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New Christmas Movies and Specials for 2025
As the holiday season approaches, viewers can anticipate a diverse lineup of 17 new Christmas movies and specials premiering in 2025. These films and specials will be available across various platforms, including Netflix, Hallmark Channel, Disney+, Hulu, and Prime Video, offering a wide array of holiday-themed entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Streaming Platform Premieres
Netflix will kick off the holiday releases with "A Merry Little Ex-Mas," set to premiere on November 12. Following closely, the platform will also debut "My Secret Santa" on December 3. On Prime Video, fans can look forward to "Finding Joy" and "Oh. What. Fun.," with the latter premiering on December 3 as well.
Disney+ and Hulu will jointly release "Joy to the World," adding to the festive spirit with content suited for family viewing. Meanwhile, "A Very Jonas Christmas" is scheduled for a November 14 release, followed by "Timeless Tidings of Joy" on November 15.
Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas
The Hallmark Channel continues its tradition of holiday programming with an impressive lineup of 24 new Christmas movies this year. "Christmas on Duty" will be among the highlights, airing on November 1. Other notable titles include "The Family Plan 2" on November 21 and "Jingle Bell Heist" on November 26.
The channel's festive offerings extend throughout the season, with new movies typically premiering on Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Noteworthy titles such as "The Snow Must Go On" and "The More the Merrier" will air back-to-back on November 29, ensuring a merry viewing experience for audiences.
Lifetime's Holiday Slate
Lifetime is set to release 13 new Christmas films, adding a vibrant mix of stories to the holiday season. On December 2 at 8 p.m., "Dancing With the Holidays" will premiere, promising a blend of dance and festive cheer. Later in the month, "A Pickleball Christmas" will debut on December 20.
The network will also feature "A Soulful Christmas," scheduled for a Christmas Day release, providing viewers with heartwarming narratives centered around love and togetherness. These films continue Lifetime's tradition of holiday-themed entertainment, catering to fans of romantic and family-friendly stories.
Upcoming Series and Specials
In addition to movies, 2025 will see the release of four new holiday series, with episodes airing on Fridays and Mondays. "Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas" will return, delivering more tales of romance and holiday spirit.
Specials such as "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," airing on December 3, will feature performances and festivities from the iconic New York City location. This annual event is a staple of the holiday season, drawing viewers with its blend of music and celebration.
Major studios continue the tradition of releasing holiday-themed content annually, enriching the season with diverse genres and narratives. Whether through adaptations of classic tales or original stories, these films and specials highlight themes of love, family, and togetherness, resonating with audiences worldwide.
As the holiday season unfolds, these new releases promise to bring joy and entertainment to homes everywhere, offering moments of escapism and festive cheer during the most wonderful time of the year.