Countdown to Christmas 2025: Top Holiday Films In the Works You Can’t Miss

Season’s Greetings! The 2025 holiday lineup is shaping up to be extra merry and bright. Between Hallmark’s beloved Countdown to Christmas, Great American Family’s faith-filled originals, and festive theatrical releases, there’s something for every kind of Christmas cheer. Below is your guide to the top holiday films set to air from October through December 2025.

Hallmark Channel – Countdown to Christmas

• Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
  Starring Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, and Steve Schirripa, and featuring NFL legends and current Buffalo Bills players in cameo roles. A pediatric doctor and a stadium executive team up to solve a heartwarming holiday mystery—and maybe find romance along the way.
• She’s Making a List
  A highly anticipated reunion featuring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker. When a “Naughty or Nice” inspector finds her heart more aligned with love than the list, sparks fly in this festive romance.
• Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas (Series)
  Starring Mae Whitman, this multi-episode holiday rom-com delivers weekly festive date night fun.
• Baked With Love: Holiday (Series)
  A cozy baking competition filled with holiday treats, sweet sets, and just a touch of romance.
• Mistletoe Murders
  A yuletide whodunit with holiday charm and suspense—a perfect blend of mystery and mistletoe.
• Finding Mr. Christmas – Season 2
  Hosted by Jonathan Bennett (with humor from Melissa Peterman) and featuring guest judges like Erin Krakow and Alison Sweeney, this festive competition returns to find holiday romance magic.

Great American Family – Great American Christmas 2025

• Christmas in Midnight Clear
  Starring Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren. A corporate developer arrives in a struggling small town with grand plans—until she meets the local pastor and her heart begins to change. Premieres this October as part of Great American Family’s 5th-anniversary celebration.
• A Belle Christmas
  Featuring Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly. Belle—a nonprofit leader—struggles with dwindling support just as an old flame returns home. A tale of second chances and community spirit.
• Homes for the Holidays
  *Cindy Busby* returns home to revitalize the town’s realty agency. Sparks fly when she clashes with a hometown photographer (*Sam Page*)—and maybe reignites a long-lost love.
• A Christmas List of Blessings
  *Shae Robins* portrays an illustrator inspired by a child’s heartfelt Christmas prayers—leading her to spread quiet miracles throughout the community. Heartfelt and faith-centered.
• Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker
  *Candace Cameron Bure* returns in another cozy mystery installment full of intrigue, crafts, and Christmas spirit.
• Someone Like You • Grounded in Love
  Additional holiday titles are confirmed for late 2025, continuing Great American Family’s mission of faith, love, and family values.

Theatrical & Streaming Highlights

• A Merry Little Ex-Mas (Netflix) — Starring Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, and Melissa Joan Hart. A divorcing couple co-heads Christmas for their kids—chaos, comedy, and unexpected reconciliation await. Arrives November 12 on Netflix.
• A Very Jonas Christmas (Disney+) — The *Jonas Brothers* team up with *Chloe Bennet* in this festive musical special, streaming December 2025.

2025 Holiday Season Highlights

This holiday season marks a triumphant celebration of festive storytelling—Hallmark continues delivering cozy classics and family-romances, Great American Family grows stronger in faith-rooted narratives for its 5th-anniversary, and streaming platforms bring star-studded holiday specials to your couch. Whether you’re planning a Hallmark marathon, a family movie night, or a nostalgic sing-along, 2025 is brimming with holiday *magic.*

Complete 2025 New Christmas Movie Premieres (Hallmark & Great American Family)

Hallmark Channel – Countdown to Christmas 2025

October 18 – A Royal Montana Christmas
Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie
A European princess escapes to Montana where she discovers a small-town Christmas celebration — and possibly the love of her life.

October 19 – A Christmas Angel Match
Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres
Two strangers are matched through an angel tree wish list, leading to unexpected romance and Christmas miracles.

October 25 – Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!
Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad
A man returns home for the holidays, determined to make amends with his family, and rediscovers love along the way.

November 1 – Christmas on Duty
Janel Parrish, Parker Young
A first responder’s holiday shift leads to a surprise encounter with a woman who helps him see Christmas in a whole new light.

November 2 – A Newport Christmas
Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown
Set against the backdrop of the Newport mansions, an event planner and a local historian bring the town’s Christmas to life.

November 8 – Christmas Above the Clouds
Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes
A pilot and a grounded traveler team up for a snowy adventure that soars into unexpected romance.

November 9 – A Keller Christmas Vacation
Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher
The eccentric Keller family sets out on a holiday trip filled with comic misadventures and heartwarming surprises.

