New Christmas Movies 2026

Starring: Emilie Ullerup and Corey Sevier
Marie is a hotel tech executive living in Chicago who returns home to Copenhagen to spend the holidays with her family and to help out at their inn. When Ryan Miller checks in, a case of mistaken identity leads Marie to believe he's a travel writer. She sets out to make sure his stay is perfect, which includes the Christmas tour Ryan's expecting. But the Andersen Inn hasn't offered it since her father passed so she scrambles to cobble together an itinerary meant to impress. When Marie's mom tells her she plans to sell the inn after the New Year Marie becomes doubly determined to make Ryan's visit a success - a positive story could convince her mother to keep the inn. When Ryan Miller, the real journalist, arrives they realize their mistake, sending Marie into overdrive to ensure he experiences the perfect Danish Christmas. In the process, Marie learns that warmth, connection - and, possibly, romance - happen naturally and can't be created.

Starring: Holland Roden, Niall Matter, Andie MacDowell, and Jonathan Frakes
As Biltmore House opens for the first time on Christmas Eve 1895, 13-year-old Elizabeth befriends Michael, a fellow teenager caught trespassing by the staff. The two share an instant connection and set out to explore Biltmore but Michael inexplicably vanishes. Twenty years later, Elizabeth reunites with him at a Biltmore House Christmas gala and discovers he is actually from the modern day, transported to the past by a magical hourglass. Swept into the present with Michael, Elizabeth experiences life and Christmas in the 21st century while the two grow closer. As time runs out, Elizabeth must decide whether to return to the life planned for her in 1915 or follow her heart into a new path in the present.

Starring: Brooke D'Orsay, Ali Liebert, and James Denton
Heidi and Sophie are sisters who couldn't be more different - Heidi is buttoned-up and laser focused on landing the play-by-play job for the local pro hockey team while Sophie is following her dream of making it in stand-up comedy while waitressing. Though a years-ago rift following their mother's passing have pulled the sisters apart, what they do share is a deep love for their father Ed. When a fainting episode lands him in the hospital Heidi and Sophie rush to his side. Hating seeing their father in that state - and still alone four years after losing their mother - the sisters decide to set aside their differences and team up to play Cupid at Christmas. As Heidi and Sophie work together to prepare Ed for the dating world in the hope he'll find someone special in time for the holiday, they each go on their own journeys that bring them unexpected joy, love and peace for Christmas.

Starring: Amy Groening and Michael Rady
Maren is a busy single mother to her adopted daughter, Leah. As the owner of her late father's beloved hardware store, she is often found helping repair just about anything for her fellow locals, leaving very little time for herself. When the chance to participate in the Christmas Companions program at Jolly Acres, a new retirement community in town, Leah excitedly jumps at the chance as she misses having a grandfather in her life. Much to Leah's delight, she is paired with Kris, a jolly resident who bears an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus. While there, Maren crosses paths with the nomadic Reid, the center's Director of Community Launch and Operations whose job has him traveling from facility to facility to launch new branches. But the Christmas Companions program is soon jeopardized as the contractor for the center's community room suddenly pulls out. Seeing how much joy the program brings Leah and Kris, the always helpful Maren offers to help finish the project. As she spends more time at the center with Reid, Maren slowly realizes it's okay to let others in, accept help and stop shouldering the entire load. Reid starts questioning whether to accept his next assignment which will take him far away from the people and center that have begun to feel like home. With the help of some Christmas magic - and a little assist from Kris - everyone finds where they belong.

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann, Marco Grazzini, and Nancy Robertson
Amanda and Jack had a whirlwind romance and got married after knowing each other for only three months. Their first - and only - Christmas together was calamitous and was the beginning of the end to their brief marriage. Three years post-divorce and still harboring an aversion for the holiday, Amanda is heading to Vermont with her sister Lucy to enjoy an un-Christmasy getaway - and finds that Jack is on their flight. En route, Amanda meets Margaret, a quirky traveler who disappears without a trace and without being seen by anyone else, leaving Amanda mystified. Bad weather diverts the plane to the remote town of Pinecone Lake, leaving Amanda with the last person she wants to be stranded with - Jack. Shortly after arriving, Margaret inexplicably reappears and convinces a confused Amanda that she is in fact her guardian angel and has been her entire life. As the days leading to Christmas pass by, Amanda slowly begins to feel connected to the community and, with Margaret's guidance, sees beyond past circumstances and follows her heart to where, and with whom , she truly belongs.

