The biggest new Christmas movies of 2026 are The Man With the Bag on Prime Video, four Netflix originals starting with A Dog’s Perfect Christmas on November 4, and 34 new Hallmark films that run through December 20. Netflix and Prime Video are the easiest to find in all four countries. Hallmark and Lifetime are the ones that change most depending on where you live, so check the country table below first.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Dates are the US release dates unless a country is named, and we add new titles and local dates as they are confirmed.
Where to Watch in the US, UK, Canada and Australia
| Service | US | UK | Canada | Australia |
| Netflix originals | Netflix | Netflix | Netflix | Netflix |
| The Man With the Bag | Prime Video | Prime Video | Prime Video | Prime Video |
| Hallmark originals | Hallmark Channel, then Hallmark+ the next day | No full 2026 dates confirmed yet | W Network | No full 2026 dates confirmed yet |
| Lifetime originals | Lifetime | No 2026 dates confirmed yet | No 2026 dates confirmed yet | No 2026 dates confirmed yet |
| Ebenezer and Violent Night 2 | Theaters | Cinemas | Check local listings | Check local listings |
Netflix originals normally arrive worldwide on the same day, though the local date can shift by time zone. Amazon has confirmed a worldwide launch for The Man With the Bag. Licensed older films are different: they vary by country and change often, so search the title in your own app.
New Netflix Christmas Movies 2026
| Movie | Date | Stars | Pick it if you want |
| A Dog’s Perfect Christmas | Nov 4 | Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Mary Steenburgen | A family film with a dog at the center |
| Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas | Nov 11 | Fantasia Barrino, Tank, Shirley Caesar | A faith story about a pastor and his community |
| Guarding Stars | Nov 18 | Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki | A fake-dating romance on a Montana ranch |
| In a Holidaze | Dec 2 | Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe | A time-loop rom-com |
To see which of these climbs the chart, follow our Netflix Top 10 this week.
New on Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV
| Title | Service | Date | What it is |
| Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy | Apple TV | Nov 13 | A Peanuts special in which Snoopy lands on the naughty list |
| The Man With the Bag | Prime Video | Dec 2 | An action comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa, plus Alan Ritchson and Awkwafina |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway | Disney+ | Dec 4 | An animated film that sends the Heffleys to a tropical resort for the holidays |
Christmas Movies in Theaters
Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol opens on November 13 in the US and UK, with Johnny Depp as Scrooge in a horror-tinged version directed by Ti West. If that is your taste, our best horror movies to stream list will keep you busy until then. Violent Night 2 follows on December 4, with David Harbour back as Santa and Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus. Both are darker picks, so choose the Wimpy Kid film or Snoopy for a family night.
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2026 Schedule
Each film premieres on Hallmark Channel on the date below, then streams on Hallmark+ the next day. All 34 are in date order, and titles dated before November 2 have already aired.
| Movie | Premiere | Stars |
| ‘Tis the Season for Setups | Oct 16 | Amanda Schull, Victor Webster |
| Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story | Oct 17 | Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley |
| Mr. & Mrs. Christmas | Oct 18 | Brendan Penny, Pascale Hutton |
| Winter Wonderlanes | Oct 23 | Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti |
| Forgotten Holiday | Oct 24 | Janel Parrish, Daniel Lissing |
| What If Christmas | Oct 25 | Lori Loughlin, Tom Cavanagh |
| Who’s Coming for Christmas? | Oct 30 | Rhiannon Fish, Jake Foy |
| Adopting St. Nick | Oct 31 | Amy Groening, Michael Rady |
| A Danish Christmas | Nov 1 | Emilie Ullerup, Corey Sevier |
| Merry Memories | Nov 6 | Lindura, Brendan Morgan |
| Holiday Unplugged | Nov 7 | Nikki DeLoach, Juan Pablo Di Pace |
| A Season of Promises | Nov 8 | Brooke D’Orsay, Ali Liebert |
| My Christmas Cowboy | Nov 13 | Amy Acker, Luke Macfarlane |
