New Christmas Movies 2026

Starring: Shae Robins and Christopher Russell
In A Christmas Prayer II, Natalie prepares for the launch of her debut children's book, Adeline the Angel, while Wes continues to deepen his faith journey. When Caroline quietly begins a mission to answer the prayers and needs of those around her community, the family discovers that some of God's greatest works are accomplished through simple acts of kindness. As Christmas approaches, Bellford Falls once again becomes a place where hope is restored, prayers are answered, and hearts are drawn closer to the reason for the season.

Starring: Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett
Set in the charming town of Cedar Ridge, A Christmas Rescue follows dedicated physician Emma Ross who along with her dog, Shep, is determined to make her beloved community's annual Christmas Cares celebration the most meaningful yet. When traveling veterinarian, Dr. Matthew McGuire, arrives to temporarily take over the local animal clinic, he proposes adding a Christmas pet adoption event to the festivities. As they work side by side to bring people - and rescue animals - together for the holidays, Emma and Matthew discover that the greatest Christmas miracle may be finding a place where both hearts and shelter pets finally belong.

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe
Anna and James Campbell have been divorced for five years, their once happy union now a carefully managed truce for the sake of their children. When their daughter invites the entire family to meet her serious boyfriend over Christmas at her grandparents' rustic Smoky Mountain cabin, the former couple reluctantly agrees. Arriving a day early to avoid awkwardness, Anna is surprised to find James has the same idea. But when the worst ice storm in a decade traps them in the mountains with no way out, the exes are forced to confront the history they share - and the possibility that their story may not be finished after all.

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison
In this enchanting third story in the Home Sweet Christmas franchise, Sophie and Sam embark to celebrate their first anniversary in picturesque Salzburg, a sprawling Christmas postcard town adorned with decorations and lights, a place one can almost smell the scents of mulled wine and gingerbread. What begins as a romantic first-year getaway quickly transforms into a lavish royal mystery when a charismatic hotelier draws the couple into a world of festive surprises. As Sophie uncovers a hidden connection to a beloved Christmas song, she and Sam must navigate the host's surprising twists to safeguard their love - and to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas.

Starring: Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner
Single dad, Jim, and his spirited, science-minded 20-year-old daughter, Isla, share a tradition of alternating who decides how they spend Christmas each year. Jim, a former major league baseball player turned broadcaster, never misses hosting his annual Christmas Eve show from Times Square - until Isla persuades him to take a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic cruise, promising they will return in time for his broadcast. When a timing mix-up leaves them stranded in an arctic town after their ship departs without them, their carefully planned holiday quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure.

Starring: Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut
Abby inherits her Aunt Helen's cherished tree farm under the condition she spends 14 days working the farm to rediscover its true meaning. Through a few bumps along the way with Ethan, the farm's longtime caretaker and Abby's best childhood friend, Abby learns that the farm and its Christmas trees are symbols of faith, hope, and the timeless values of the season. Together, Abby and Ethan rekindle the beauty of caring for what truly matters: roots, relationships, care, community, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Starring: Jonathan Stoddard and Brianna Cohen
The film brings the full magic of the season to life at one of America's most cherished Christmas destinations - the City of Branson and Silver Dollar City.

Starring: Ryan Paevey, Britt Robertson, Kevin Dillon, and Natasha Henstridge
Alyssa Dawson, a New York-based professional, returns to her family's lake house for Christmas following a recent breakup, only to find herself navigating unresolved grief, evolving family ties, and the pull of long-held traditions. As her dad cautiously steps into a new chapter with Donna, Alyssa must reconcile the past with the promise of what lies ahead. When she reconnects with Sean - a thoughtful visitor with a meaningful connection to her history - a misplaced engagement ring sets off a heartfelt journey that leads Alyssa back to what matters most: love, belonging, and the courage to embrace new beginnings.

Starring: Laura Vandervoort, Olivier Renaud, Ilan O'Driscoll, and Holly Bridges
Food critic Lorraine Boulanger may know exceptional cuisine, but she has no culinary abilities of her own. When Lorraine is tasked with preparing her family's first Christmas dinner since the passing of their beloved matriarch, she must turn to local French food truck owner, Pierre DuBois, for help. The problem: Lorraine's harsh review years earlier nearly put Pierre out of business. As the unlikely pair work together to create a meaningful holiday meal in honor of Lorraine's mom, old resentments begin to soften, and the spirit of Christmas offers them an unexpected opportunity for forgiveness, connection, and love.

