‘Tis the season to deck the halls, cue the cocoa, and let Mariah Carey reclaim her throne. The holidays are officially here, which means it’s time to light those gingerbread candles, hang the decorations, and prepare to have The Temptations’ “Silent Night” on repeat—because what’s Christmas without it?
This is the time of year when we slow down, cozy up, and indulge in the feel-good stories that make us believe in magic again and reinvigorate the essence of family and love. Whether you’re wrapping gifts, sipping something warm, or stealing a few quiet moments for yourself, holiday movies are the perfect backdrop for the season.
From new romantic comedies with familiar faces to heartwarming family flicks with our favorite twins, we’ve rounded up a list of fresh holiday releases worth adding to your watchlist. So grab your blanket, your bestie, or your boo—and let’s get into the movies that are keeping our spirits bright this year.
Tidings for the Season
Tamera Mowry-Housley returns to the Hallmark Network in a new holiday title called, Tidings for the Season. Housley plays a single mother, whose son is a superfan of a popular TV newscaster. But as he embraces holiday stories, both find their own romance blooming. This movie also stars B.J. Britt, Matthew James Dowden and Teal Fiddler. Tidings for the Season premieres on Sunday, Nov. 16th. Watch the trailer here.
My Secret Santa
Tia Mowry stars alongside Alexandra Breckenridge and Ryan Eggold in this holiday comedy about a mom who disguises herself as Santa at a resort to fund her daughter’s ski lessons. Anything for the kids right?My Secret Santa premieres on Dec. 3 on Netflix. Watch the trailer here.
Christmas Everyday
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Brandy Norwood and her daughter Sy’Rai Smith play sisters in the Lifetime holiday movie about a woman who wants to uphold her father’s Christmas traditions. But in doing so, she loses sight of what the holidays are all about and ends up getting into some chaos. But through the mess she [ Brandy] discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
Sy’Rai, 23, told PEOPLE that hwr mother was very protective of her own set. “It was cute because she would be fixing my hair and saying, ‘Do you need this or do you need that?’ That’s my mama,” Smith said. “It was crazy that she was my sister in the movie.”
Christmas Everyday premieres Nov. 28 on Lifetime. Watch the trailer here.
Christmas By Design
A famous handbag designer working on deadline to complete her special edition holiday line for charity finds her newest designs stolen in a company data breach and calls in an IT expert only to find they have embarrassing romantic history from last year’s Christmas party. The movie stars Danielle LaRoach as “ Lamon Archey Celeste Seda aand Monanik Dugar.
It airs Thursday. Nov. 20th on BET+. Watch the trailer here.
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
In this pet-friendly flick, in order to save Christmas in their small town, a sheriff who helps a man and his dog Athena find themselves as they take on a mob boss. Cuba Gooding Jr. plays the head man with the badge.
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws premieres Thursday, Nov. 20th on Prime Video and Apple TV, via TV and film distributor Filmhub. Watch the trailer here.
Never Alone For Christmas: Memphis
K. Michelle stars in this holiday comedy about two women in Memphis, a dating coach, and a former blues singer, who find themselves alone for Christmas. Fhey get through the blues by helping each other with their help love lives.
Never Alone For Christmas: Memphis premieres Dec. 11 on BET + . Watch fhe trailer here.
