What streaming service is Harry Potter on? Star Wars? How to find your favorites

It can be difficult to fill the holidays, especially when family or friends come to visit from out of town.

Of course, spending time with these people is a good thing, otherwise they theoretically wouldn’t be invited. However, with the rest of the year being a constant whirlwind of work, kids and other commitments, some people are not used to having hours of free time for leisure activities and visits.

One way to pass the time (and avoid talking politics) is by watching Christmas classics, shows and movies. And during dinner there is always the parade and football.

Here’s a look at some options and where to find them this holiday season.

Where to see every Star Wars movie

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there were only three Star Wars movies available to watch, usually on VHS tapes that may or may not be in the correct cases. And back then, Greedo certainly didn’t shoot first. Now fans can watch three trilogies as well as the new series with a streaming subscription.

▶Stream Star Wars: Here’s how to watch movies at home during the holidays

Where to see every Harry Potter movie

Not only can families watch all eight films, but now there is also a baking show on Max. All films are available on two different platforms.

▶ “Harry Potter” films: Looking for something to do this weekend? Have a Harry Potter marathon at home

Where you can watch every Lord of the Rings movie

The Lord of the Rings universe includes several films and the Rings of Power series.

▶ Watch LOTR: How about the second binge watch? Here’s how to stream all the Lord of the Rings movies for the holidays

Where to see “Yellowstone” and its predecessors

Of all the series to binge-watch, “Yellowstone” and its predecessors may be the trickiest to find. But if you have the right services, you can watch all available episodes of “Yellowstone,” “1883,” and “1923” this week.

▶ Decades of the Duttons: Watching all the episodes of Yellowstone and its prequels is harder than it sounds

Find Christmas classics streaming

Whether you prefer “The Grinch”, “Elf”, “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “Home Alone”, you can find out which films are playing on which streaming service using the link below.

▶ Stream holiday movies: Best Christmas movies on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Disney+, Max?

How to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

According to NBC, this year’s parade features 22 floats, 17 character balloons, 15 traditional or novelty balloons and more than 700 clowns.

▶ Watch the parade: Here’s how to see the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Avon’s Marching Band

How to watch NFL games on Thanksgiving weekend

Bears versus lions. Giants vs. Cowboys. Dolphins vs. Packers. Raiders vs. Chiefs. If your team is on the list, check below to see when the game is taking place.

▶ NFL Schedule: Which NFL teams will play football on Thanksgiving Day 2024? Start times, schedule, how to watch

Subscribe to streaming services

Check out the links below for more information about signing up for streaming services.

Watch NFL games on Fubo with a free trial

With this package you can watch Hulu, Disney+ and Max series and movies in bulk

Watch your favorite shows on Paramount+

Watch your favorites on Amazon Prime Video

Watch your favorite shows on Peacock

Watch your favorite shows on Apple TV+

CONTRIBUTOR: Saman Shafiq and Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY.

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