, Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton, Rufus Jones as Paul Stratton, Luca Pasqualino as Basil ‘Bas’ Baddingham, Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O’Hara and Annabel Scholey.

SAM MENDES ADDS CAST TO THE BEATLES — A FOUR-FILM CINEMATIC EVENT

Sony Pictures, Sam Mendes, and Neal Street have added more cast to The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.

David Morrissey (The Walking Dead) is joining as Paul McCartney’s father Jim McCartney, Leanne Best (Walk-In) as John Lennon’s Aunt Mimi, James Norton (Happy Valley) as influential manager Brian Epstein, Harry Lloyd (The Theory of Everything) as long-time music producer George Martin, Bobby Schofield (The Covenant) as road manager and trusted confidant Neil Aspinall, Daniel Hoffman-Gill (Sherwood) as roadie Mal Evans, Arthur Darvill (Broadchurch) as press officer and friend Derek Taylor, and Adam Pally (Happy Endings) as controversial music manager Allen Klein.

Casting of other central characters including Cynthia Lennon and Ravi Shankar will be announced in due course.

The films mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film. Mendes conceived four theatrical feature films—one from each band member’s distinct point of view—that will intersect to tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history. Mendes will direct all four films and produce alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris and Neal Street’s Julie Pastor. Alexandra Derbyshire is also producing.

Sony Pictures will finance and distribute worldwide with full theatrical windows in April 2028.

HULU RENEWS “CHAD POWERS” FOR A SECOND SEASON

Hulu Original comedy series “Chad Powers” has been renewed for a second season. Glen Powell will return as the titular character.

The series is based on the “Eli’s Places” segment from ESPN and Omaha Productions, where Eli Manning disguised himself in prosthetics to participate in a walk-on tryout at Penn State.

Season one stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday/Chad Powers, Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, Wynn Everett as Tricia Yeager, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny and Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson.

Season One Synopsis: Eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career, hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers – a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.

Hulu’s half-hour comedy “Chad Powers” hails from co-creators Glen Powell and Michael Waldron. Season one executive producers include Glen Powell, Michael Waldron, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, Burke Magnus, Brian Lockhart, Kati Fernandez, Adam Fasullo, Luvh Rakhe, and Tony Yacenda. The series is produced by 20th Television.

Season one of “Chad Powers,” which premiered earlier this Fall, is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and on Disney+ internationally.