Hallmark’s 2024 ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Lineup Features 47 New Movies: A Complete Guide
Hallmark Channel’s 2024 “Countdown to Christmas” lineup is bigger than ever with 47 all-new original movies spanning across all its platforms.
Beginning on Friday, October 18, fans will be treated to festive movies on Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery and the network’s streaming service, Hallmark+. Additionally, there are four miniseries coming to Hallmark+ that are focused on the holiday spirit.
In April, Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha’s The Christmas Quest was announced, marking the start of Hallmark’s movie rollout. The network also revealed in April that Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker would be reprising their roles as the Brenner brothers in Three Wiser Men and a Boy.
Plus, fans will get a When Calls the Heart reunion this holiday season as Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing are teaming up for Santa Tell Me. (The pair played married couple Elizabeth and Jack on the Hallmark Channel series for five seasons before Jack was killed off.)
Hallmark’s 2024 Movie Lineup: Guide to Every Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery and Hallmark+ Film
Scroll down for every 2024 “Countdown to Christmas” movie on Hallmark Channel — and see Hallmark Mystery’s “Miracles of Christmas” lineup and the Hallmark+ Holiday collection.
‘Twas the Date Before Christmas’
Stars: Robert Buckley and Amy Groening
Logline:
“To prevent her family from canceling the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics, Jessie (Groening) lies and says she’s inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan (Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. As Jessie and Bryan engage in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest and snowball fight, they start to develop real feelings for each other. Soon her family begins to catch on to their secret and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan.”
Premiere Date: Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Holiday Crashers’
Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally and Jag Bal
Logline:
“Best friends Toni (Fonseca) and Bri (Monet) have worked at the same card shop for more years than they should as both struggle to find their true life’s path. This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop's confidential invitations. All harmless fun! Until Toni gets mistaken for a lawyer. Toni and Bri are then whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in the snowy Vermont mountains by handsome business mogul, Justin (McNally), whose crush on Toni is real even if her legal career isn’t. And Bri is along for the ride as she has eyes for Vinny (Bal), a valet who may have a secret of his own. Can a distraction help Bri find what path in life she’s supposed to follow? Will Toni end up with the guy of her dreams or in a blizzard of trouble?”
Premiere Date: Saturday, October 19, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Scouting for Christmas’
Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks and Marci T. House
Logline:
“Angela (Mowry-Housley) has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce a couple of years ago to Dakota (James Paladino), a paleontologist whose adventures kept him anywhere but home. Now, she is a devoted if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn (Audrey Wise Alvarez). Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything … or anyone … else. As it is, she can barely get Brooklyn to her scout meetings on time, much to the disapproval of the other mothers. When Brooklyn gets the idea to have William (Marks), the owner of her favorite bakery, cater her scout troop’s posh annual holiday event, she asks Angela to work with him on pitching the idea to the moms in charge. Despite sensing that her daughter might be trying to play cupid, she agrees to help and finds herself enjoying time with him but is reluctant to open her heart and life to someone new. When Dakota returns, missing her, Angela must decide what is best for her daughter and best for her heart.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, October 20, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘This Time Each Year’
Stars: Alison Sweeney and Niall Matter
Logline:
“Lauren (Sweeney) and Kevin (Matter) were once happily married and thriving as a family but the couple has spent almost the past year in a trial separation and are working hard to coparent their young son Charlie (Ezra Wilson). Kevin is determined to make their family whole again and it’s clear he and Lauren still care for each other deeply. When Lauren’s mother (Laura Soltis) suddenly comes into town, she asks Kevin to pretend they’re still together as she hasn’t yet broken the news to her. As they try to keep up this ruse, they begin to remember what life was like and Lauren sees the strides Kevin has made to get back on the right path and just maybe, this holiday will be a season of healing and bring happiness back into their lives.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, October 24, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Operation Nutcracker’ (Network Premiere)
Stars: Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell
Logline:
“When an antique nutcracker set to be auctioned at the Warby family Christmas charity goes missing, a demanding event planner (Newbrough) and the heir to the Warby dynasty (Russell) try to track it down.”
