Welcome to the aftermath of December 2025. While you were busy nursing eggnog hangovers and dodging awkward questions from your aunt, the streaming wars were reaching a fever pitch. We’ve crunched the numbers and the results are—frankly—a little chaotic.
From Leonardo DiCaprio proving he’s still the King of the World to a holiday movie ranking that will spark a thousand X (Twitter) arguments, here is the official Top 10 breakdown of what actually kept your eyes glued to the screen last month.
The Big Screen (On Your Small Screen)
The Leo Supremacy If you thought we were over Leonardo DiCaprio, think again. HBO Max dropped the exclusive streaming release of “One Battle After Another” on December 19th, and it didn’t just walk onto the charts—it kicked the door down. Taking the #1 spot for the month, it proves that Leo is still the ultimate “sit down and shut up” draw for global audiences.
Knives Out, Gloves Off Netflix didn’t go down without a fight. “Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Mystery” secured a comfortable #2, proving our collective obsession with Benoit Blanc’s accent isn’t fading. Netflix also managed to sneak the moody “Train Dreams” into the #9 slot, keeping the “Tudum” empire relevant.
The Great Holiday Scuffle This is where it gets edgy: “The Holiday” officially ranked higher than “Die Hard.” We know, we know—the “is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” debate is exhausting, but apparently, the masses preferred Cameron Diaz’s English cottage vibes over Bruce Willis’s blood-stained undershirt this year. Meanwhile, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” barely managed to squeeze into #10, proving the green guy might be losing his grip on our festive spirit.
The TV Showdown: Upside Down vs. Political Intrigue
The Battle for #1 In the world of TV, it was a clash of the titans. “Pluribus” managed to snag the gold medal, narrowly beating out the cultural juggernaut that is “Stranger Things.” Whether it’s political fatigue or just a craving for something new, Pluribus is officially the show your coworkers won’t stop talking about.
HBO Max Flexes Its Muscles HBO Max continued its hot streak with “Heated Rivalry” landing at #5, effectively outrunning the terrifying clowns of “IT: Welcome to Derry.” If you like your drama fast and your rivalries bitter, you know where to go.
The New Kid on the Block Shoutout to the psychological thriller “All Her Fault.” It finished its debut season strong at #7, proving that we all still love a show that makes us question our own sanity (and everyone else’s).
December Top 10s: Netflix dominates with Stranger Things and new Knives Out
Bonus: The Leo Deep-Dive
Because One Battle After Another sent everyone into a DiCaprio spiral, we’ve tracked down the best places to stream his greatest hits in the U.S. From the “how did he not win an Oscar for this?” energy of “Catch Me If You Can” to the “move over, Kate Winslet” tragedy of “Titanic,” you can find the full ranked guide right here.
The Verdict: December was a month of high-stakes drama, questionable holiday taste, and the undeniable power of a movie star. If you missed any of these, consider your January plans officially booked.
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