Let the holiday vibes begin with these 7 Christmas movies on streaming
Let the holiday vibes begin with these 7 Christmas movies on streaming
These picks mix new releases with the classics I used to have to rent every single year.
It’s barely December, and my holiday movie binge is already in full swing. We set up our Christmas tree, and I’ve been jumping between lights, ornaments, and late-night couch time with Tara. For movies, I wanted a mix this month. There are some brand new releases alongside some must-watch classics I grew up on. I used to have to rent many of these movies each holiday because I didn’t have Disney+, but now they’re streaming on Hulu, so I feel like it’s truly Christmas-come-early. Without further ado, here are the seven Christmas movies I’m streaming right now and why each one hits the spot.
Top 7 Christmas movies on streaming right now
No. 7: ‘Jingle Bell Heist’ (2025) | Netflix
I don’t know about you, but a Christmas rom-com meets crime heist movie sounds like the perfect holiday mix. And that’s what “Jingle Bell Heist” serves up. Sophie is a London pickpocket trying to take care of her family, and Nick is an ex-con who knows the department store inside out. They team up for a Christmas Eve robbery, which naturally leads to sparks and a lot of chaotic moments in between.
It’s supposed to be light, cheeky, and the London backdrop should give it a cozy vibe even when the plot gets wild. If you want a fun movie that isn’t the same small-town holiday formula, definitely give this one a try.
Jingle Bell Heist
Two down-on-their-luck hourly workers team up to rob a posh London department store on Christmas Eve. Will they steal each other’s hearts along the way?
No. 6: ‘Fred Claus’ (2007) | Hulu
“Fred Claus” has been in my rotation since I was a teenager, and I’m genuinely happy it’s streaming on Hulu now. Vince Vaughn plays Santa’s grumpy brother Fred, who gets pulled to the North Pole to pay off a debt and ends up causing more trouble than he solves. The movie is silly, loud, and packed with big performances.
There’s still a sweetness under the chaos that always works for me. It taps into the frustration and love that come with sibling rivalry. Tara and I used to rent this every year, so seeing it sitting there on Hulu makes it an easy rewatch.
Fred Claus
Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
No. 5: ‘The Family Plan 2’ (2025) | Apple TV+
“The Family Plan 2” was an easy pick for me because Tara and I loved the first one. We watched the original with her family last Christmas, and it was the perfect fun family movie. This sequel picks up with Dan trying to blend a holiday trip with a simple security job in London, only to realize the bank’s “client,” Finn Clarke, is actually tied to his old assassin life. The moment Finn reveals his real plan, the whole family vacation turns into a Christmas-themed bank-heist nightmare.
From there, the movie becomes a fast, silly chase across London and Paris with the Morgan family dodging hitmen and slipping through Christmas markets while Dan tries to keep everyone safe. The action is big, the jokes land because the cast goes for it, and the whole thing sits on this sweet thread of a dad trying to reconnect with his family. It’s not realistic at al,l and that’s exactly why it works as an easy holiday crowd-pleaser.
The Family Plan 2
Now that Dan’s assassin days are behind him, all he wants for Christmas is quality time with his kids. But when he learns his daughter has her own plans, he books a family trip to London—putting them all in the crosshairs of an unexpected enemy.
No. 4: ‘The Santa Clause’ (1994) | Hulu
“The Santa Clause” was a childhood staple for me, so seeing it on Hulu this year feels like winning something. Tim Allen plays Scott Calvin, a regular dad who accidentally becomes Santa, and the entire North Pole setup still holds up. The jokes feel familiar in the best way, and the movie hits that perfect blend of sarcasm and warmth. Tara and I always end up watching this one at some point over the holidays. It has that soft ’90s glow that makes it easy to fall back into.
The Santa Clause
On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.
No. 3: ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992) | Hulu
“Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” is pure childhood nostalgia for me. Kevin ending up alone in New York, checking into the Plaza, and crossing paths with the Wet Bandits again is peak holiday comfort. The traps are bigger, the jokes are louder, and Tim Curry steals every scene he’s in. I’m thrilled this one is on Hulu because we used to rent it every single December. Watching it now, it makes me a little sad that they just don’t make these movies like they used to.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad’s credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he’s determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
No. 2: ‘Oh. What. Fun.’ (2025) | Prime Video
“Oh. What. Fun.” feels like a holiday movie that finally acknowledges the exhaustion baked into December. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Claire, the family glue who quietly handles everything until she decides she’s done. When she disappears, her whole clan is forced to confront how much she actually does. I love the angle of a mom choosing herself for once, and the cast looks stacked. New holiday movies rarely live up to the hype, but I’m hoping this one does.
Oh. What. Fun.
Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together at the holidays. But this year, after planning a special outing for them, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
No. 1: ‘Home Alone’ (1990) | Hulu
“Home Alone” is my favorite Christmas movie of all time, and I don’t even think it’s close. Kevin waking up to an empty house, raiding the pantry, sledding down the stairs, and then turning into a miniature action hero still makes me laugh every single time. The traps feel both brilliant and unhinged, the Wet Bandits are perfect cartoon villains, and John Williams’ score instantly drops me into that warm, cozy holiday headspace. The whole thing has this mix of chaos and heart that just never fades no matter how many times I watch it.
We’ve paid to watch this movie more times than I want to admit, which is why having it on Hulu this year feels like a small Christmas miracle. It still feels magical, still feels comforting, and still makes the holiday season feel officially real the second Kevin says, “Guys, I’m eating junk and watching rubbish… You’d better come out and stop me!”
Home Alone
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.