Premiere Date: Friday, October 25, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘The Christmas Charade’
Stars: Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier
Logline:
“Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh (Sevier), she helps him track down an art thief targeting the Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball. As the stakes rise, Whitney must embrace her inner action hero to save the day — and her family — just in time for Christmas.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, October 26, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘The 5-Year Christmas Party’
Stars: Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher
Logline:
“Over five years, Alice (Findlay) and her old theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance — until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, October 27, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘My Sweet Austrian Holiday’
Stars: Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp
Logline:
“Charlotte (Bristow) is an American, who has lived in Vienna since inheriting a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to grow the business into a successful enterprise. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and Charlotte has been selected as one of the finalists for Vienna’s chocolatier of the year. Taking home the prize could provide some much-needed money to fend off a large developer from taking over her grandparents’ shop. Charlotte soon meets and befriends Henry (Kemp), and they bond over their shared affinity for quality chocolate. But a surprising twist of fate just might end their newfound relationship on a bittersweet note.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘A Carol for Two’
Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz and Charlotte D'amboise
Logline:
“After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner (Mason) gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex (Litz), who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They're stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway. As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity.”
Premiere Date: Friday, November 1, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Our Holiday Story’
Stars: Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie
Logline:
“As Dave (Christie) and Nell (DeLoach) recount their love story to their daughter’s boyfriend Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas where fate routinely brought them together — and kept them apart. But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the fact that they were work nemeses paired together to throw a Christmas festival for their town. Meanwhile in the present, Chris struggles with relationship issues of his own as he attempts to say ‘I love you’ for the first time to his girlfriend Jo. As our two couples and storylines intersect, lessons are taught and learned about communication, honesty and the capacity for change — in ourselves and in others.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, November 2, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
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‘Holiday Mismatch’
Stars: Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick
Logline:
“When free-spirited Kath (Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they’re shocked to discover they’ve accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app. Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids’ love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, November 3, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Five Gold Rings’
Stars: Holland Roden and Nolan Gerard Funk
Logline:
“When New York City painter Audrey Moss (Roden) returns to her small Minnesota hometown for the holidays, she’s met with an unexpected quest from her beloved late grandmother: find the owners of five mysterious gold rings and return them to their rightful homes before Christmas morning, only nine days away. In her bequeathment, Grandma also urges Audrey to team up with local private investigator and childhood friend, Finn O’Sullivan (Funk). From gingerbread house building to the annual Giving Gala, these two begin to bond over more than just their quest. As Audrey and Finn unravel the mystery of the missing rings’ owners, they discover there is more to their relationship than they ever expected to find.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 7, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
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‘Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle’
Stars: Natalie Hall and Alex Santos
Logline:
“Tina Mitchell (Hall), a successful business owner, meets a charming guy, Michael (Santos), just as her holiday season heats up with the town’s Christmas Gala and her busy store, All Wrapped Up. When the gala is threatened by a scrooge-like estate owner planning to sell the venue, rumors begin to threaten Tina and Michael’s newfound connection. As Tina works to keep the venue’s doors open for the gala, she just might unwrap a new chapter in her life, filled with love and holiday cheer.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 7
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘Trivia at St. Nick’s’
Stars: Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty
Logline:
“When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year — the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament! For Celeste (Sursok), a Type-A astronomy professor, this event combines the magic of Christmas with her greatest comfort in life: knowing the right answer. But when her colleague drops out of the tournament to do a month-long lecture tour in Asia, Celeste’s team must adopt Max (Daugherty), the football team’s new offensive coordinator. To Celeste, Max seems like nothing more than a grown-up class clown — though he brings an undeniable knowledge of sports trivia (a category their team has always fallen short in). Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the team enjoys scavenger hunts on campus, decorating the international house with Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and advancing toward the championship trivia game. Celeste can't help but delight in Max's infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown. And after a romantic wintery night at the campus observatory with Max, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life’s surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything.”
