New Christmas Movies To Watch In 2025
Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas in "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie."John Medland/DisneyChristmas is fast approaching, and streamers, cable channeland theaters are packed with new holiday releases for 2025. From Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” slate to Netflix rom-coms, Disney+ family fare, and even a Santa slasher, there’s something for every mood. Below: the new Christmas movies of 2025, organized by platform, with quick facts so you can scan and pick what to watch tonight.NetflixNetflix continues to push the boundaries of Christmas movies with films that appeal to adult audiences, rom-com fans and those seeking quirky holiday plots.Alicia Silverstone as Kate and Oliver Hudson as Everett in "A Merry Little Ex-Mas."Marni Grossman/Netflix‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’Star Power: Alicia SilverstoneStreaming: NowVibe: Divorce-era rom-com chaosWhy You’ll Like It: Silverstone is peak snarky-fun in holiday mode.Alicia Silverstone plays Kate, a recent divorcee determined to keep holiday family life intact — until her ex introduces his younger girlfriend. Kate, in turn, creates more chaos when she tries to make him jealous by striking up a romance with Chet, a jacked 28-year-old.‘Champagne Problems’Star Power: Minka KellyStreaming: NowVibe: Paris holiday romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Cozy French escapism with a corporate romance twist.Minka Kelly is an executive who travels to France to acquire a champagne brand for her company. One night of fun in Paris creates complications when she learns that her new love interest is the founder’s son.‘Jingle Bell Heist’Streaming: NowVibe: Chemistry, comedy, and high-stakes holiday chaosWhy You’ll Like It: Instead of small towns and holiday fluff, a London department store and crime create edgier Christmas movie fare.Disgruntled hourly employees hatch a plan to rob a London department store on Christmas Eve. Thievery brings the duo closer together, and in their attempt to commit a crime, they fall in love.Connor Swindells as Nick and Olivia Holt as Sophia in "Jingle Bell Heist."Rob Baker Ashton/Netflix‘My Secret Santa’Streaming: Dec. 3Vibe: Heartwarming rom-comWhy You’ll Like It: Feel-good Christmas story with a dash of gender-swapping quirk.A single mom dons prosthetics and a body suit to land a job as Santa at a posh ski resort in exchange for discounted ski lessons for her daughter. Keeping her double identity secret gets increasingly complicated when she finds herself falling for the hotel’s general manager.‘The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2’Streaming: Dec. 5Vibe: Holiday action-comedy chaosWhy You’ll Like It: Bigger rescue caper and holiday hijinks — perfect for families with kids who liked the first film.More family hijinks ensue in this sequel when shady corporation Planet Toys kidnaps Santa because of poor sales. Salva, Rafita and Lucas devise a plan to rescue St. Nick and save Christmas.‘Goodbye June’Kate Winslet and Toni Collette in "Goodbye June."Kimberley French/NetflixStar Power: Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Toni ColletteStreaming: Dec. 24Vibe: Family dramaWhy You’ll Like It: Heavy, intimate, and anchored by a stellar cast.Four siblings come together before Christmas to grapple with their mother’s drastically declining health in Oscar-winner Kate Winslet’s feature directorial debut, written by her son, Joe Anders.Disney+ & HuluDisney+ and Hulu focus on lighthearted, family-friendly entertainment with holiday music, humor, and nostalgia.‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’Star Power: Nick, Joe & Kevin Jonas; Priyanka Chopra Jonas; Laverne Cox; Randall Park; Will FerrellStreaming: NowVibe: Holiday action-comedy chaosWhy You’ll Like It: Tons of tunes and self-aware jokes, a nostalgic delight for millennials.Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas swap concert stages for the silver screen in this globe-trotting adventure. The siblings encounter numerous obstacles as they race against the clock to return home for Christmas.‘Joy to the World’Streaming: NowVibe: Holiday action-comedy chaosWhy You’ll Like It: The fake-relationship trope is a tried-and-true staple in romantic comedies, and this film is no exception.Celebrity cookbook author Joy Edwards has three days to create the perfect holiday home and family she fabricated in her bestsellers for a televised Christmas special. She enlists her best friend Max to play her pretend husband as part of the scheme.‘Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol’Streaming: NowVibe: Silly, kid-friendly animationWhy You’ll Like It: New adventure from the Prep & Landing franchise with holiday espionage for kids.North Pole elves Lanny and Wayne go undercover on a classified mission to protect Christmas in this latest installment of the kid-focused animated special.‘Disney’s Hulu’s Family Guy Hallmark Channel’s Lifetime’s Familiar Holiday Movie’Peter and Lois in "Disney's Hulu's Family Guy's Hallmark Channel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie."DisneyStreaming: NowVibe: Holiday action-comedy chaosWhy You’ll Like It: Family Guy skewers the formulaic TV-movie genre with signature crude humor — for adult audiences only.The long-running adult animated series pokes fun at made-for-TV Christmas movies with a new holiday special. Lois plays an ambitious career woman who travels to Townsville to steal small-town baker Peter’s award-winning family pie recipe for her boss.‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’Streaming: Dec. 5Vibe: Goofy, lighthearted, family-friendlyWhy You’ll Like It: New animated installment of Jeff Kinney’s beloved series with holiday misadventures from Greg Heffley.Greg Heffley tries — and hilariously fails — to stay out of his dad’s way during a holiday season of calamity and sibling antics.Prime Video delivers films geared toward adult viewers, featuring higher stakes, star power and humor for grown-ups.‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’Shannon Thornton and Tosin Morohunfola star in "Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy."Chip Bergmann/PrimeStar Power: Shannon Thornton; written and directed by Tyler PerryStreaming: NowVibe: Holiday-themed love triangleWhy You’ll Like It: Classic Tyler Perry emotional beats.In this R-rated drama, a fashion designer invites her crush to Colorado for the holidays, only to get stuck in a snowstorm. Taking shelter in a cabin with a handsome stranger, she finds her feelings complicated when she reunites with her original love interest.‘Oh. What. Fun.’Michelle Pfeiffer in "Oh. What. Fun."Alisha Wetherill/Prime VideoStar Power: Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Denis LearyStreaming: Dec. 3Vibe: Holiday self-rediscoveryWhy You’ll Like It: Pfeiffer “Eat, Pray, Loves” her way through the holidays.An overburdened matriarch takes an unexpected solo trip during the holidays after her family leaves her home alone. She indulges in self-care and seeks out the things that bring her joy during her spontaneous trip.‘Merv’Zooey Deschanel in "Merv."Wilson Webb/Prime VideoStar Power: Zooey Deschanel, Charlie CoxStreaming: Dec. 10Vibe: Cozy chemistry rom-comWhy You’ll Like It: Quirky breakup-turned-reconciliation story built around a beloved dog.Anna and Russ navigate a breakup and shared custody with their depressed dog, Merv. When Russ takes Merv on a Florida getaway, Anna crashes the vacation. The time together helps the exes rediscover their feelings for each other.Apple TV+‘The Family Plan 2’Star Power: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Kit HaringtonStreaming: NowVibe: Holiday action-comedy chaosWhy You’ll Like It: Big-budget, PG-13 fun for the whole family.In this sequel to the 2023 action comedy, Mark Wahlberg reprises his role as Dan, a former assassin turned suburban husband and dad. When Dan and the family travel to London, their holiday vacation is disrupted by Finn Clarke (Kit Harington), a mysterious villain with a score to settle.Hallmark & Hallmark+Hallmark continues to dominate the festive season with its annual “Countdown to Christmas,” featuring with cozy romances, small-town charmn and family-friendly storytelling. ‘A Royal Montana Christmas’Fiona Gubelmann in "A Royal Montana Christmas."HallmarkStreaming: NowVibe: Cozy and romanticWhy You’ll Like It: Fish-out-of-water romance meets small-town charm.A princess goes on an incognito holiday vacation on a Montana ranch to escape royal responsibilities and enjoy a change of scenery. A handsome guide shows her the ropes — completely unaware of her royal status. Romance and holiday magic ensue.‘A Christmas Angel MatchStreaming: NowVibe: Whimsical, lighthearted, holiday magicWhy You’ll Like It: Who doesn’t love the matchmaker-turned-lover trope?Angels employed in the Christmas Connection Department are tasked with uniting two soulmates. Their contrasting personalities clash as they race to complete their mission before Christmas, sparking chaos, humor, and festive cheer.‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ Streaming: Now Vibe: Heartwarming reunion, small-town romanceWhy You’ll Like It: High school sweethearts rediscover love during the holidays.A glass-half-full meteorologist hopes for a peaceful Christmas, but a trip home leads to an unexpected reunion with his high school crush. Past feelings resurface as holiday magic works its charm in this feel-good romance.‘Christmas on Duty’Janel Parrish in "Christmas on Duty."HallmarkStreaming: NowVibe: Adventure, humor, holiday spiritWhy You’ll Like It: Enemies-to-lovers discover the real meaning of the holidays, and each other.Rival Marines are tasked with delivering toys to children before Christmas morning, and the pair is forced to set aside their differences to serve the greater good and pull off a holiday miracle.‘A Newport Christmas’Streaming: NowVibe: Wistful time-travel romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Turn-of-the-century wish-fulfillment with a fish-out-of-time romantic dilemma.A 1905 socialite is transported to 2025, where she falls for a historian and must decide between building a new life and erasing her legacy or returning to the era where she belongs. If you enjoyed Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas, this movie is a great addition to your time-traveling holiday watchlist.‘Christmas Above the Clouds’Streaming: NowVibe: Cozy redemption story with ghostsWhy You’ll Like It: A familiar holiday fable with a modern spin.Hallmark’s latest spin on A Christmas Carol takes place on an international flight, where a Scrooge-like CEO is visited by three ghosts who help her rediscover joy and reunite with an old flame.'A Keller Christmas Vacation’Streaming: NowVibe: Scenic family comedyWhy You’ll Like It: Sibling dynamics and picturesque European river-cruise backdrops for cozy, family-friendly romance.Forced on a 10-day European river cruise, estranged siblings rediscover each other amid Christmas markets and family hijinks. Perfect for fans of scenic, heartwarming holiday stories.