Starring: Cindy Busby and Marcus Rosner
Based on the bestselling novel, The Christmas Gift List, Natasha Lloyd has built a unique business helping clients locate thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts for the people they love. When overworked surgeon Ryan Bartlett finds himself tasked with purchasing meaningful Christmas gifts for his entire family, he hires Natasha for help. To uncover the perfect presents, Natasha agrees to pose as Ryan's girlfriend and spend the holiday season getting to know his family. What begins as a professional arrangement soon becomes something much more as Natasha discovers the true meaning of family, belonging, and love at Christmas.

Starring: Jana Kramer, Ben Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Ashley Brown, and Jessie James Decker
Military widow Vanessa Mayfield has spent years searching for her family's treasured Christmas ring, a gold-and-ruby heirloom discovered by her great-grandfather in Normandy on D-Day and passed down through generations before Vanessa lost it. Her search leads her to Ben Miller, a widowed antiques dealer who understands her loss, and a friendship between them gradually becomes an unexpected second chance at love. As Christmas approaches, Vanessa prepares for her annual military Christmas dance and the return of her college-age daughter, Sadie, who doesn't yet know about Ben. Meanwhile, Ben's father and business partner, Howard Miller, unknowingly acquires Vanessa's missing ring in a box of antiques and, unaware of its history, plans to sell the valuable find. When Ben realizes the ring his father is about to sell is the heirloom Vanessa has searched for all these years, he races to save it -setting in motion a Christmas reunion with a treasured piece of Vanessa's past and the possibility of a new future neither Vanessa nor Ben thought they would find again.

Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Jesse Hutch
A once-beloved Christmas novelist's career has stalled sending her home to Starlight Point in search of the inspiration that once came so easily. But returning home also means returning to the traditions she shared with her late father - including writing the town's cherished Christmas pageant - and facing the first love she left behind. ?As she reconnects with her family, her community, and the man who once held her heart, Christmas in Starlight Point begins to awaken something she thought she had lost. What starts as an attempt to save her career becomes a journey toward home, healing and a second chance at love, as she discovers the story she has been struggling to write may be the one unfolding all around her.

Starring: Jillian Murray and Liam McIntyre
Kay is a devoted middle school teacher in the close-knit Kentucky town of White Grove who believes God has opened the door to an exciting new career and a new life in the city. With Christmas approaching, Kay is preparing to leave behind her father, lifelong friends, students and the community she has always called home. But when she volunteers for her small-town church's "Christmas Angel Tree" project, and is paired with Joshua, a newly arrived police officer looking for a fresh start of his own, an act of service begins changing both of their lives. ?As Kay and Joshua work together to bring Christmas joy to local families in need, their shared faith, compassion, and growing connection force each to reconsider the plans they thought were settled. Surrounded by the traditions and people that have shaped her life, Kay begins to wonder whether the future she has been praying for is somewhere new, or whether God has already placed everything she is searching for right in front of her.

Starring: Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Chuck Wicks, Julia Reilly, Tanya Christiansen, Taylor Kalupa, and D.B. Sweeney
In the small town of Comfort, Kentucky, Ginny Nolan is determined to save her late mother's cherished Christmas shop, Silver Bells, before mounting repairs cause it to close. When ambitious entrepreneur Nick Day arrives with plans to buy the shop, Ginny finds herself at odds with his vision for the future but also drawn to him on a personal level. As her former music partner - and almost first love - Tyler Benton returns home to participate in a Christmas songwriting showcase, old feelings resurface. Caught between Nick's compelling offer and obvious interest in her, and Tyler's renewed connection, Ginny must choose between protecting the past she loves and embracing a future that could change her heart forever.

Starring: Ryan Paevey and Merritt Patterson
Meticulous librarian Alice Montgomery and newspaper reporter Noah Conrad discover a forgotten room hidden beneath their town's historic library, filled with hundreds of Christmas ornaments containing handwritten memories from generations past. As they set out to reunite each treasured keepsake with its rightful family, the pair rekindles a cherished Christmas tradition, strengthen an entire community, and discover that the greatest gifts of the season are the stories - and the people - we carry in our hearts.

