No matter whether you start celebrating Christmas on Black Friday, Nov. 1, or Labor Day, one of the tell-tale signs that it is, in fact, the holiday season is when cable channels and streaming services start releasing their holiday originals. While the total number of holiday series, specials, and movies is down compared to last year's record number, there are still a ton of light-hearted rom-coms to keep you smiling from now until the new year.

We have rounded up all of the offerings hitting cable and streaming this season from the usual suspects like the Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, Great American Family, OWN, the Roku Channel, Netflix, and UPtv. As more details are announced about titles and premiere dates, we will update this article, so make sure to bookmark it and check regularly (personally, I save it in the Bookmarks Bar on my laptop browser, so I can always check what’s airing next).

Check out all of the original holiday shows and movies this year:

What streaming service is best for holiday movies?

When it comes to feel-good holiday movies, the vast majority of them are available on traditional cable channels. While that makes it convenient if you already have a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription, if you are a cord-cutter, it can be overwhelming to try and figure out which service will be best for you.

In my expert opinion, if you are looking specifically for a streamer that carries the top cable channels offering this type of holiday fare, then Philo is the way to go. Philo is focused on this type of lean-back entertainment, so it doesn’t come with the more expensive news and sports channels that often clutter up live streamers and drive up their prices. This skinny-bundle service has [channels: great-american-family, hallmark-channel, lifetime, own, uptv), so when it comes to the holiday movies on linear channels, you will be set.

The other benefit of Philo is that it only costs $33 per month, much cheaper than its competitors, and it comes with a seven-day free trial, so you can test out the service to see if it works for you before paying a penny. And as an added benefit, Philo includes subscriptions to AMC+, discovery+, and HBO Max for free.

Disney+

While Disney+ is only offering one original holiday film this season, the service is awash with holiday classics like “The Santa Clause,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Home Alone,” “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” and many more.

‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ | Friday, Nov. 14

Starring: The Jonas Bros.

The JoBros are returning to their Disney roots in this new movie. The musical siblings face a series of increasingly wild challenges as they struggle to make it back home to their families in New York following a concert in London. Joining Kevin, Joe, and Nick in the movie will be KJ Apa, Chloe Bennet, Laverne Cox, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Andrew Barth Feldman, Billie Lourd, Andrea Martin, and Randall Park, with Kenny G and Justin Tranter appearing as themselves.

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Great American Family’s Great American Christmas

In 2025, Great American Media will celebrate its fifth annual Great American Christmas slate of holiday films. The channel will play holiday movies around the clock beginning Friday, Oct. 10, with new films premiering weekly up until the week of Christmas.

The vast majority of this season’s Great American Christmas movies will debut on Great American Pure Flix on the Thursdays before they premiere on the Great American Family cable channel and [GFAM+] on Saturdays. While the schedule does change at times, with some movies premiering on Sundays and others being available exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, you can generally find all of the new releases on the GAF linear channel on Saturdays.

For our listing purposes, we will go by the date that the titles will premiere on GAF, since that is the viewing option that will be available to most people. However, if there is a title that specifically sparks your interest, you are able to watch it two days early with a seven-day free trial to Great American Pure Flix. The service runs $10 per month after the trial expires.

‘A Wisconsin Christmas Pie’ | Saturday, Oct. 11

Starring: Katie Leclerc, Ryan Carnes

A pastry chef returns home to Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas and finds that saving her family’s orchard — and her heart — may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love.

‘A Christmas Prayer’ | Saturday, Oct. 18

Starring: Shae Robins, Christopher Russell

Natalie, a weary children’s book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl’s father’s Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope.

‘A Royal Icing Christmas’ | Saturday, Oct. 25

Starring: Ellise Roth, Callum Buckley

Princess Charlotte of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement.

Christmas Of Giving (working title) | Saturday, Nov. 1

Starring: Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, Julia Reilly

When a weary non-profit director faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love and a new and unexpected ally teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart.

‘Christmas In Midnight Clear’ | Saturday, Nov. 8

Starring: Alicia Josipovic, Jon McLaren

A high-powered real estate developer, burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas, where she meets a local pastor and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook.

‘Timeless Tidings of Joy’ | Saturday, Nov. 15

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, Paul Greene

When Ally returns home to sell her grandmother’s letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop’s fate and their own.

