18 New Christmas Movies to Watch in 2026 If You Like Hallmark

Knowing what's coming is part of why Hallmark Christmas movies can feel so comforting. The big-city career woman will rediscover her love for small-town life (and her grandmother's secret cookie recipe). The old flame will turn out to be the right one after all. Bonus: he also owns the town's bakery. And somehow, everything will work out just in time for Christmas morning. Cue the gentle snowfall and steaming mugs of cocoa.

For many fans, the release of the 2026 Hallmark Christmas movie schedule feels like the official start of the season. And while you're making your list of movies to watch this Christmas, you might want to make room for a few that put faith at the center of the story.

This year, Great American Pure Flix has 18 new Christmas movies, and you'll spot plenty of familiar faces, including Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jill Wagner, and Cameron Mathison. You'll still get the small-town charm, romance, and happy endings you love. You'll also get stories where faith is part of the plot, not an afterthought. Wondering which movies to watch first? Here's a look at all 18, along with when you can start streaming them.

18 Heartwarming Christmas Movies to Watch in 2026

1. A Second Chance Christmas

Premieres October 8 | Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe

After five years, divorced parents Anna and James reunite with their adult children for Christmas, only to find an unexpected ice storm may give their love story a second chance.

2. Silver Bells at Christmas

Premieres October 15 | Starring Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, and Chuck Wicks

When Ginny fights to save her late mother's beloved Christmas shop, a determined buyer and the return of her first love force her to choose between holding onto the past and opening her heart to a new future.

3. A Christmas Prayer Tradition

Premieres October 22 | Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell

As Natalie prepares to launch her new children's book, a family's quiet mission to answer the prayers of neighbors reminds Bellford Falls that some of God's greatest works begin with simple acts of faith and kindness.

4. A Very Arctic Christmas

Premieres October 29 | Starring Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison

When a father-daughter Christmas cruise leaves them stranded in the Arctic, they must rely on a spirited wildlife conservationist to guide them home, turning a holiday mishap into an unforgettable journey of family, wonder, and unexpected romance.

5. Karen Kingsbury's The Christmas Ring

Premieres November 5 | Starring Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Kelsey Grammer

When a military widow's long search for her family's treasured Christmas ring leads her to a widowed antiques dealer, the heirloom becomes the key to reconnecting the past and opening both their hearts to a second chance at love.

6. An Ozark Mountain Christmas

Premieres November 6 | Starring Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard

When a young designer reluctantly returns home to the Ozarks for Christmas, reconnecting with her family's legacy and a caring local man helps her rediscover the faith, purpose, and sense of home she left behind.

7. The Christmas Yes List

Premieres November 12 | Starring Danica McKellar and Sam Page

When a chronic people-pleaser returns home for Christmas determined to finally say "yes" to herself, an unexpected romance helps her discover that life's greatest gifts often come when you stop fearing the answer.

8. Christmas at Moose Lake

Premieres November 13 | Starring Britt Robertson, Ryan Paevey, and Kevin Dillon

After a breakup sends Alyssa home to Moose Lake for Christmas, a misplaced engagement ring and an unexpected connection with Sean help her rediscover love, family, and the courage to begin again.

9. Three Generations, One Christmas

Premieres November 19 | Starring Mario Lopez and Tony Danza

When a family's beloved supper club faces an uncertain future, three generations come together at Christmas to decide what traditions, memories, and legacy are worth holding onto.

10. Letters This Christmas

Premieres November 20 | Starring Ashley Newbrough and Jesse Hutch

When a struggling Christmas novelist returns home searching for inspiration, reconnecting with family, cherished traditions, and her first love helps her rediscover the story she was meant to write.

11. A Sweet Christmas Anniversary

Premieres November 24 | Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison

While celebrating their first anniversary in a storybook Christmas town, Sophie and Sam are swept into a royal mystery that tests their love and leads them to rediscover the true spirit of the season.

12. A Rescue Dog for Christmas

Premieres November 25 | Starring Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett

When a devoted doctor and a visiting veterinarian team up for a Christmas pet adoption event, their shared mission to find homes for rescue animals may lead them to a home for their own hearts as well.

13. The Greatest Christmas Gift

Premieres November 27 | Starring Danica McKellar, Matthew Marsden, and Brett Varvel

When an unexpected setback threatens their Christmas wedding, Emma and Caleb discover that the greatest gifts are found in faith, selfless love, and a community that reminds them to keep believing.

14. The Christmas Ornament Library

Premieres December 3 | Starring Merritt Patterson and Ryan Paevey

When a librarian and a newspaper reporter discover a hidden room filled with generations of Christmas ornaments, their quest to reunite each keepsake with its family revives a beloved tradition and reveals the stories that bind the community together.

15. Christmas by the Spoonful

Premieres December 4 | Starring Laura Vandervoort and Olivier Renaud

When a food critic with no cooking skills must prepare her family's first Christmas dinner after her beloved mother's passing, she turns to a chef whose business she once nearly ruined, finding forgiveness, connection, and unexpected love along the way.

16. Making Christmas Bright

Premieres December 10 | Starring Jillian Murray and Liam McIntyre

When a teacher preparing to leave her small-town volunteers for her church's Christmas Angel Tree and is paired with a newcomer seeking a fresh start, their shared faith and service lead both to reconsider where God may be calling them next.

17. A Very Evergreen Christmas

Premieres December 11 | Starring Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut

When Abby inherits her aunt's beloved Christmas tree farm, she must spend two weeks working alongside her childhood best friend, rediscovering family traditions, promises worth keeping, and the possibility that home may still hold her future.

18. Christmas Wrapped in Love

Premieres December 17 | Starring Cindy Busby and Marcus Rosner

When a professional gift finder agrees to pose as an overworked surgeon's girlfriend while helping him shop for his family, their arrangement becomes something more as she discovers the true meaning of belonging, family, and love at Christmas.

Where to Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies and Faith-Filled Alternatives

If you're wondering where to watch Hallmark Christmas movies this year, you'll find them on Hallmark Channel and through Hallmark's streaming options. The 18 new Christmas movies featured here are available on Great American Pure Flix, so check the schedule as you plan your Christmas movie nights.

Most of us enjoy Christmas movies because we know a happy ending is coming, even when everything seems to be going wrong. And while the first Christmas looked nothing like the cozy scenes we see on screen, it was the beginning of the greatest story of hope ever told.

So enjoy the Christmas romances, the family reunions, and even the predictable endings. And as you watch, remember the true story that gives us a reason to celebrate Christmas in the first place.