Most Anticipated December 2021 Releases, Ranked

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It is the most wonderful time of the year once again and this month is filled with lots of movies and television series to binge-watch on holidays. The year went by quickly but it does not mean that fans cannot enjoy the remaining days of 2021. In fact, it’s the best time to gather the whole family and friends and enjoy this season’s must-watch shows.

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From the highly anticipated Marvel movie to Netflix’s popular series, there’s a variety of genres for fans of all ages! Make sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss out any great shows this month! Check out our list for the best December 2021 releases:

Emily in Paris Season 2 (December 22)

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Set in the glamorous city of Paris, Emily Cooper will take the world once more with her on-brand ideas and stunning outfits in the second season of Emily in Paris. Together with her team of marketing experts and newfound friends, she will make the best out of her stay in the lovely and sunny St. Tropez.

The King’s Man (December 22)

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This is the third installment in the Kingsman series which will serve as the prequel both to the 2014 and 2017 films. The world will discover the birth of the Kingsman as wicked tyrants and criminals try to destroy the entirety of the human race in the 1900s. The film will star Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, and Rhys Ifans, to name a few.

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Money Heist Part 5 Volume 2 (December 3)

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The continuation of the season finale is here and it will become the much-awaited conclusion to the biggest heist turned war. Join the Professor and his team as they unravel secrets, fight for their lives, avenge their fallen soldiers, and finish the game they started. There will be lots of intense emotional scenes here so get your tissues ready!

The Matrix Resurrections (December 22)

The Matrix Resurrections

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The Matrix Resurrections is the fourth installment in the series following the third film from 2003 eighteen years ago. The original cast Keanu Reeves, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Carrie-Anne Moss will reprise their respective roles. It will also include new faces such as Jonathan Groff, Jessica Henwick, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Christina Ricci. The latest film will show Neo entering the Matrix again 20 years later.

Cobra Kai Season 4 (December 31)

Cobra Kai

The fourth season of Cobra Kai will see Eagle Fang and Miyagi-Do dojos team up to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament. Whoever gets defeated has to hang up their ‘gi’. The fate of the Valley will be at risk. Will Cobra Kai become the new face of Karate in the valley? Fans will find out by the end of the month.

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West Side Story (December 10)

West Side Story

For the second time, West Side Story makes it to the big screen since its first adaptation in 1961. The lead cast will be portrayed by Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as Tony and Maria respectively. The Broadway musical is adapted from the compositions of Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and the late Stephen Sondheim.

The Witcher Season 2 (December 17)

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Two years after the first season dropped, The Witcher is back for Season 2 with more stunning visuals and heart-stopping fight scenes. Showrunner Lauren Hissrich stated that the extended time was a good decision because it gave the entire team enough time to get work done and deliver the best quality. In that case, we won’t complain!

Spider-Man: No Way Home (December 17)

Spider-Man No Way Home

Certainly, the most anticipated film of the month is Spider-Man: No Way Home. The story follows Peter Parker as he seeks help from Dr. Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) to hide his alter-ego identity. Spider-Man will come face-to-face with new villains and make crucial decisions that will test the strength of his willpower.

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Written by Ariane Cruz

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Ariane Cruz, Senior Content Writer. She has been contributing articles for FandomWire since 2021, mostly covering stories about geek pop culture. With a degree in Communication Arts, she has an in-depth knowledge of print and broadcast journalism. Her other works can also be seen on Screen Rant and CBR.