‘Christmas On Every Page’ | Saturday, Nov. 22

Starring: Rose Reid, Jake Allyn

An advertising executive returns to her hometown to help save her family’s struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection.

‘A Christmas Pitch’ | Sunday, Nov. 23

Starring: Emily Alatalo, Jonathan Stoddard

When Jules loses her high-powered city job, she returns home to find her family’s Christmas carnival on the verge of closing. Reuniting with childhood friend turned business owner, Jules rediscovers love, community, and the courage to begin again.

‘The Christmas Spark’ | Friday, Nov. 28

Starring: Mario Lopez, Ali Cobrin

At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer joins his small town’s fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero’s son — and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom.

‘There’s No Place Like Christmas’ | Sunday, Nov. 30

Starring: Cindy Busby, Sam Page

A big city realtor returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer, she must decide if success means chasing her career — or following her heart.

‘Cranberries And Carols’ | Saturday, Dec. 6

Starring: Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan

When a devoted café owner returns home to help her family host the town’s cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date twenty years ago — a military engineer — only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love.

‘Mistletoe At the Manor (working title)’ | Sunday, Dec. 7

Starring: Madeleine Coghlan, Lior Selve

When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle’s holiday magic — and the unexpected warmth of it charming proprietor.

‘Have We Met This Christmas?’ | Saturday, Dec. 13

Starring: Danica McKellar, Jesse Hutch

After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper’s son from her forgotten past – while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love.

‘Coupled Up for Christmas’ | Friday, Dec. 12 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Sara Canning, Marcus Rosner

Two heartbroken singles, desperate to win back their exes, hatch a scheme to pretend they are madly in love – only to discover that the real sparks flying may be between them.

‘A Royal Christmas Tail’ | Saturday, Dec. 14

Starring: Jonathan Stoddard, Brittany Underwood

When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman — and her adorable pup — who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment.

Surprise Christmas film | Saturday, Dec. 21

As of publication, Great American Media has not shared any details about the title that will be debuting on the final Saturday before Christmas. But once the info is released, we will update this article.

‘Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas (working title)’ | Saturday, Dec. 22

Starring: Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, Dominic Lopez

A wish tree unites a morning show host and an artist as they race across Buffalo with the host’s daughter and the artist’s son to find the season’s hottest toy — discovering love and family along the way.

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Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas

One of the hallmarks (pun completely intended) of every holiday season is the beginning of Countdown to Christmas on the Hallmark Channel. The beloved cable outlet essentially invented the genre, and has been turning out comfy holiday fare for 15 years, with 2025 marking the movie slates’ Sweet 16. While there are no streaming exclusives as a part of this year’s festivities, all movies will be available to stream on Hallmark+ the day after they air on the cable network.

Additionally, this fall, the streaming service introduced around-the-clock channels that allow you to watch iconic Hallmark movies centered on specific themes 24/7, and of course, one of those channels is entitled “Non-Stop Christmas.”

Beginning on Friday, Oct. 17, Hallmark Channel will begin airing some of its most cherished holiday films around the clock through the end of the year. So, no matter the time or day or night, you can cozy up on the couch and relive your favorite Christmas rom-coms. This year, all of Hallmark’s original films and series will premiere at 8 p.m. ET, unless otherwise noted.

‘Mistletoe Murders’ Season 1 | Friday, Oct. 17, two episodes will air weekly through Oct. 31

Starring: Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney

The holiday crime series makes its Hallmark Channel debut after originally streaming on Hallmark+. Emily Lane, owner of Christmas shop Under the Mistletoe, investigates local murders alongside Detective Sam Wilner.

‘A Royal Montana Christmas’ | Saturday, Oct. 18

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie

Princess Victoria of Zelarnia seeks a change from her royal duties and travels to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana, where she vacationed as a child with her late father. She develops feelings for her guide, Huntley Blaylock, who doesn’t realize she’s royalty.

‘A Christmas Angel Match’ | Sunday, Oct. 19

Starring: Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres

Two Christmas angels who typically work alone are unexpectedly paired up to help two soulmates fall in love before Christmas. Their clashing styles and undeniable spark complicate the mission.

‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ | Saturday, Oct. 25

Starring: Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad

Weatherman Ted Cooper loves Christmas but has endured three terrible holiday seasons. Determined to turn things around, he returns to his hometown of Lackawanna, New York, where he reconnects with his former high school science teacher and a charming doctor.

‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ Season 2 | Monday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET, episodes air weekly through Dec. 15

Starring: Jonathan Bennett, Melissa Peterman

Ten aspiring actors compete in Christmas-themed challenges, from making gingerbread houses to horseback riding and skiing, to land a leading role in an upcoming Countdown to Christmas movie.

‘Baked With Love: Holiday’ | Monday, Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. ET, episodes air weekly through Dec. 15

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley

Ten pairs of home bakers compete in a family-recipe bake-off. The winning pair receives $50,000 and a chance to have one of their creations featured in a Countdown to Christmas movie. New episodes air Mondays through Dec. 15.

‘Christmas on Duty’ | Saturday, Nov. 1

Starring: Janel Parrish, Parker Young

Rivals Blair and Josh, bitter enemies since graduating from The Basic School in Quantico, meet again at a base holiday party three years after Blair got Josh’s dream job. After an argument lands them on Christmas Duty as punishment, a snowstorm prevents presents from being delivered to base, and they must team up to save the holiday.

‘A Newport Christmas’ | Sunday, Nov. 2

Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown

In 1905, charitable Newport socialite Ella discovers her father plans for her to become engaged to a man she’s never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball. When she wishes for a different life, a man appears, and she time-travels to 2025, where she meets Nick, a sailor and local historian.

‘Mistletoe Murders’ Season 2 | Friday, Nov. 7, episodes air weekly through Nov. 21

Starring: Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney

Emily Lane and Detective Sam Wilner return for a new season as secrets from Emily’s past resurface.

‘Christmas Above the Clouds’ | Saturday, Nov. 8

Starring: Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes

Workaholic CEO Ella Neezer tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, but is haunted by her past, present, and future, forcing her to confront her choices and her ex.

‘A Keller Christmas Vacation’ | Sunday, Nov. 9

Starring: Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher

The Keller family, including parents and their three adult children, decides to take a European river cruise touring Christmas Markets over the holidays. Each sibling navigates their own life challenges while celebrating together.

‘Three Wisest Men’ | Saturday, Nov. 15

Starring: Paul Campbell, Margaret Colin, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker

The third installment in the “Three Wise Men” franchise reunites the Brenner family as Luke prepares to welcome twins, Stephan plans his wedding, and Taylor makes big career moves, and the siblings celebrate their last Christmas in their childhood home.

‘Tidings For the Season’ | Sunday, Nov. 16

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah Justus Lewis

When newscaster Adam meets 10-year-old fan Robbie, he’s inspired to report on more positive news stories and develops a romance with Robbie’s mother, Lucy. His new reporting direction leads to bigger career opportunities, forcing him to choose between staying and moving on.

‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’ | Saturday, Nov. 22

Starring: Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aron, Steve Schirripa, Patti Murin, Patrick Mulvey

Neighbors whose longtime friendship is rooted in their love for the Buffalo Bills, Morgan and Gabe work together to find the anonymous benefactor who helped Morgan’s family get by 60 years ago, while Gabe uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for their families.

Cameos include Bills Coach Sean McDermott, Ray Davis, Damar Hamlin, Dion Dawkins, Dawson Knox, Reid Ferguson, DeWayne Carter, Joshua Palmer, Jim Kelly, Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, Andre Reed, Chris Brown, and Luke Russert.

‘Melt My Heart This Christmas’ | Sunday, Nov. 23

Starring: Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar

A glassblower stumbles into trouble when she begins displaying her art under a pseudonym, and it becomes a huge hit, while she becomes closer to the man who oversees the entries. A news reporter eventually blows her cover, and she must put the pieces back together.

‘We Met in December’ | Thursday, Nov. 27

Starring: Autumn Reeser, Niall Matter

Two people meet during the holiday season but don’t exchange numbers after a magical night, and must embark on separate quests to find one another again.

‘The Snow Must Go On’ | Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. ET

Starring: Heather Hemmens, Corey Cott

A Broadway actor struggling in his career decides to escape the grind of New York City for a restful holiday, but has to jump in to save his teenage niece’s high school holiday show.

