The last month of the year arrives full of What's new on Apple TV+With a mix of high-profile films, family specials, and documentaries designed to make the most of the holidays, December is shaping up to be a key month for the platform, which is bolstering its catalog with titles that have already been released in theaters and others created specifically for streaming. The company is also continuing to refine how the service is presented, as detailed in its transition to Apple TV platform.
Among everything that lands on the service, there is one production that steals almost all the spotlight: F1: The MovieApple's big automotive project starring Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. Alongside it, the special The snow has arrived at Fraggle Rock and the documentary series Wild by nature They complete a calendar that combines proposals for adults and family Christmas contentHowever, it's not all good news: the platform has also had to abruptly halt the premiere of the French series Furtivo, embroiled in a high-profile case of alleged plagiarism.
Apple TV+ December Release Schedule
Over the next few weeks, Apple TV+ will be adding titles gradually, so that practically each week there is a relevant releaseThe company has already confirmed the key dates, with special attention to the European and Spanish markets, where these releases arrive in parallel or with very little difference compared to other territories.
The month's release schedule is structured around three major releasesThe Fraggle Rock Christmas special, the arrival of F1: The Movie to the catalog, and the wildlife docuseries narrated by Hugh Bonneville are all part of the lineup. This is complemented by other content already in production, such as the final episodes of the science fiction series Pluribus.
Snow has arrived at Fraggle Rock: a Christmas special for the whole family
The special premieres on Apple TV+ on December 5th. The snow has arrived at Fraggle RockThis episode, designed for the Christmas season, brings back to the forefront the creatures originally created by Jim Henson. This release is clearly aimed at a family audience, but also at those who grew up with the original series and now want to share it with the younger members of the family.
In this special, viewers are reunited with Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey and BooberThey return to explore the underground galleries of the Fraggle universe just as winter begins to take hold outside. The story revolves around the arrival of the first snowfall and how it disrupts the balance between the Fraggles, the Doozers, and the human world—that "Outer Space" that so intrigues the protagonists.
One of the highlights of the episode is the appearance of guest artistsAmong them is content creator and singer Lele Pons, who participates in a musical number. The production maintains the franchise's classic tone, with an emphasis on songs, lighthearted humor, and messages about coexistence and environmental awareness that resonate well with the season.
In addition to its nostalgic component, this special reinforces Apple TV+'s commitment to have a solid block of children's content During school holidays, at a time when platforms compete to become the main option for families when temperatures rise, based on blankets and sofas.
F1: The Movie, the big cinema premiere of the month
December 12th is the date set for the arrival of [title] on Apple TV+ F1: The MovieAfter its theatrical run earlier this year, the film, produced with significant technical resources, has been marketed as one of the platform's major cinematic projects for 2025.
The story revolves around Sonny HayesBrad Pitt plays a former Formula 1 driver who, in the 1990s, was destined for greatness until a brutal accident abruptly ended his career. Three decades later, now a kind of mercenary on the circuits, racing wherever he's paid, he receives a visit from an old acquaintance: Rubén Cervantes, a former teammate now the owner of a struggling racing team, played by Javier Bardem.
Cervantes looks in Hayes for the piece that could save his team from disasterHowever, the operation is fraught with doubts: the pilot suffers from physical and emotional aftereffects, and the current F1 environment It is far more ruthless than the one he left behind. After accepting the offer, Sonny finds himself with a fragile structure, in need of immediate results and subjected to constant media pressure.
In that context it appears Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), a young talent representing the new generation of drivers. The tension between a veteran trying to prove he still has something to say and a rookie unwilling to relinquish the spotlight becomes one of the film's central themes. The movie lingers on the fine line between cooperation and rivalry within the same garage, where tenths of a second and decisions in the pits can ruin careers and reputations.
Beyond the dramatic component, the production has stood out for its filming work on real circuits And thanks to the use of specialized cameras installed in the single-seaters to provide close-up shots of the action. From Europe, and particularly from Spain, this streaming release is seen as an opportunity to revisit the film at leisure, especially among Formula 1 fans who closely follow the championship.
Wild by nature: a wildlife documentary with a British accent
Near the end of the month, on December 19, Apple TV+ adds the documentary series to its catalog Wild by natureA production focused on endangered wildlife and conservation efforts, it consists of six episodes and features narration by a British actor. Hugh Bonneville, known for his work on Downton Abbey or the Paddington films.
