View From the Peak - Everything Coming to Paramount+ in December 2024

 

The most wonderful time of the year is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by cozying up with a favorite holiday movie or show on Paramount+! Whether you’re in the mood for classic holiday favorites, new festive releases, or a little bit of everything, Paramount+ has something for the entire family. Grab your hot cocoa and dive into all the holiday cheer with the annual ‘Tis The Season For Streaming collection. Get ready for a yuletide adventure full of laughs, a little holiday chaos and not your typical jolly old Saint Nick in Paramount+'s first-ever original holiday movie Dear Santa, starring Jack Black. Kids and the young at heart can enjoy an all-new, stop-motion animated SpongeBob SquarePants holiday special, SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas. And get ready for some horror this holiday with the return of America’s favorite antihero in the highly anticipated prequel Dexter: Original Sin. For more of what audiences can expect to unwrap in December, check out this month’s edition of View from the Peak.

PEAK CONTENT

Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming and Steve Carell (voice) in IF   Paramount+ is home to the world’s most beloved brands, many of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, and a vast library of thousands of iconic titles for the whole household. As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look back at this year’s mountain of hit content on Paramount+. From thought-provoking dramas, to high octane blockbusters and imaginative family-friendly fare, this year’s top 5 movies, original series and library titles* showcase the service’s popular and incredibly diverse programming. Top Movies on Paramount+ include Paramount Pictures' turbo-charged rollercoaster Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, which comes in at #1 this year delivering everything fans love about the iconic action franchise. Other top movies on the service in 2024 include the all-audience family film IF; the chilling origin story A Quiet Place: Day One; the high-flying sequel and instant classic Top Gun: Maverick; and the perennial family favorite PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.   The Top Paramount+ Original Series list was anchored by the record breaking Tulsa King, which shows Sylvester Stallone like you’ve never seen him before. Mayor of Kingstown, Halo and Lioness follow, while Knuckles, the first TV series from the Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog, also landed a spot on the Paramount+ top 5 original series list this year.   Top Library Titles features SpongeBob SquarePants in the #1 library title spot this year* as Paramount+ is the streaming home for SpongeBob fans with more content than any other streaming service. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back starring Tom Cruise lands at #2 followed by investigative series NCIS and the cult classic Mean Girls. CBS original series Ghosts is also a favorite with its quirky comedy and supernatural hijinks. Whether you’re in the mood for heart-pounding action, emotional journeys, gripping mysteries, or a good laugh with a family of ghosts or a sea sponge in a pineapple under the sea - Paramount+ is the destination for world-class content with something for everyone. *Based on active subscriber households

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Patrick Gibson and Christian Slater in Dexter: Original Sin   Is it nature, nurture or a spattering of both that makes someone into a murderer? Find out this month when everyone’s favorite avenging serial killer returns in a thrilling origin story that peels back the layers that comprise Dexter Morgan. Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin explores the emergence of the titular character's bloodthirsty urges as he learns, under the guidance of his father Harry, how to channel his inner darkness with a Code designed to help him eliminate society’s irredeemables. Stepping into this paternal role for the 10-episode prequel series is Golden Globe-winner Christian Slater, who admires the dedication of Dexter’s father to his son. “We get much greater insight into Harry Morgan’s background,” said Slater. “He loves and adores Dexter and is willing to embrace the good, the bad and the darkness to do everything he possibly can to protect his family, and his son in particular.” Patrick Gibson, who plays Dexter Morgan, admits that he has large shoes to fill for a character with so much existing lore. “It’s a challenge to play someone who’s not an entirely new iteration like Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as James Bond,” explained Gibson. “We have Michael C. Hall still portraying Dexter’s inner monologue, so I spent a lot of time listening to his voice and watching the show to pick up on things and take notes.” Learn more about the origin of America’s favorite serial killer when Dexter: Original Sin premieres on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME* December 13. And, if you need to catch up or just want a refresher, we have both the original Dexter and Dexter: New Blood streaming now.

