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| December 2025 |
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| You'll find plenty to explore in December's What's New issue — including new store announcements, holiday giveaways, and new seasons of popular series. Check out the handy day-by-day schedule found in the New Streaming Releases section. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! |
| JUST FOR YOU |
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 We're Bringing a New Location to Southport! Hey Southport, St. James, Oak Island, and Boiling Spring Lakes! Your local broadband provider just got even more local — our brand-new Customer Care Center in Southport is officially open! Come see us at 4891 Long Beach Road SE in the Food Lion shopping center. It's now easier than ever to pick up or exchange devices, pay your bill, or talk with a Customer Service Representative face-to-face. We're open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop by, say hello, and enter for a chance to win a gift card throughout the month of December!* Entry for gift card giveaway is in-person only at Southport location until December 31st. Other restrictions may apply. Please visit Southport store for more details.   Your Guide to Today's Top Streaming Options Today's most popular streaming services offer simple, familiar ways for you to enjoy local channels, live TV, and your recorded shows — all over your reliable FOCUS Broadband connection. Here are three solid choices to consider:
Explore all your options at focusbroadband.com/streaming. You'll find helpful guides, video walk-throughs, and a recommendation tool to help you choose the best fit for your home. The streaming apps mentioned above are not sold or maintained by FOCUS Broadband, and pricing, features and content are subject to change at any time. FOCUS Broadband does not rate, support or provide billing for any of the streaming services mentioned.   Celebrate the Season with FOCUS Unlimited and the Brand-New iPhone 17! This holiday, treat yourself — or someone special — to the iPhone 17, Apple's latest and most powerful device yet. With a stunning display, advanced camera system, and lightning-fast performance, it's designed to make every photo, video call, and app experience better than ever. Pair your new device with our FOCUS Unlimited wireless plan and enjoy your first line free, with additional lines for only $35 per month per line when you have Gigabit internet. It's an affordable, reliable way to keep every holiday group chat, photo share, and video call running smoothly. To learn more or get started, call 888-428-6720 and experience wireless service designed to fit your life. First line free is a result of a monthly promotional discount for one year. FOCUS Broadband Gigabit Internet or higher, autopay, paperless billing and one year agreement required. Limited time offer subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.  Are you following us on Facebook and Instagram? Don't miss your chance to win amazing prizes in our annual holiday giveaway! Starting Monday, December 1st, through Friday, December 19th, we'll be sharing plenty of exciting ways to win big on both Facebook and Instagram. By following us, you'll not only stay in the loop for giveaways but also get up-to-date news on our latest products, happenings, and local events all year long. Join us and be part of the holiday fun — follow @focusbroadband today!  Keeping Wingfield Farm Connected with Speed and Reliability For Wingfield Farm, staying on top of operations means staying connected. That's why they made the switch to FOCUS Broadband to get faster, more reliable internet — ensuring real-time access to farm yield data and seamless communication among partners and customers. Beyond speed and reliability, they value the personable support from a dedicated team ready to help whenever needed. With FOCUS Broadband Business Solutions, your business can enjoy the same dependable connectivity and support that keeps Wingfield Farm running smoothly. Call 910-755-8118 or visit www.focusbroadband.com/business to see how we can help your business! 
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 F1: The Movie 12+ — Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate and the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team on the verge of collapse to come back for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. (Apple TV, December 12th Premiere)  Bad Guys 2 PG — Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, the animal outlaws — Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Ms. Tarantula — are trying hard to be good. However, The Bad Guys find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. (Peacock, Now Streaming) |
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 Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within PG — In this joyful short documentary, children at a small orphanage find healing, spread hope, and achieve global acclaim — one viral dance video at a time. It takes place in the heart of Uganda's Masaka region, where the shadows of the HIV/AIDS crisis linger, revealing a vibrant, one-of-a-kind community where orphaned children transform hardship into joy. (Netflix, December 9th Premiere)  Elway TV-14 — This documentary delves into the life and career of one of the most celebrated athletes of the past 40 years — pro football legend John Elway. It offers an in-depth look at Elway's extraordinary journey both on and off the field, from the early days being drafted to play baseball by the New York Yankees to his iconic moments in college football history. (Netflix, December 22nd Premiere)  Taylor Swift End of an Era TV-MA — This 6-episode docuseries gives an intimate look at Taylor's life as the Eras Tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. It also features Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch — along with her band, dancers, crew, and family members — offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. (Disney+, December 12th Premiere) |
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 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade NR — The festive parade will be hosted by Derek Hough and Julianne Hough from Walt Disney World and Freeform's Trevor Jackson and Sherry Cola from Disneyland Resort. Expect musical numbers from artists like Elton John, Carly Pearce, and John Legend, as well as performances from the cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red and the cast of Disney on Broadway. (Disney+, December 25th at 11 a.m. ET)  Thursday Night Football 7+ — This is the second consecutive year the Chiefs will host a Christmas Day game, and you can stream it live on Prime Video. Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos at 7 p.m. ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri  NFL Christmas Gameday NR — You can't spell Netflix without NFL — and on Christmas Day 2025, the action returns to Netflix with two marquee games that will showcase NFC division rivals facing-off: Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET from the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis |
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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw PG — In this film, laidback Greg finds himself at odds with his dad's outsized expectations, and pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg's dad presents him with an ultimatum — and a trip to wilderness camp — that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good. (Disney+, December 5th Premiere)  Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV-Y7 — They're brothers. They're heroes. And they're in for the shell shock of their lives during Season 2 — the second and final season of this animated television series. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face a series of brand-new adventures including the ultimate battle. (Paramount+, December 12th Premiere) |
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 Kung Fu Panda Franchise PG — These family-friendly films follow Po, a big and clumsy panda who is chosen as the legendary Dragon Warrior to protect the Valley of Peace, and feature a cast including Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, and Angelina Jolie: Kung Fu Panda (2008) — Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around, which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper, and Monkey under the leadership of their teacher and trainer, Master Shifu. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) — Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past. Kung Fun Panda 3 (2016) — Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness," Po must face two hugely epic but different threats. One is supernatural, and the other a little closer to home. (Netflix, December 1st Premiere) |
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 My Secret Santa TV-PG — A single mom (Alexandra Breckenridge) in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a St. Nick lookalike in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the charming hotel manager (Ryan Eggold), complications develop that could ruin everything. (Netflix, December 3rd Premiere)  Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas NR — Journey back to the timeless story of the first Christmas, reimagined. Kevin Costner hosts this special, which explores the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials, and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christ's birth. It offers an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas. (Disney+/Hulu, December 10th Premiere)  Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery PG-13 — Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson's murder mystery opus. He teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a shady history. The film also stars Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and Mila Kunis. (Netflix, December 12th Premiere) |
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 Man vs. Baby TV-PG — Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) has left the stressful world of housesitting for the quieter life of a school caretaker. That is, until a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over Christmas proves too tempting to resist. But on the last day of term, when no one comes to collect the Baby Jesus from the school nativity, Trevor finds himself with another undersized and very unexpected companion. (Netflix, December 11th Premiere)  The Wayfinders TV-PG — Season 1 begins as three high schoolers are mistakenly transported to a brutal medieval world — with magic, monsters, and unexpected allies including a fierce princess and a teenage werebear. The teens must navigate this strange new land and fight to survive. As they search for a way home, they discover hidden strengths and face challenges that will test their courage like never before. (Angel Studios, December 16th Premiere) |
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Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on November 26th, 2025, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like!
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