Streaming on Sunset Starting This Weekend is Jay Kelly — A Bittersweet Journey Through Fame, Family, and Self-Discovery and Streaming Highlights for December 2–8, 2025
Sunset brings viewers one of the most talked-about films of late 2025, Jay Kelly, now available to stream on Netflix and featured on our platform. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Noah Baumbach, the dramatic comedy stars George Clooney in the title role and Adam Sandler as his loyal manager, delivering a poignant exploration of fame, family, and the personal costs of a life in the spotlight.
Jay Kelly follows the titular Hollywood star as he embarks on a reflective European journey alongside his manager. Amid the backdrop of scenic cities and cultural landmarks, the film delves into Jay’s inner life, revealing the tension between public success and private compromise. As his daughter prepares to leave for college, Jay confronts the sacrifices he’s made for his career and questions the legacy he is leaving behind—not just professionally, but personally. Clooney brings a nuanced balance of charm, vulnerability, and humor to the role, portraying a man at a crossroads in both life and love. Adam Sandler complements him perfectly, offering comedic timing and emotional depth as the steadfast manager who has navigated the ups and downs of Hollywood alongside him.
The film seamlessly blends moments of levity with introspection, allowing audiences to experience both the glitz of the entertainment world and the quieter, often overlooked personal struggles of its stars. Baumbach’s signature style—sharp dialogue, character-driven storytelling, and attention to emotional nuance—is on full display, making Jay Kelly more than just a comedic journey but also a moving character study.
Since its theatrical release in November 2025, Jay Kelly has generated widespread acclaim for its performances, screenplay, and direction. Critics have highlighted the chemistry between Clooney and Sandler, as well as the film’s ability to explore complex themes like parenthood, personal growth, and the cost of ambition, all while maintaining a lightness that keeps the narrative engaging.
Streaming now, Jay Kelly offers Sunset viewers the opportunity to experience this cinematic journey from home, bringing together the intimacy of character-driven storytelling with the grandeur of a European backdrop. The film is ideal for fans of dramatic comedies, character studies, and anyone interested in narratives that combine heartfelt emotional arcs with humor and charm.
Whether you’re revisiting the film after its theatrical run or discovering it for the first time, Jay Kelly exemplifies the kind of storytelling that Sunset prioritizes: thoughtful, entertaining, and resonant. With George Clooney’s reflective performance and Adam Sandler’s engaging presence, this is a must-watch for December streaming, offering both laughs and reflective moments for viewers of all ages.
Experience Jay Kelly today, only on Sunset, and immerse yourself in a story about the choices we make, the paths we take, and the personal journeys that define us—on screen and in life.
This Week on Sunset: Streaming Highlights for December 2–8, 2025 – Sunset brings you the latest in streaming entertainment, offering a curated lineup of films, series, and specials from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+, and more. From thought-provoking dramas to family-friendly adventures, this week’s selection is packed with both fresh premieres and classic hits, giving viewers plenty to explore from the comfort of home.
Notable New Releases
Netflix leads the week with several high-profile debuts. Jay Kelly, a comic-drama directed by Noah Baumbach, stars George Clooney as a Hollywood actor on a journey of self-discovery, with Adam Sandler playing his longtime manager. The film’s ensemble cast, which also features Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, and Riley Keough, brings a heartfelt mix of humor and poignancy to a story about fame, friendship, and reinvention. Also arriving on Netflix is The Abandons, a period drama set in 1850s Washington Territory. Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson star as matriarchs locked in a bitter rivalry over land and legacy, offering viewers a mix of family intrigue and historical storytelling. Documentary fans can tune in to The New Yorker at 100, a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic magazine’s newsroom, releasing on December 5. Later in the weekend, Netflix also streams Pro Bono, a drama about a respected judge joining a pro bono legal team, and the 2022 Hollywood period piece Babylon.
Disney+ offers fresh family entertainment with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw arriving on December 5, adapting the beloved book series into a vibrant animated feature. Young viewers can continue following adventures in a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 3, streaming December 8.
Hulu rounds out the week with festive and reality content, including the Season 13 premiere of The Great Christmas Light Fight on December 5 and Dance Moms: A New Era Season 2, set to stream December 8.
HBO Max subscribers can watch Edward Burns’ sequel The Family McMullen, continuing his 1995 indie breakout, along with the romantic sports drama series Heated Rivalry, which releases new episodes weekly. Peacock delivers new reality and sports content with The Celebrity Traitors UK and Here Come the Irish Season 2, following the Notre Dame football team.
Prime Video kicks off the holiday season with Oh. What. Fun., a festive comedy starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Felicity Jones, streaming December 3.
Streaming Highlights on Sunset
Sunset also features unique and internationally acclaimed content for this week. Blossoms Shanghai (Criterion Channel), now streaming, follows the rise of a self-made millionaire in 1990s Shanghai, marking Wong Kar-wai’s first series for television. Paramount+ brings the psychological thriller Little Disasters on December 11, a gripping story of friendship unraveling after a mysterious incident in an emergency room, starring Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner. Peacock’s espionage thriller The Copenhagen Test (Dec. 27) stars Simu Liu as an intelligence analyst whose mind is hacked, with Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, and Brian D’Arcy James co-starring.
For fans of mystery and crime, Netflix releases Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on December 12, featuring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc investigating a locked-room church murder. Later this month, Goodbye June (Dec. 24) sees Kate Winslet directing and starring in a family drama about reconciling with an ailing mother, alongside Helen Mirren and Toni Collette. Apple TV brings motorsport drama to the forefront with F1 The Movie (Dec. 12), starring Brad Pitt as a gifted, underappreciated driver leading a struggling Formula 1 team.
Holiday Favorites
The holiday season is in full swing on Sunset, with festive films like My Secret Santa (Netflix, Dec. 3), Merv (Prime Video, Dec. 10), and Oh. What. Fun. (Prime Video, Dec. 3) bringing cheer to family movie nights. Historical and documentary releases include Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas (Disney+ and Hulu, Dec. 10) and The Merchants of Joy (Hulu, Dec. 1), profiling the Christmas tree trade in New York City.
Animated content continues to shine with Ne Zha II (HBO Max, Dec. 24), China’s record-breaking animated film, while Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Disney+, Dec. 5) delights younger audiences with humor and heart.
Upcoming Gems
Viewers can look ahead to several must-watch titles on Sunset later in December, including the season finale of Stranger Things on December 31, Hulu’s horror releases Strange Harvest (Dec. 23) and Together (Dec. 31), and international mysteries like Germany’s Miss Sophie — Same Procedure as Every Year (Prime Video, Dec. 22) and Sweden’s Blackwater (MHz, Dec. 30).
Where to Stream
Sunset makes it easy to access the full range of these streaming releases, bringing together Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+, and more into a single destination. From family-friendly adventures and holiday specials to intense thrillers and critically acclaimed dramas, Sunset’s curated streaming selections ensure that audiences won’t miss a beat this week and weekend.
Streaming this week, Sunset delivers front-row access to the most talked-about films and series, including the star-studded Jay Kelly, the animated fun of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, and a wide variety of global and genre-spanning content. Explore these titles and more on Sunset and enjoy a week of entertainment that has something for every viewer.