Hallmark Premieres Two New Christmas Movies This Weekend

Hallmark isn’t wasting a second this year when it comes to holiday cheer. Halloween’s barely a memory, Thanksgiving’s still on the horizon, and yet the network’s famous Countdown to Christmas is already rolling—and honestly, fans seem thrilled about it.

This season, Hallmark’s got 24 brand-new Christmas movies lined up, plus a mystery series featuring Grey’s Anatomy star Sarah Drew. There are snowy romances, sweet reunions, and all the cozy, feel-good vibes you’d expect. If you’re itching to know what’s next, just hang on—the next few weekends are packed with festive premieres. You might want to keep that mug of cocoa close.

Hallmark’s Holiday Magic Is Already in Overdrive

It feels like Hallmark starts the holidays earlier every year, and 2025’s no different. The Countdown to Christmas kicked off October 17, long before the pumpkins were packed away.

The network really knows its audience. We’re talking endless small towns blanketed in snow, old flames, family moments, and enough twinkling lights to soften even the grumpiest mood. This year, there’s more than just familiar faces and comfy stories—expect new twists, fresh settings, and some surprise cameos, too.

Upcoming Premieres You Won’t Want to Miss

Let’s get into some highlights from Hallmark’s holiday lineup. Whether you’re here for family drama, a dash of magic, or lighthearted rom-coms, there’s plenty to look forward to.

• Christmas Above the Clouds (Saturday, Nov. 8): A CEO obsessed with work gets a supernatural visit from the spirits of her past, present, and future. It’s A Christmas Carol, corporate edition.
• A Keller Christmas Vacation (Sunday, Nov. 9): A family of five sets sail on a European river cruise through Christmas markets, each dealing with their own ups and downs.
• Three Wisest Men (Saturday, Nov. 15): The Brenner brothers return for round three—this time, they’re juggling weddings, new babies, and big life changes while their mom thinks about selling the family home.
• Tidings for the Season (Sunday, Nov. 16): Tamera Mowry-Housley stars as a single mom whose son’s wish for “good news” turns a cynical newscaster’s life upside down.

Romance, Football, and a Touch of Magic

Hallmark’s not afraid to mix up the classic love story. This year’s mid-November movies take romance to some unexpected places—from football stadiums to glassblowing studios.

• Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story (Saturday, Nov. 22): Sports fans, this one’s for you. A pediatric doctor and the Buffalo Bills’ VP of stadium development find more than just friendship heating up. Cameos from real Bills players and coach Sean McDermott, too.
• Melt My Heart This Christmas (Sunday, Nov. 23): A determined glassblower secretly helps a legendary craftsman, and ends up with her heart on the line.

Love in Unexpected Places

Hallmark’s sticking with its signature “love at first snowfall” charm, but this year, there’s a bit more wanderlust. Airports, alpine chalets—you name it, there’s a story set there.

• We Met in December (Thursday, Nov. 27): Two strangers cross paths during a holiday layover, then spend the season trying to reconnect.
• The Snow Must Go On (Friday, Nov. 28): A former Broadway star returns home and ends up saving his niece’s Christmas show. There’s a surprise romance, naturally.
• The More the Merrier (Friday, Nov. 28): Three women go into labor on Christmas Eve, leaving two doctors snowed in at a small-town hospital. Love finds a way amid the chaos.
• An Alpine Holiday (Sunday, Nov. 29): Two estranged sisters reunite in the French Alps to honor their grandmother’s last wish, and maybe find some forgiveness along the way.

Music, Mystery, and Mistletoe

This season, Hallmark’s also amping up the music and heartfelt drama. There’s nostalgia, new beginnings, and just the right amount of emotional payoff for a holiday movie binge.

• A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (Saturday, Nov. 29): A country songwriter, still hurting after her father’s death, gets a second chance when she’s invited to honor him at the Grand Ole Opry. Expect real country stars and some genuinely moving moments.
• The Christmas Cup (Sunday, Nov. 30): A wounded sergeant teams up with a fire captain for a town competition, and maybe sparks something more than just holiday spirit.
• Christmas at the Catnip Café (Sunday, Nov. 30): A marketing exec inherits half a cat café and plans to sell, but runs into a veterinarian determined to keep it open. There are plenty of cats and more than a few sparks.

December Delights: From Naughty Lists to New Love

December really takes things up a notch. The last batch of films brings back favorites like Lacey Chabert and Hunter King, with stories about love, loss, and the occasional holiday miracle.

• She’s Making a List (Saturday, Dec. 6): Lacey Chabert plays a consultant hired by Santa to help with his Naughty and Nice List. She falls for a widowed dad whose kid might not make the cut.
• Single on the 25th (Sunday, Dec. 7): Inspired by Lauren Spencer Smith’s song, this film follows a woman who finds herself spending the week before Christmas alone—and maybe figuring herself out in the process.
• A Suite Holiday Romance (Saturday, Dec. 13): A ghostwriter and a British visitor meet under mistaken identities at a fancy NYC hotel. Cue misunderstandings and plenty of holiday charm.
• Oy to the World (Sunday, Dec. 14): After a temple’s water line breaks, Hanukkah celebrations move to a church, forcing rival choir directors to team up for a joint concert.
• A Make or Break Holiday (Saturday, Dec. 20): Hunter King stars as one half of a couple pretending to still be together while hosting their families. Because what’s more festive than keeping up appearances?
• The Christmas Baby (Sunday, Dec. 21): Just before Christmas, a couple finds a mysterious newborn on their doorstep, along with a note that changes everything.

How to Watch the Magic Unfold

No cable? No problem. Every new Countdown to Christmas movie will be on Hallmark+ the day after it airs on TV.

Subscriptions start at $7.99 a month, and you get all the holiday movies you can handle—on demand and ad-free. That’s a lot of cocoa and cozy blankets right there.

Final Thoughts: The Season of Feel-Good Escapism

Sometimes, life just feels a bit too chaotic, doesn’t it? Hallmark’s annual holiday marathon is like a cozy escape—one where love wins, families patch things up, and somehow, it always starts snowing at the perfect time.

Maybe you’re in it for the romance. Or maybe it’s the nostalgia, or that weird joy of seeing familiar faces in ridiculous festive sweaters.

Whatever your reason, this *Countdown to Christmas* honestly seems like it could be one of Hallmark’s most magical seasons yet.