The holidays are rolling in fast, and that means it’s time to refresh the annual themed movie queue. Fortunately, with dozens of new Christmas movies to choose from, 2025 delivers a full slate of family fun.
From heartfelt rom-coms to kid-friendly chaos, here are ten fresh titles worth adding to your holiday playlist this season.
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (TV-G)
Country-music charm and a time-travel twist make this Hallmark movie a sentimental standout. Nikki DeLoach plays Gentry Wade, who returns to the Grand Ole Opry for a Christmas tribute to her late father and suddenly finds herself transported back to 1995. With help from longtime friend Mac (Kristoffer Polaha), she gets the rare gift of revisiting unfinished songs, unresolved questions and the heart of her family’s legacy. Cameos from Brad Paisley, Megan Moroney and Mickey Guyton give the story even more holiday warmth.
Stream: Hallmark Channel
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Tidings for the Season (TV-G)
In this heartfelt drama, news anchor Adam Kade meets Robbie, a young fan who asks him to feature more good news during the holidays. As Adam starts covering hometown heroes, he grows closer to Robbie and his hardworking single mom, Lucy. It’s a gentle, uplifting movie about shifting priorities — and finding community — when it matters most. Tamera Mowry-Housley and B.J. Britt bring warmth and sincerity to a story perfect for a family night in.
Stream: Hallmark
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She’s Making a List (TV-G)
Lacey Chabert stars as an inspector for Santa’s Naughty or Nice list, an unusual job she takes very seriously. But when she meets a mischievous boy who doesn’t quite fit the rules, she starts digging deeper into what’s really going on. Her investigation leads her into the life of the boy’s widowed dad, and soon she’s choosing between her rigid approach to the holidays and the possibility of love.
Stream: Hallmark
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Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story (TV-G)
Set in the shadow of Highmark Stadium, this Buffalo, N.Y.-based holiday romance follows a pediatric doctor and a longtime friend as they search for the anonymous benefactor who once helped their family. Buffalo Bills Mafia traditions, family history and slow-burn affection come together for a story that celebrates community as much as Christmas. And no spoilers, but the ending lands like a holiday touchdown — warm, nostalgic and tailor-made for football families.
Stream: Hallmark Channel
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A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (TV-PG)
The Jonas Brothers bring their real-life chemistry to a globe-hopping adventure as they scramble to get home from London to New York before Christmas. Missed flights, big crowds and brotherly hijinks fuel most of the fun, but underneath it all is a sweet story about fighting to make it home to the people who matter most. It’s a lively pick for families who like comedy, music and a little mayhem mixed in with their holiday traditions.
Stream: Disney+ and Hulu
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Man vs. Baby (TV-PG)
Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) stars as the bumbling Trevor Bingley, hoping for a quiet Christmas as a school caretaker. But a forgotten infant from the school nativity — and a high-end apartment he’s supposed to protect — lead straight into Atkinson’s signature physical comedy. Families wanting a break from heavy sentiment will find plenty to laugh at here.
Stream: Netflix
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My Secret Santa (TV-PG)
When her daughter has a chance to attend a dream snowboarding camp, one mom (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) goes to extremes to make it happen. Her solution? A seasonal job as the resort Santa, complete with an old-man disguise. The setup leads to plenty of comedic bumps, especially when she starts to fall for her new boss without revealing who she really is. Snowy scenery, wholesome comedy and warm romance make this one a cozy weekend choice.
Stream: Netflix
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Christmas Everyday (TV-PG)
Brandy Norwood leads this warm story about holding onto family traditions when life gets complicated. She juggles her sister’s over-the-top wedding, her mother’s fading eyesight and renovations to the family home, all while finding herself drawn to the contractor helping pull it all together. It’s classic Lifetime holiday comfort: family drama that melts into connection, music-friendly moments and a romance that arrives just in time for Christmas Eve.
Stream: Lifetime
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Oh. What. Fun. (PG-13)
In this slightly edgier, grown-up family comedy, Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Claire, a mom who plans the perfect Christmas only to be accidentally forgotten by her family. As the people in her life try to track her down, the movie blends relatable holiday stress with heartfelt reconnections and wry humor. With Denis Leary and Felicity Jones rounding out the cast, it’s an offbeat pick for families with teens who enjoy a little chaos mixed in with their cocoa.
Stream: Amazon Prime
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Joy to the World (PG-13)
Lifestyle guru Joy Edwards has built a brand on perfection — even if the “perfect family life” she publishes in her cookbooks doesn’t exist. When a TV network decides to film Christmas dinner at her “home,” she recruits best friend Max to pose as her husband. What starts as a staged holiday quickly turns into something real. With Emmanuelle Chriqui and Chad Michael Murray, this romance blends humor, make-believe and genuine connection.
Stream: Hulu
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