‘Three Wisest Men’Streaming: NowVibe: Heartwarming family dramaWhy You’ll Like It: Nostalgic family send-off for this beloved franchise.The Brenner brothers prepare to say goodbye to their childhood home after their mom puts it up for sale. Determined to end on a high note, the family goes out of their way to make it their best Christmas to date. Debuting on November 15, this film was watched live by 1.54 million viewers — the most-watched Hallmark “Countdown to Christmas” program to date.‘Tidings for the Season’Streaming: NowVibe: Feel-good family dramaWhy You’ll Like It: Small-town warmth in a mentor-mentee holiday tale.A local news anchor meets a 10-year-old fan who challenges him to cover positive, feel-good stories. While mentoring the boy, he forms a bond with the boy’s single mom and rediscovers joy in community and the holidays.‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’Streaming: NowVibe: Holiday hometown prideWhy You’ll Like It: Heartfelt football-town romance with an NFL tie-in and local-color appeal.Buffalo Nation, this one’s for you. Lifelong friends set out to find the identity of a mysterious benefactor who helped one of their families decades prior, aided by familiar faces from the Bills.‘Melt My Heart This Christmas’Streaming: NowVibe: Cozy, craft-market sweetnessWhy You’ll Like It: Glassblowing craft visuals and holiday-market charm make this feel like a handcrafted romance.A talented glassblower assists another artist at a Christmas fair, where her own pieces are a hit. She catches the attention and affection of the fair organizer.‘We Met in December’Streaming: NowVibe: Meet-cute holiday romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Lost-connection reunion story with travel-layover tension.Two strangers spark a connection during a hotel layover but forget to exchange contact information. The movie follows the star-crossed pair as they do everything in their power to find each other.‘The Snow Must Go On’Streaming: NowVibe: Feel-good family musical dramaWhy You’ll Like It: Broadway heart and community theater stakes make this a theatrical holiday crowd-pleaser.Real-life Broadway actor Corey Cott plays a former Broadway star who returns home for the holidays, where he gets roped into salvaging his niece’s school musical and saving a holiday tradition.‘The More the Merrier’Streaming: NowVibe: Holiday workplace rom-comWhy You’ll Like It: Holiday work-place chaos with multiple births makes for high-stakes comedy.An ER doctor and a cardiologist are snowed in at a community hospital on Christmas Eve. Their holiday shift turns chaotic when three women go into labor at the same time.‘An Alpine Holiday’Streaming: NowVibe: Sibling drama plus scenic romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Mountain scenery and holiday sibling reconciliation highlight Hallmark’s travel-romance formula.Estranged sisters fly to the French Alps to climb a mountain as part of their grandmother’s last wish. They repair their relationship, with the grandmother playing matchmaker as a bonus.‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’Kristoffer Polaha and Nikki DeLoach in "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas." HallmarkStar Power: Nikki DeLoach; cameos from Brad Paisley, Megan Moroney, Mickey GuytonStreaming: NowVibe: Music-centric holiday dramaWhy You’ll Like It: Country-music cameos, time-travel adventures, and the Opry centennial celebration deliver sentimental magic.The daughter of a late country music artist time-travels back to 1995 to spend time with her father during an Opry-centered Christmas. Country music fans will delight in Hallmark’s tribute to the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary.‘The Christmas Cup’Streaming: Nov. 30Vibe: Uplifting small-town competitionWhy You’ll Like It: Wounded soldier healds through holiday hometown competition.A disheartened Marine staff sergeant returns home to heal for the holidays and leads her town in the annual Christmas Cup competition. In the process, she catches feelings for a helpful fire captain.‘Christmas at the Catnip Cafe’Streaming: Nov. 30Vibe: Cozy, quirky pet-themed romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Cat-cafe setting meets romantic tension for purr-fect holiday comfort viewing.A marketing executive inherits partial ownership of a cat café, which she’s prevented from selling by the vet who co-owns the business. They agree to keep the cafe running during the holidays, and her feelings for the vet make her reconsider.‘She’s Making a List’Lacey Chabert in "She’s Making A List."HallmarkStar Power: Lacey ChabertStreaming: Dec. 6Vibe: Whimsical rom-comWhy You’ll Like It: Classic Hallmark mischief centered around holiday job-based plot.“Hallmarlk Queen” Lacey Chabert plays a strict inspector tasked with determining whether kids belong on the naughty or nice list. Her judgment falters when she catches feelings for the widowed father of a girl she’s assessing.‘Single on the 25th’Streaming: Dec. 7Vibe: Solitary holiday rom-comWhy You’ll Like It: Song-inspired celebration about finding joy solo and letting love arrive naturally.After her holiday plans with family fall through, a single woman is convinced by her neighbor to stay home and enjoy a perfect week of festivities by herself. They enjoy the holidays alone together and inevitably form a connection.