Essential Guide to 2025 Holiday Movies: Hallmark, Netflix, Lifetime, and Beyond

Get ready to sink into the holiday spirit as Hallmark, Netflix, Lifetime, and Great American Family serve up a feast of festive TV movies this season. Us Weekly has rounded up the ultimate guide to keep you entertained from October onwards.

Delightful Entertainment from Top Networks

This October, Hallmark’s beloved \\”Countdown to Christmas\\” event commenced with the film A Royal Montana Christmas, while Great American Family also launched their \\”Great American Christmas\\” lineup with some titles available early on their streaming service, Great American Pure Flix.

In November, viewers looking for romantic comedies sprinkled with holiday magic can look forward to offerings from Lifetime, Netflix, UPtv, and OWN. Disney, not one to be left behind, will roll out A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, featuring the Jonas Brothers, adding a musical touch to the holiday cheer.

But that’s not all! Hallmark Channel is extending its tradition with additional series based on Christmas themes, promising an array of joyous narratives to explore.

Your Must-Watch Holiday Movie List

Here’s a complete guide to every heartwarming holiday movie and limited series scheduled for release this year:

Great American Family and GFAM+

A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, starring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes, premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+ at 8 p.m. ET.

A Christmas Prayer, featuring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, is set for 8 p.m. ET on both networks.

A Royal Icing Christmas, starring Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley, airs at 8 p.m. ET.

Other notable mentions include Christmas in Midnight Clear, Christmas of Giving, and Timeless Tidings of Joy starring Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene.

Hallmark Channel

Catch A Royal Montana Christmas starring Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie, set to bring royal charm to your screens.

Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! featuring Kimberley Sustad and Robert Buckley airs at 8 p.m. ET.

Upcoming titles include The Great Christmas Snow-In, She’s Making a List starring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker, and Mistletoe Murders Season 1 with Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney.

Lifetime

A Merry Little Ex-Mas, starring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson, promises laughs and holiday warmth.

Romantic dramas such as Christmas Everyday featuring Brandy Norwood and Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Kiki Layne are also highlights.

Netflix

Get a dose of holiday escapism with My Secret Santa starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Ryan Eggold.

Champagne Problems, featuring Minka Kelly, adds a contemporary touch to the season.

Other offerings include Jingle Bell Heist and Oh. What. Fun. with a stellar cast led by Michelle Pfeiffer.

Disney+

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie is a musical festive delight starring Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas.

For animated fun, Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol airs on Disney Channel, introducing a wintry adventure for kids and families alike.

The Roku Channel

Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover starring Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis offers a refreshing lifestyle twist paired with holiday spirit.

Whether you’re a fan of cozy romances, musical extravaganzas, or jovial comedy, this season’s collection has something to light up every viewer’s festive calendar.

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