It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year to grab a blanket and some hot cocoa! From Disney+ specials and Netflix rom coms to Hallmark’s biggest holiday lineup ever and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa, here’s every new Christmas movie coming in 2026, with release dates and where to watch. We’ll keep this guide updated all season as new movies and trailers arrive.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
New Holiday Movies and Specials on Disney+
- A Proud Family Wizmas (November 14): Penny Proud has to save Christmas in this song filled stop motion special. Watch the trailer.
- Sofia the First: Royal Magic holiday special (November 26): a new holiday episode for Sofia fans.
- Mickey’s Home Alone (November 27): Minnie and the gang defend their home from a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner. Watch the trailer.
- Dasher (November 28): a brand new animated holiday special about a brave little reindeer, also airing on Disney Jr.
New Christmas Movies on Netflix
- A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (November 4): Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia and Mary Steenburgen star in this family story from the author of A Dog’s Purpose.
- Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas (November 11): starring Fantasia Barrino Taylor, with music from gospel legends including CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams.
- The Christmas Switch (November 12): a Swedish holiday rom com.
- Guarding Stars (November 18): Leighton Meester plays a bodyguard protecting an action star played by Jared Padalecki over the holidays.
- In a Holidaze (December 2): Maddie Ziegler is stuck in a Christmas time loop at her family’s cabin, with Rob Lowe co-starring.
Prime Video and Apple TV
- Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy (November 13, Apple TV): Snoopy has less than two weeks to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
- The Man With the Bag (December 2, Prime Video): Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa Claus, teaming up with a thief played by Alan Ritchson after his magic bag is stolen. Watch the trailer.
- Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift (December 4, Apple TV): a musical holiday adventure with Jim Henson’s Fraggles.
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas
Hallmark Channel is premiering a record 34 new Christmas movies this year, running every weekend from October 16 through December 20. New movies premiere at 8pm ET on Hallmark Channel and stream the next day on Hallmark+. A few highlights still to come:
- Mistletoe Murders Season 3 (November 5)
- The Nights Before Christmas (November 14): starring Hallmark favorite Tyler Hynes
- Christmas Delivered (November 26): starring Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown, on Thanksgiving night
- Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True (November 28): a must for Disney fans
- A Grand Biltmore Christmas (December 5): Holland Roden, Niall Matter, Andie MacDowell and Jonathan Frakes star at North Carolina’s Biltmore House
- Save the Date for Christmas (December 20): Jonathan Bennett and Italia Ricci close out the season
Holiday Movies in Theaters
- Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (November 13): a new take on the Dickens classic.
- Violent Night 2 (December 4): David Harbour returns as an action hero Santa. Note that it’s rated R and definitely not one for the kids.
- The Holiday (December 11): the Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet favorite returns to select theaters for its 20th anniversary.
- It’s a Wonderful Life (December 18): the 1946 classic returns to theaters for its 80th anniversary.
- Nutmeg and Mistletoe (December 25, limited theaters): featuring Maia Kealoha, who played Lilo in Disney’s live action Lilo and Stitch.
Don’t Forget the Classics
The Santa Clause trilogy, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Home Alone and more holiday favorites are streaming now on Disney+. Speaking of Santa, The Santa Clause 3 just turned 20! See our look back.
Planning to celebrate in person? See everything happening this season in our Christmas at Walt Disney World 2026 guide and our Disneyland holidays guide.
Which new Christmas movie are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments!
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