From Staff Reports
In Summary:
HBO Max begins December with the full seven-season run of Mad Men, now streaming in 4K, giving longtime fans and newcomers a chance to binge one of TV’s landmark dramas. The platform also debuts a mix of new originals: comedy specials like Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh, sports-doc series like Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East, music documentaries such as It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, and films including The Family McMullen and acclaimed animated feature Ne Zha II. Overall, December’s blend of nostalgia and fresh content makes it one of the streaming service’s most diverse months all year.
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Starting December 1, the streaming service adds Mad Men — all seven seasons — for the first time ever in 4K, giving longtime fans and new viewers alike a chance to binge one of television’s most acclaimed dramas in crisp, enhanced detail.
Related: Everything streaming in November.
Beyond that classic drama, HBO Max is rolling out a broad mix of new content throughout December. The comedy special Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh arrives mid-month, while the sports docuseries Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East opens on December 2, offering fans an inside look at one of the NFL’s toughest divisions.
Music lovers will get their fill, too: the “Music Box” documentary, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley drops December 4, and other music-focused films and documentaries give subscribers a chance to revisit legendary careers.
Film fans get new options as well, with titles like The Family McMullen and the animated blockbuster Ne Zha II joining the streaming catalog.
Whether you're in the mood for gripping drama, laughs, music documentaries or holiday-season movies, HBO Max’s December 2025 lineup offers something for almost every taste — and plenty to fill those chilly winter evenings.
Streaming calendar — December 2025 (selected highlights)
| Date |
Title / Release |
| December 1 |
Mad Men — all 7 seasons in 4K |
| Dec 4–5 |
The Family McMullen (film) + other new movie/film releases |
| December 12 |
Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh (comedy special) |
| Throughout the month |
Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East (sports docuseries) |
| Mid-to-late December |
New music-box documentaries including It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley — plus animated Ne Zha IIarrives before year’s end. |
(Note: this is a streamlined version — HBO Max may add more titles throughout December.)
Key Points:
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Classic drama returns: All seven seasons of Mad Men arrive on December 1 in 4K — a major draw for fans of prestige television. ComicBook.com+1
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Original premieres across genres: HBO Max debuts new content including the comedy special Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh, the sports docuseries Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East, and music documentaries like It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Vital Thrills+2MEMORABLE TV+2
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New films and animated features: The platform adds films such as The Family McMullen plus big animated releases including Ne Zha II, giving subscribers a range from indie drama to blockbuster animation.
