Ultimate 2025 Hallmark and Holiday Movie Guide for Christmas Fans

Grab your cocoa and plug in those twinkle lights — Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ are decking the halls earlier than ever in 2025! This year’s Christmas lineup is packed with romance, mystery, time travel, and even some festive baking competitions to keep your spirits bright all season.

Sarah Drew returns in the fan-favorite Mistletoe Murders, Lacey Chabert stars in a list-making love story, and there’s even a musical showdown in Oy to the World! The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to have something for everyone.

Whether you love royal romances, small-town reunions, or cozy mysteries wrapped in tinsel, Hallmark’s got a sleigh-full of new stories. From October through December, there’s a good chance you’ll be glued to the screen.

The Countdown Begins: October Ushers in the Cheer

Hallmark+ kicks off the festivities on October 17 with Mistletoe Murders Season 1. Sarah Drew plays a Christmas shop owner turned amateur sleuth, teaming up with Peter Mooney as her detective partner.

This series mixes holiday warmth with small-town intrigue. Two episodes will air weekly through Halloween — who knew a little murder could pair so well with mistletoe?

And that’s just the start. October 18 brings A Royal Montana Christmas, with Fiona Gubelmann as a runaway princess who ends up on a rugged ranch — and in the arms of Warren Christie.

The following night, A Christmas Angel Match stars Meghan Ory and Benjamin Ayres as celestial beings discovering love during their Earthly mission. Wrapping up the month, Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! sees Robert Buckley and Kimberley Sustad rekindling sparks when a hometown weatherman returns for the holidays.

Reality TV Gets a Holiday Glow-Up

Hallmark+ is also rolling out two new competition series on October 27. Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2, hosted by Jonathan Bennett and judged by Melissa Peterman, has aspiring actors facing festive challenges for a shot at a Hallmark movie role.

Meanwhile, Baked With Love: Holiday follows ten pairs of home bakers whipping up nostalgic family recipes. Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts, with Anna Haugh and Vaughn Vreeland joining as guest judges. Expect sugar, spice, and a little bit of delightful chaos.

November: Romance, Time Travel, and Twinkling Drama

November arrives with a flurry of new premieres. On November 1, Christmas On Duty has Janel Parrish and Parker Young as rival Marines stuck together on Christmas duty — there’s tension, there’s tenderness, and maybe a little romance.

The next night, A Newport Christmas sends a 1900s socialite (Ginna Claire Mason) on a time-travel adventure to modern-day Newport, where she unexpectedly falls for a sailor (Wes Brown).

Mystery fans, take note: Mistletoe Murders Season 2 premieres November 7, continuing Emily and Sam’s adventures as a shadowy group resurfaces with secrets in tow. The following weekend, Christmas Above the Clouds reunites Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes in a sky-high romance on a holiday flight to Australia.

A Keller Christmas Vacation sends Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, and Eden Sher down Europe’s rivers for a family reunion cruise full of laughter and nostalgia.

Brotherly Bonds and Buffalo Love Stories

Mid-November brings Three Wisest Men, a story about the Brenner brothers — Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker — gathering for one last Christmas at home while juggling twins, weddings, and career changes.

On November 16, Tidings for the Season features B.J. Britt and Tamera Mowry-Housley in a newsroom romance that leans hard into the feel-good vibes.

Football fans, you’re up next. On November 22, Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story stars Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario as a pediatrician and stadium exec who uncover a family mystery in snowy Buffalo.

The next night, Melt My Heart This Christmas brings glassblowing and romance together as Laura Vandervoort and Stephen Huszar find love amid the glow of handmade ornaments.

Thanksgiving Weekend: A Feast of Festive Premieres

Thanksgiving weekend is loaded with back-to-back premieres that could melt even the frostiest Grinch. On November 27, We Met in December follows Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter as two strangers who share a magical holiday layover and spend the season trying to reunite.

The next day, The Snow Must Go On stars Corey Cott as a former Broadway actor directing a high school Christmas musical, where he finds unexpected love with guidance counselor Heather Hemmens.

Double Features and Alpine Adventures

Later that evening, The More the Merrier pairs Rachel Boston and Brendan Penny as doctors snowed in at a rural hospital on Christmas Eve — a night of medical miracles and matters of the heart.

On November 29, enjoy a double feature: An Alpine Holiday has estranged sisters (Ashley Williams and Laci Mailey) reconnecting in the French Alps, and A Grand Ole Opry Christmas stars Nikki Deloach and Kristoffer Polaha in a Nashville-set family drama filled with music and nostalgia.

To close out the month, November 30 brings two more tales: The Christmas Cup follows Rhiannon Fish as an injured Marine leading her hometown team to victory, and Christmas at the Catnip Café has Erin Cahill and Paul Campbell clashing (and connecting) over co-owning a cat café during the holidays. It’s purr-fectly Hallmark — honestly, who could resist?

December: Love, Lists, and Last-Minute Miracles

December rolls in and Hallmark goes full holiday mode. Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas premieres December 5, with Mae Whitman as a textile designer joining a matchmaking program while her parents (Nathaniel Parker and Mary McDonnell) navigate their own late-life romance.

There’s a mix of humor, heart, and a dash of magic — it’s the kind of multigenerational story Hallmark does best. On December 6, She’s Making a List stars Lacey Chabert as a consultant in charge of the Naughty or Nice list — until she meets a widowed father (Andrew Walker) who turns her world upside down.

The next night, Single On the 25th offers a modern twist, as Lyndsy Fonseca and Daniel Lissing discover that sometimes, being single at Christmas is a gift in itself.

Music, Miracles, and a Christmas Baby

The festivities keep rolling December 13 with A Suite Holiday Romance, starring Jessy Schram and Dominic Sherwood in a glamorous New York hotel setting that drips with old-Hollywood charm.

On December 14, Oy to the World! brings Brooke D’Orsay and Jake Epstein together as rival choir directors — one from a church, one from a temple — who have to join forces for a harmonious holiday service. It’s a celebration of unity and music that feels like an instant classic.

Hallmark wraps up its 2025 holiday season with two final tearjerkers: A Make or Break Holiday on December 20, featuring Hunter King and Evan Roderick as a couple pretending to be happy for the holidays, and The Christmas Baby on December 21, starring Ali Liebert and Katherine Barrell as two women caring for an abandoned baby and finding love (and maybe a little purpose) in the process.

Why 2025 Might Be Hallmark’s Most Ambitious Christmas Yet

This year’s schedule proves Hallmark is expanding its storytelling universe, but it’s still sticking to its roots. The mix of genres — murder mysteries, baking competitions, heartfelt romances, even musical celebrations — shows a network willing to evolve without losing that signature warmth.

Beloved stars are coming back, and there are some fresh faces joining the family too. The lineup stretches from mid-October right through Christmas week, which is honestly kind of wild for holiday entertainment.

So, grab your blanket and light the tree. Hallmark’s 2025 Christmas season isn’t just a bunch of movies; it’s turning into a full-blown holiday experience.

Whether you’re here for the love stories, the laughter, or just a bit of holiday spirit, one thing’s for sure: this year, the magic kicks off early and sticks around all season.