New Christmas Movies 2025: A Festive Guide to This Season’s Must-Watch Releases
Introduction: Why 2025’s Christmas Films Matter
As the holiday season reaches its peak, streaming services and networks have unleashed an impressive array of festive entertainment for audiences worldwide. Several new festive films have arrived ahead of Christmas this year on Netflix, Prime Video and more. The significance of these releases extends beyond simple entertainment—they represent comfort, tradition, and a shared cultural experience during the busiest time of year. Whether you’re seeking heartwarming romance, family comedy, or unconventional holiday tales, 2025’s lineup offers something for every festive film enthusiast.
Netflix’s Christmas Offerings
This year alone, Netflix released five new original holiday movies—My Secret Santa, Jingle Bell Heist, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Champagne Problems (my personal favorite), and The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2. Leading the pack is “Jingle Bell Heist,” which has gained particular attention. Starring Olivia Holt from 2025’s “Heart Eyes” and Connor Swindells from the popular series “Sex Education,” this romantic comedy actually makes the effort to be different, featuring two small-time thieves who team up to rob a London department store on Christmas Eve.
Netflix also delivers emotional depth with “Goodbye June,” which stars Dame Helen Mirren, Toni Colette and Kate Winslet, and marks the directorial debut of Winslet. The film explores family reconciliation during the holidays, offering a more serious counterpoint to traditional festive fare.
Hallmark’s Holiday Lineup
Their characters, Ella and Nick, meet when she time travels from 1905 to 2025 and ends up on his (formerly her) boat. This inventive premise is just one of 24 films Hallmark released for 2025. The network continues to dominate the traditional Christmas romance market, delivering familiar comfort with occasional creative twists. Thanks to a new deal inked between Netflix and Hallmark in September, fans can also stream several Hallmark Christmas movies this year, expanding access to these beloved films.
Other Notable Releases
Beyond the major players, 2025 brought diverse offerings including “A Very Jonas Christmas” on Disney+, featuring the Jonas Brothers racing from London to New York for the holidays. Merv’s titular dog is also suffering a breakup this Christmas season. Echoing Marley & Me (2008), the dog shares parents Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox) in this Prime Video release.
Conclusion: The Future of Holiday Cinema
The abundance of Christmas films in 2025 reflects evolving audience preferences and streaming platforms’ recognition of holiday content’s enduring appeal. Netflix has figured out that the audience doesn’t need a nine-figure budget to deliver a movie people are happy to put on while wrapping presents, demonstrating that comfort and familiarity often trump spectacle during the festive season. For viewers, this means unprecedented choice and accessibility, ensuring that whatever your holiday mood, there’s a perfect film waiting to bring seasonal cheer into your home.