Several new documentaries, k-dramas, seasons and movies are prepping for their premiere releasing on Disney Plus Hotstar in December 2022. It’s time to clear up your schedules and make room for these upcoming titles for new binge sessions in the month of Christmas while cosying up in your warm attires and blankets.
Here’s a list of the titles debuting soon on the digital platform. Read on to find out which one is up your alley. Let’s get into it without any further delay.
This List is Subject to Change Depending on the Availability of the Content in Various Countries. More Titles May Be Added As and When They’re Announced.
Shows/ Movies Releasing on Disney Plus Hotstar in December 2022
December 2
Freddy
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a shy, introverted, lonely dentist was not all that he overtly seemed and had some darker shades to his personality? If not, Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming chilling thriller flick on Hotstar will shed all veils on the matter. Harbouring a sweet dream of getting married to his beloved, Aaryan’s Freddy is a character who will make the hair on your back rise this December. Co-starring alongside him is Alaya F, and Shashanka Ghosh has directed the film.
Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays
A capella sensation, Pentatonix is here to spread Christmas cheer in early December. The group receives fan mail from around the world; this TV special will highlight the five members’ various backgrounds yet ultimately unite in their musical stance of bringing “joy to the world”.
The Mysterious Benedict Society Season 2 Finale
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December 5
Moving In With Malaika
Watch the Bollywood diva, Malaika Khan, upfront, tackling all kinds of hate comments she’s received till now in her unfiltered stance. This Hotstar special is bound to create more buzz around the actress, but this time it all comes straight from the horse’s mouth instead of other sinister remarks spamming her inbox.
December 7
Connect (Kdrama)
Adapted from the webtoon of the same name created by Shin Dae-sung, this upcoming Korean series is a horror-based thriller. It brings a unique and intriguing story to the table revolving around the life of a man missing an organ from his body. The same organ was trafficked and received as a transplant by another person, and soon the two different people forge an unlikely connection.
It stars Jung Hae-in, Go Kyung-pyo and Kim Hye-joon as part of the main leading cast of the drama series and has been directed by Miike Takahashi.
December 9
Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? (Documentary)
We all know the singer who belted the tune to one of the most memorable songs, Let It Go from Disney’s Frozen. However, only a few of us are aware of the strenuous path Idina Menzel had to walk on in her early days to reach the present summit. Despite gaining a record deal and clinching all the formalities early on, her career suffered many setbacks, and she had to start all over again. This documentary covers various identities adopted by the singer, who’s also a mother, and plays many more roles in real life. Witness her glorious tale of humane stardom this December.
Night At The Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (animated series)
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December 14
National Treasure Edge Of History (Two-Episode Premiere)
A refurbished reboot or the sequel of the pre-existing movie franchise of the same name is making its way to Disney+ Hotstar next month. As Jess is out to solve some riddles about her family, she’s pulled into another riddling puzzle related to a Pan-American artefact that she must save. Gear up for the adventure of a lifetime on this new treasure hunt starring Lisette Alexis, Lyndon Smith, Catherine Zeta-Jones and more.
December 16
Govinda Naam Mera
‘One murder with one suspect’. However, when a comedy mystery is involved, the answer is never that easy of a giveaway. As the titular Govind, Vicky Kaushal will be seen opposite Bhumi Pednekar plays his wife, who’s made his life a living hell as she engages in an extra-marital affair and henpecks him when she gets the chance. Enter Kiara Advani’s character, a.k.a. Govinda’s girlfriend.
While Kaushal’s character is a struggling choreographer working in the company of Advani, their lives get entangled in a ‘maseladar’ murder mystery with him as the prime suspect.
If These Walls Could Sing (Documentary)
Disney+ Hostar describes the documentary as follows:
If These Walls Could Sing, a Disney Original Documentary, gives exclusive access to the most famous and longest-running studio in the world, Abbey Road Studios. In this personal film of memory and discovery, director Mary McCartney guides us through nine decades to tell the stories of some of the studio’s most iconic recordings — and the people who made them happen.”
December 21
Big Bet or Casino (Kdrama)
As the title suggests, the setting of this forthcoming Korean release will be a casino and will follow the life of casino legend Cha Mu-sik. However, climbing up the ladder is rarely a white case; the same goes for him as he’s roped into a murder case. And just like the casino game, he’ll also gamble away his life. The Kdrama stars Choi Min-sik, Lee Dong-hwi, Son Suk-ku and more.
Besides these, Hotstar will release further Willow and The Santa Clauses episodes. Which of these titles are you desperately waiting for? What are your thoughts on the upcoming releases of December 2022 scheduled for Disney+ Hotstar? Let us know everything in the comments section below.
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