The New Christmas Movies to Add to Your Watchlist, According to an Entertainment Editor
They’re soon-to-be classics! 🎄
I’ve loved Christmas movies since I was a kid, and I have a habit of starting my holiday movie marathons early. I kick things off on November 1 with some of my all-time favorites. Add to it a cup of hot cocoa and the excuse to wear an ugly sweater, and nothing is better!
This year is no exception, and I’m ready to add the best new Christmas movies of 2026 to my watchlist. From Netflix romcoms to a couple of action films, there’s a Christmas movie for everyone, including ones with stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jared Padalecki, and Milo Ventimiglia. Now, who’s ready for a cozy night on the couch? Let the movie marathon begin!
A Dog's Perfect Christmas (November 4, Netflix)
This movie follows the Goss family, whose members are struggling to get along. So when the matriarch has a medical emergency, it's up to the family's dogs—and a newly arrived Corgi puppy—to bring everyone back together! But here's the real question: Will these four-legged friends be able to reunite the family by Christmas?
Second Chance Holiday (November 5, Roku)
Ayesha Curry plays Chelsey, a dating expert who has a knack for getting dumped every holiday season. Hoping to break her streak of bad luck, she heads home for the holidays. But when she reconnects with her high school sweetheart (played by Matthew Daddario), Chelsey begins to wonder if all those romantic missteps have been leading her back to her first love.
Drummer Boy (November 6, theaters)
Taking place during the American Revolution, Drummer Boy follows two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the war. Meanwhile, their childhood friend, an enslaved woman named Emmaline, is fighting for her freedom in a world determined to deny her of it. As war, family divisions, and personal loss take their toll, music and faith become sources of hope as each character grapples with love, sacrifice, and the possibility of forgiveness.
Ebenezer (November 13, theaters)
A new reimagining of the classic Charles Dickens story, Johnny Depp plays the titular character in this dark, supernatural tale set on Christmas Eve. After three ghosts visit him, Ebenezer must confront the choices he's made and the person he's become to understand the true meaning of the holiday season.
Guarding Stars (November 18, Netflix)
Leighton Meester stars as Hannah, a tough bodyguard assigned to protect famous action star Jack (Jared Padalecki) from a stalker. So, when the two head to Jack's family home in Montana for the holidays, they decide to pose as a couple to keep his family from worrying. But with the Christmas spirit in the air, could love bloom?
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True (November 28, Hallmark)
As Lindsey (Lacey Chabert) heads to Walt Disney World with her extended family for the holidays, she never expects to run into Philip (Travis Van Winkle), the man she recently had a disastrous first date with! What's worse, the two keep crossing paths throughout their vacations, leaving them with little choice but to spend time together. But will they discover they have more in common than they originally thought?
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The Man With the Bag (December 2, Prime Video)
Santa (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is preparing to deliver gifts to children around the world, but his iconic red bag has been stolen by an elf (Awkwafina) looking to get even with him! With Christmas Eve fast approaching, he recruits a thief (Alan Ritchson) from his Naughty List to help recover the bag in an unexpected holiday heist!
In a Holidaze (December 2, Netflix)
When Maelyn "May" Jones (Maddie Ziegler) has a less-than-ideal Christmas while spending the holiday at her family's Utah cabin, she gets caught in a time loop and is forced to relive the same day over and over. To break the cycle, May needs to figure out what truly makes her happy and how to tell her longtime crush (Graham Phillips) that she has feelings for him.
Violent Night 2 (December 4, theaters)
Santa Claus (David Harbour) finds himself in a mall that's under the control of a ruthless crime lord (Jared Harris), putting the shoppers and employees in danger. But with his magical powers no longer working, he must find another way to protect everyone from the criminals. To survive, Santa has to call in backup from the one person no one wants to mess with: Mrs. Claus (Kristen Bell).
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