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In the age of the Coronavirus quarantine, lockdown and self-isolation, many more of us are relying on streaming platforms in search of distraction, escape or just plain entertainment. With a new month comes new possibilities, talent, collaborations and shiny new releases for us to get lost in.
From the second season of Sushmita Sen-starrer Aarya on Disney+ Hotstar, to Netflix films like Minnal Murali and The Lost Daughter, here is a list of what's releasing this month across platforms.
When: December 1
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.
When: December 3
The stakes couldn't be higher for the embattled Professor as he races to get the gold — and more importantly, his team — out of the bank.
When: December 3
When an aspiring author and his free-spirited sister both fall for the enigmatic paying guest at their home, ensuing events rock their traditional family.
When: December 10
Political ploys, personal agendas and a beastly myth surface as two mismatched hill station cops navigate a web of suspects after a puzzling murder.
When: December 17
Starring R Madhavan and Surveen Chawla, the series follows a writer and his wife who announce their divorce in a party, which ends up exposing other absurd relationships in their world.
When: December 17
Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
When: December 22
A young American woman from the Midwest is hired by a marketing firm in Paris to provide them with an American perspective on things.
When: December 24
Directed by Basil Joseph, the superhero film stars Tovino Thomas, Guru Somasundaram and Aju Varghese, among others.
When: December 24
The film revolves around two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Its ensemble cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep, among others
When: December 31
A woman's beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past. The film stars Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard.
When: December 3
The third season of Karan Anshuman's popular series returns with a star cast comprising Richa Chadha, Vivek Oberoi, Aamir Bashir, Tanuj Virwani, Sayani Gupta, Sapna Pabbi and Akshay Oberoi, among others.
When: December 3
A comedy series following four best friends in Harlem, New York City – the mecca of Black culture in America.
When: December 10
Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat. The film stars Riz Ahmed.
When: December 10
In the 24th century, a group of humans untangle a vast plot which threatens the Solar System's fragile state of detente.
When: December 17
Created and written by Gloria Calderón Kellett, the romantic comedy series follows two siblings who aspire to find love. It stars Emeraude Toubia and Mark Indelicato.
When: December 17
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond return. This time, their focus will be on the weird but fascinating world of French cars.
When: December 21
Aaron Sorkin's biographical drama follows Lucy (Nicole Kidman) and Desi (Javier Bardem), as they face life-altering problems that threaten their careers and marriage.
When: December 10
Sushmita Sen returns as Aarya Sareen, a woman willing to go to any length to protect her family. The series has been co-created by Ram Madhvani and Sandeep Modi.
When: December 24
Starring Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, the romantic drama has been directed by Aanand L. Rai and produced T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions and Cape of Good Films.
When: December 29
A spin-off of The Mandalorian, the series will star Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand.
When: December 3
A spin-off on Kahaani's Bob Biswas, the film, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Chitrangada Singh, traces the character's origin story.
When: December 10
Directed by British-Indian director Meenu Gaur, the six-part anthology series stars Sanam Saeed, Sarwat Gilani, Samiya Mumtaz and Faiza Gillani, among others.
When: December 16
Inspired by the events of the 2013 Vyapam scam, the series is written by Ajay Monga and directed by Manoj Pillai. The cast includes Ravi Kishan, Sonali Kulkarni and Ankita Sharma.
When: December 3
A feature adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel, the Denis Villeneuve film revolves around the son of a noble family, who is entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.
When: December 15
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the thriller revolves around a vacationing family as they discover that the secluded beach where they're relaxing at, is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into a single day.
When: December 17
In the near future, Cameron Turner (Mahershala Ali) is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Presented with an experimental solution to shield his wife and son from grief, he grapples with altering their fate in this exploration of love, loss, and sacrifice.
When: December 3
A man and woman become romantically involved – much to her father's displeasure. Written and directed by Maruthi, the film stars Santosh Sobhan, Mehreen Pirzada and Ajay Ghosh.
When: December 10
Exploring the day-to-day lives of middle-class families, the film, directed by Damodara, stars Geeth Saini, Saanve Megghana and Anand Devarakonda.
When: December 3
Yvan De Wiel, a private banker from Geneva, goes to Argentina in the midst of a dictatorship to replace his partner, the object of the most worrying rumours, who disappeared overnight.
When: December 7
A short documentary that takes a sharp look at the aftermath of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in New Delhi, India.