We're now deep into December and you know what that means: it's movie time! We have wonderful new releases, as well as great deals on more great movies. Let's start with premium titles that you can watch at home via Vudu.
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See what premium titles are available to watch on Vudu this week!
David Harbour stars as Santa Claus (?!) in Violent Night, which follows the beloved figure as he becomes an action hero when he stumbles upon a group of vicious yet clueless mercenaries.
Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge star in Spoiler Alert as a loving couple who must deal with a life-threatening illness. Sally Field also stars in the comedy-drama.
Director Steven Spielberg's most personal film yet, The Fabelmans stars Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as the loving parents of an aspiring filmmaker (Gabriel LaBelle) and his sisters as they move cross-country in pursuit of their dreams.
Taylor Russell and Timothee Chalamet star in Bones and All as a couple who share a taste for blood, forcing them to go on the run. Then they meet the shadowy Sully (Mark Rylance), who offers a new method for survival.
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star in She Said as investigative reporters who uncover infuriating evidence that a Hollywood producer has been abusing women for years. The galvanizing drama also stars Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle and Ashley Judd.
New Releases
What's new on Vudu?
Jeremy Pope stars in The Inspection (available December 23) as a young, gay Black man who has been rejected by his mother (Gabrielle Union). With few options available to him, he joins the Marines and finds a new purpose in life.
In the quiet and tender drama Aftersun, a father (Paul Mescal) and his young daughter (Frankie Corio) lovingly connect on a holiday trip. The emotional story has been widely acclaimed as one of the year's best films.
A dancer and a musician team up in the wondrous animated adventure Inu-Oh. Styled as a glam-rock opera, the musical tale shines a spotlight on impoverished characters rising from the margins of society.
Deals
Get Bullet Train at its lowest price ever -- $7.99 4K UHD. Brad Pitt stars as a deadly assassin who finds himself surrounded by other deadly assassins on a Japanese train that is speeding to its destination.
The Invitation (Unrated) is extended to you at its lowest price ever -- $7.99 4K UHD. Nathalie Emmanuel stars as a young woman who is surprised to be embraced by distant family members she is meeting for the first time. Until, that is, she learns their diabolical intentions.
Now available to buy or rent, Don't Worry Darling, stars Florence Pugh as a happy housewife who is enjoying her suburban bliss in a planned desert community. Increasingly, however, she starts to notice very strange things that disturb her peace and tranquility, leading her to further, profound discoveries about her life and neighbors.
Now available to buy or rent, The Banshees of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as lifelong friends in an isolated community. Everything changes one day, causing hurt feelings, unanswered questions and severed fingers.
Now available in 4K UHD, Strange World is a colorful animated adventure that stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White and Dennis Quaid as three generations of a family who must come together to undertake a dangerous mission that may save the world.
This Week's Biggest Sales
Christmas Weekend Bundle Sale offers over 400 movie & TV bundles to choose from, including the dynamic superhero trilogy Iron Man 1-3 (Bundle), the generation-defining vampire series Twilight: The Complete Saga (Bundle) and the superbly designed spy series The Bourne Ultimate Collection (Bundle). Here are a few starting points: 4K UHD, All Bundles, Recommended For You, TV Bundles, $9.99 & Under, $14.99 & Under, $19.99 & Under, Big Bundles, Big Savings and, finally, Movie Bundles.
Have you had a good year at the movies? Further reason to celebrate is the fantastic End of the Year Sale, with over 1,000 movies, TV seasons and bundles on sale. It's the biggest sale of the year and features blockbuster titles like the dinosaur epic Jurassic World Dominion, the military-themed action-adventure Top Gun: Maverick and the irresistible comic adventures of Minions: The Rise of Gru.
The breathtaking Modern Sci-Fi Movies & TV Sale allows you to explore adventures throughout many invigorating worlds, such as the spice planet in Dune, the wild journeys depicted in Interstellar and the monster mash-up Godzilla vs. Kong. It's a lot, we know, so start with any of these bookmarks: Recommended For You, Top Titles, 4K UHD Titles, $4.99 & Under, $6.99 & Under, $9.99 & Under, $7.99 & Under, Bundles, All Titles.
DreamWorks Animation Mix & Match, featuring two (2) movies for $14.99, reminds that Dreamworks has developed a host of memorable characters, as brought to life in the criminal comedy-adventure The Bad Guys, the splendid Western Spirit Untamed and the cheerful musical road movie Trolls World Tour.
More Big Sales
Choose your own adventures by taking advantage of Mix & Match, which offers three (3) movies for $14.99. This week's selection is rich in family and holiday-themed titles, but also features titles that are strictly for adults.
With Brad Pitt starring in the Old Hollywood tale, Babylon, opening only in theaters this week, your interest may have been piqued in movies from days gone by, which makes the choice selections in the Old Hollywood Sale especially timely.
With Antonio Banderas starring in a new animated adventure, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, opening only in theaters this week, the Puss In Boots Sale is also timely. Catch up on other adventures in the Shrek franchise.
Feel like a tasty treat that you haven't seen before? Check out $7.99 Not on Netflix, which offers fresh films from different genres.
Continuing Sales
If you're building a new 4K movie library, the $6.99 HDX Movies: Monthly Deals showcases hundreds of movies that will dazzle your eyes and tickle your ears.
Certified Fresh Favorites To Rent.
End of the Year Sale highlights dozens of movies, helpfully divided into a variety of categories for your browsing ease.
With the Actor's Spotlights, you can pick and choose from among your favorite thespians, including this week's notables: veteran character CCH Pounder, Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz, action superstar and dramatic powerhouse Michelle Yeoh and the superbly nuanced Olivia Colman.
Celebrate the season by visiting Mix & Match: Naughty or Nice, where you can select two movies for $9.99. Sounds nice to us!
Vudu Top 10
Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam is topping the Vudu chart for a fourth consecutive week on Fandango’s on-demand streaming service. Among the new-to-Vudu debuts for the week of December 12th through the 18th, the horror thriller Prey for the Devil, Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical The Fabelmans, the Timothee Chalamet-Taylor Russell horror-drama Bones and All, and the Colin Farrell-Brendan Gleeson dramedy The Banshees of Inisherin, ranking in the #2, #4, #12 and #19 positions on the service, respectively.
Among the beloved holiday classics fans are enjoying on Vudu, the top-ranking titles are Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, The Polar Express, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Christmas Story Christmas, A Christmas Story, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Die Hard, Jingle All the Way and Home Alone.
With Avatar: The Way of Water ranking as the #1 film in movie theaters on Fandango, fans are catching up with the original Avatar on Vudu, moving up from the #33 spot last week to #17 this week.
Vudu’s top ten titles for the past week, in terms of revenue:
1. Black Adam
2. Prey for the Devil
3. Illumination's Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
4. The Fabelmans
5. The Woman King
6. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
7. Spider-Man: No Way Home -- Extended Cut
8. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
9. Elf
10. Yellowstone: Season 5, Part 1
