As teh holiday season approaches, streaming services are gearing up to deliver a robust slate of new Christmas films.From heartwarming comedies to emotionally resonant dramas, the 2025 holiday film lineup boasts major stars and diverse storylines designed to appeal to a wide range of viewers. Several highly anticipated premieres are scheduled throughout November and December on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV+, offering plenty of options for festive viewing. Here’s a guide to some of the season’s most promising new releases.
Andreas Gill
20 nov, 2025
Looking for some cozy new viewing options this winter? 2025 is bringing a sleigh-full of new holiday films – from titles already available to stream to highly anticipated premieres arriving soon. We’re guiding you to the best new Christmas movies of the year, packed with romance, humor, family drama, and plenty of holiday cheer. Perfect for evenings with mulled wine, relaxing on the couch, and everything in between.
Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson star in A Merry Little Ex-Mas, a heartwarming Christmas film about love, family, and second chances. The story centers on a recently separated couple who decide to spend one last Christmas together with their children before their family home is sold. But the holiday peace is quickly disrupted when the ex-husband unexpectedly shows up – with his new, almost impossibly perfect girlfriend in tow. What began as a quiet celebration quickly spirals into a chaotic, charming, and feel-good Christmas where everything that *can* go wrong, does. This film is a perfect choice for those who love classic holiday comfort.
In A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, the Jonas Brothers conclude their tour in London and have only one wish: to get home in time for the holidays. But their journey proves anything but simple. Kevin, Joe, and Nick juggle their roles in the band and their brotherhood as a series of chaotic mishaps constantly derail their trip. The result is a charming and family-friendly Christmas film filled with humor, warmth, all-new original songs – and several surprise celebrity guests. This is a must-watch for anyone craving music, laughter, and holiday spirit.
The Family Plan 2 is finally here – the sequel to the hit film from 2023. This time, Dan just wants one Christmas gift: quality time with his children, now that his life as a hitman is behind him. But when he realizes his daughter has other plans, he books a spontaneous family trip to London. The relaxing getaway quickly turns chaotic when the family finds themselves in the sights of an unexpected enemy. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, and Kit Harington, The Family Plan 2 delivers action, humor, and plenty of holiday mayhem. Premieres Friday, November 21 on Apple TV.
This delightful holiday romance follows an ambitious executive (Minka Kelly) who travels to France to negotiate a major acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand. But her business plans are quickly derailed when she meets – and falls for – a charming Parisian. What she doesn’t know is that he’s the son of the company’s founder. The result is a film filled with sparks, holiday cheer, and champagne bubbles, where love and business collide in the most delightful way.
Jingle Bell Heist blends romance and crime amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City’s holiday season. Two strangers decide to rob one of the city’s most iconic department stores – but their well-planned heist takes an unexpected turn when feelings begin to blossom. Starring Connor Swindells from Sex Education and Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes), the film offers charm, holiday spirit, and a generous dose of romantic mischief. The film premieres on Netflix November 26, 2025.
The new holiday film Oh. What. Fun. follows Claire Clauster, the woman who year after year manages to hold her boisterous but loving family together during the holiday season. This year, she’s planned a special outing to create some real Christmas magic, but everything falls apart when her family accidentally leaves her home alone. Feeling unappreciated, Claire embarks on her own spontaneous adventure – a journey that leads to an unexpected, liberating, and magical Christmas “on the road.” Oh. What. Fun. boasts a high dose of holiday cheer and is topped by a star-studded ensemble including Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jason Schwartzman, and Eva Longoria. The film premieres December 3 on Prime Video.
In the new Christmas film My Secret Santa, we meet an energetic single mother who desperately needs a job before the holidays. The solution? Disguising herself as a man to land the role of the season’s Santa Claus at a luxurious ski resort. But deception and holiday magic don’t always go hand in hand. When she unexpectedly begins to fall for the resort’s charming hotel manager (Ryan Eggold), the situation quickly becomes complicated. My Secret Santa is a warm and humorous Christmas comedy filled with romance, mistaken identities, and a cozy winter mountain vibe. Premieres on Netflix December 3.
The new Christmas film Goodbye June gathers an impressive cast list with Kate Winslet (who also directs), Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, and Helen Mirren in leading roles. The story follows four siblings whose lives are turned upside down when their ailing mother suddenly takes a turn for the worse during the Christmas holiday. Goodbye June is a powerful and emotionally charged family drama where relationships are tested, secrets surface, and Christmas takes on a whole new meaning. The announcement adds to a year of major film releases focused on family and emotional storytelling. Premieres on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, on Netflix.
