New Christmas Movies 2025: Your Complete Guide to This Year’s Festive Films
Introduction: Why 2025’s Christmas Movie Line-Up Matters
As the holiday season approaches, streaming services and television networks have unveiled an impressive array of new Christmas films for 2025. With the holiday season fast approaching, audiences can expect to see a number of new Christmas movies coming to movie theaters and streaming services alike. This year’s selection offers something for everyone, from traditional romantic comedies to innovative heist thrillers, making it one of the most diverse festive film seasons in recent memory.
The Major Players and Their Festive Offerings
Among the most popular streaming services, Netflix leads the way this year with five new 2025 holiday movies, including one starring “Clueless” icon Alicia Silverstone (“A Merry Little Ex-Mas”). One standout title is “Jingle Bell Heist,” 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.
Disney+ has also entered the festive arena with “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” where Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video brings viewers “Merv,” where the titular dog is suffering a breakup this Christmas season. Echoing Marley & Me (2008), the dog shares parents Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox), but when they split up, he is heartbroken. So the couple tries to figure out ways for him to get his spark back, and theirs might rekindle in the process.
Diversity in Holiday Storytelling
This year’s Christmas films showcase remarkable variety beyond traditional romantic fare. Mark Wahlberg is getting in on the holiday fun. Though you may not immediately know it by looking at the title, “The Family Plan 2” is indeed a holiday movie, with Wahlberg’s former assassin turned family man Dan Morgan heading to London with his wife (Michelle Monaghan) and son (Van Crosby) to visit his college-aged daughter (Zoe Colletti) for Christmas.
Traditional television networks continue their festive traditions as well. Celebrate Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas in 2025! Get ready to watch your favorite Christmas movies and all-new premieres 24/7, plus enter sweepstakes, get the movie schedule, explore recipes, and more.
Conclusion: A Season of Entertainment
The 2025 Christmas movie season represents a significant evolution in holiday entertainment, offering viewers unprecedented choice and creativity. Whether you’re seeking heartwarming romances, family adventures, or something entirely unexpected, this year’s festive film selection ensures there’s something for every taste. As streaming platforms compete for viewers’ attention, audiences are the ultimate winners, with quality entertainment that brings families together during the most wonderful time of the year. These films not only provide escapism but also reflect contemporary storytelling trends whilst honouring cherished holiday traditions.