As the year draws to a close, Hulu is rolling out a final slate of compelling new content for December. The streaming service has announced a mix of returning fan favourites and exciting new premieres, from mythical adventures and intense Korean thrillers to festive musical specials.
Returning Favourites and Festive Cheer
The month kicks off with seasonal spirit on December 1 with The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular. This marks the special's tenth annual edition, once again hosted by Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough. The program will feature musical performances from stars like Gwen Stefani, Good Charlotte, and Trisha Yearwood, broadcast from various Disney resorts to celebrate the holidays.
Reality TV drama also makes a comeback when Dance Moms: A New Era returns for its second season on December 8. The new chapter follows Coach Glo's scramble to open a new studio after the sudden closure of Studio Bleu. Tensions are expected to rise as her daughter Kaeli joins as a coach and a new mother-daughter duo enters the competitive fray.
Highly Anticipated Series Continuations
The headline release for many subscribers arrives on December 10: the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This season adapts the second book in Rick Riordan's beloved series, The Sea of Monsters.
Walker Scobell returns as the titular demigod, Percy, who finds Camp Half-Blood in chaos. His friend Grover is missing, his relationship with Annabeth is evolving, and the camp is under threat from Luke and the Titan Kronos. Percy's quest to restore order will lead him directly into the perilous Sea of Monsters, where a secret destiny awaits him.
New International Thriller for the Holidays
For viewers seeking gripping drama, Hulu is premiering the new Korean series Made in Korea on December 24. This action-packed period thriller is set in 1970s Korea and follows Baek Kitae, a suave and cunning KCIA agent who leads a double life as a smuggler by night.
He leverages his secret operation to protect his brother and amass power, quickly climbing the ranks. His ascent is challenged by a relentless prosecutor determined to bring him down. The series boasts a strong cast including Jung Woosung, Woo Dohwan, Cho Yeojeong, and Lily Franky.
This diverse December lineup offers Hulu subscribers a blend of fantasy, family drama, international intrigue, and holiday entertainment to close out the year. The releases are part of a broader content drop on the platform, with a complete guide to all new titles available on Hulu's official channels.