‘The More the Merrier’ | Friday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny

A small-town ER doctor gets snowed in while volunteering on Christmas Eve with the newly hired top-rated cardiologist. They find themselves in the middle of a baby boom when three women — including the only OBGYN for miles around — go into labor.

‘An Alpine Holiday’ | Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. ET

Starring: Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey, Julien Samani

Two estranged sisters reunite to fulfill their grandmother’s last wish to travel to the French Alps for Christmas, recreating her first trip there with their grandfather decades earlier.

‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’ | Saturday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, Rob Mayes, Eliza Maher, Luke Benward, Sharon Lawrence, James Denton

The daughter of a late country music icon is invited to represent her dad at the Grand Ole Opry’s centennial celebration for Christmas and is suddenly transported to 1995. Music superstar Brad Paisley wrote an original song for the film and makes a cameo appearance.

‘The Christmas Cup’ | Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. ET

Starring: Rhiannon Fish, Ben Rosenbaum

Marine Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt returns home for the holidays in low spirits because of an injury, but sparks fly when she organizes her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town.

‘Christmas at the Catnip Café’ | Sunday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell

Marketing executive Olivia Pierce learns she’s short on the down payment for her dream condo. When she discovers her late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York, she plans to sell it before the holidays. But the co-owner, veterinarian Dr. Ben Kane, has no intention of closing the business that helps homeless cats find forever homes.

‘Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas’ | Friday, Dec. 5, new episodes air weekly through Dec. 19.

Starring: Mae Whitman, Jane Seymour, Mary McDonnell, Lucy Eaton

Based on the book by Jenni Bayliss, this series follows Kate, a Savile Row textile pattern designer living in a quaint English village, who has signed up for a holiday matchmaking program by her best friend, just as her globe-trotting mother unexpectedly returns.

‘She’s Making a List’ | Saturday, Dec. 6

Starring: Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker

Santa and his elves hire a consulting firm to help manage the Naughty or Nice List. When top inspector Isabel evaluates a mischievous 11-year-old, she doesn’t expect to fall for his widowed father.

‘Single on the 25th’ | Sunday, Dec. 7

Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing

Inspired by Lauren Spencer Smith’s song, this film unpacks what happens when a woman spends the week before Christmas alone after her family unexpectedly cancels their holiday plans. She connects with her neighbor, a happily unattached financial analyst.

‘A Suite Holiday Romance’ | Saturday, Dec. 13

Starring: Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood

Sabrina Post jumps at the opportunity to ghostwrite a memoir for a famous art dealer at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in New York City during Christmas week. She meets a handsome British visitor at the hotel bar and thinks he’s a member of British aristocracy, while he thinks she’s a wealthy hotel guest.

‘Oy to the World!’ | Sunday, Dec. 14

Starring: Brooke D’Orsay, Jake Epstein

After a water line break at Temple Beth Am, the members search for a place to celebrate Hanukkah and are welcomed into St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year, the St. Joseph’s youth choir director must team up with the temple’s substitute youth choir director — and they’re old high school rivals.

‘A Make or Break Holiday’ | Saturday, Dec. 20

Starring: Hunter King, Evan Roderick

During a tense holiday season, a couple decides they need a break from each other but don’t want to ruin Christmas by breaking the news to their families, so they move forward with their original plans and must pretend to be a happy couple under one roof.

‘The Christmas Baby’ | Sunday, Dec. 21

Starring: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven

When a baby boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note specifically for them, a couple must navigate caring for a newborn during the busiest season of the year.

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Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime

From Oct. 27 through Dec. 31, Lifetime will transition into a holiday movie-only channel, playing festive favorites from its library throughout the years. Then, kicking off on Friday, Nov.29, the channel will celebrate this year’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime slate with new movies every Friday and Saturday through New Year’s Eve.

All of these movies will air on the Lifetime cable channel, except for one scary December title, which will be available to watch on the Lifetime Movie Network.

‘Christmas Everyday’ | Friday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

Starring: Brandy Norwood, Sy’rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C Riley

Following the death of her father, Fancy has been more determined than ever to uphold her father’s cherished Christmas traditions, as her mother, Evelyn, has also begun losing her sight. But things aren’t a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister, Belle’s, wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged yet charming contractor Jaylen, who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas.

‘The Christmas Campaign’ | Friday, Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks, Austen Jaye

Kayleigh Brooks is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan, is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique, puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa’s Pajamas. Sparks fly — not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win — no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise, her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?

