8 Must-See Movies in December

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The end of the year is nigh! Seriously, how did we get here so quickly? I feel like just last week I was opening my Christmas presents and wondering how the hell I'd finish my last book project. Now we're closing in on the end of 2025, I have no more book projects, and I've seen a lot of movies already.

So, without further ado, I'm laying out the eight movies worth seeking out as you navigate avoiding your family and try to balance having a life with Christmas shopping. Be sure to drop into the comments and share the movies you're looking forward to that I didn't include.