Starring: Danica McKellar and Sam Page
Chloe Hollis, an ambitious New York professional whose habit of putting everyone else first has left her overlooked for the promotion she desperately wants, returns home to Maple Hills, West Virginia, for Christmas. Determined to change her people-pleasing ways, Chloe embarks on an unconventional holiday challenge to overcome her fear of rejection. But when she meets James Stone, a successful executive spending Christmas with family in town, Chloe discovers some of life's greatest gifts arrive when we stop fearing the answer and start embracing the journey.

Starring: Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden
Gifted music teacher Emma Harper and her fiance Caleb Bennett are preparing for a cherished Christmas wedding when an unexpected setback threatens the future they've carefully planned. As their small town rallies around them and Christmas draws near, the couple discovers that the greatest gifts are not found in perfect circumstances, but in steadfast faith, selfless love, and a community that reminds them that hope is always worth believing in.

Starring: Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel
Set in the charming town of Brookhollow, The Trouble With Mistletoe follows an acquisitions executive who returns home for Christmas and unexpectedly reconnects with the former fiance she left behind. As the traditions of her hometown rekindle old memories, she begins to wonder if the life she walked away from may still be the one meant for her.

Starring: Mario Lopez, Tony Danza and Dominic Lopez
Set in a close-knit American town, the movie centers on The Starlight, a beloved local supper club and longtime community gathering place where generations have come together to celebrate music, family, and Christmas traditions. Frank (Tony Danza) - a legendary song-and-dance man - prepares to sell the family's beloved restaurant lounge after 40 years. With the future of The Starlight in question, three generations of family are drawn into an emotional journey that reminds them what is worth preserving - and how faith, family, and home can quietly lead us back to where we belong.

Starring: Kathryn Davis and Franco Lo Presti
At a prestigious equestrian training center, Ella forms a connection with a charming horseman who understands her desire to escape family expectations and forge her own path. But when his surprising royal secret is revealed, Ella must decide whether their Christmas romance can overcome the obstacles standing between them.

Starring: Angela Cole and Joel Berg
When a woman returns home to save her family's beloved chocolate shop, she finds unexpected love and a renewed appreciation for what matters most. This sweet holiday romance celebrates family, community and the lasting power of tradition.

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Morgan Bradley and Rob Mayes
When a celebrity baker is found unconscious during Winter Haven's 100th Annual Christmas Cookie Challenge, amateur sleuth Vera Vexley races to clear her friend's name. With stolen recipes, hidden secrets and a cryptic crossword clue leading the way, Vera must solve the mystery before Christmas. Christmas Cookie Caper is the sequel to A Christmas Murder Mystery.

Starring: Lexie Contursi and Jonathan Stoddard
Years after ending their engagement, a small-town dance teacher and an ambitious senator are reunited when he returns home for Christmas. As they work together to save her struggling studio, old feelings resurface and a second chance at love takes center stage.

Starring: Kym Johnson Herjavec, Gilles Marini, Sarah Higgins, Carson Kressley
After walking away from a hit dance show, Bella retreats to a small town studio to rediscover her passion. There she meets Will, and as they prepare for a holiday showcase, both find the courage to embrace new possibilities in dance, life and love.

Starring: Kelley Jakle, Colton Little, and Lana McKissack
A holiday first date ends in a frosty misunderstanding, leaving Peyton and Ethan to go their separate ways. Years later, a Christmas blizzard brings them back together, giving them one more chance to discover if the magic between them was meant to last.

Starring: Nazneen Contractor, Morgan David Jones, and Brian Sills
A workaholic marketing executive suddenly gains the magical ability to hear women's Christmas wishes and teams up with a single mom influencer to create the season's ultimate gift guide. As they help others find the perfect presents, they discover that their own hearts may be longing for a second chance at love.

Starring: Kristi Murdock and Thomas Maden
A driven event planner returns home to care for her injured mother and help restore her late father's beloved treehouse in time for Christmas. Along the way, she reconnects with her roots, rediscovers her purpose and finds an unexpected chance at love.