Starring: Ian Harding and Tori Anderson
Billie is a workaholic realtor who heads home for Christmas, but her journey is derailed after a lovable but chaotic canine named Yappy almost causes her car to crash. After talking to Yappy's owner, the mysterious yet oddly familiar Mrs. C, Billie agrees to watch Yappy while she visits her grandchildren for the holidays. Yappy ends up playing the role of matchmaker and new best friend, pulling Billie towards her traveling contractor ex-boyfriend from high school, Hutch. Eager to move on, she's determined to leave Hutch in the past, but when her mother hires him to work on their shed, she finds herself spending more time with him than she ever expected. As the holidays draw closer, Billie begins to question whether chasing her dream of becoming her firm's No. 1 seller is truly what she wants. When the mysterious Mrs. C leaves her cabin for Billie and Hutch to breathe new life into, her answer may come sooner than expected.

Starring: Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown
Determined to unwind from the stresses and loneliness of her everyday life, Kimberly travels to Canada to spend Christmas with her grandmother, JoJo, at her beautiful, cozy farmhouse. Kimberly's plans for a restorative holiday are turned upside down when she crosses paths with Ben, owner of a local tree farm and new Christmas tree delivery app called TreeBen. Ben's a dreamer who never looks before he leaps while Kimberly is methodical and lives her life based on practicality. The two couldn't be more different. But when Ben's app is plagued by an onslaught of issues, Kimberly uses her tech expertise to help him out and ensure that no one in town is deprived of a Christmas tree - even though she isn't convinced of the need for the app in such a small town. As they team up to deliver trees in his red truck, Kimberly and Ben discover they may have more in common than they realized. In the process, Kimberly begins to question if she's truly happy with her life or if she's ready for a change and, just maybe, ready for romance.

Starring: Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker
On-set veterinarian Goldie MacKenzie leaves the glamour of Hollywood behind to buy a family-run veterinary clinic in tight-knit Blue Dog Valley, arriving just in time for the town's cherished Christmas season. When Dr. Gable, the clinic's longtime owner, unexpectedly ends up out of town, Goldie is hosted by his handsome son Cohen, the black sheep of the family because he decided to forego their expectation of becoming a vet. Cohen and Goldie get off on the wrong foot, but when the folks of Blue Dog Valley cold shoulder "the newcomer", Cohen teams up with Goldie to win over even the frostiest of community members. Goldie is also aided by the mysterious canine she dubs Blue whose spontaneous appearances always seem to guide Goldie to exactly where she needs to be. As Goldie works hard to prove herself to the townspeople when furry and Christmas crises arise, she finds herself pulled towards the very heart of her new-found home - and a certain black sheep.

Starring: Jessy Schram and Will Kemp
Rose arrives in Canterbury, England eager to spend the holidays with her childhood friend Asha as she leaves behind her hometown of Vienna, Ohio following the passing of her beloved Grandma Bud. Having first met in a children's choir, they went on to pursue careers as choir masters. As Rose arrives, Asha is put on bed rest in the final days of her pregnancy. Rose steps in when the headmistress offers her the job - not realizing there was confusion over which Vienna children's choir she worked with. Rose's "glass half full" attitude is tested when she crosses paths with Harrison, the traditionalist boys' choir master who has an unwavering allegiance to history and precedents. The boys' choir always performs at the annual Christmas Eve concert in Canterbury Cathedral but Rose questions why the girls don't have the opportunity. When the school's headmistress decides the two choirs should compete against each other for the honor, they get to work to prepare their students. Along the way, their rivalry sparks a romance and these two seemingly opposites from opposite sides of the pond discover they may not be so different after all.

Starring: Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing
Chelsea and Jake are America's sweethearts and the stars of a hit reality show, Renovation Romance, where they help couples transform their homes. For a live Christmas special, they're renovating a cozy New Hampshire cabin alongside a new duo, Cooper and Janice. But behind the festive cheer, Chelsea and Jake's relationship is fading. As their latest project progresses, it becomes clear to Chelsea that she and Jake have different priorities in life and must decide if their relationship can be saved.

Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook, Owain Yeoman, and Stephen Hagan
There's only one thing identical twins, quiet and bookish Abigail and globe-trotting event planner Charlie, agree on is that this first Christmas without their mom will be difficult. When they unexpectedly get a last-minute chance to travel to Wales and spend a week running the Story Shoppe, an AirBnb/bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, they jump at the opportunity. Abigail is particularly excited, given the town's role as the backdrop of the bestselling Winterton Chronicles, her all-time favorite Regency holiday romances. Upon arrival, Abigail dives into setting up the bookshop's window display with help from the friendly next-door barista, Tom, who is also a fan of the Winterton Chronicles. Meanwhile, Charlie meets the dashing Lord Rhys, the great-nephew of Evelyn Calon, who wrote the book series. Abigail is charmed by a series of thoughtful Christmas ornaments she assumes are from Rhys (but are actually from Tom), while Charlie and Rhys grow closer as they help plan the Winterton Ball at Rhys' castle. Mistaken identities lead to a series of merry mix-ups as Rhys and Tom woo the sisters, unaware they are twins. On the night of the ball, however, the sisters' double secret is discovered. As the truth is unwrapped, the crisscrossed lovers discover that the perfect holiday happy ending isn't always by the book.

Starring: Hunter King and Dan Jeannotte
Hannah works for a large auction house in New York City and is excited for her best friend Ethan to return home for a visit during Hannukah, and is looking forward to some much-needed time off from work That plan is short lived when Ethan shares the news that he has convinced the daughter of his wealthy boss to use Hannah's auction house to sell their family's collection of Judaica with the condition that Hannah handles the sale. Complicating her holiday further, she meets the mysterious Pearl, who gifts her with an antique menorah that is anything but ordinary as it takes her back to a different time of her life each night of Hanukkah, with Pearl as her guide. This front row seat to past moments - including some that involve Ethan - leads Hannah to reflect, break out of her comfort zone and overcome her fear of failure. Thanks to her trips through the past, and as she and Ethan spend time together in the present, Hannah realizes she has feelings for him she never acknowledged. Through this journey, Hannah makes some bold decisions about her life - and love - that are sure to make this Hanukkah one to remember.

Starring: Janel Parrish and Daniel Lissing
Kathryn Liu is an antiques buyer for her father's store and has been happily dating Rob Ashford for nearly a year. When he surprises her with a pre-Christmas proposal, her fear of a failed relationship sends her dashing away without giving him an answer. Heartbroken, as Rob drives to his sister's house he has a car accident that leaves him without memories of the past year, including their relationship and his once-infectious love of Christmas. Following the unconventional orders from his doctor, Kathryn agrees to help trigger Rob's memory by retracing their romance and reintroducing him to the holidays. But as his memories inch closer to returning, Kathryn must face the painful truth that bringing Rob back to himself may mean losing him forever, unless she can finally find the courage to fight for the love she was too afraid to claim.

Starring: Mishael Morgan, B.J. Britt, and Holly Robinson Peete
Mari is a fiercely intelligent music historian who manages to get an invite to the annual Christmas gala for the local music museum and has one goal: secure an interview with Tasha, the legendary Grammy award-winning singer, record producer and museum's founder. Mari has to summon the courage to ask the mogul who rarely does interviews these days for this favor, which proves more difficult than anticipated. Also crashing the gala is Julian, a polished and perpetually busy New York attorney on a mission of his own - his late mother received the autograph of Nat King Cole on a piece of sheet music when she was a young girl and he regrettably donated this treasured piece of family history to the DuPree Museum while emotionally numb in the aftermath of his mother's death. Now his sister tells him she wants to give the framed sheet music to her daughter/his niece, who inherited her grandmother's musical talent, for Christmas and Julian is determined to bring it back home. When Mari and Julian cross paths at the gala, they ultimately team up as they look for their chance to talk to the elusive host while participating in increasingly chaotic Christmas contests whose winners will get a tour of the museum that night by Tasha herself. What neither of them expects is how their partnership deepens over the course of this unforgettable evening and leads them to discover that what they were searching for isn't necessarily what they actually need.

Starring: Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle
Lindsey and her extended family head to Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together. But the dream of a jolly holiday gets quickly dashed when Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip, a disastrous blind date she recently had, who’s also there on a family trip. As Lindsey and Philip's paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they're not so different from each other after all. Thanks to some Disney magic, the holiday wish Lindsey made at the Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance.

Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods and Khary Payton
When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom and new stepdad, she's hoping for a little holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly, a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone - attending her 500th game. There's just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene's handsome grandson Matt, a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene's remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who's always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home.

