For a decade, Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas—the channel’s annual holiday celebration featuring original movies and holiday specials—has been spreading joy and getting people in the holiday spirit. This year they’re raising the bar and releasing 40 brand new movies to celebrate the season. The line-up begins airing on October 21 with new releases every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All movies premiere on the Hallmark channel at 8pm ET/7pm CT.
What will be your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies this year? Here are some of the holiday movies we’re most excited to watch.
1 of 8 Noel Next Door
Friday October 21
Hard-working, single mom Noel is excited to spend Christmas with her son, but she’s worried her rivalry with her grouchy neighbor, Jeremy, will ruin it. Yet as the two get closer, Noel wonders if Jeremy is simply misunderstood and needs a little Christmas spirit himself. Could he even steal her heart? Hallmark’s Christmas movie Noel Next Door stars Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier.
2 of 8 We Wish You a Married Christmas
Saturday October 22
As the holiday season approaches, married couple Becca and Robby have never felt more disconnected. So, they take some advice from their marriage coach and travel to a cozy Vermont Inn for a little rest and relaxation. The weekend is unexpectedly extended by car troubles, but maybe it was meant to be. Will an extra-long weekend be just what they need to reconnect and enjoy Christmas together? We Wish You a Married Christmas stars Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Polaha.
When Sarah, a children’s book author, returns to her hometown for the holidays, she gets a blast from the past: Travis, her teenage crush. She and Travis spend more time together, all the while Sarah begins to realize that a long-held family legend might, in fact, be true! Hallmark’s A Kismet Christmas stars Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks and Marilu Henner.
4 of 8 A Cozy Christmas Inn
Friday October 28
Erika, a high-power real estate executive, arrives in snowy Alaska during the Christmas season in the hopes of purchasing a bed and breakfast. Little does she know, the inn is currently owned by Andy, her ex-boyfriend. While trying to broker a deal, Erika slowly falls in love with the little Alaskan town and feels the rekindling of her past love with Andy. This Hallmark Christmas movie stars Jodie Sweetin and David O’Donnell.
5 of 8 Jolly Good Christmas
Saturday October 29
David, a by-the-book American architect who recently moved to London, is on a mission to find a Christmas present for his girlfriend. He settles on a gift card, but Anji, a free-spirited professional shopper, thinks he can do better. With only three days until Christmas, David hires Anji to help him. Hijinks ensues as David and Anji go on a wild tour through London in search of the perfect Christmas present. Jolly Good Christmas stars Reshma Shetty and Will Kemp.
6 of 8 Ghosts of Christmas Always
Sunday October 30
Enjoy a little Christmas during the Halloween season. After all, the Andy Williams classic carol says, “There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago…” Katherine, a ghost of Christmas Present, is tasked with helping a soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. However, things take an unexpected turn and Katherine realizes this is a Christmas neither she nor Peter will ever forget. This Hallmark Christmas film stars Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn and Reginald VelJohnson.
7 of 8 Lights, Camera, Christmas!
Saturday November 5
When she finds out a Christmas romantic comedy is filming in her hometown, Kerry, a local shop owner, signs on to be the movie team’s costume designer. During her time with the film, her passion for costume design is reignited. Then, her connection to the film’s famous leading man, Brad, ignites something in her heart she did not expect. Lights, Camera, Christmas! stars Kimberley Sustad and John Brotherton.
Lisette, a popular R&B singer, is excited to spend Christmas with her family in New Orleans. However, the holiday season gets complicated when media outlets mistake a photo of her and her ex-boyfriend, Matthew, for an engagement announcement. Lisette can’t wait to just get away, until her family insists that she invite her ex-boyfriend along. Will Lisette be able to handle a whole weekend with Matthew, her family, and their Christmas celebrations? Hallmark’s All Saint Christmas stars Ledisi and Roger Cross.
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