Apple TV+ has announced the programming that will be added to the streaming service next month. The Apple TV Plus December 2024 lineup includes the romantic comedy Fly Me to the Moon, the documentary series The Secret Lives of Animals, the kids and family series Wonder Pets: In the City, and its holiday programming.
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APPLE TV PLUS DECEMBER 2024 SCHEDULE
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 6
Fly Me to the Moon (PG-13 Romantic Comedy Film)
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, director Greg Berlanti’s “Fly Me to the Moon” has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans. The film has also been praised by critics for the performances of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.
Johansson (who also produces) and Tatum star in “Fly Me to the Moon,” a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson), brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis (Tatum) and his already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins…
Hailing from Apple Studios, “Fly Me to the Moon” was written by Rose Gilroy and is produced by Johansson, Jonathan Lia and Keenan Flynn for These Pictures, as well as Sarah Schechter. Robert J. Dohrmann serves as executive producer.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13
Wonder Pets: In the City (Kids & Family Series)
“Wonder Pets: In the City” is an all-new animated preschool original series that invites kids and families to come together to meet charming new characters and go on exciting adventures that spark curiosity and celebrate our unique differences. The series introduces a trio of heroes: Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake and Zuri the Bunny.
The heroic classroom pets live in a kindergarten in New York City and travel all around the globe in their amazing “Jetcar” to rescue animals in musical, mini-opera-themed adventures. When the going gets tough, Izzy, Tate and Zuri always remember to combine their talents and abilities and work together to save the day — because together, there’s nothing they can’t do!
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, “Wonder Pets: In the City” is developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley, who serves as executive producer alongside Steve Altiere (“Pretzel and the Puppies”), and Grammy and Emmy Award winner and co-executive producer, Jeffrey Lesser.
The new series features the voice talents of newcomers Victoria Scola-Giampapa as Izzy, Vanessa Huszar as Zuri, and Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. as Tate. This music-forward series also features Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning composers and is accompanied by the FILMharmonic Orchestra.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 18
The Secret Lives of Animals (Documentary Series)
“The Secret Lives of Animals” is a 10-part docuseries narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville (“Paddington,” “Downton Abbey”). The series highlights 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing stunning, never-before-seen animal behaviors and highlighting the remarkable intelligence of the natural world.
Hailing from the acclaimed BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series both inspires and delights viewers with its vibrant exploration of extraordinary animal behaviors, many captured on film for the first time. Each episode delves into pivotal moments in the life cycles of various animals — from birth and leaving home to raising a family, and from finding food to growing old — showcasing their striking intelligence and adaptability.
Highlights include an orb-weaving spider constructing a deceptive “self-portrait” puppet to deter predators; a wood mouse that creates its own signposts; and, an unexpected relationship between a reticulated humming frog and a burrowing tarantula.
“The Secret Lives of Animals” is produced for Apple TV+ by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, with Matt Brandon (“Planet Earth III”) serving as showrunner and Roger Webb (“Mammals,” “Big Cats 24/7”) as executive producer. The series marks the third collaboration between the BBC Studios Natural History Unit and Apple TV+, following the hit, Emmy Award-nominated series “Prehistoric Planet” and “The Year Earth Changed.”
APPLE TV+ HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
Get into the holiday spirit this year with fan-favorite holiday programming now streaming on Apple TV+. The Apple TV+ holiday programming features beloved Peanuts specials, musical holiday specials from Mariah Carey and Hannah Waddingham, the musical comedy feature Spirited, and more. You can view the full list of titles here.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.