At MarketCast, fandom is our jam, and we live for the latest and greatest movies coming to theaters, streaming services, and the latest releases on our favorite music services. With 2023 coming to a close, our entertainment industry guru and “human IMDB,” Ben Carlson, pulled together his picks for a holiday weekend playlist. Enjoy!
From palace intrigue to a spy drama (or dark comedy) featuring MI5’s flunkies, these critically acclaimed original series promise something for everyone this holiday season.
Reacher
Action, crime drama. Season 2 returned Dec. 15 on Prime
Obliterated
Action, drama-comedy. Season 1 released on Nov. 30 on Netflix
Slow Horses
Spy drama. Season 3 returned on Nov. 29 on Apple TV+
The Crown
Historical drama. Season 6, Part 1 released Nov. 16 with Season 6 Part 2 returning Dec. 14 on Netflix
For All Mankind
Sci-fi drama. Season 4 returned on Nov. 10 on Apple TV+
The Gilded Age
Historical drama. Season 2 returned on Oct. 29 on Max
A Murder at the End of the World
Murder mystery, thriller. Season 1 debuted on Hulu on Nov. 14
Show-stopping adventures, emotional stories, and can’t-miss thrillers return to the box office and on streaming platforms this New Year’s weekend.
Wonka
Musical, fantasy. Released Dec. 15 in theaters
Maestro
Biographical drama. Released in theaters Sept. 2 and Netflix on Dec. 20
The Iron Claw
Biographical sports drama. Released Dec. 22 in theaters
The Holdovers
Comedy, drama. Released Oct. 27 in theaters and Peacock on Dec. 29
Anyone But You
Romance, comedy. Released Dec. 22 in theaters
Rebel Moon
Sci-fi action, drama. Released Dec. 15 on Netflix
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Superhero action, adventure. Released Dec. 22 in theaters
Leave the World Behind
Psychological thriller. Released in theaters Nov. 22 and Netflix on Dec. 8
The Color Purple
Musical, drama. Released Dec. 25 in theaters
If you’ve had your fill of holiday tunes, try one of these recent releases from the likes of The National, Chris Stapleton, and Olivia Rodrigo.
PinkPantheress: Heaven Knows
Contemporary R&B, alt/indie pop. Released Nov. 10
Chris Stapleton: Higher
Country, bluegrass. Released Nov. 10
boygenius: The Record
Alternative/Indie, folk. Released Mar. 31
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS
Alternative/Indie, pop. Released Sept. 8
Jungle: The Volcano
Alternative/Indie, dance/electronic. Released Aug. 11
The National: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Alternative/Indie, rock. Released Apr. 28