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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're ready to dive into the holiday spirit! As we're grabbing our ugly Christmas sweaters for holiday parties and pulling out the holiday ornaments to decorate our Christmas trees, the mood is right for a heart-warming Christmas movie marathon. That's where our list of the best new Christmas movies of 2024 comes in handy.
Every year, new movies are added to the Christmas genre. Fans of festive films are well familiar with Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" event or Lifetime hosting a marathon of movies throughout the season. Even the streaming sites are getting into the holiday game, with titles that may just rival the ones we've been watching for decades. But it's time to add a new selection of movies to our ever-growing list, from a new superhero movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans to a family comedy starring Gilmore Girls actress Lauren Graham. Some feature well-loved holiday movie stars, like Lacey Chabert and Erin Krakow. No matter which movie you choose though, every movie on this list is bound to warm our hearts.
1
Meet Me Next Christmas
Premieres: November 6 on Netflix
A young woman is hoping to find the man of her dreams during the holiday season. This leads her on a heart-racing adventure across New York City, where she's hoping to find tickets to see a sold-out Pentatonix concert. And in typical Netflix fashion, it wouldn't be a holiday film without the world-renowned acapella group making an appearance as well!
2
A Sudden Case of Christmas
Premieres: November 8 on Prime Video
In this ensemble comedy, an American couple decides to take their 10-year-old daughter to visit her grandfather in Italy over the summer. It's at her grandfather's hotel the couple reveals they're separating, leading the young girl on a mission to try and bring her family back together for one more Christmas.
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3
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Premieres: November 8 in theaters
Based on the beloved children's book of the same name, the movie follows six siblings who decide they'd teach their small-town community the meaning of Christmas. How do they do that? By hacking the local Christmas pageant, of course! Gilmore Girls fans, you'll want to pay attention to this. Lauren Graham not only narrates the heartwarming family comedy, she also makes a special appearance!
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4
Santa Tell Me
Premieres: November 9 on Hallmark
Mark your calendars, When Calls the Heart fans! Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing have a TV reunion in this heartfelt film, which follows an interior designer discovering a letter from Santa telling her about meeting the love of her life (named Nick) on Christmas Eve. What comes from it is an adventure toward the ultimate holiday romance.
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5
Hot Frosty
Premieres: November 13 on Netflix
Lacey Chabert is back on her Christmas movie game with this delightful rom-com from Netflix! Set two years after the death of her husband, a young woman magically brings a snowman to life with a magic scarf! The snowman's innocence and naiveté helps her rediscover love, laughter and the joy of the holiday season.
6
An Almost Christmas Story
Premieres: November 15 on Disney+
In a sweet film from producer Alfonso Cuarón, the animated short follows a curious young owl who accidentally gets stuck in a Christmas tree destined to sit in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. While he tries to get out of the busy city, he meets a young girl and they embark on an adventure that highlights the magic of the holiday season.
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7
Red One
Premieres: November 15 in theaters
When Santa is suddenly kidnapped by a villain from the North Pole, it's up to an E.L.F. (a.k.a. an Extremely Large and Formidable) operative to find him before Christmas. To help him on this holiday mission, the E.L.F. enlists the assistance of the world's most accomplished tracker, all in search of Old Saint Nick himself.
8
Jingle Bell Love
Premieres: November 18 on the Roku Channel
When a young man goes to visit his late wife's hometown for Christmas, he certainly doesn't expect his daughter to become a matchmaker! She's determined to set her dad up with a lovely local shop owner, who may bring love into his life once again.
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9
The Merry Gentlemen
Premieres: November 20 on Netflix
A former Broadway dancer is hoping to save her parents' small-town performing venue from closing for good. Given her knowledge of all things glitz and glamor, she finds a unique way to get folks back in the building. She decides to stage an all-male Christmas-themed revue, with one man potentially capturing her heart in the process.
10
Our Little Secret
Premieres: November 27 on Netflix
When a young woman goes to spend Christmas with her boyfriend's family, she doesn't expect to find her ex there too! The two decide to hide their romantic history from the family she's trying to impress, but keeping her former relationship under wraps may be harder than she thought.
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11
The Christmas Quest
Premieres: December 1 on Hallmark
When an archaeologist and her ex-husband find themselves in Iceland, they're bound together in search of a legendary treasure. As others join them on the expedition, they get swept up in a major adventure when they try to keep what they're hoping to find out of the wrong hands.
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12
That Christmas
Premieres: December 4 on Netflix.
When a blizzard unexpectedly hits a seaside town, the residents are stunned by the events set off. Showcasing a series of different stories all entangled, the movie highlights the love of family and friends and Santa Claus trying to deliver presents for the children. It's a light-hearted comedy that'll also unexpectedly pull some heartstrings.
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13
A Very Merry Beauty Salon
Premieres: December 7 on Lifetime
A popular beauty salon owner is preparing to be honored for her charity work at a high-society Atlanta holiday ball. What she doesn't expect is to meet the charismatic CEO of his family's wine company, and they're immediately attracted to one another. But her mom (who also heads the committee for the annual ball) isn't necessarily too keen on the budding romance, and she has concerns about how he will affect the event's traditions.
14
The Holiday Junkie
Premieres: December 14 on Lifetime
9-1-1 star Jennifer Love Hewitt recruits her husband Brian Hallisay to star in a movie for Lifetime's "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" holiday programming. This film follows a decorator and party planner as she faces her first Christmas without her mother. Although she may find some challenges along the way, she may have a comrade in a handsome house manager with his own holiday secrets.
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15
Nutcrackers
Premieres: November 29 on Hulu
Ben Stiller's latest family comedy is all about the holiday season, and it comes with some emotional ties to it. Following a man who is obsessed with work, he's forced to move to Ohio to take care of his sister's kids after she suddenly passes. He's surprised to discover the kids are all great ballet dancers, and he eventually seeks to find them an outlet that'll showcase their incredible talent.
16
A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter
Premieres: December 6 on Netflix
As one of the most famous pop stars of the moment, Sabrina Carpenter is bringing some holiday cheer with a magical variety music special. As she sings songs off her holiday EP fruitcake and other famous covers, Sabrina is bringing along some guest stars, comedy cameos and unexpected duets that'll have fans singing along from the comfort of their own homes.
Adrianna Freedman
Editorial Assistant
As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