‘Do You Fear What I Fear’ | Thursday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime Movie Network

Starring: Ciara Hanna, Josh Henderson

When Claire lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous “Secret Santa” watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own.

‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ | Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Erin Agostino, Romaine Waite

Andi Kelton receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake, turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.

‘A Christmas Cookbook’ | Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 p.m. ET

Starring: Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti

Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club - a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock, she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions — but the people who feel like home.

‘Deck the Hallways’ | Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, Jamie M. Callica

Zoe, a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes, who’s traded old traditions for bold new adventures - including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace, and their fifth-floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve — showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.

‘Merry Missed Connection’ | Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET

Starring: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell

Marie has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don’ts she’s compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas?

‘A Runaway Bride for Christmas (working title)’ | Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Nischelle Turner, Mark Ghanime

When runaway bride Emma seeks refuge in the only town she’s ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch — who’s hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she’s brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas.

‘Christmas in Alaska’ | Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. ET

Starring: Emma Johnson, Marcus Rosner

Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan follows her young son’s festive bucket list, and Oliver puts his family issues aside to help save his sister’s inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.

‘Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch’ | Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton

After pro-hockey player Wes Campbell suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There, he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller, a single mom to son Dawson, and an equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes’s walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance, or is it just a holiday fling?

‘Rodeo Christmas Romance’ | Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. ET

Starring: Rebecca Dalton, Corey Sevier

When fiercely independent equestrian Emma finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal — only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.

‘Sweet Holiday Romance’ | Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Erin Karpluk, Christopher Russell

Amanda, a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she’s losing her edge. Wanting to reclaim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she’ll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know that the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon, in charge of operations, and he doesn’t have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.

‘A Pickleball Christmas’ | Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: James Lafferty, Zibby Allen

Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family’s racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline, the club’s pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.

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Lifetime Movie Club is an extension of the Lifetime channel—an ad-free streaming service that gives you new and classic Lifetime movies, and exclusive premieres. So if you didn’t catch titles when they aired on Lifetime or LMN, such as “Nightmare PTA Moms,” “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secrets,” “Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal,” or “The Pregnancy Pact”—they can be found here.

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The service launched the service in 2016, in time for Lifetime Movies’ 25th anniversary. You can now watch over 2,000 movies, with new titles being added weekly (usually every Friday).

With an active subscription, you can stream the Lifetime Movie Club app on an unlimited number of devices.

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Netflix

In recent years, Netflix has gotten in on the holiday fun by tapping into nostalgia and bringing beloved stars from the 1990s on board to do holiday films, like Lindsay Lohan in “Falling for Christmas” and Hallmark’s reigning queen of Christmas Lacey Chabert in “Hot Frosty.” This year, the world’s largest streamer is kicking off its slate with another ’90s icon, Alicia Silverstone.

The “Clueless” stars’ “A Merry Little Ex-Mas” is the first of four films that Netflix will release this holiday season. Each will be available to stream beginning at 3:01 a.m. ET on the day of its release.

‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ | Wednesday, Nov. 12

Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, Melissa Joan Hart

Recently divorced Kate is determined to pull off one last perfect family holiday before selling her beloved home. But when her ex-husband Everett shows up with his younger, picture-perfect new girlfriend, Kate’s holiday dream spirals into chaos.

‘Champagne Problems’ | Wednesday, Nov. 19

Starring: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka

Sydney is a determined executive who travels to France to secure the acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian - who turns out to be the founder’s son.

‘Jingle Bell Heist’ | Wednesday, Nov. 26

Starring: Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells

Sophia, a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick, a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sophia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.

‘My Secret Santa’ | Wednesday, Dec. 3

Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Tia Mowry

A vivacious single mom in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a man in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the hotel manager (Ryan Eggold), complications develop that could ruin everything.

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Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

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The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($8.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($19.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($26.99) plan.

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OWN’s OWN For the Holidays’

For the seventh consecutive year, OWN will celebrate the season with OWN for the Holidays. This year, the network will debut three original holiday films, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 29. This year’s films “reflect the lives, families, and traditions of Black audiences.” All three movies will premiere at 9 p.m. ET on the day that they are released.

