The Heist Before Christmas

Sky max, SUNDay, 8pm

Starring James Nesbitt (above) and Timothy Spall, The Heist Before Christmas is a festive tale like no other, and is set in the North. Mikey is a bit of a Christmas Grinch, focusing more on how poor his family is as opposed to what the season is all about.

So when he runs into a Santa who just robbed a bank in the woods, along with another man who claims to be the real Santa Claus, Mikey soon realises that the loot might not be top of his Christmas list.

The Super Mario Bros Movie Sky ciNema, premiereS ON chriStmaS Day

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and his brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi with the assistance of Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad.

Sport’s Funniest 2023 with Greg James

Sky max, weDNeSDay, 9pm

This one-off special will see host Greg James joined by sport-loving comedian sidekicks including Maisie Adam and Guz Khan as they look back at the biggest, funniest, and most ridiculous stories from the world of sport in 2023.

Silent Night

Sky ciNema, available NOw

A gritty revenge tale from director John Woo that focuses on a tormented father who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death.

The Unofficial Science of Die Hard

Sky max, available NOw

After the success of The Unofficial Science of Home Alone, Sky are back with a new Christmas film to focus on: Die Hard. Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry put the stunts and science to the test while Alex Brooker explores the sets and meet iconic cast members to hear their favourite memories.