Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2025: New Movies, TV Shows

Hallmark’s holiday season seems to be getting an earlier and earlier start every year — and no, fans aren’t complaining.

The official start to the network’s 16th annual “Countdown to Christmas” is Friday, October 17, when Hallmark Channel will start playing 24-7 holiday programming. The first new rom-com of the season will premiere on Saturday, October 18, with fresh festive features coming out every weekend leading up to Christmas.

During the annual “Merry Thanksgiving Weekend,” Hallmark will be doubling up on the new features with We Met in December coming out on Thanksgiving Day. There will be two holiday films airing that Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the ultimate cozy long weekend experience.

Additionally, the network is rolling out scripted and unscripted seasonal TV shows, including seasons 1 and 2 of Mistletoe Murders starring Sarah Drew. Jonathan Bennett will be back as the host of Finding Mr. Christmas as the hunt for the next big Hallmark star returns for season 2.

Tamera Mowry-Housley is hosting the first Hallmark holiday baking competition with her own show, Baked With Love: Holiday. Mae Whitman, meanwhile, will star in the first scripted rom-com series for the network, Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas, which premieres in December.

Scroll down for every 2025 “Countdown to Christmas” movie and TV show on Hallmark Channel so far — and check back for updates:

Hallmark Holiday Movies:

October:

‘A Royal Montana Christmas’

Stars: Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie

Logline: “Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days leading up to Christmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana where she celebrated Christmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide Huntley Blaylock (Christie) who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far from the royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership role and carry on the family ranch’s legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware of her status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience. Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch’s Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria finds herself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches and her time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life or stay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 18, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘A Christmas Angel Match’

Stars: Meghan Ory and Benjamin Ayres

Logline: “Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmates together during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn’t without its challenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michael embraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holiday dancing. Their clashing styles — and the undeniable spark growing between them — complicate their mission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keep them from completing their mission in time.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 19, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’

Stars: Robert Buckley and Kimberley Sustad

Logline: “Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up his mind that things will be different — this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. But Ted’s relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, New York, for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate’s house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher who was always his cheerleader. He also reconnects with the charming Hope Miller (Sustad), except now she’s Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietly crushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 25, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

November:

‘Christmas on Duty’

Stars: Janel Parrish and Parker Young

Logline: “Blair (Parrish) and Josh (Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The Basic School in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be number one. After graduation, Blair got Josh’s dream job, and they haven’t spoken since. Three years later, their paths cross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene. As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas Duty, where they’ll work through the Yuletide together … for 24 hours straight. They plan to stay away from each other, but when a snowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to team up for a special mission … to save Christmas.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 1, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘A Newport Christmas’

Stars: Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown

Logline: “Ella (Mason), a charitable and spirited socialite from 1905, is transplanted to 2025 after heading out on her schooner one night. In the modern day she encounters Nick (Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian, who must help Ella return to the past in time for the Christmas Eve ball before her existence is erased, changing the course of the town’s history.  Complicating Ella and Nick’s already daunting task is the romance that’s blossoming between them.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 2, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Christmas Above the Clouds’

Stars: Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes

Logline: “When a workaholic CEO (Krakow) tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, she’s in for the flight of her life. Haunted by her past, present, and future, she’s forced to confront the choices that led to her success yet left her flying solo. With the help of three quirky spirits and a surprise reunion with her ex (Hynes), she might just rediscover the magic of Christmas — and the love she thought she’d lost.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘A Keller Christmas Vacation’

Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh and Eden Sher

Logline: “Christmas this year is going to be a little different for the Keller family, as parents, Anne and Ben, buy their three adult children — oldest son, Cal (Routh), middle son, Dylan (Bennett) and daughter, Emory (Sher) — a river cruise down the Danube River from Germany, through Salzburg, to Vienna touring beautiful European Christmas Markets and towns along the way. The one problem? The very different siblings, who are each going through their own personal life challenges, have naturally gone in separate directions over the years and the idea of spending 10 days cooped up on a river cruise together makes each Keller child cringe for their own reasons. But they say ‘yes’ because that’s what families do, never expecting it to turn out to be a glorious once-in-a-lifetime experience full of missed connections, new friendships, stunning vistas, relationship upheaval, budding romances, shipboard games, family bonding and a secret that brings them all together in time for Christmas.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 9, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Three Wisest Men’

Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin

Logline: “The Brenner family is back, and their lives are more chaotic than ever. As Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a monumental job opportunity out of state, and Stephan (Campbell) attempts to plan for his upcoming nuptials, everyone’s stress heightens when they learn their mom (Colin) has put their childhood home up for sale, marking their final Christmas in the Brenner house. With unexpected in-laws visiting, wild animals lurking in freshly cut Christmas trees and a hesitant mall Santa, the boys will have their work cut out for them as the holiday begins to loom. As they navigate adulting at a level they have yet to reach, they must learn to once again lean on one another to rise to the needs of their growing family, conquer the newest challenges in their lives and, most crucially, have the best Christmas ever.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 15, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Tidings for the Season’

Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt and Elijah-Justus Lewis

Logline: “Adam Kade (Britt) is the serious face on the local news. His life takes an unexpected turn in early December when he meets Robbie (Lewis), a 10-year-old who is Adam’s biggest fan. Robbie has an important request: He wants his favorite newscaster to talk about more than just what’s going wrong in the world. How about reporting on the good stories too? Adam is ambitious and wants to move up in the world, but he takes this question to heart as the holidays approach. He discovers Robbie’s mom, Lucy (Mowry-Housley), is a single parent working hard to take care of her son. The last thing she needs is anything complicating a very busy schedule, including Adam. As new friendships form and Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes. He starts covering feel-good stories about hometown heroes during the holidays. A romance develops between Adam and Lucy, and Lucy lets go of always being so self-reliant as she and Adam draw close. But when Adam’s reporting leads to bigger opportunities, he must decide what matters most this holiday season — the bigger job he has been longing for or his newfound community, including the love of a boy who thinks of Adam as his hero.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 16, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’

Stars: Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario

Logline: “Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her — a fact obvious to their families and everyone else who crosses their path. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Joe Pantoliano) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago — and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day — she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember.” Gabe will eventually step in and use his connections with the Bills “to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 22, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Melt My Heart This Christmas’

Stars: Laura Vandervoot and Stephen Huszar

Logline: “Holly James (Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca’s work and challenging the fair’s traditional norms. Holly does everything she can to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but
unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt them back together.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 23, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘We Met in December’

Stars: Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter

Logline: “On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet as strangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It’s love at first sight, and they end up having a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams … and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchange numbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easy way to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for the upcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another.”

Premiere Date: Thursday, November 27, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘The Snow Must Go On’

Stars: Heather Hemmens and Corey Cott

Logline: “Isaiah Heyward (Cott) last appeared on Broadway almost 10 years ago. Since then, getting back on Broadway has been a challenge. To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visits his sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays. But his yuletide respite is interrupted when he learns Aurora’s high school may have to cancel their annual Christmas musical because they can’t find a director. With a nudge from Aurora and the school’s guidance counselor, Lilly-Anne Brigente (Hemmens), Isaiah decides to save the Christmas show and jumps in as director. Isaiah’s situation gets a little more complicated when he learns that an influential Broadway producer’s daughter is in the school production, so Isaiah decides to cast himself as the lead in order to land a part in an upcoming Broadway show.”

Premiere Date: Friday, November 28, at 6 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘The More the Merrier’

Stars: Rachel Boston and Brendan Penny

Logline: “Alice (Boston), an emergency room doctor at a small, rural hospital, always volunteers to work the Christmas Eve overnight shift and goes the extra mile to make the holiday merry and bright for patients and staff. When the hospital gets snowed in, Alice and Brian (Penny), the newly hired top-rated cardiologist, find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women — including the only OBGYN for miles around — go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. As they team up to bring these bundles of joy into the world as the night wears on, Alice, Brian and the rest of the staff also work hard to make the holiday feel festive for all the patients. Though they may have different approaches to medicine — and to life — there’s a spark between them and by the end of their shift it’s clear that this may be the Christmas Eve that changes them both forever.”

Premiere Date: Friday, November 28, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘An Alpine Holiday’

Stars: Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey and Julien Samani

Logline: “A grandmother’s last wish brings two estranged sisters Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey), back together to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather. Facing all the challenges and wonder this unique holiday adventure brings, they learn to cherish their sisterhood above all, while also making room for romance to blossom between Kelly and their French mountaineer guide, Frederic (Samani).”

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 29, at 6 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’

Stars: Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha with Brad Paisley to write and perform original music for the film

Logline: “Gentry Woods (DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Woods — half of the famed duo Winter and Woods — abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from her father’s legacy following his tragic car accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her to represent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she’s hesitant to return to the place steeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, while seated in one of the vaunted venue’s oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry’s lifelong friend Mac (Polaha), a country music talent manager, finds himself in 1995 as well. Thanks to some Christmas magic, Gentry gets precious time with her father, creative inspiration to finish the song she began decades earlier as a teen and learns surprising answers to questions about her father that have followed her for the last three decades.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 29, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘The Christmas Cup’

Stars: Rhiannon Fish and Ben Rosenbaum

Logline: “After a knee injury threatens to cut her career short, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns home in low spirits for the holidays. Her family tries to help by encouraging her to lead her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town. It takes a lot of work, but Kelly organizes her team and gets them as competition-ready as she can with the help of Fire Captain Quinn Stokley (Rosenbaum). Sparks begin to fly with Quinn, and through the whole process, Kelly is reminded of how much she loves to lead, but her heart still hopes she will be cleared to return to serve.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 30, at 6 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Christmas at the Catnip Café’

