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This festive season, streaming platforms are serving up a delightful array of new films, perfect for kicking back after a Thanksgiving feast or while finishing up your holiday gift-wrapping on Christmas Eve.

Services like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+ are showcasing original content, featuring celebrity appearances that would shine brighter than Rudolph. Expect performances from Angelina Jolie vying for an Oscar in a Maria Callas biopic, Ben Stiller in a holiday comedy, Kerry Washington in a Tyler Perry war film, and a fresh portrayal of the Nativity story featuring the Virgin Mary.

Here’s a sneak peek at 15 exciting films coming soon to your streaming devices:

‘Emilia Pérez’ (Wednesday)

This Spanish-language film combines elements of melodrama, crime thrillers, and music. It tells the story of a lawyer from Mexico City (Zoe Saldaña) hired by a notorious drug lord (Karla Sofía Gascón) to help him transition into a woman. Years later, complications arise with the return of the drug lord’s wife (Selena Gomez).

Available on: Netflix

‘An Almost Christmas Story’ (Friday)

This animated short follows a young owl named Moon who gets injured and accidentally trapped in a tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. He teams up with a lost girl named Luna on the New York City subway, and together they help each other find their way home, featuring voices from John C. Reilly, Natasha Lyonne, and Jim Gaffigan.

Available on: Disney+

‘The Merry Gentlemen’ (Nov. 20)

What’s more festive than male strippers? To save her family’s beloved bar and art venue, a Broadway dancer (Britt Robertson) organizes an all-male Christmas dance revue, enlisting a group of appealing contractors (including Chad Michael Murray) to show their moves.

Available on: Netflix

‘Blitz’ (Nov. 22)

Set during World War II, this film depicts a British munitions worker (Saoirse Ronan) who has to send her son (Elliott Heffernan) to the countryside for safety as Nazi bombings ravage London. In a twist, he manages to escape the train, embarking on a perilous journey to find her again in this gripping drama by Steve McQueen.

Available on: Apple TV+

‘Out of My Mind’ (Nov. 22)

Newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor leads this coming-of-age tale as Melody, a non-verbal sixth-grader with cerebral palsy, navigating the challenges of school and family life while trying to find her voice.

Assistive voice technology offers her a novel means of communication, yet she continues to face challenges in being recognized and comprehended.

Where to watch: Disney+

‘The Piano Lesson’ (Nov. 22)

Denzel Washington’s sons play significant roles in this modern take on the August Wilson classic. This directorial debut by Malcolm Washington features his brother, John David, as a man from Mississippi intent on selling a musical heirloom to purchase the land where their ancestors were enslaved. However, his estranged sister, played by Danielle Deadwyler, is determined to keep it.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Spellbound’ (Nov. 22)

This animated family adventure features music co-composed by Alan Menken. It follows a princess (Rachel Zegler) on her quest to undo the curse that has turned her parents (Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem) into monsters. Time is of the essence, as failure to save them could plunge their kingdom into darkness.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Our Little Secret’ (Nov. 27)

This holiday romantic comedy features Lindsay Lohan as Avery, who wishes to impress her boyfriend’s discerning mother (Kristin Chenoweth) during their first Christmas. Things take an unexpected turn when she realizes that her boyfriend’s sister is in a relationship with her ex (Ian Harding) at their family holiday retreat.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Sweethearts’ (Nov. 28)

Nico Hiraga and Kiernan Shipka star in this comedy about two codependent best friends who, tired of their high school relationships impacting their college life, plan to end things over Thanksgiving. However, they soon find the task is more challenging than anticipated, leading them to reassess their own friendship.

Where to watch: Max

‘Nutcrackers’ (Nov. 29)

This holiday comedy stars Ben Stiller as a workaholic real estate developer whose world turns upside down when he suddenly becomes the guardian of his late sister’s four wild boys. Linda Cardellini plays the social worker attempting to find suitable foster parents while the unlikely new father faces a series of challenges.

Where to watch: Hulu

‘That Christmas’ (Dec. 4)

Richard Curtis, known for “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” creates a family-friendly version of “Love Actually” with this animated film. The festive story weaves together various tales of individuals dealing with family, friendships, love, despair, and a significant mistake made by Santa Claus.

Experience the challenges of trying to get home for Christmas, as Santa (voiced by Brian Cox) juggles his demanding duties with a high-maintenance reindeer during a snowstorm.