'Tis the Season for Christmas Movies! Your Guide to the Merriest New Films of 2024

With the official arrival of the holiday season comes a deluge of new Christmas films! This year, there is something for everyone, including humorous family comedies and endearing romances. Grab your hot cocoa and get ready to jingle as we’ve put together a thorough guide to more than 100 new holiday flicks available on cable and streaming providers.

Hallmark Channel: The Place to Go for Holiday Greetings

This year, Hallmark Channel, the undeniable master of Christmas films, is bringing a sleigh-full of touching tales. Hallmark presents a wide variety of festive tales, from small-town love stories to royal romances, with more than 40 new original films.

Some Hallmark highlights include:

“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story”: A pop star finds love with a Kansas City Chiefs player in this charming rom-com. (Premiered November 4th)
“A Royal Christmas Ballet”: A talented ballerina falls for a prince while preparing for a royal Christmas performance. (Premiered November 11th)
“Christmas on the Alpaca Farm”: A city girl finds love and holiday spirit on a charming alpaca farm. (Premiered November 18th)

Lifetime: A Festive Mix of Romance and Drama

Lifetime is also bringing the holiday cheer with a diverse lineup of Christmas movies. From heartwarming family dramas to suspenseful holiday thrillers, Lifetime offers a unique blend of festive entertainment.

Don’t miss these Lifetime premieres:

“The Holiday Junkie”: A workaholic rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas with the help of a charming stranger. (Premiered November 2nd)
“A Christmas Miracle”: A community rallies together to save their annual Christmas jubilee. (Premiered November 9th)
“Christmas in the Spotlight”: A rising country singer finds love and holiday magic in a small town. (Premiered November 16th)
Netflix: Streaming Festive Fun for the Whole Family

Netflix is joining the Christmas celebration with a variety of original holiday films. From animated adventures to heartwarming family comedies, Netflix offers something for everyone this season.

Check out these Netflix originals:

“Meet Me Next Christmas”: A woman’s quest for a sold-out concert ticket leads to unexpected romance. (Premiered November 6th)
“The Christmas Wish”: A young woman’s Christmas wish comes true in unexpected ways. (Premiered November 13th)
“Holiday Cheer”: A group of friends rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas through a series of festive challenges. (Premiered November 20th)
Great American Family: Keeping Christmas Traditions Alive

Great American Family is delivering heartwarming stories that celebrate traditional Christmas values. With a focus on faith, family, and community, their films offer a comforting and nostalgic viewing experience.

Catch these Great American Family premieres:

“A Christmas to Remember”: A woman with amnesia finds love and holiday spirit in a charming small town. (Premiered November 3rd)
“Christmas at the Ranch”: A city girl inherits a ranch and finds love with a handsome cowboy. (Premiered November 10th)
“Home Sweet Christmas”: A woman rediscovers the meaning of home and family during the holidays. (Premiered November 17th)
Beyond the Big Networks: Christmas Movies Everywhere!

In addition to the major networks, a variety of other channels and streaming services are offering new Christmas movies this year. From BET+ to Hulu to Prime Video, there’s no shortage of festive entertainment to choose from.

Don’t miss these hidden gems:

“A Christmas Gift” (BET+): A woman’s life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a mysterious Christmas gift.
“The Santa Stakeout” (Hulu): A detective goes undercover as Santa Claus to solve a holiday heist.
“Christmas Ever After” (Prime Video): A romance novelist finds inspiration and love at a Christmas-themed resort.
Your Guide to Christmas Movie Mania

With so many new Christmas movies to choose from, it can be overwhelming to keep track of them all. Here are some tips for navigating the festive film frenzy:

Check your local listings: Many channels offer multiple airings of their Christmas movies throughout the season.
Use a streaming guide: Several websites and apps provide comprehensive listings of Christmas movies available on streaming services.
Create a watchlist: Make a list of the movies you’re most interested in and prioritize your viewing schedule.
Host a Christmas movie marathon: Gather your friends and family for a festive movie night.
Embrace the holiday spirit: Most importantly, relax, enjoy the festive films, and let the Christmas cheer fill your heart.

There is an abundance of endearing tales, joyous celebrations, and seasonal spirit during the 2024 Christmas film season. There is something for everyone to appreciate among the wide variety of films that are accessible on cable and streaming platforms. So prepare to jingle through this enchanted season of Christmas films by grabbing your hot cocoa and gathering your loved ones.