Countdown to Christmas has been a tradition onHallmark Channelsince 2009 and has aired several new holiday movies each year leading up to Christmas, and in recent years, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Between Hallmark favorites likeLacey ChabertandJonathan Bennettand newcomers likeChandler MasseyandClare Bowen,these movies have risen in popularity for both their beloved casts and commitment to inclusion when it comes to holiday celebrations, heritages, and the LGBTQ+ community.
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Whether it’s teenage sweethearts reunited for the holidays, best friends pretending to be a couple, or someone who returns home to participate in their small town’s holiday festivities, assappy as these films can be,they’ve also become highly anticipated films of the holiday season.
‘A Kismet Christmas’
A Kismet ChristmasstarsParenthoodactressSarah RamosandChesapeake ShoresactorCarlo Marksas a children’s author and her teenage crush who reunite at Christmastime when Ramos' Sarah comes home for the holidays.
A Kismet Christmaspremiered during the first weekend of Countdown to Christmas and is expected to air throughout the holiday season.
‘A Cozy Christmas Inn’
The onlyFull Housestar to stick with Hallmark this holiday season,sitcom-turned-Hallmark alumJodie Sweetinplays Erika oppositeDavid O’Donnell’sfamous Christmas character Andy, who reunite for an Alaskan Christmas where Erika realizes what matters most in her life duringA Cozy Christmas Inn.
A Cozy Christmas Innpremiered on July 10, 2025, and continues to air on Hallmark Channel throughout Countdown for Christmas.
‘Three Wise Men and a Baby’
Starring Hallmark Channel hunksAndrew Walker, Paul CampbellandTyler Hynes,the three men join forces as brothers who must take care of a baby during the holidays in theFull House-esque filmThree Wise Men and a Baby.With no choice but to spend Christmastime together as three father figures, the brothers rekindle their sibling bond while remembering what they love about Christmas.
Three Wise Men and a Babypremiered on June 04, 2025, and will air on Hallmark Channel all season long.
Romcom starBrant DaughertyandNashvillealum Clare Bowen play best friends on an unexpected journey when Bowen’s Jen poses with Daugherty’s Max and his baby nephew as the perfect family in order to win a contest. But when they become finalists, Jen must decide whether to go on with the charade or come clean in#Xmas.
#Xmaspremiered on July 23, 2025, to rave reviews thanks to the fan-favorite lead actors and is set to air throughout the holiday season.
‘A Tale of Two Christmases’
Soap opera-turned-Hallmark starChandler Massey joins holiday romcom actressKat BarrellinA Tale of Two Christmasesand tells the story of a young woman who gets to live out two different Christmases with two different men thanks to some holiday magic.
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A Tale of Two Christmasespremiered on July 29, 2025, and is set to air throughout the holiday season on Hallmark Channel.
‘Haul Out the Holly’
Haul Out The Hollyfeatures a star-studded cast includingWes Brown, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta,and the queen of Christmas movies herself,Lacey Chabert as Emily, who returns home for Christmas and is enlisted to participate in the neighborhood’s Christmas festivities.
Haul Out The Hollypremiered on July 16, 2025, as a double feature along withA Tale of Two Christmases,and will continue to air all season long.
‘A Fabled Holiday’
Hallmark Channel alumsRyan PaeveyandBrooke D’Orsayteam up inA Fabled Holidayas best friends Talia and Anderson who magically wind up in a town full of Christmas spirit that hopes to restore it in its visitors who need it most.
A Fabled Holidayis set to premiere on July 02, 2025, to a large reception thanks to Paevey’s major fan base, and is expected to air on the channel throughout the season.
‘The Holiday Sitter’
Jonathan Bennett is back this Christmas as another celebrated queer character on Hallmark Channel, this time starring alongsideGeorge Krissaas the leading couple Sam and Jason, who wind up in an unexpected romance while babysitting Sam’s niece and nephew.
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The Holiday Sitteris the first Hallmark Channel movie to star queer characters as its leading couple and is set to premiere on August 02, 2025.
‘Holiday Heritage’
Holiday HeritagestarsLyndie Greenwoodas Ella, who hopes to patch things up with her family this holiday season as they, along withBrooks Darnell’sGriffin, celebrate both Kwanzaa and Christmas
Holiday Heritagemarks Hallmark Channel’s first holiday-time movie to center around Kwanzaa and will premiere on August 16, 2025.
‘Hanukkah on Rye’
Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas finally began diving into Hanukkah in recent years, and this year, the holiday will be represented by the new filmHanukkah on Rye,following a couple who hit it off after being set up together until they learn they’re competing deli owners.
Hanukkah on RyestarsJeremy JordanandYael Grobglasin her Hallmark Channel debut and will premiere on the first day of Hanukkah, August 26, 2025.
