The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re anything like us, that means your thoughts are already consumed with finding the perfect Christmas present for those impossible-to-shop-for family members (cough, husband), finding the right recipe for Christmas, and looking for new Christmas decorations.
But as it turns out, we’re not the only ones eager for the holidays. There are a ton of networks and streaming sites that are premiering brand-new Christmas TV movies this year. Hallmark, of course, has a ton to choose from, but Lifetime has plenty of films that sound just as magical. Even Netflix has gotten in on the action, with plans to release several family-friendly options in 2019.
We haven’t even told you the best part yet. Most of these channels have actually started airing their Christmas movies, because they just get us. The only negative to all this holly jolly news is figuring out how to keep track of everything we want to watch. As our present to you, we’ve compiled an entire guide to the best TV Christmas movies. Now all you need is the hot chocolate and a cozy knit blanket, and you’ll be prepared to not leave the couch until 2020.
Hallmark
Hallmark really outdid themselves with their 10th annual Countdown to Christmas schedule. The network is releasing 40 new movies across their two channels, and signed on Dolly Parton, Kristin Chenoweth, Candace Cameron Bure, and more to help create the films.
October 26: Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses
November 2: Merry & Bright
November 3: Christmas Scavenger Hunt
November 9: Picture a Perfect Christmas
November 10: The Mistletoe Secret
November 16: Christmas Under the Stars
November 17: Write Before Christmas
November 23: Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays
November 24: Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
November 25: A Christmas Duet
November 26: Double Holiday
November 27: The Christmas Club
November 28: Check Inn to Christmas
November 29: Christmas at the Plaza
November 30: Christmas in Rome
December 1: Christmas Town
December 7: A Christmas Love Story
December 8: Christmas at Dollywood
December 14: Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
December 15: Holiday Date
December 21: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
December 22: A Cheerful Christmas
December 25: When Calls the Heart Christmas
December 28: New Year, New Me
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The Miracles of Christmas lineup is equally impressive, attracting actresses like When Calls the Heart’s Erin Krakow and Tamera Mowry-Housley to the serve as the starring roles. Blake Shelton is also producing his second movie for Hallmark, and we can't wait to watch.
October 25: A Merry Christmas Match
October 31: Nostalgic Christmas
November 1: Two Turtle Doves
November 7: A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas
November 8: Holiday for Heroes
November 14: A Christmas Miracle
November 15: A Goodwink Christmas: Meant for Love
November 21: Holiday Hearts
November 22: Our Christmas Love Song
November 29: Sense, Sensibility, and Snowmen
December 5: A Homecoming for the Holidays
December 6: Time for You to Come Home for Christmas
December 12: Christmas in Montana
December 13: Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday
December 19: An Unforgettable Christmas
December 20: A Family Christmas Gift
Freeform
Freeform has so much in store for their 25 Days of Christmas event, including an original movie starring The Bold Type's Aisha Dee. You'll have to bookmark the full schedule for all the details, but here are the days and times of the network's most notable airings.
December 4: Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas
December 6: Frosty the Snowman
December 6: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
December 8: Prancer Returns
December 11: Same Time, Next Christmas
December 12: The Perfect Holiday
December 16: Good Trouble Holiday Special Event
Lifetime
Not to be overshadowed by Hallmark’s massive offerings, Lifetime is airing 28 new movies this year. The cast members include new network stars like Patsy and Loretta’s Megan Hilty, as well as returning favorites like Melissa Joan Hart and Hilarie Burton.
October 25: Sweet Mountain Christmas
October 26: The Road Home for Christmas
October 27: No Time Like Christmas
November 2: Christmas Reservations
November 3: Forever Christmas
November 9: Radio Christmas
November 10: A Sweet Christmas
November 15: Christmas a la Mode
November 16: Christmas in Louisiana
November 17: Random Acts of Christmas
November 22: Magical Christmas Shoes
November 23: Twinkle All the Way
November 24: Christmas 9 to 5
November 27: A Very Vintage Christmas
November 28: A Christmas Wish
November 29: Staging Christmas
November 30: Merry Liddle Christmas
December 6: A Storybook Christmas
December 7: Matchmaker Christmas
December 7: A Doggone Christmas
December 8: Grounded for Christmas
December 13: A Christmas Melody
December 14: You Light Up My Christmas
December 15: Rediscovering Christmas
December 20: The Christmas Temp
December 21: The Christmas Hotel
HGTV
HGTV has at least two exciting holiday projects on its hands, both of which include more appearances from the original Brady Bunch cast member Maureen McCormick. Stars like Ree Drummond, Jasmine Roth, and Alison Victoria are also involved.
December 22: A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition
TBA: White House Christmas 2019
Netflix
After the success with former holiday movies like The Christmas Chronicles and A Christmas Prince, Netflix is releasing even more new films this year.
November 1: Holiday in the Wild
November 8: Let It Snow
November 15: Klaus
November 21: The Knight Before Christmas
November 26: Super Monsters Save Christmas
November 26: True: Winter Wishes
November 28: Holiday Rush
December 5: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
December 6: Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of Christmas
December 9: A Family Reunion Christmas
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