December is the perfect month to stock up on physical media: cosy Christmas comedies, restored classics, cult horror and festival favourites. From the many December 2025 DVD releases, here is a curated selection of titles that are really worth adding to your shelf.
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Christmas & feel-good movies
10 Giorni Con Babbo Natale
A modern Italian Christmas comedy that follows a slightly chaotic family road-trip to Lapland. Between misunderstandings, mishaps and a very exhausted Santa, it’s a light, feel-good movie for all ages.
- Perfect for a family movie night in the run-up to Christmas.
- Continuation of the popular “10 giorni…” comedy saga with the usual cast.
- Ideal gift if you’re looking for a seasonal Italian title that’s not the “usual” classic.
Vita E’ Meravigliosa (La) – 80th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (2 DVD)
Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” needs no introduction: one of the most beloved Christmas films ever made, with James Stewart in perhaps his most iconic role. This 80th Anniversary edition offers a fresh way to rediscover it on disc.
- Two-disc commemorative edition dedicated to the film’s 80th anniversary.
- A true Christmas staple, but also a powerful story about community and second chances.
- Great choice if you want a “forever” edition of a timeless classic, not just a random cheap reprint.
Buy “Vita E’ Meravigliosa (La) – 80th Anniversary (2 DVD)” on DVDland.it
For cinephiles: directors & acting masterclasses
Anna Magnani Box (5 DVD)
A 5-disc box set dedicated to Anna Magnani, one of the greatest actresses in the history of Italian and world cinema. A compact way to explore (or re-explore) her most intense and unforgettable performances.
- Five films in one box: excellent value for anyone building a serious Italian-cinema collection.
- Essential if you love neorealism, strong female characters and acting that “fills the screen”.
- Perfect gift for film-school students or anyone who only knows Magnani by name.
Dogville
Lars von Trier’s minimalist masterpiece, with Nicole Kidman and an all-star cast on a “drawn” stage, remains one of the most discussed films of the 2000s. Cruel, brilliant and formally daring.
- Essential title for anyone who follows auteur cinema and festival favourites.
- Visually unique staging: an entire town suggested by chalk lines and a few props.
- A great disc to rewatch and analyse over time, discovering new details at every viewing.
Capitan Conan
“Capitan Conan” (from Bertrand Tavernier’s “Capitaine Conan”) is a powerful World War I drama, following a group of soldiers who struggle to adapt when the war is officially over but violence hasn’t really stopped.
- War movie with a strong moral and psychological focus, not just action scenes.
- Great for viewers who love historical films with nuanced characters.
- Nice addition to any collection of European war cinema on DVD.
International tales & festival-style drama
Breve Storia Di Una Famiglia
A contemporary Asian drama with supernatural overtones: after an accident, two classmates become mysteriously connected, and one of them slowly discovers the cracks and secrets hidden behind a seemingly perfect middle-class family.
- For fans of slow-burn, character-driven stories rather than pure genre cinema.
- Touches on themes like identity, family expectations and unspoken emotions.
- Perfect if you’re looking for something different from the usual US/European releases.
Warfare – Tempo Di Guerra
A war thriller focused on a Navy SEAL unit that occupies the home of an Iraqi family to use it as a tactical base. The film mixes tension on the battlefield with the human consequences of war on civilians and soldiers alike.
- Interesting perspective on modern conflict, between action and moral dilemmas.
- Recommended if you like war films that also question the cost of occupation.
- Good pick for viewers who want something current without giving up on physical media.
Alienoid / Alienoid: Return To The Future
A double dose of Korean sci-fi: time travel, aliens, sword-wielding warriors and futuristic tech all collide in a saga that jumps between past and future. Perfect if you love genre cinema that doesn’t play safe.
- Two films in one release: an entire saga to binge on DVD.
- Blends action, fantasy and science fiction with typical Korean energy.
- Great choice if you want something spectacular but different from Hollywood blockbusters.
Buy “Alienoid / Alienoid: Return To The Future” on DVDland.it
Cult & genre cinema on DVD
Blob Fluido Mortale (Restaurato in HD) – Special Edition
The classic story of an amorphous, ever-growing alien blob that devours everything in its path. This edition presents the film restored in HD, finally giving this cult monster movie the treatment it deserves.
- Restored version of a fundamental title in 1950s science-fiction horror.
- Special Edition: perfect for collectors who don’t want a bare-bones disc.
- Ideal to pair with other vintage creature features on your horror shelf.
Buy “Blob Fluido Mortale (Restaurato in HD) – Special Edition” on DVDland.it
Car (The) – La Macchina Nera
A possessed car terrorises a small desert community: “The Car” is one of those 1970s cult horror films that mix B-movie premises with unforgettable atmosphere and imagery.
- Must-have for fans of 70s horror and killer-vehicle movies.
- Atmospheric setting and practical effects that are very different from today’s CGI.
- Great late-night watch with friends who love cult cinema.
These are just some of the most interesting DVDs scheduled for December 2025. If you love physical media, it’s a good month to combine Christmas gifts with a few “treat yourself” purchases and secure the editions that will be harder to find in a few years.