Starring: Nikki DeLoach and Juan Pablo Di Pace
Sally, an art teacher, has spent the last 10 years honoring the memory of her late husband Jake while raising their children, Keegan and Boo. Feeling like she's finally ready for love, she joins a dating app and is matched with Damon, her former colleague who taught her kids' kindergarten class. Jake had co-founded a web platform that preserved family home videos. When a server migration wipes out Sally's treasured videos of him, the only hope is finding the original tapes. She doesn't want Keegan and Boo to know about the missing videos so to buy time until they're recovered, Sally institutes a screen-free Christmas for her family while secretly searching for the tapes. After she connects with Damon at his uncle's antique store, he joins the hunt and the two grow closer. Keegan and Boo soon discover the joys of unplugging and spending quality time with their grandparents, who also come around and embrace the experiment after begrudgingly agreeing. With every lead exhausted, Sally is forced to admit the videos may be gone forever. As the fate of the tapes is in flux, the family learns the importance of cherishing old memories and creating new ones.

Starring: Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman
Grace runs an interior design business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen but is too busy for a real relationship. Ryan, a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace's former high school crush, returns home planning to sell his grandmother's historic St. Nicholas House. The mayor convinces him to revive the beloved Ribbons & Bows charity fundraiser and brings Grace on board to help. Working side by side to pull the event together, the former couple reminisces and feelings they once shared slowly resurface. But will this yuletide reunion lead to love under the mistletoe?

Starring: Lindura and Brendan Morgan
Michaela is a rigid accountant who steps in to help her brother care for his young son Danny while Danny's military mom is deployed over Christmas. When Danny is assigned to create a holiday scrapbook for his mom, Michaela reluctantly accepts help from his free-spirited substitute teacher, Bryan, whose creativity clashes with her need for preciseness and control. As they set out to capture festive moments for the scrapbook, unexpected mishaps turn into meaningful traditions - and sparks begin to fly. Through Danny's project, Michaela learns to embrace imperfection and open her heart, while Bryan rethinks his future as a traveling substitute teacher.

Starring: Ashley Williams, Steve Lund, and Alison Sweeney
When an early snowstorm sweeps through the Midwest, punctual, straight-laced “suit” Cassidy Fields is forced to hitch a ride with free spirited, music loving Johanna “Jo” Woods in her bother Chase's 18-wheeler to the nearest airport to catch another flight. However, when Jo's flight successfully takes off and Cassidy's is cancelled again at the last minute, she joins Chase on the road back to Tennessee from Chicago to make it home in time to spend Christmas with her father. Quickly, Cassidy and Chase's connection begins to spark. Through losing the car keys, stopping to partake in a Mrs. Claus parade and a surprise run-in with Jo, whose plane got grounded mid-flight due to weather, Cassidy builds bonds with both siblings as they all challenge one another's life philosophies. As the trio pushes past every obstacle, they work to embrace their differences and find that the fastest way home is when they lean on one another for help.

Starring: Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar
Olivia is a gifted miniature artist who has devoted her heart to the town's Christmas market, a tradition started by her late father. When a corporate developer plans to tear it down, she risks losing the legacy she holds dear. A chance meeting at a train station with Grayson, a talented yet unfulfilled architect, sparks an unexpected connection. Their bond is tested when Olivia learns his firm is behind the buyout. As Christmas draws near Olivia rallies the community to save the market. Amid the holiday magic, Grayson and Olivia's romance blossoms despite being on seemingly opposite sides of the deal.

Starring: Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner
Cassidy Evergreen is an ambitious guest services manager at her family's boutique hotel company, who is determined to prove she's ready for the next step in her career. She is sent to Ridgeford Valley to evaluate the future of the charming but struggling Linden Lodge. Upon arriving, she meets Trey Sanderson, the lodge's devoted co-owner who is doing everything he can to preserve it. Alongside his spirited daughter Lilly, Trey is working tirelessly to keep the lodge's beloved holiday traditions alive. As Cassidy becomes part of the festivities she begins to discover the magic that makes Linden Lodge so special. Along the way, Cassidy finds herself drawn to Trey, Lilly and the close-knit community that gathers there each Christmas season.

Starring: Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven
Hyper organized single mom and party planner Lexi, her free-spirited mother June and teen daughter Piper are set to spend Christmas at a local ski resort after Lexi is hired to organize their annual holiday party. Upon arrival she immediately butts heads with Ridge, the ski instructor and son of the lodge's owner, Dan. Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up. Lexi and Ridge create a multitude of festive excursions to bring them together, but thanks to creative machinations by June and Dan these outings keep turning into foursomes. In the days leading up to the Christmas party Lexi and Ridge's attempt to pair up their parents brings them closer together and their merry matchmaking ends in surprising results.