Hallmark Unwraps 24 New Christmas Movies for 2025 Countdown

Hallmark Channel is back with its most ambitious *Countdown to Christmas* yet. This year, fans are getting a sleigh-full of festive magic.

The network’s 2025 holiday lineup brings not just a few cozy romances but a full-blown *24 new Christmas movies*. You’ll see fan-favorite stars, fresh faces, and plenty of heartwarming twists.

From time-traveling socialites and angels in love to rival soldiers finding romance under the mistletoe, this season’s offerings are wild in the best way. Hallmark is still the undisputed king of holiday cheer—no question there.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just dipping your toes into snow-kissed love stories, this year’s collection has something for everyone. It’s rolling out from October through December, like an advent calendar of cinematic joy (and, let’s be honest, a little escape from reality).

The Magic Returns: 24 New Movies for 2025

Hallmark’s *Countdown to Christmas* kicked off on October 17 and will run through December 21. That’s two months of continuous holiday happiness.

Each film brings its own spin on the season’s favorite themes—love, family, redemption, and the magic of believing. The network’s signature storytelling is alive and well, but there are fresh creative twists this year.

Expect to see returning stars like Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes, and Hunter King. There are also some new faces ready to make their Hallmark debut.

Royal Romance Meets the Wild West

Leading the charge is *A Royal Montana Christmas*, a blend of royal fantasy and rustic Americana. Fiona Gubelmann plays Princess Victoria of Zelarnia, who flees to a Montana ranch to rediscover herself.

She finds unexpected love with rugged ranch guide Huntley Blaylock, played by Warren Christie. It’s a modern-day fairy tale set against the snowy backdrop of the American West—a royal escape with a cowboy twist.

Heavenly Love and Weather Forecasts

If you like your love stories a little more celestial, *A Christmas Angel Match* pairs Meghan Ory and Benjamin Ayres as angels who fall for each other while matchmaking humans. Meanwhile, *Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!* stars Robert Buckley as an optimistic weatherman whose holiday plans get shaken up when he reconnects with his high school crush, played by Kimberley Sustad.

Both films remind us that even the most unpredictable storms can lead to something beautiful. Sometimes, you just have to let the snow fall where it may.

From Soldiers to Time Travelers: Holiday Stories with a Twist

This year, Hallmark is pushing beyond its traditional small-town settings. There’s military camaraderie, time travel, and a few surprises along the way.

Enemies Turned Lovers in Uniform

*Christmas on Duty* stars Janel Parrish and Parker Young as rival military officers forced to work together during a 24-hour Christmas shift. The chemistry between the two is off the charts—making this enemies-to-lovers story one of the most anticipated releases.

It’s a salute to service, sprinkled with mistletoe and heart. Sometimes, even duty can’t keep the sparks at bay.

Time-Traveling Romance in Newport

Then there’s *A Newport Christmas*, which takes us from 1905 to 2025. Ginna Claire Mason plays Ella, a runaway socialite who wakes up more than a century in the future.

With the help of sailor Nick, played by Wes Brown, she learns that love—and history—aren’t so easily rewritten. It’s a mix of period charm and modern-day magic.

Family Bonds and Holiday Healing

Not every story this year revolves around romance. Some of Hallmark’s most moving entries dig into family, forgiveness, and rediscovery.

Sibling Reunions and Family Cruises

In *A Keller Christmas Vacation*, three estranged siblings—played by Brandon Routh, Jonathan Bennett, and Eden Sher—are forced onto a European river cruise to appease their parents. What starts as a reluctant reunion turns into a rediscovery of family bonds.

*Three Wisest Men* brings back Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker as the Brenner brothers navigating life, love, and fatherhood. There’s plenty of humor and heart mixed in.

Healing Through Music and Miracles

*A Grand Ole Opry Christmas* delivers nostalgia and musical magic. Nikki DeLoach stars as a former country singer transported back to 1995 to reconnect with her late father and rediscover her love for music.

With appearances by country icons like Brad Paisley and Mickey Guyton, this one’s a love letter to the power of song and memory. Sometimes, music really does heal old wounds.

Romance in Unexpected Places

No Hallmark season is complete without a few unconventional love stories. 2025’s lineup definitely delivers on that front.

Love at 30,000 Feet and in a Cat Café

*We Met in December* gives us a classic missed-connection romance. Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter play travelers who meet during a layover and spend the season trying to find each other again.

*Christmas at the Catnip Café* offers feline-fueled charm as Erin Cahill inherits half a cat café. She has to team up with a local vet, played by Campbell, to keep it running. Expect cozy sweaters, coffee cups, and plenty of purring.

Faith, Friendship, and Festive Fireworks

In *Oy to the World!* Brooke D’Orsay and Jake Epstein bridge their cultural differences as a Christian and Jewish choir director. They find harmony through music and mutual respect.

*Single on the 25th* takes a lighter approach, following Lyndsy Fonseca and Daniel Lissing as mismatched neighbors. They discover that being single during the holidays might not be so bad after all.

Heartfelt Finales to Close the Season

As December winds down, Hallmark saves some of its most emotional stories for the grand finale. These films promise laughter, tears, and the kind of endings that make you believe in Christmas miracles all over again.

Lists, Breakups, and New Beginnings

In *She’s Making a List*, Lacey Chabert shines as a professional inspector for the *Naughty or Nice Group*. She finds herself reevaluating her priorities after meeting a widowed father, played by Andrew Walker.

Then, in *A Make or Break Holiday*, Hunter King and Evan Roderick play a couple faking their relationship through the holidays. They rediscover the spark that brought them together in the first place.

The Christmas Baby That Changed Everything

The season wraps up with *The Christmas Baby*, starring Ali Liebert and Katherine Barrell as a couple whose lives are turned upside down when a baby appears on their doorstep. What begins as a mystery becomes a story of love, family, and hope—the perfect way to close out Hallmark’s 2025 holiday celebration.

Why Hallmark Still Owns Christmas

After decades of cozy, heartfelt films, Hallmark keeps evolving. Somehow, they still hold onto what fans love most: sincerity, warmth, and just enough snow-dusted magic to feel festive.

The 2025 lineup? It’s proof that even with a million streaming options, nobody nails the Christmas vibe like Hallmark. This year’s Countdown to Christmas brings 24 new stories—royal romances, angelic matchmakers, family reunions, all that good stuff.

Grab your cocoa. Fluff your favorite blanket. Maybe open a window if you want that extra winter chill—why not?

Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the cheesy romance, or just the adorable pets, Hallmark’s 2025 holiday movies feel like the ultimate gift. One snowflake at a time, they just keep delivering.