Additionally, all of OWN’s holiday movies will stream on HBO Max the day after they premiere on the channel.

‘Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ | Saturday, Nov.29 at 9 p.m. ET

Starring: Kiki Layne, Etienne Maurice

When reserved professor Maya tells a little white lie about being in a relationship with an unconscious stranger, she never expects to get swept up in the stranger’s family’s holiday plans. Things are made even more complicated by her undeniable chemistry with her “boyfriend’s” doctor, Daniel, who just so happens to be her ex.

‘The Christmas Showdown’ | Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET

Starring: Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, Loretta Devine

Former childhood best friends, April and Chastity, haven’t spoken ever since April bailed on their plan to move to New York, choosing Paris instead to chase her dream as an event producer. When her career fizzles, April returns home and unexpectedly crosses paths with Chastity, who is also out of work and desperate for a fresh start. Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular. But to impress Hen, the event producer overseeing the show, they’ll need to mend old wounds and work as a team. What begins as a friendly rivalry quickly escalates to an all-out holiday showdown.

‘Very Merry Mystery’ | Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. ET

Starring: Ashleigh Murray, Tristan Mack Wilds

Known for her unmatched hairstyling skills and her infectious love of Christmas, beloved beauty shop owner Bea is the bedrock of Goldfern, Georgia. When she attends a Christmas Murder Mystery party at the mansion of a hard-nosed businesswoman, the evening takes a shocking turn when the host goes missing and a ransom note is found. To solve the crime, Bea must team up with her boyfriend, Troy, who is also a newly promoted detective.

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HBO Max

HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.

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HBO Max has three tiers: an ad-supported plan for $10.99, an ad-free plan for $18.49, and the ultimate tier that includes 4K for $22.99.

All HBO Max subscribers will get the full libraries of shows like “Friends”, “The Big Bang Theory”, “South Park”, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, “The West Wing”, and more.

You can choose to add HBO Max as a subscription through Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or other Live TV providers.

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‘Oh. What. Fun.’ | Wednesday, Dec. 3

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria

Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, after planning a special outing for her family, they made a crucial mistake and left her home alone. Fed up and feeling underappreciated, 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.

‘Merv’ | Wednesday, Dec. 10

Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Patricia Heaton

After a couple breaks up, it is the dog they share, Merv, that takes it the hardest. In order to cheer up their depressed pup, they decide to take their furry friend on a trip to sunny Florida over the holidays. During the vacation, the pair heals old wounds and reconnects in ways they never thought they could.

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Roku Channel

To celebrate the holiday season, the Roku Channel will offer a mix of delightful holiday unscripted titles with a pair of cozy original films. Two of the streamer’s most popular shows, “Honest Renovations” and “The Great American Baking Show,” will present holiday installments, while last year’s hit original film gets a sequel, and a new holiday favorite debuts as well.

‘Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover’ | Monday, Nov. 10

Starring: Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis

The hosts of Roku’s unscripted home renovation show set their sights on transforming the home of a heroic fire captain who bravely battled the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.

‘The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday’ | Saturday, Nov. 3

Starring: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Casey Wilson, Andrew Rannells

The American spinoff of beloved British staple, “The Great British Baking Show’ will return for its fourth season with a new lineup of celebrity bakers. Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will take on the new batch of celebrity bakers alongside hosts Casey Wilson and the newly added Andrew Rannells.

‘Merry Little Mystery’ | Wednesday, Nov. 19

Starring: Jordin Sparks, Keon Alexander

Natasha Maxwell tries to foil a determined reporter’s attempts to reveal her identity as the benevolent Secret Santa of a small town, but ends up falling in love. The film will also feature a brand-new original song by Sparks, written specifically for the film.

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Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.

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Programming on The Roku Channel spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, reality TV, news, and family-friendly content. Popular titles and originals include “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” “Die Hart,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and a rotating library of classic films and TV series. The platform also offers live news channels, sports highlights, and themed FAST channels covering everything from classic TV to lifestyle programming.

Viewers can watch The Roku Channel for free on Roku devices, smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers, with no subscription required. The service is also available on platforms like Amazon Fire TV and Samsung smart TVs, expanding its reach beyond the Roku ecosystem. While ads are included, the experience is designed to be lighter than traditional broadcast television.