Premiere Date: Friday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Santa Tell Me’
Stars: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell and Kurt Szarka
Logline:
“When Olivia (Krakow), a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve — and that his name will be Nick — she’s stunned to meet not one, but three guys named Nick. As she navigates these holiday romances, Olivia also finds herself drawn to her charming co-worker, Chris (Lissing), throwing her magical Christmas quest into question. With the clock ticking toward Christmas Eve, Olivia embarks on a heartwarming and humorous journey to uncover her true soulmate.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, November 9, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Tis the Season to Be Irish’
Stars: Fiona Gubelmann and Eoin Macken
Logline:
“Rose (Gubelmann), a nomadic house flipper, heads to Ireland to renovate and sell a cottage, but her plans are upended when she meets Sean (Macken), a local realtor determined to preserve his town’s heritage. As she works on the cottage and embraces Irish Christmas traditions, Rose finds herself falling for Sean and questioning her fear of settling down. Together, they must confront their pasts and discover if love is worth taking root.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, November 10, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘A Reason for the Season’
Stars: Taylor Cole and Kevin McGarry
Logline:
“In order to earn her trust fund, Evie (Cole) is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth. To aid in her cause, she employs Kyle (McGarry), a handsome local attorney, to track down those who helped and attempts to secretly learn what they might want while maintaining her anonymity. With Christmas fast approaching, the heiress and the attorney can’t resist falling for each other's charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts. But as time ticks down, will she be able to accomplish the mission and grant all of the wishes by Christmas Eve?”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 14, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince’
Stars: Kathryn Davis and Nathan Witte
Logline:
“Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairytale romance that’s straight out of her dreams.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 14
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘Christmas With the Singhs’
Stars: Anuja Joshi and Ben Hollingsworth
Logline:
“For Asha Singh (Joshi), Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic. Enter Jake (Hollingsworth), her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year together, Jake proposes. But their first Christmas as an engaged couple isn’t exactly the fairytale they imagined. When they head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a serious reality check: their families couldn’t be more different! Juggling various holiday traditions, big personalities, cultural differences and complicated family dynamics proves to be a challenge as Asha and Jake have to learn if they can bridge their two families and survive a Christmas with the Singhs.”
Premiere Date: Friday, November 15, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Jingle Bell Run’
Stars: Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker
Logline:
“Avery (Williams) is an unadventurous schoolteacher whose sister secretly signs her up for The Great Holiday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she's paired with former hockey player Wes (Walker). Despite clashing at first, Avery’s puzzle-solving skills and Wes’ physical prowess help them excel as they travel from city to city and compete in festive feats that have a local flavor. It’s not long before a real connection between these opposites begins to blossom. But when Avery overhears a conversation between Wes and a show producer it threatens to derail their budding romance. Keeping their eyes on the prize, the duo continues to dash to the finish line but there may be a more personal adventure for them still in store.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Confessions of a Christmas Letter’
Stars: Angela Kinsey and Alec Santos
Logline:
“Settie Rose (Kinsey), a quirky family matriarch, enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan (Santos) to craft the perfect letter. When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily (Lillian Doucet- Roche), the whole family scrambles to keep up the charade. As Juan bonds with the Roses and overcomes his writer’s block, Settie learns that embracing her imperfect family is what truly makes her story special.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, November 17, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘A Novel Noel’
Stars: Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny
Logline:
“A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream but butting heads with the handsome son (Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere ... even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 21, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny’
Stars: Ashley Newbrough and Torrance Coombs
Logline:
“Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it’s guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to question everything. As her chemistry with Sean grows, Lily begins to wonder if he's the true match she’s been waiting for all along.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 21
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘Christmas on Call’
Stars: Sara Canning and Ser’Darius Blain
Logline:
“In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels (Canning) juggles her
demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan (Blain) in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia, it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy.”
Premiere Date: Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Three Wiser Men and a Boy’
Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin
Logline:
Five years after the events of 2022’s Three Wise Men and a Baby transpired the Brenner brothers are back. “In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidentally by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Walker) son Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell). Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s (Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, November 23, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘To Have and To Holiday’
Stars: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close
Logline:
“When Celeste (Arthur) gets engaged to Jason (Bazzocchi) after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would be officiant, Pastor Mark (Close), insists on putting them through a pre-wedding “bootcamp” filled with Christmas-themed challenges. As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Celeste considers following her dreams in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter’s choices, leading to a heartwarming holiday season for the whole family.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, November 24, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Christmas Under the Lights’
Stars: Heather Hemmens and Marco Grazzini
Logline:
“Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch -- but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily’s mother’s legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves.”
Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 27, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle’
Stars: Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden and Max Lloyd-Jones
Logline:
“Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden, Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother’s wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family’s company. Enter Annie Merkel (Boston) — also known as Mrs. Miracle — who poses as an estate planner and uses her special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds. As the siblings try to sort things out, Charlotte (Lamothe-Kipnes) also finds herself reconnecting with Austin (Novlan), the manor’s caretaker and her first love.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 28, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion’
Stars: Cindy Busby and Jake Epstein
Logline:
“Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy to be forced to spend time together. However as talk turns to shared memories, old feelings and warmth begin to resurface and they are left wondering if it’s possible to get it right a second time.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 28
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘A ‘90s Christmas’
Stars: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell
Logline:
“Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend — not to mention her high school crush — Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone?”
Premiere Date: Friday, November 29, at 6 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
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‘Deck the Walls’
Stars: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown and Danny Pellegrino
Logline:
“Rose (Greene) is a Chicago-based interior designer, whose brother Sal (Pellegrino) is responsible for a Christmas Charity House Flip back in their suburban Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose’s plan is to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen (Brown), her brother’s best friend, contractor and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose’s youth. With the help of friends and family, and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and deeper purpose along the way.”
Premiere Date: Friday, November 29, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Believe in Christmas’
Stars: Meghan Ory and John Reardon
Logline:
“When Beatrice (Ory) reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she’s skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan (Reardon), she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, November 30, at 6 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’
Stars: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes and Ed Begley Jr.
Logline:
“Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s ‘Fan of the Year’ contest. Derrick (Hynes), the director of fan engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick — unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, November 30, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘The Finnish Line’
Stars: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura
Logline:
“Inspired by her father's acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father's final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, (Mirchoff) who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father's rival, Monty, (Páll Sigtór Pálsson) Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 1, at 6 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘The Christmas Quest’
Stars: Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha
Logline:
“An archeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for a legendary treasure. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 1, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘A Dance in the Snow’
Stars: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt and Dorian Giordano
Logline:
“Melanie’s (Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Burghardt) is a senior in high school and
looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school’s planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny’s literature teacher (Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tightknit mother and daughter at the holidays.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Season’s Greetings From Cherry Lane’
Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Bourke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook and Vincent Rodriguez III
Logline:
“In 1951, a doctor (Cott) wants to make the holiday special for his worried wife (Bourke) before he is shipped out to serve in Korea, but when she suffers a minor fracture to her arm his carefully planned out Christmas Eve plans are upended. In 2003, a newly married couple (Dugdale, Kook) who are always in agreement about everything hosts two sets of in-laws for Christmas Eve for the first time and find that they may not have had as much in common as they thought they did. And in 2024, a couple (Bennett, Rodriguez III) tries to arrange special Christmas surprises for each other but keeping them a secret may be harder than they thought.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 5
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘Private Princess Christmas’
Stars: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena and Erica Durance
Logline:
“Vi (Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal, if none of the responsibilities. After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen (Durance) decides to test her daughter’s mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).”
Premiere Date: Friday, December 6, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Sugarplummed’
Stars: Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish
Logline:
“Emily (Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to feel like she’s falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum's magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure — one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, December 7, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
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‘Leah’s Perfect Gift’
Stars: Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick and Barbara Niven
Logline:
“Leah Meyer (Arlook) is a bonafide lover of Christmas — the trees, the ornaments, the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham (Roderick) invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 8, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘All I Need for Christmas’
Stars: Mallory Jansen and Dan Jeannotte
Logline:
“Maggie (Jansen) has been trying for years to break in as a singer/songwriter. Now faced with challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she’s outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer (Jeannotte), an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 12, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Happy Holidays From Cherry Lane’
Stars: Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo and Ryan Rottman
Logline:
“In 1960, Eli (Ayres) and Penny (Durance) take in Eli’s curmudgeonly father, Walter (Serge Houde), and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas themed time capsule for son Alex’s school project. In 1998, we see Regina (Bell) and Nelson’s (Denton) first meeting: stuck together when a blizzard strands Nelson in Regina’s home on Christmas Eve. In 2015, Jessie (Gonazlo) faces a big challenge while planning her sister’s last-minute Christmas Eve wedding — the officiant is Tim (Rottman), her high school sweetheart, whom she hasn’t seen in almost 20 years.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 12
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘Hanukkah on the Rocks’
Stars: Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers
Logline:
“One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory (Farber) finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she’s dedicated years to. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles. Her search leads her to Rocky’s, an Old Town bar, where she encounters Jay (Kagasoff), a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam (Summers) and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything. Torn between keeping her job loss a secret and embracing a newfound sense of belonging, Tory ends up bartending at Rocky’s, transforming it into the vibrant Hanukkah on the Rocks celebration. Through festive food, drinks, and games, she revitalizes the bar, bonds with Jay, and finds the courage to pursue her true calling. As Tory navigates the holiday, she learns that sometimes a detour can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be, lighting the way to a future filled with joy, romance, and self-discovery.”
Premiere Date: Friday, December 13, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
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‘The Santa Class’
Stars: Kimberley Sustad and Benjamin Ayres
Logline:
“Kate North (Sustad) finds herself reluctantly taking over her father’s once acclaimed and now struggling Santa School. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and the school’s next session, Kate and her new co-worker Dan (Ayres) discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near the school. They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program. There’s a lot at stake this year with Kate’s school needs to best the rival St. Nicholas School or be forced to close their doors, and Nick (Santa Claus) needs to remember who he is, or the fate of Christmas might be at stake.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, December 14, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Following Yonder Star’
Stars: Brooke D’Orsay and John Brotherton
Logline:
“Abby Marshall (D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event — a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways.”
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 15, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
‘Trading Up Christmas’
Stars: Italia Ricci and Michael Xavier
Logline:
“Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater — a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It's Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 19, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Mystery
‘Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane’
Stars: John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D'Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sam Page and Matt Dusk
Logline:
“In 1966, single guy David’s (Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders’ (Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house — but used his address. In 1981, John (Brotherton) and Lizzie (Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she’s pregnant. In 2000, best friends Matt (Page) and Rebecca (D’Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 19
Where to Watch: Hallmark+
‘Happy Howlidays’
Stars: Jessica Lowndes and Finding Mr. Christmas winner
Logline:
“Mia (Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself
unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she's drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (Winner of Finding Mr. Christmas), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.”
Premiere Date: Saturday, December 21, at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
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‘Mistletoe Murders’
Stars: Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney and Sierra Marilyn Riley
Logline:
“Based on the popular Audible original, Mistletoe Murders is a cozy mystery series with equal parts charm and intrigue. Emily Lane (Drew) owns a year-round Christmas-themed gift shop called Under the Mistletoe located in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove. Emily tries her best to fit in without letting anyone get too close, but when her friend is accused of murder, she can’t help utilizing her sleuthing skills when her friend is accused of murder…or falling for local Detective Sam Wilner (Mooney). Of course, it’s only a matter of time before Emily’s secret past catches up with her.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, October 31
Where to Watch: New episodes are available every Thursday through December 5.
‘Holidazed’
Stars: Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, Ian Harding, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre, Ser’Darius Blain and Virginia Madsen
Logline:
“This eight-episode series follows six families from different backgrounds, cultures and generations, all living on the same cul-de-sac, as they gather for the holiday season. During a time when emotions are amplified, each family comes together to celebrate their unique, rich traditions and navigate family eccentricities that ultimately help them discover what they do have in common: Love in all its different forms.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, November 14
Where to Watch: The first two episodes premiere on Thursday, November 14, followed by one new episode every Thursday through December 24.
‘Ready, Set, Glow!’
Host: Wes Brown
Logline:
“Hallmark Star Wes Brown hosts this holiday lights showcase spectacular, in which he takes viewers around the country to some of the most impressive, festive displays. Wes will introduce the special people behind them and share their heartfelt — and often emotional stories — behind their displays and how they contribute to the community.”
Premiere Date: Thursday, December 12
Where to Watch: A new episode is available every Thursday through December 24.
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‘Finding Mr. Christmas’
Host: Jonathan Bennett
Lead Judge: Melissa Peterman
Logline:
“Hallmark’s first-ever reality competition series, Finding Mr. Christmas, will follow 10 promising Hallmark “hunks” who live together and compete against one another for the lead role in an upcoming original holiday movie. From festive physical challenges to emotional acting scenes, co-creator, executive producer and host Jonathan Bennett will be Finding Mr. Christmas in this new, eight-episode competition series filled with heart.”
Premiere Date: TBD.
Where to Watch: Weekly on Hallmark+
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