Move over Netflix and Chill; this holiday season, Canadians are all about Netflix and Hibernate. Forget last-minute shopping and chaotic family dinners (yes, even with the in-laws). This year, Canadians are redefining holiday traditions and trading the usual stress for something way cozier.

According to our latest poll, Canadians are getting really serious about their entertainment. A holiday hibernation trend is sweeping the country, with nearly half of Canadians with Netflix (45%) admitting they want to spend the holiday time during December indulging in their favourite shows, films and festive treats, particularly among young adults who are leading the movement.

But wait, there’s more: half of Canadians (50%) confess to sneaking away from family gatherings to catch up on Netflix during the holidays. No judgement – we totally get it.

Not all Canadians are on the same page when it comes to their holiday priorities: Young adults aged 18 to 29 are the most likely to steal away for streaming breaks, with 10% slipping off every few hours for their must-watch series and movies. Whereas Canadians aged 60 and over are holding the firmest to tradition, with 73% preferring time with family over making a dent in their watchlist.

Multitasking has also become a trademark of the holiday season. Nearly a quarter of Canadians (24%) watch Netflix while wrapping gifts, turning chores into festive moments of entertainment.

Canadians also know what they want, with 35% of Canadians re-watching the same beloved films and specials every year, and 43% saying these classic favourites are their top choice for holiday viewing.

With the highly anticipated final installments of Stranger Things arriving this holiday season, excitement is building, with 56% of Canadians planning to watch every new episode as they’re released in November and December.

Make sure to catch the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, debuting in three volumes: the first four episodes are out now, three episodes
will release on December 25, and the finale episode
will land on New Year’s Eve. Each volume releases at 8 PM ET.

So grab your coziest blanket, stock up on your favourite holiday snacks and join the great Canadian holiday hibernation! More here on the studies.

SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING arrives December 2, 2025 on Netflix. The Docu-Series gets a new Teaser Trailer today.

SYNOPSIS: Diddy. Puff Daddy. Love. The public knows the hip-hop icon by many names — but who is the real Sean Combs? In a new four-part documentary by Emmy and Grammy Award–winning executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Emmy Award-winning director Alexandria Stapleton, Sean Combs: The Reckoning is a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender. Born with an insatiable drive for stardom and a knack for spotting talent, Combs made a quick ascent through the ranks of the music industry with Bad Boy Entertainment and was crucial in bringing hip-hop to the pop masses and launching the careers of dozens of generation-defining artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, and Danity Kane. But along the way, and as detailed by his former associates, childhood friends, artists, and employees, something darker began to color his ambitions. Through explosive, never-before-seen materials, including exclusive interviews with those formerly in his orbit, this documentary tells the story of a powerful, enterprising man and the gilded empire he built — and the underworld that lay just beneath its surface.

ABOUT SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING

RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2026

DIRECTOR: Alexandria Stapleton

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Alexandria Stapleton, Stacy Scripter, David Karabinas, Ariel Brozell, Brad Bernstein

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: House of Nonfiction, G-Unit Film & Television, Texas Crew Productions

FORMAT: Documentary Series, 4 x 60min Episodes

Cineplex Pictures will release JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION in theatres December 5, 2025 across Canada. Here’s the new Trailer!

Directed by: Shouta Goshozono
Written by: Hiroshi Seko
Synopsis: A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes. The desperate confrontation between Satoru Gojo’s two beloved students comes to the big screen with an early preview. Be the first to experience Yuji and Yuta’s fateful battle with the hotly anticipated kickoff to Season 3 in theatres nationwide.

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a Canadian film distributor specializing in theatrical releases across various genres. Past releases include Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, The Queen of My Dreams, John Wick: Chapter 4, and The Boy and the Heron, with upcoming titles such as The Housemaid and Michael, among others.

This winter, the iconic KŌST on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel welcomes back its highly anticipated seasonal retreat: the KŌST Chalet. Returning as a luxurious après ski escape, this limited-time activation in partnership with Grey Goose® invites guests to experience the perfect blend of alpine-inspired charm and Toronto’s breathtaking cityscape.

Welcome to Your Chalet in the Sky

The KŌST Chalet invites guests into an exclusive alpine-inspired retreat where Toronto’s dazzling cityscape meets the natural elegance of Lake Tahoe. The chalet’s ambiance is a perfect blend of rustic charm and sophisticated warmth, designed by Caspar Haydar Design. The inviting décor, with its plush furnishings, warm lighting, and stunning views of the city below, sets the stage for a memorable winter evening in the clouds.

Après Ski-Inspired Delights

Indulge in an exquisite culinary experience featuring hearty après ski-inspired dishes, curated to complement the winter atmosphere. Executive Chef Luca presents a cozy menu that elevates traditional comfort food, returning items from the Cheese Fondue, Short Rib Poutine, French Onion soup, Shepherd’s pie to Crème Brulé.

An Elevated Partnership with Grey Goose®

At Grey Goose®, we find delight in the simple luxuries nature offers, especially during the winter months. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with KŌST for their exclusive Chalet activation. Crafted from the finest winter wheat and renowned for its smoothness and premium quality, Grey Goose® vodka evokes thoughts of the French Alps, with icy blue skies and soaring geese.

Join them at KŌST to indulge in a selection of expertly crafted high-altitude cocktails that highlight the rich flavours of Grey Goose®, all within the cozy, inviting atmosphere of the KŌST Chalet. Whether you’re savouring a spiced hot cocktail or a winter-inspired mule, Grey Goose® promises to elevate your cocktail experience.

Key Details:

Location: KŌST, 44th Floor, Bisha Hotel, 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Activation Dates: November 28, 2025, to February 2026
Highlights: Après ski-inspired dishes, bespoke Grey Goose® cocktails, luxurious alpine design

Whether unwinding with friends or enjoying a romantic evening, the KŌST Chalet offers the perfect escape to enjoy great company, breathtaking views, and premium cocktails in an intimate and stylish setting; your own Chalet in the Sky.

Book here.

It’s a fantastic opening for ZOOTOPIA 2, debuting atop the Box Office with $93 million from 4,000 theatres this U.S. Thanksgiving weekend for Disney. This bests its predecessor which opened in 2016 to the tune of $75 million. Justin Waldman‘s review here.

WICKED: FOR GOOD is de-throned but going strong still with a second weekend of $61 million for Universal Pictures, a stellar two-week run of $268.4 million!

In third is NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T with $7.7 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures, a total $50.6 million grossed to date.

PREDATOR: BADLANDS is in fourth with $5 million, a total $85.4 million for 20th Century Studios.

Rounding things off is THE RUNNING MAN with $4.7 million, a three-week run of $35.2 million for Paramount Pictures.

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Run-of-Engagement passes to see tiff50 selection THE SECRET AGENT during its theatrical run.

Synopsis: Amid the raucous revelry of Carnival week, a widower named Marcelo (Wagner Moura) arrives in 1977 in Recife, Brazil, a city as vibrant as it is violent. A technology researcher who suddenly finds himself an unwitting target in the heart of the dictatorship’s political maelstrom, Marcelo is a man on the run from mercenary killers, from ghosts of the past and from the ruthless, mischievously militant spirit of Brazil in 1977. In the midst of these mounting threats, Marcelo, with the help of a mysterious woman named Elza and her compatriots in the country’s growing underground resistance, remains primarily focused on escaping Brazil with his young son. Master filmmaker Kleber Mendonca Filho teams up with renowned actor Wagner Moura – giving an extraordinary, career-defining performance – to craft a thrillingly unpredictable, playfully shape-shifting epic steeped in history even as it feels remarkably contemporary, paying affectionate tribute to the movies of Filho’s youth while unfolding against the backdrop of political turmoil and palpable danger.

Starring: Wagner Moura

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THE SECRET AGENT is in select theatres December 5, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

By Amanda Gilmore

This Broadway touring production of The Sound of Music has made its way to Toronto, and we couldn’t be more excited! After seeing the opening night performance, we can confirm that it’s everything we had hoped for from this timeless tale. Given that this is the Broadway touring production, it should come as no surprise that the lighting and set design are outstanding. They propel you into the grandeur of the Abbey and The Von Trapps’ home.

All the beloved songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein II are sung with heart and bravado. The classics such as “The Sound of Music” and “My Favorite Things” will make audiences want to burst into song along with Maria. Cayleigh Capaldi is perfectly cast as the lively Maria and makes this familiar role her own. The seven Von Trapp children are a joy to watch. Each delivers many memorable moments throughout the production. And this rendition of “Do-Re-Mi” will stay with audiences long after the curtain call!

This production of The Sound of Music is a great way to spend time with your family this Holiday Season! Make sure to catch it before it finishes its run at the Princess of Wales Theatre on January 4, 2026.

Some highlights:

Disney+ are putting on a fun pop-up at CF Eaton Centre beginning today through Monday, December 1, 2025! Be sure to check it out!

WHAT: This Black Friday Weekend, Disney+ is bringing beloved nostalgia to life at CF Eaton Centre with two immersive living room experiences inspired by “The Simpsons” and “Home Alone”. Guests can take their holiday photos in these classic settings, creating the perfect shot for their annual Holiday card. Plus, visitors will leave with a printed photo and watch guide to make the holidays merry, bright, and full of Disney+ cheer.

WHEN & WHERE:

CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Level 2, Albert’s Way Entrance)

Friday, November 28, 10am-9pm

Saturday, November 29, 10am-9pm

Sunday, November 30, 10am-7pm

Monday, December 1, 10am-9pm

This season, Disney+ is bringing the holidays home with beloved classics like “Home Alone”, “The Santa Clause,” “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” as well as new exciting additions “Love Actually,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.” With Hulu on Disney+, all these holiday favourites and more can be streamed in one place, so grab a blanket, pour some hot cocoa, and stream wonder and cheer.