With its combination of free access, original content, live channels, and on-demand entertainment, The Roku Channel has become one of the most widely available and accessible streaming destinations for viewers looking to watch without a monthly subscription.

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‘Jingle Bell Wedding’ | Friday, Dec. 5

Starring: Joey McIntyre, Michelle Morgan

Following the success of last season’s “Jingle Bell Love,” Jack Cooper and Jessica McFall are back. The happy couple is planning their New Year’s Eve wedding celebration until a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity threatens to upend the festivities and matrimonial merriment.

UPtv’s Most UPlifting Christmas Ever

UPtv will kick off its holiday slate of films on Oct. 30, National Uplift Someone Day. Over the next 50 days, the channel will air nearly 100 holiday films, including eight originals, beginning on Sunday, Nov. 2. The movies will premiere at 7 p.m. ET on the subsequent Sundays leading up to Christmas.

In addition to UPtv’s holiday offering, the channel’s subscription streaming sibling UP Faith & Family will launch Cozy UP to Christmas on Oct. 30 with over 200 Christmas favorite films.

‘The Great Christmas Snow-In’ | Sunday, Nov. 2

Starring: Amanda Fuller, Joey Lawrence, Ricardo Chavez

After his engagement is called off, Justin retreats to a secluded cabin meant for his honeymoon, only to be snowed in with Jane, his ex-fiancée’s cousin. As tension builds, a spark forms between them, but when Justin’s ex shows up with her new boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.

‘A Royal Christmas Manor’ | Sunday, Nov. 9

Starring: Brianna Cohen, Kirk Barker, Jennifer McKinley

Prince Alexander of Fredonia escapes to a cozy inn, hoping to experience a traditional American Christmas. Katie, who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.

‘Saving the Christmas Ranch’ | Sunday, Nov. 16

Starring: Brianna Cohen, Jonathan Stoddard, Kirby Schwarber

When the accountant for Carrie Williams’ family’s Christmas lodge makes off with all their money, Carrie has just 2 days to come up with nine months of missing mortgage payments or be foreclosed upon. Charming developer John Dunn has been calling Carrie from afar for a while, and now he’s here in person to make an offer on the ranch she can hardly refuse. Can Carrie raise enough funds before the deadline to save her home? Or will she be forced to sell to John, who hasn’t been entirely truthful about how he came to be there?

‘A Royal Christmas Hope’ | Sunday, Nov. 23

Starring: Jenna Michno, Robert Adamson, Kayla Fields

At Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope alive - especially through her non-profit work and the annual tree lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher escapes royal duties for a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks a connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holiday pressures force them to face what truly matters.

‘The Christmas Checklist’ Season 1 | Saturday, Nov. 29

Starring: Sarah Power, Jarod Joseph

A grieving daughter receives a Christmas checklist from her recently deceased mom with twelve activities she must complete before Christmas.

‘A Christmas in Amish Country’ | Sunday, Nov. 30

Starring: Ella Cannon, Jason Tobias

When a rising chef’s career implodes after a harsh review, she returns to her Amish roots in rural Pennsylvania only to find healing through slow-cooking techniques and the comforts of home, including rekindling a friendship with the sweet Amish farmer she left behind.

‘A Christmas Murder Mystery’ | Sunday, Dec. 7

Starring: Jamie Bernadette, Rob Mayes, Vivica A. Fox

Vera Vexley is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger’s puzzle section and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff’s office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?

‘Christmas in Big Sky Country’ | Sunday, Dec. 14

Starring: Rebecca Dalton, Olivier Renaud, Shaun Johnston

Becca Collins collaborates with Logan Johnston, the oil company’s new PR agent, to ensure her brother-in-law returns home safely for the holidays after an incident on an oil rig. Can Becca trust Logan’s intentions?

‘Christmas with the Knightlys’ | Sunday, Dec. 21

Starring: Celeste Desjardins, Joe Scarpellino, Brian Cook

Georgia Jackson hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students, but finds herself in the spotlight when, in exchange for a new community center, she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly, the famous son of a billionaire.

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UP Faith & Family

UP Faith & Family is a video streaming service focused on family-friendly and religious programming. The service is home to shows like “Heartland,” “Bringing Up Bates” and “Butter + Brown.” You can also stream family movies, cooking and design shows, Christian movies, kids favorites, Christmas movies, music specials, comedies, and more.

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