‘A Suite Holiday Romance’Streaming: Dec. 13Vibe: Elegant, dreamy romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Fish-out-of-water romance set in a luxury hotel.A ghostwriter for an art dealer is put up in a luxury New York suite for the duration of the assignment, where she falls for a man who turns out to work for a lord.‘Oy to the World!’Streaming: Dec. 14Vibe: Community-centered holiday romanceWhy You’ll Like It: Rivalry turns to holiday cooperation in this fresh cultural spin on Hallmark tropes.Former high school enemies, now youth choir directors for different temples, must work together when the two communities unite for the holiday.'A Make Or Break HolidayStreaming: Dec. 20Vibe: Relationship-reckoning rom-comWhy You’ll Like It: Comedic, poignant holiday drama. A young couple’s plan to host their families for the holidays hits a snag when they take a break from the relationship. To avoid rocking the boat, they pretend everything is fine, which forces them to face reality.‘The Christmas Baby’Streaming: Dec. 21Vibe: Heartfelt self-reflectionWhy You’ll Like It: Emotionally warm family drama with a holiday twist.A couple gets the surprise of a lifetime when a baby is left on their doorstep shortly before Christmas. Temporarily caring for the newborn during the holidays inspires them to reconsider the meaning of family.In Theaters‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’While streaming dominates, theaters offer unique or high-stakes holiday films:In Theaters: Dec. 12Vibe: Cult-revival chillsWhy You’ll Like It: A gritty reboot of the 1984 cult classic for horror fans seeking holiday scares.This modern reimagining centers on a boy whose life is forever changed when a Santa-suited killer murders his parents. Tormented by the childhood tragedy, he targets small-town residents on his “naughty list,” all while wearing the classic Santa costume.‘Goodbye June’Select Theaters: Dec. 12Streaming: Dec. 24 (also listed in Netflix section)Bottom LineThis season’s Christmas slate delivers the usual mix: Hallmark’s dependable small-town romances, streamer-backed rom-coms and family films, prestige dramas with holiday adjacency, and even genre experiments. Use the platform sections above to find something that fits your mood — and drop this list in your bookmarks for last-minute binge planning.For more curated film lists by genre, language and decade, visit our full movies hub.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)What Are The Best Christmas Movies To Watch In 2025?A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, starring the Jonas Brothers, is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a critics’ score of 91% based on 11 reviews. There’s also Champagne Problems, which has a solid score of 69% based on 13 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and has been part of Netflix’s global top 10 list of movies since its release. Three Wisest Men, which is the final film in Hallmark’s fan-favorite trilogy, was viewed live by 1.54 million people in its debut on November 15 and became the most-watched Hallmark “Countdown to Christmas” program so far. When Do New Christmas Movies Start Airing In 2025?New holiday movies began rolling out on streamers and on TV as early as October, in the case of Hallmark’s A Royal Montana Christmas. Most others started releasing in mid-November and will continue in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. What Are The Most Anticipated Christmas Movies Of 2025?A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which taps into nostalgia and a passionate fanbase, was one of the most anticipated holiday films of the year. The official teaser amassed 4.1 million views and the full trailer racked up 4.4 million views. There’s also plenty of hype surrounding Netflix’s Jingle Bell Heist, which diverts from the typical romantic comedy premise by combining romance and crime, and A Merry Little Ex-Mas, which appeals to families and anyone who’s had to navigate a breakup during the holidays. Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas also has plenty of buzz surrounding it, especially considering its release coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. The young (and young at heart), are also looking forward to Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol, the latest special in the beloved Prep & Landing series.Which Christmas Movies Are Family-Friendly In 2025?There are many wholesome, family-friendly movies this holiday season. Most Christmas films across streamers and cable are rated TV-G or TV-PG and suitable for people of all ages. Movies geared toward families include A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Oh. What. Fun. and Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol.Which New Hallmark Christmas Movies Are Coming In 2025?In 2025, Hallmark will release more than a dozen new Christmas movies, airing over the course of 10 weeks, each Saturday and Sunday. Their lineup includes Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, Three Wisest Men, She’s Making A List and Single on the 25th.You can watch Hallmark movies on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries if you have cable, or their streaming service, Hallmark+.
