Hallmark Unwraps 16 New Movies for 2025 Countdown to Christmas

Hallmark Channel has officially unwrapped its 2025 *Countdown to Christmas* lineup, and it’s a sleigh full of festive magic, romance, and nostalgia.

Sixteen brand-new holiday movies are set to premiere from October through December. The network is still the place to go if you’re after cozy, feel-good entertainment—nobody does it like Hallmark, honestly.

This year’s lineup runs the gamut: royal romances, time-traveling love stories, magical angels, and family reunions. There’s something for every holiday movie lover, whether you’re into nostalgia or just want to see some fresh faces.

Familiar names like Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes, and Nikki DeLoach are back. Plus, there are new pairings and some unexpected twists on the classic Hallmark formula.

Let’s unwrap the highlights of this year’s yuletide extravaganza, one twinkling premiere at a time.

The Royal Escape and Angelic Matchmaking

The season kicks off with a royal romance and a heavenly partnership that set the tone for the weeks ahead. On October 18, Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie star in *Princess Victoria’s* Montana adventure, where she ditches her crown for cowboy boots and ends up falling for a rugged ranch guide.

It’s got that sweet blend of royal charm and small-town heart that Hallmark fans just eat up. The next night, Meghan Ory and Benjamin Ayres bring a celestial twist—dueling Christmas angels tasked with matchmaking, only to find sparks flying between themselves.

These two opening films are all about magic and meaning. It’s a strong start, no question.

From Weathermen to Warriors: Love in Unexpected Places

Robert Buckley and Kimberly Sustad headline *Christmas Comeback*, where a down-on-his-luck weatherman returns home and finds a second chance with his high school crush, now a doctor.

Janel Parrish and Parker Young bring military precision to holiday cheer in a story about rival officers forced to work together on Christmas duty after a base party mishap. Cue a snowstorm, a mission to save Christmas, and an unexpected connection that melts even the iciest rivalry.

Time Travel, Ghosts, and Family Cruises

November brings a mix of whimsy and nostalgia. Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown star in a time-traveling romance that sends a 1905 socialite into the future aboard her own schooner.

She’s got to choose between her gilded past and a new love in 2025. Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes follow with a modern spin on *A Christmas Carol*, where a workaholic CEO tries to skip Christmas only to be visited by three spirits mid-flight.

Both films are reminders that reflection and redemption never go out of style.

All Aboard the Holiday Cruise and the Return of the Brenner Brothers

Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, and Eden Sher lead *Christmas on the Rhine*, a family river cruise through Europe packed with laughter, sibling rivalry, and heartfelt reconciliation.

Meanwhile, Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker return for the third *Three Wise Men and a Baby*. This time, the Brenner brothers are juggling weddings, twins, job changes, and maybe the sale of their family home.

Expect the same mix of humor, chaos, and brotherly love that’s made this series a Hallmark staple.

Heartwarming News and Hometown Mysteries

Tamera Mowry-Housley and B.J. Britt headline *Good News Christmas*, where a serious news anchor learns to focus on joy and community thanks to a young fan and his mother.

Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario follow with *The Gift Next Door*, a romantic mystery set in Buffalo about two lifelong neighbors uncovering the story behind a decades-old Christmas present. This blend of nostalgia and discovery gives Hallmark’s 2025 lineup a refreshing emotional depth.

Artistry, Missed Connections, and Broadway Dreams

Lauren Vandervoort and Stephen Huszar bring creative sparks to *The Glassblower’s Christmas*, a tale of artistic ambition and hidden identity.

Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter star in *Layover for Love*, a serendipitous romance about two travelers who share an unforgettable night but lose touch—only to spend the season trying to find each other again.

Heather Hemmens and Corey Cott light up the stage in *A Broadway Christmas*, where a former actor returns home to direct a school play and discovers that love and second chances can still take center stage.

ER Romances, Alpine Adventures, and Country Music Magic

Rachel Boston and Brendan Penny star in *Christmas Eve Shift*, a hospital-set romance filled with chaos, compassion, and connection during a snowstorm baby boom.

Ashley Williams and Laci J. Mailey headline *Sisters in the Alps*, a heartfelt story about estranged sisters honoring their grandmother’s final wish in the French mountains—complete with breathtaking scenery and a charming mountaineer.

Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha lead *Opry Christmas Past*, where a country singer is transported back to 1995 to reunite with her late father and finish a long-lost song. It’s nostalgic, emotional, and just pure Hallmark magic.

Service, Cats, and Christmas Decisions

Rhiannon Fish and Benjamin Rosenbaum star in *The Christmas Cup*, where a Marine recovering from injury finds healing and new purpose while coaching her hometown team.

Erin Cahill and Paul Campbell bring charm to *The Catnip Café*, a rom-com about a marketing executive and a veterinarian forced to co-own a cat café during the holidays. As they plan fundraising events and clash over business decisions, their partnership turns into something much more heartfelt.

It’s a cozy, coffee-scented delight that cat lovers will adore.

Inspections, Singles, and Secrets at the Grand Fairbanks

Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker reunite in *Naughty or Nice Inspector*, where a rule-following Christmas inspector evaluates a mischievous boy and ends up falling for his widowed father.

Lyndsy Fonseca and Daniel Lissing follow with *Single for the Season*, where two neighbors decide to celebrate being single together but end up discovering unexpected feelings.

The message? Love tends to sneak up on you when you least expect it.

Writers, Choirs, and Family Bonds

Jessy Schram and Dominic Sherwood headline *Christmas at the Grand Fairbanks*, set in a luxurious New York hotel where a struggling writer and a mysterious British guest fall for each other while hiding their true identities.

Brooke D’Orsay and Jake Epstein bring interfaith unity to *A Holiday Harmony*, a touching story about a church and synagogue joining forces for a joint Christmas-Hanukkah celebration.

The final two films, *Fake It ‘Til Christmas* starring Hunter King and Evan Roderick, and *Baby on the Doorstep* featuring Ali Liebert and Katherine Barrell, close the season on a high note. One’s about pretending to be a perfect couple for the holidays, and the other is about an unexpected baby that changes two women’s lives forever.

Why This Year’s Countdown to Christmas Shines Brightest

From royal castles to small-town cafés, the 2025 lineup really covers it all. Angelic missions, Broadway stages—each movie brings its own flavor to the holidays.

If you’re after laughter, a few tears, or just a sprinkle of magic, Hallmark’s got you. Everything’s bundled up in one sparkly, over-the-top package.

So, maybe grab your cocoa, light up the tree, and settle in. Honestly, this year’s Countdown to Christmas feels like it could be the coziest one yet.

• 16 brand-new movies—romance, comedy, drama, take your pick
• Fan-favorite stars like Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes, and Erin Krakow are back
• Fresh stories—there’s royalty, time travel, angels, and family reunions in the mix
• Premieres every weekend running from October 18 through December 21, 2025