Countdown to Christmas 2026
Countdown to Christmas officially started in October on the Hallmark Channel, and Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts have released their holiday drink menu. You can choose to continue with fall activities, or start with holiday activities, or do both!
2026 New Releases
Here are the November new releases. I’ll add more in December.
From Entertainment Weekly: How to watch all 82 new Christmas movies this year
Hallmark
It’s a Wonderful Lifetime
Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright (on Lifetime Nov. 28th 8 PM), Chicago fashion designer Fancy Ballantine (Brandy Norwood) is preparing for the biggest season of her life as she works to secure the future of her thriving boutique while planning her dream Christmas wedding to her fiancé, Jaylen (Robert C. Riley). With her supportive mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan) and spirited sister Belle (Sy’rai Smith) by her side, everything seems to be falling into place. But when mounting business pressures and the unexpected return of a reformed ex lead Fancy to shoulder every burden on her own, she unintentionally pushes Jaylen away. As Christmas approaches, Fancy must decide whether she’s willing to let go of the past before it costs her the future she’s always dreamed of. Also returning to reprise their roles are Kajuana S. Marie as Deena, Journey Carter as Tia, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Germaine, and Lamman Rucker as Richard. Gregory Alan Williams joins the cast as Earl.
Checking Inn for Christmas (Nov. 28th on Lifetime 10 PM), Claire (Juliah Cheree Taylor) receives a career-changing assignment from her editor Amelia (Vivica A. Fox) to write a front-page feature on a charming holiday resort and its intriguing owner, Julian Clark (Josh Henderson). Determined to meet a Christmas deadline and laser focused on her story, Claire soon finds herself drawn in by cozy fireside interviews, heartfelt acts of kindness, and Julian’s inspiring vision. As their connection deepens, she must decide what matters more, the perfect headline or the perfect Christmas kiss.
A Firefighter’s Christmas Calendar (On Lifetime Nov. 29th 8 PM), When rookie firefighter Dani Ramos (Holly Deveaux) is recruited to revive her fire station’s dwindling holiday toy drive, she turns to her sister, a city fundraiser, who enlists the help of talented photographer Sasha (Kyana Teresa). To boost donations, Sasha comes up with a bold idea for a firefighter calendar that quickly heats up their fundraising efforts and a surprising connection with Dani. But with Dani afraid to risk her place on her new team, and with Sasha’s dream job in Paris calling, they’ll need more than mistletoe to take a chance on love. Will they find the courage to step into each other’s hearts?
Movies Streaming
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (on Netflix Nov. 4th), From the best-selling author of A Dog’s Purpose, a tale of a family in crisis where a teenager, her grandfather, and his trusty basset hound struggle to keep the household together at Christmas.
Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas (Nov. 11th on Netflix), A struggling pastor inherits his family’s church in a broken New York neighborhood, but as he battles doubt, temptation, and a sinister adversary, he must rediscover his faith and the power of prayer to save his church, his family, and his community in time for Christmas.
Clashing Through the Snow (on Prime Video November 23rd), A holiday snowstorm strands rival publishing editors Ryan Mitchell and Hannah Hendricks at the airport, forcing them into a shared rental car for a cross-country race to New York. With budget cuts threatening one of their jobs, every mile becomes a high-stakes showdown—until roadside mishaps, unexpected detours, and small-town charm melt the fiercest rivalry into something unexpected.
In a Holidaze (on Netflix Dec. 2nd), After making a romantic mistake of epic proportions, a directionless twenty-something finds herself trapped in a holiday time-loop, forced to relive the same Christmas at her family’s cabin until she discovers what truly makes her happy.
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