In addition to this experience, Disney+ also has a Black Friday offer for new and eligible subscribers can enjoy Disney+ Standard with Ads for just $3.99/month for a year (regular price $8.99/month). It’s the perfect way to stream holiday classics and more all year long. Offer ends Monday, December 1, 2025.

Discover more from Disney+ subscriber-only Perks. Everyday savings, exclusive experiences, and exciting chances to win. See what’s new this month and what’s disappearing soon.

ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

AFAM Wives Club recently made its premiere on The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) streaming platform iWant, with new episodes streaming every week. 

You can watch the trailer:

AFAM Wives Club is a sassy, campy, and emotionally rich reality series that follows the lives of four Filipina women in relationships with foreign men or AFAMs. The show explores how cultural differences, societal expectations, and personal growth all play a part in their love stories. Each episode is anchored on a central theme (e.g., cultural clashes, beauty standards, sex, or family dynamics), intercutting with real conversations and raw, no-holds-barred confessionals.

The series is the realest portrait of Filipinas in love with foreigners, a sisterhood bound by the need to be loved, seen, and chosen, all wrapped in chaos. 

Representing the different faces of the modern Filipina: Mari Fowler shares her journey to motherhood, whileKeylyn Trajano, a reigning Miss Universal Woman and proud transgender Filipina, breaks barriers in her field. Julia Chu, a lawyer and entrepreneur, offers insight into balancing career and personal growth, and Nathalie Hart opens up about single motherhood and starting over after divorce. Together, their stories present an honest look at womanhood, family, and self-discovery. 

Unlike traditional reality shows, ‘AFAM Wives Club’ focuses on sisterhood over competition. Each episode delves into a chaotic yet deeply relatable feminine truth that captures the messiness of growth, cultural connection, belongingness– showing that love, in all its forms, remains a universal story.

Hollywood Suite is putting three exclusive premieres under the tree this December: the Canadian debut of a docuseries celebrating a Hollywood icon in Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar (2024), the story of a wrestling legend in Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story (2024), and new episodes of the Hollywood Suite original series A Year in Film (2025).

Executive produced by Kim Kardashian, Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar is a deep dive into Taylor’s craft as an actor who mesmerized audiences while changing the relationship between cinemagoers and stars. It goes on to highlight her work as a businesswoman, activist and advocate. Produced by Passion Pictures and distributed internationally by Fremantle, the documentary features stars like Sharon Stone, Joan Collins, and Paris Jackson. The first part of the three-part series premieres on demand and on the Hollywood Suite 2010s+ channel on December 26 at 9 PM ET.

“This December, we’re reflecting on people and films that took the world by storm, from Elizabeth Taylor and Luna Vachon, to the films that shaped history in A Year In Film,” said Sharon Stevens, Vice-President of Programming for Hollywood Suite. “Paired with beloved festive favourite films, these documentaries highlighting celebrated pop culture personalities will add more sparkle to the season.”

Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story follows the story of Canadian WWF icon Luna Vachon. Raised by a family of wrestling legends, wrestling was her first love. Reaching the peak of her fame in the 90s, Luna’s biggest hurdle was challenging the mainstream wrestling industry and its view on women. She aimed to be the biggest, baddest wrestling villain that ever lived. This Canadian film is directed by Vancouver-born Kate Kroll and premieres on demand on December 1, and on December 16 at 9 PM ET on the Hollywood Suite 2010s+ channel.

Arriving just in the St. Nick of time are brand new episodes of the Hollywood Suite original series A Year in Film. This season will go back further than the 1970s, time-travelling to 1939 with films like Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. Years also featured this season are 1976, 1987, 1990 and 2004, with insightful commentary on movies like All The President’s Men, The Lost Boys, Goodfellas and The Notebook. All five episodes premiere on demand December 1.

For more festive favourites, Hollywood Suite has you covered with merry films that will jingle your bells, including:

A Christmas Carol (1936)

Little Women (1949)

Bell, Book and Candle (1958)

A Christmas Carol (1984)

Big (1988)

Uncle Buck (1989)

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Jingle All The Way (1996)

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

The Family Man (2000)

Serendipity (2001)

About a Boy (2002)

Love Actually (2003)

The Family Stone (2005)

The Holiday (2006)

Christmas in Conway (2013)

A Merry Friggin’ Christmas (2014)

My One Christmas Wish (2015)

A Christmas Horror Story (2015)

Little Women (2019)

Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen (2022)

Meeting Mr. Christmas (2022)

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD SUITE

Curated by real movie lovers, Hollywood Suite operates four exclusive HD channels that showcase must-see movies from the Golden Age to today, plus exclusive new series from around the world, always uncut and commercial-free. With hundreds of movies every month on four HD channels and Hollywood Suite On Demand, Hollywood Suite provides unparalleled value to subscribers.

Hollywood Suite is available to over 10 million households across Canada, exclusively through Canadian television service providers and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Visit hollywoodsuite.ca for more information.

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