November 15 – Three Wisest Men
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
Three lifelong friends find themselves navigating love, family, and Christmas traditions that challenge their holiday spirit.

November 16 – Tidings for the Season
Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah-Justus Lewis
A journalist sent to cover a Christmas story finds herself reconnecting with her past and the magic of the season.

November 22 – Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario
When a passionate Bills fan meets a player’s brother, sparks fly in a love story tied to football and Christmas traditions.

November 23 – Melt My Heart This Christmas
Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar
Two rivals at a winter ice sculpture competition learn that the coldest ice can lead to the warmest love.

November 27 – We Met in December
Autumn Reeser, Niall Matter
New neighbors make a holiday pact not to fall for each other — until Christmas has other plans.

November 28 (6 pm) – The Snow Must Go On
Heather Hemmens, Corey Cott
When a Christmas play faces cancellation, a determined director and a reluctant actor step in to save the show.

November 28 (8 pm) – The More the Merrier
Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny
Two families are unexpectedly snowed in together, discovering laughter, love, and new traditions.

November 29 (6 pm) – An Alpine Holiday
Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey, Julien Samani
A ski-lodge Christmas getaway brings romance and healing for two women navigating life changes.

November 29 (8 pm) – A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, James Denton, Sharon Lawrence
Set at the Grand Ole Opry, this festive musical romance celebrates music, family, and Nashville Christmas traditions.

November 30 (6 pm) – The Christmas Cup
Rhiannon Fish, Ben Rosenbaum
A small-town hockey tournament rekindles holiday spirit — and sparks — between a coach and his childhood friend.

November 30 (8 pm) – Christmas at the Catnip Café
Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell
A café owner and a writer bond over kittens, coffee, and second chances at Christmas.

December 6 – She’s Making a List
Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker
An ambitious woman’s Christmas wish list unexpectedly brings her back to a man from her past.

December 7 – Single on the 25th
Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing
Tired of holiday questions about her love life, a woman invents a boyfriend — until the real thing comes along.

December 13 – A Suite Holiday Romance
Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood
A hotel manager and a guest bond over Christmas festivities in a luxurious winter setting.

December 14 – Oy to the World!
Brooke D’Orsay, Jake Epstein
A Jewish man and a Christmas-obsessed woman discover the joy of blending holiday traditions.

December 20 – A Make or Break Holiday
Hunter King, Evan Roderick
Exes forced to team up for a holiday contest rediscover the spark that first brought them together.

December 21 – The Christmas Baby
Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven
An unexpected Christmas delivery brings three generations of women together in a heartwarming holiday story.

Great American Family – Great American Christmas 2025

October 11 – A Wisconsin Christmas Pie
Katie Leclerc, Ryan Carnes
A baker enters a holiday pie contest only to find her fiercest competitor may also be the key to her heart.

October 18 – A Christmas Prayer
Shae Robins, Christopher Russell
A struggling single mother finds strength and community when her daughter’s Christmas wish sparks a town’s generosity.

October 25 – Once Upon a Christmas Crown
Ellise Roth, Callum Buckley
A modern woman discovers she’s the heir to a small European kingdom, where a Christmas coronation may also crown her heart.

November 1 – Christmas of Giving
Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, Julia Reilly
Two rivals in a charitable competition learn that giving back can also lead to receiving love.

November 15 – Timeless Tidings of Joy
Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, Paul Greene
A mother and daughter uncover a magical Christmas clock that changes their holiday — and their relationships — forever.

November 23 – Christmas in Midnight Clear
Alicia Josipovic, Jon McLaren
An unexpected detour leads a traveler to a charming town called Midnight Clear, where she finds Christmas magic and romance.

October TBA – Christmas by the Spoonful
Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan
A celebrity chef and a food critic clash over Christmas recipes, only to find they’re the perfect pairing.

December TBA – Home Sweet Christmas Wedding
Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron Mathison
A wedding planner finds herself planning her own Christmas wedding when love sneaks up during the holiday rush.

Additional Great American Family titles in rotation (dates pending):

• A Match Made at Christmas – a matchmaking holiday comedy.

• The Christmas Waltz Reunion – a dance-filled love story.

• Joyful Hearts at Christmas – family, faith, and new beginnings.

Final Thoughts

From gridiron romance and yuletide mysteries to faith-filled tales and musical merriment — the 2025 holiday lineup has something for every festive mood. Bookmark this guide, prep your hot cocoa, and get ready to unwrap the best of Christmas movie cheer!