December 2026 TV: your holiday watch guide
Emily in Paris' final season on December 24, the Harry Potter series slated for Christmas: December 2026's series calendar and what to watch over the holidays.
December 2026 has two big moments, one day apart: the end of Emily in Paris on the 24th and the Harry Potter series, slated for the 25th. In between, Avengers and Dune hit cinemas. Here's the plan for your holiday evenings.
The calendar
| Date | Title | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three | Cinemas |
| December | Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (film) | Netflix |
| Dec 24 | Emily in Paris, season 6 (final) | Netflix |
| Dec 25 | Harry Potter, season 1 (announced date, TBC) | HBO Max |
Emily in Paris: the final season on December 24
Lily Collins wraps up Emily Cooper's story with a sixth and final season shot in Paris, Greece and Monaco. The whole season drops at once. Our guide: Emily in Paris season 6.
Harry Potter: the Christmas event
HBO's series, adapting one book per season, is slated for December 25, 2026 on HBO Max. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry, John Lithgow plays Dumbledore. Release date, cast and where to stream the films in the meantime: our Harry Potter guide.
What to watch over the holidays?
The holidays are when you finally start the shows you never dare to. A few ideas depending on your free time:
- One evening: a special episode or a Christmas movie. Our pick of Christmas movies 2026.
- One weekend: a limited series like East of Eden or Black Doves season 2.
- The whole break: a big finished series, see our shows with no cliffhanger.
- With family: our list of series to watch with teens.
One subscription for the holidays?
If you want Emily and Harry Potter, you'll need Netflix and HBO Max at the same time. Tip: subscribe for one month around December 24–25 and use it to catch up on the catalog before cancelling.
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FAQ
When does Emily in Paris' final season come out? December 24, 2026 on Netflix.
Is the Harry Potter series really out at Christmas? It's slated for December 25, 2026; the date may vary by country.
Is Avengers: Doomsday streaming in December? No, it opens in cinemas on December 18.