| The Nights Before Christmas | Nov 14 | Tyler Hynes, Laci J Mailey |
| Mistletoe and Mimosas | Nov 15 | Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristoffer Polaha |
| Our Holiday Playbook | Nov 20 | Taylor Cole, Charles Michael Davis |
| Christmas in Blue Dog Valley | Nov 21 | Erin Cahill, Andrew Walker |
| Double Booked for the Holidays | Nov 22 | Rachael Leigh Cook, Owain Yeoman |
| Christmas Delivered | Nov 26 | Autumn Reeser, Wes Brown |
| The Christmas Eve Feast | Nov 27 | Daniella Monet, Kevin McGarry |
| Return to Santa | Nov 27 | Paul Campbell, Rachel Boston |
| The Most Wonderful Secret | Nov 28 | Tammin Sursok, Peter Porte |
| Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True | Nov 28 | Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle |
| Eight Nights for Love | Nov 29 | Hunter King, Dan Jeannotte |
| Miles to Christmas | Nov 29 | Ashley Williams, Steve Lund |
| The Snowflake Effect | Dec 4 | Heather Hemmens, Mark Ghanimé |
| A Grand Biltmore Christmas | Dec 5 | Holland Roden, Niall Matter |
| An Angel in My Stocking | Dec 6 | Fiona Gubelmann, Marco Grazzini |
| Christmas in Canterbury | Dec 11 | Jessy Schram, Will Kemp |
| Snow Globe Town | Dec 12 | Kimberley Sustad, Scott Michael Foster |
| Noelle Nomads | Dec 13 | Benjamin Ayres, Torrey DeVitto |
| Hearts All Aglow | Dec 18 | Mishael Morgan, B.J. Britt |
| Barking All the Way | Dec 19 | Ian Harding, Tori Anderson |
| Save the Date for Christmas | Dec 20 | Jonathan Bennett, Italia Ricci |
Canadian viewers should use W Network, Hallmark’s Canadian home, which sets its own schedule. In the UK and Australia, we will add dates here once they are confirmed. Hallmark’s crime series Mistletoe Murders also returns for Season 3 on November 5.
Lifetime Christmas Movies 2026 Schedule
It’s a Wonderful Lifetime begins on November 28 and runs through December 20. These are the films with confirmed final titles.
| Movie | Premiere | Stars |
| Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright | Nov 28 | Brandy Norwood, Robert C. Riley |
| Checking Inn for Christmas | Nov 28 | Juliah Cheree Taylor, Josh Henderson |
| A Firefighter’s Christmas Calendar | Nov 29 | Holly Deveaux, Kyana Teresa |
| Christmas from the Heart | Dec 5 | Tia Mowry, Henderson Wade |
| The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance | Dec 5 | Chantel Riley, Brendan Morgan |
| Mistletoe in Mexico | Dec 12 | Joely Fisher, Cristián de la Fuente |
| Love on the Christmas List | Dec 19 | Jana Kramer, Ignacyo Matynia |
| Christmas at Mistletoe Hall | Dec 20 | Kathryn Davis, Jonathan Stoddard |
Classic Christmas Movies Coming to Netflix
Older favorites depend on where you are. These are confirmed arrivals, not a full list.
| Movie | Netflix country | Date |
| The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | US | Nov 1 |
| Deck the Halls | US | Nov 5 |
| Reporting for Christmas | US | Nov 16 |
| How the Grinch Stole Christmas | UK | Nov 10 |
| Fred Claus | UK | Nov 12 |
| The Holiday | UK | Dec 2 |
| Love Actually | UK | Dec 3 |
| Last Christmas | UK | Dec 11 |
| The Polar Express | UK | Dec 14 |
Want something else this month? Our guide to the best TV shows to watch in November covers the non-festive releases.
Christmas Movies 2026 FAQ
What new Christmas movies are on Netflix in 2026?
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas on November 4, Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas on November 11, Guarding Stars on November 18 and In a Holidaze on December 2.
When does The Man With the Bag come out?
December 2, 2026, on Prime Video worldwide.
How many Hallmark Christmas movies are there in 2026?
Hallmark has 34 new films in Countdown to Christmas, from October 16 to December 20.
Can I watch Hallmark Christmas movies in Canada?
Yes. W Network is Hallmark’s home in Canada, and its dates can differ from the US schedule.
Is Love Actually on Netflix?
It arrives on Netflix in the UK on December 3. Availability differs in other countries, so search for it in your own app.
When do Lifetime Christmas movies start in 2026?
November 28, with Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright starring Brandy Norwood.
What Christmas movies are good for kids in 2026?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway on Disney+ and Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy on Apple TV are the new family picks.