Stars: Erin Cahill and Paul Campbell

Logline: “Olivia Pierce (Cahill) is a marketing executive from Oakland, California who is this close to realizing her dream of purchasing a condo, but she’s a bit short on the down payment. When she learns that her late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York she thinks it’s the Christmas miracle she needed — as long as she can sell and close the deal before the holidays. Olivia’s plan hits a bump in the road when she meets Dr. Ben Kane (Campbell), the veterinarian who owns the other half. The café serves an important role in the town and he has no intention of closing up shop. Christmas is the most important time of the year as they plan many activities to help raise funds and get them into the black. Olivia and Ben strike a deal — she agrees to help him plan the fundraising events at the café over the next three weeks in exchange for Ben promising not to drag his heels on selling at the end of that time. Unless, Ben notes, she ends up changing her mind — a lot can happen in three weeks, after all.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 30, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

December:

‘She’s Making a List’

Stars: Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker

Logline: Naughty or Nice inspector Isabel (Chabert) is “assigned to evaluate mischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan [but] things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie’s widowed father, Jason Duncan (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job,” per the synopsis. “As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Single on the 25th’

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca and Daniel Lissing

Logline: “For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own. When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he’s missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles’ Christmas together starts to feel like something more.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 7, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘A Suite Holiday Romance’

Stars: Jessy Schram and Dominic Sherwood

Logline: “It’s Christmas week when Sabrina Post (Schram) arrives at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in New York City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott — a famous art dealer. As a struggling writer, Sabrina can’t believe her luck: a paycheck and a stay in her own suite at the hotel. She feels like Cordelia, the heroine from her favorite series of children’s books written by Hazel Holley. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meets Ian Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina is another wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn’t correct him — a decision she doesn’t regret after learning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. Or so she thinks. The truth is that Ian is not a wealthy lord but is the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Ian is in town for the holidays to oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Oy to the World!’

Stars: Brooke D’Orsay and Jake Epstein

Logline: “When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrate Hanukkah. Across the street, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offer shared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year — something that rarely happens — the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D’Orsay), St. Joseph’s youth choir director, must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals and together, they’re ready to compete for the top prize.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 14, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘A Make or Break Holiday’

Stars: Hunter King and Evan Roderick

Logline: “Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas and stress is at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point, Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other. However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide to move forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is under one roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to create a holiday celebration they’ll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love about each other and may not have to pretend much longer.”

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 20, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘The Christmas Baby’

Stars: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell and Barbara Niven

Logline: “When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially for them, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and career dynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time with the baby as a temporary solution until he can be placed permanently or they can find his mother, they begin to realize that they want to adopt him themselves and go about navigating the complicated world of fostering to adopt all while their business is booming at the busiest time of the year, Christmas.”

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 21, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Holiday TV Shows:

‘Mistletoe Murders’

Stars: Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney

Logline: “Christmas store owner Emily Lane’s (Drew) sleuthing skills are put to the test as she investigates local murders. Despite Detective Sam Wilner’s (Mooney) growing affection for her, Emily’s enigmatic past raises suspicions about her true motives.”

Premiere Date: Season 1 premieres on Friday, October 17, at 8 p.m. ET. Two episodes air every Friday through October 31. Season 2 premieres on Friday, November 7, at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes run through Friday, November 21.

Where to Watch: Seasons 1 and 2 coming to Hallmark Channel (season 1 is currently streaming on Hallmark+)

‘Finding Mr. Christmas’

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Logline: Bennett is returning as the host for season 2 of the reality competition series, featuring a new group of actors vying to be dubbed “Mr. Christmas” and appear in a “Countdown to Christmas” movie.

Premiere Date: Season 2 premieres on Monday, October 27, at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes air through Monday, December 15.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+

‘Baked With Love: Holiday’

Host: Tamera Mowry-Housley

Logline: “Ten talented pairs of home bakers face off in a warm-hearted, family-recipe bake-off.  They will infuse their heritage, personal stories, and cherished family recipes into classic bakes with a twist and serve their dishes to a panel of expert judges. In the end, one pair will be crowned the Christmas Baking Champions and win the ultimate prize of $50,000!”

Premiere Date: Monday, October 27, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes air through Monday, December 15.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel

‘Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas’

Stars: Mae Whitman, Mary McDonnel and Jane Seymour

Logline: “Kate (Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac (Nathaniel Parker), who is long divorced from Kate’s mother Delilah (McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure. When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Lucy Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas — a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, in an attempt to get Kate out of her rut. Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum (Julian Morris), a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she meets someone (Toby Sandeman) who reinvigorates her zest for life.”

Premiere Date: Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel