2025 Holiday TV Guide Hallmark Netflix Disney Plus Lifetime Highlights

Get ready to deck the halls, grab your hot cocoa, and set your DVRs. The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be an absolute sleigh ride of festive entertainment.

From mid-October straight through Christmas Day, nearly every major network and streaming platform is serving up a blizzard of new Christmas movies, shows, and specials. Whether you’re into royal romances, snowbound second chances, or cozy small-town miracles, this year’s lineup looks like it’s got a little something for everyone.

TVLine’s pulled together a guide to all the yuletide programming you’ll need to make the season merry and bright—across CBS, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more. With premieres rolling out weekly and some networks doubling down with back-to-back releases, 2025’s holiday TV calendar might just be the most ambitious yet.

When the Christmas Countdown Begins

The festivities officially kick off on Friday, October 17 and keep going through Thursday, December 25. That’s over two months of nonstop holiday cheer—starting before the Halloween candy even hits the clearance bin.

Early birds can unwrap new titles like A Wisconsin Christmas Pie and A Christmas Prayer, both premiering in mid-October. These set the tone for a season packed with heartfelt returns home, rekindled romances, and, naturally, plenty of baked goods.

Networks like Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, and Lifetime are leading the charge. Streamers such as Netflix and Disney+ are tossing in their own sparkle, too.

October: The Warm-Up to Winter Magic

October’s lineup is all about easing viewers into the spirit. Expect rustic charm, small-town nostalgia, and a touch of royal intrigue.

• A Royal Montana Christmas – A princess trades palace life for a Montana ranch and finds love in unexpected places.
• Mistletoe Murders – Hallmark+’s new mystery series where a Christmas shop owner doubles as a detective.
• A Christmas Angel Match – Celestial matchmaking with a romantic twist.
• Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! – A weatherman forecasting love when he returns to his snowy hometown.

By the time Halloween rolls around, viewers will already be knee-deep in gingerbread and good cheer. With Finding Mr. Christmas and Baked With Love: Holiday launching late in the month, even reality competition fans get their festive fix.

November: Peak Holiday Movie Season

November is when the magic really explodes. Networks go full throttle, dropping multiple premieres each weekend and rolling out some of the year’s most anticipated titles.

From animated adventures to heartfelt romances, every genre gets a sprinkle of tinsel. One of the biggest releases? A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, where Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas race against time and travel to make it home for the holidays.

Meanwhile, A PAW Patrol Christmas will keep the younger crowd entertained as the pups save Christmas when Santa catches a cold.

Romantic Escapes and Heartwarming Reunions

November’s hallmark (pun intended) is love—rediscovered, rekindled, and reignited under the mistletoe. Expect plenty of stories where big-city professionals return home only to find that love was waiting all along.

• Christmas Of Giving – A nonprofit director reconnects with an old flame while saving her organization.
• Christmas in Midnight Clear – A real estate developer falls for a small-town pastor.
• Timeless Tidings of Joy – Candace Cameron Bure stars in a touching story about preserving legacy and finding purpose.
• Three Wisest Men – Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker return for one last brotherly Christmas adventure.

There’s also a healthy dose of comedy and adventure. Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story brings football fans into the mix, and We Met in December offers a modern twist on the holiday meet-cute.

For those craving nostalgia, Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol brings back Disney’s beloved Christmas elves for another chaotic North Pole mission.

Star Power and Surprises

November’s roster is stacked with familiar faces. Mario Lopez headlines The Christmas Spark, playing a corporate lawyer-turned-firefighter who finds love amid the flames.

Brandy Norwood shines in Christmas Everyday, a heartfelt tale of family, love, and resilience. Even the royal romances get a refresh with A Royal Icing Christmas and A Royal Christmas Tail, proving that holiday magic knows no borders—or bloodlines.

December: The Month of Merry Mayhem

By December, the holiday movie machine is in full stride. Nearly every night offers a new premiere, from cozy comedies to tear-jerking dramas.

The first weekend brings She’s Making a List, starring Lacey Chabert as a consultant who literally decides who’s naughty or nice—until love complicates her judgment. Then there’s Single on the 25th, a modern romantic comedy about embracing independence during the holidays.

Love, Laughter, and a Little Chaos

December’s titles lean into the season’s emotional highs and lows. Expect laughter, tears, and plenty of twinkling lights.

• A Suite Holiday Romance – A ghostwriter finds love while chronicling a hotel’s glamorous past.
• Oy to the World! – A church choir director and a temple choir leader unite their communities through song and spirit.
• A Make or Break Holiday – A couple on the brink of splitting up hosts their families for one last perfect Christmas.
• The Christmas Baby – A touching story of love, family, and unexpected miracles.

For those who prefer their holiday stories with a side of suspense, Do You Fear What I Fear adds a chilling twist to the season. Not every Secret Santa is full of good cheer, apparently.

Streaming Specials and Hidden Gems

Beyond the marquee premieres, 2025’s holiday lineup also includes a trove of streaming exclusives and international offerings. Netflix’s Champagne Problems takes viewers to Paris for a bubbly romantic escapade, while Jingle Bell Heist mixes romance with a dash of crime caper fun.

Disney+ keeps expanding its animated holiday universe, and Prime Video is serving up fresh twists on classic holiday tropes. Even Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) joins the celebration with heartfelt family dramas centered on love, faith, and community.

Reality, Competition, and Crossover Cheer

Reality television isn’t left out of the festivities. Baked With Love: Holiday pits home bakers against each other in a family-recipe showdown, while Finding Mr. Christmas turns holiday casting into a competitive sport.

These shows add a new layer of excitement to the season, blending the comfort of Christmas with the thrill of reality TV competition. Who knew gingerbread could be so cutthroat?

Final Thoughts: The Most Wonderful (and Busiest) Time of the Year

Let’s be honest—2025 is shaping up to be the year of *more*. More movies, more stars, and a whole lot more reasons to stay in pajamas all weekend.

Premieres are hitting just about every genre and mood. Audiences can build their own cozy holiday watchlist, whether they’re craving heartwarming romance, family-friendly adventures, or even a quirky festive mystery.

Networks seem to be banking on nostalgia and comfort this year. Viewers? Totally ready to unwrap every bit of it.

As the season creeps up, it’s time to pull on those fuzzy socks and maybe light a fire if you’ve got one. Honestly, who could resist a cinematic sleigh ride through love, laughter, and a dash of holiday magic?

With titles like *A Pickleball Christmas*, *Sweet Holiday Romance*, and *Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas*, the spirit of the season is basically bursting off the screen.

Mark your calendars, because from October to Christmas Day, new holiday premieres are going to be everywhere—probably more common than snowflakes, if that’s possible.