The series travels to different parts of the world to closely follow animals in critical situationsFrom elephant calves dependent on rescue programs to cheetahs, lemurs, and other endangered species, each episode is structured around specific survival stories, combining spectacular images with the daily work of the teams on the ground.
In the style of other recent nature productions, Wild by Nature opts for a mix of dissemination and entertainmentwith the intention of reaching a wide audience. Bonneville's presence lends a recognizable tone to European viewers, while the production makes extensive use of aerial shots, high-speed cameras, and filming in challenging conditions.
With this title, Apple TV+ reinforces a segment, that of nature documentaryIn this market, where several platforms compete directly, the series aims to position itself as an option for those who prefer more relaxed content during the Christmas season, without sacrificing the visual spectacle expected of this type of project.
Pluribus and other content that is still being broadcast
Although it doesn't premiere in December, the science fiction series Pluribus It continues airing episodes throughout this month, with the season finale scheduled for December 26. Created by Vince GilliganThe show, created by the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, presents a scenario in which much of humanity has been transformed by a virus into a kind of optimistic hive mind, known as "the Others".
The protagonist, Carol SturkaRhea Seehorn, played by [name missing], is one of the few people who resists this contagion and is forced to coexist with a society where happiness is almost an obligation. The series explores the clash between individuality and an ultra-uniform community, with readings that some viewers link to current debates on technology, artificial intelligence or social polarization.
In practice, December allows European subscribers who have followed Pluribus week by week to closing the season coinciding with the holidaysThe final episode has been strategically placed in the final stretch of the month, when series consumption usually skyrockets.
Alongside Pluribus, the Apple TV+ catalog features other titles that, while not brand new, continue to add episodes or benefit from the holiday season, either due to their winter themes or family-friendly nature. The platform's strategy involves combining timely releases with the momentum of their ongoing productions to maintain a constant flow of new content.
The Furtive Case / The Hunt: a premiere cancelled due to plagiarism accusations
Among the less expected moves this month, the withdrawal of Stealthy (title also referred to as The hunt (in some lists), a French suspense series co-produced by Gaumont that Apple TV+ planned to premiere on December 3, 2025. What was initially presented as one of the European thrillers of the month has ended up becoming a delicate case for the platform.
Days before its global launch, the series was removed from the calendar It disappeared from the website and Apple's promotional materials. Trailers, press images, and synopses became unavailable, already indicating that this wasn't a simple logistical delay. Shortly after, the production company Gaumont issued a statement announcing that the release of Furtivo was "temporarily postponed" while the situation was thoroughly reviewed.
The origin of the problem lies in the accusations of plagiarism They point out strong similarities between the series and the novel Shoot, written by Douglas Fairbairn in 1973 and adapted into a film in the mid-seventies. According to French media, journalist Clément Garin was one of the first to suggest that the plot of Furtivo closely replicates elements of that work without proper acknowledgment.
The fiction, starring Benoît Magimel and Mélanie LaurentIt told the story of Franck and his group of friends, amateur hunters whose outing to the woods turns into a nightmare when another armed group opens fire without warning. After returning fire and killing one of the attackers, the protagonists decide to cover up what happened, which sets off a spiral of... paranoia, threats and alleged reprisals which extends to their daily lives.
For now, neither Apple nor Gaumont have clarified whether the series will ever premiere or if it will be shelved indefinitely. This situation has led to Furtivo being added to the list of “frozen” productions of the platform, where The Savant, the thriller with Jessica Chastain, was already listed, whose premiere was also abruptly halted, although in that case for different reasons related to the political and social context in the United States.
Within the European market, the cancellation of the premiere has been followed with particular attention because it is a French production with a top-tier cast and international distribution already in place. At the moment, the only thing confirmed is that Furtivo will not be part of the December catalog, despite having been among the month's top releases for weeks.
Far from being limited to a single powerful premiere, December on Apple TV+ combines a great cinematic title like F1: The MovieA Christmas special designed for the whole family, "It's Snowed on Fraggle Rock," a nature docuseries with a global focus, "Naturally Wild," and the season finale of "Pluribus," are all part of the strategy, while simultaneously managing the setback of "Furtive's" cancellation. With this mix of sure bets and delicate decisions, Apple's platform faces the end of 2025 reinforcing its image as a service with ambitious original productions, but also demonstrating that it doesn't hesitate to review its schedule when doubts arise about its projects.