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SpongeBob SquarePants, "SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas" special    Trim the tree, spin the dreidel and get ready to experience the magic of the season on Paramount+. While you might have to wait a little longer to unwrap some of your presents, our gift to audiences this season is a mountain of holiday entertainment for the entire family, including an all-new original Christmas movie and hundreds of iconic seasonal movies, episodes and festive specials. This holiday, Jack Black is not Santa. We’re so excited to debut the first Paramount+ original holiday movie Dear Santa from the hilarious minds of Peter and Bobby Farrelly – The Farrelly Brothers – starring Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur and Post Malone. When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. Don’t miss the hilarious holiday mischief streaming exclusively on Paramount+ November 25.  The Paramount+ Holiday Collection ’Tis The Season For Streaming is back providing jolly good fun and entertainment for everyone in your gingerbread house, with new and returning titles across 20 expertly curated carousels including Seasons Greetings featuring beloved classics like Miracle on 34th Street (1947), the animated Hanukkah musical comedy Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights; the Falalala Family Fun carousel featuring classics for family movie night, including Arthur Christmas, Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas, A Boy Named Charlie Brown; and Laughing All the Way offering favorites like Bad Santa, Deck the Halls, Last Holiday and much more. The 25th anniversary celebration of the world’s most beloved sea sponge continues this December with the debut of an all-new SpongeBob SquarePants holiday special, SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas. Sandy Cheeks’ latest invention leads to a Christmas catastrophe that leaves Santa unable to deliver presents to Bikini Bottom. To save Christmas, the Cheeks family must team up to deliver all the gifts in time and discover the true meaning of the holiday season along the way. The half-hour special features stop-motion animation and will premiere on Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Paramount+ December 2. Paramount+ is also home to CBS Sports' marquee matchups this holiday season, streaming some of the biggest games, including the NFL ON CBS on Thanksgiving Day featuring the Chicago Bears at the Detroit Lions. NFL ON CBS action continues through the holiday season with live, local-market NFL games every Sunday including December 22 and 29. The Big Ten Championship game will also air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ on December 7.

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STREAMING SOON

Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rose McIver, Punam Patel, Bernard White and Sakina Jaffrey in Ghosts   The feast of holiday programming continues with festive events on CBS that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can stream live as they air, such as the National Christmas Tree Lighting**, Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays** and more. Paramount+ will also make comedy holiday wishes come true with the streaming premiere of CBS original holiday movie Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story** (Nov. 21), An Evening with Dua Lipa**, and Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas**.  Favorite CBS original series will also spread holiday cheer with themed-episodes streaming on Paramount+ throughout December including Matlock** (Dec. 5), Elsbeth** (Dec. 5), The Equalizer** (Dec. 8), NCIS** (Dec.16), NCIS: Origins** (Dec.16), Ghosts** (one-hour holiday special on Dec. 19) and The Price Is Right At Night** (Dec. 24). Plus winter finales of Tracker** (Dec. 1) and Fire Country** (Dec. 13).

ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES & PREMIERES & EVENTS   12/2 SpongeBob SquarePants, "SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas" special In this new SpongeBob SquarePants holiday special, one of Sandy’s experiments goes awry and the Cheeks family must team up to save Christmas in Bikini Bottom. 12/3 as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey docuseries premiere A compelling coming-of-age series based on the lives of six young men - the world's first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group - that came together to form the next global hit pop group, as1one. 12/13 Dexter: Original Sin* series premiere Set in 1991 Miami, the 10-episode drama series follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness with the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater). LIBRARY SHOWS December 1 Hell on Wheels (seasons 1-5) Longmire (seasons 1-6) December 4 Peppa Pig: Winter Wonderland Teen Mom Family Reunion (season 3) December 11 First Wives Club (seasons 1-3) December 15 An Evening with Dua Lipa** December 19 Nate Bargatze Nashville Christmas** December 20 National Christmas Tree Lighting** Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays** December 22 The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors** December 27 The Greatest @Home Videos: Holiday Edition** Grammy® Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs** December 29 Grammy® Greats: The Most Memorable Moments** December 31 New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash** (live stream only)  LIBRARY MOVIES Get the fireplace crackling and holiday latkes and treats ready because Paramount+ has added a host of holiday flicks to its library that are perfect for movie nights with loved ones this December, with A Christmas Carol, Deck the Halls, The Perfect Holiday, Christmas Cupid, Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale, Annie*, Bad Moms*, This is Where I Leave You and more, to ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. December 1 45 Years* A Christmas Carol A.I. Artificial Intelligence Annie* Arthur Christmas Bad Moms* Baywatch Bebe's Kids Blade Runner 2049 Boogie Nights Born on the Fourth of July Burn After Reading Charlotte's Web Chicago Chocolate City* Christmas Cupid Cliffhanger Cocktail Coneheads Contagion Critical Condition Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Dundee II Cujo* Deck The Halls Detained Disturbia Down to Earth Edward Scissorhands Fear Fist Fight Free Willy Full Metal Jacket Get Rich or Die Tryin' Heaven Can Wait* Hell or High Water Her Hustle & Flow John Grisham's The Rainmaker Judas and the Black Messiah Julie & Julia King Richard L.A. Confidential Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life Love, Rosie Major League Malcolm X Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All! Miracle on 34th Street Mirror Mirror Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult* Nancy Drew No Country for Old Men Point Break Primal Fear Rings* Risky Business Rosemary's Baby* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* The Back-up Plan The Cider House Rules The Exorcist The Good Liar The Iron Giant The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain The Lovely Bones The Matrix The Monster Squad* The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear* The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!* The Outsiders The Perfect Holiday The Queen The Secret Garden The Uninvited* Think Like a Man Think Like a Man Too This Is Where I Leave You Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers Trading Places Unaccompanied Minors Wayne's World 2* What Men Want What Remains What Remains* Wild Things Winter's Bone* World Trade Center Zodiac* December 6 Extreme Movie* December 8 Joe Bell The Score December 9 The Fabulous Four* December 31 5 to 7* Aurora: A Love Story Backcountry* Match* The Riot Club* The Salvation* Welcome to New York* SPORTS 12/2: AFC Champions League Elite – Al Nassr vs. Al Sadd 12/3: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Barnsley 12/6: Serie A – Atalanta vs. AC Milan 12/7: Serie A – Juventus vs. Bologna 12/7: EFL Championship – Sunderland vs. Stoke City 12/7: Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix* 12/7: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Washington State @ Boise State* 12/7: Big Ten Championship* 12/8: NFL ON CBS Week 14 (check local listings) 12/8: Major League Fishing* 12/10: UEFA Champions League – Atalanta vs. Real Madrid 12/10-12/11: UEFA Champions League competition 12/11: UEFA Champions League – Juventus vs. Manchester City; Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona 12/12: UEFA Europa League – Rangers vs. Tottenham 12/12: UEFA Europa League competition 12/12: UEFA Conference League competition 12/14: NCAA Men’s Basketball Indy Classic – Texas A&M vs. Purdue* 12/14: College Football on CBS – The Army-Navy Game* 12/15: NFL ON CBS Week 15 Doubleheader (check local listings) 12/16: Serie A – Lazio vs. Inter 12/18: Carabao Cup – Arsenal vs. Crystal Palaca 12/19: Carabao Cup – Tottenham vs. Manchester United 12/19: UEFA Conference League competition 12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Mississippi State @ Memphis* 12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic – North Carolina vs. UCLA; Kentucky vs. Ohio State* 12/22: NFL ON CBS Week 16 Doubleheader (check local listings) 12/26: EFL Championship – Sheffield United vs. Burnley; Stoke City vs. Leeds United 12/28: The 2024 Rouge Invitational* 12/28: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase – North Carolina Central @ North Carolina A&T; Howard @ Hampton* 12/29: NFL ON CBS Week 17 (check local listings) 12/29: The Musial Awards* 12/29: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Wigan Athletic 12/29: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Roma 12/31: College Football on CBS – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl* Throughout December: Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol competition Throughout December: Scottish Professional Football League competition Throughout December: English Football League competition Throughout December: Serie A competition Throughout December: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 competition Throughout December: AFC Champions League Elite competition *Title is available to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers. **All Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live. Dates for library titles are subject to change.

57 Channels and Only This Is On: November 17, 2024

 

Survivor:  So a live Tribal, but they still ended up with the person who it seemed like was going home the whole episode anyway.  Sigh.

 

The Challenge: Battle of the Eras:  Hopefully they can finally get Johnny out next week because this ping-ponging between him and Michele is getting boring.