Christmas movie guide: New holiday movies, specials on Netflix, other streaming services

Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Guardians of the Galaxy are coming back for the holidays exclusively on Disney+.
The Guardians of the Galaxy are coming back for the holidays exclusively on Disney+.

Netflix and friends have gone over to the Hallmark side.

What began a couple of years ago as a flurry has become a blizzard of new Christmas movies and specials on the expanding array of streaming services. Dozens of new programs with the holiday glow are coming this season, from more versions of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” to a Marvel-flavored Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special. (In fact, dozens have already debuted, including “Falling for Christmas,” a Hallmark-y comeback vehicle for Lindsay Lohan, which began streaming on Netflix Nov. 10.)

Here are just some of the new Christmas-themed offerings debuting on major streaming services from Thanksgiving to Christmas, organized by streamer.

New Christmas movies on Netflix

Barrett Doss (from left), a furry friend and Justin Hartley are both looking for answers in "The Noel Diary."
Barrett Doss (from left), a furry friend and Justin Hartley are both looking for answers in "The Noel Diary."

"Christmas on Mistletoe Farm": In this British drama, a widowed father inherits a farm at Christmastime and struggles to adjust to small-town life even as his kids conspire to set down roots there. Starting Nov. 23.

"The Noel Diary": A novelist who returns home to settle his estranged mother's estate meets a woman searching for her birth mother, whose old diary might hold the answers they both seek. Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Essence Atkins and James Remar star in this holiday romance. Starting Nov. 24.

"Scrooge: A Christmas Carol": The Dickens story becomes an animated musical in this adaptation, with a voice cast including Luke Evans, Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. Starting Dec. 2.

New Christmas movies on Amazon Prime Video

"Angel Falls Christmas": A busy doctor (Jessica Lowndes) gets reconnected with Christmas cheer with help from a barista (Chad Michael Murray). Starting Nov. 29.

"Something From Tiffany's": Two couples meet after there's a mix-up with Christmastime gifts (yes, they're diamonds), and things get complicated. Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Sampson and Shay Mitchell star. Starting Dec. 9.

New Christmas movies on Disney+

Rev. Run plays the Narrator in "The Hip Hop Nutcracker," premiering on Disney+.
Rev. Run plays the Narrator in "The Hip Hop Nutcracker," premiering on Disney+.

"The Hip Hop Nutcracker": Rap legend Reverend Run of Run-D.M.C. gives the classic fantasy a hip-hop flavor in this reimagining of the classic holiday ballet. Starting Nov. 25.

"The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special": To make Christmas special for Peter (aka Star-Lord), the other Guardians head to Earth to find the perfect gift — which turns out to be Kevin Bacon — in this holiday special with more than a few echoes of the classically odd "Star Wars" Christmas special. Starting Nov. 25.

"Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays": The a cappella group explores holiday traditions and sounds from across the globe in this new concert special. Starting Dec. 2.

New Christmas movies on HBO Max

"Holiday Harmony": A singer-songwriter (Annelise Cepero) heading to the opportunity of a lifetime gets stuck in a small town in Oklahoma, where a handyman (Jeremy Sumpter) and some misfit kids help her put on her own show. Brooke Shields co-stars. Starting Nov. 24.

"A Christmas Mystery": When her best friend's dad is falsely accused of stealing the town's prized jingle bells, a young amateur sleuth and her friends must find the real thief before Christmas. With Oscar Nunez, Violet McGraw, Beau Bridges, Eddie Cibrian. Starting Nov. 24.

"A Hollywood Christmas": A director of hit Christmas movies meets her match when a handsome network executive shows up and threatens to halt production on her latest film. Starting Dec. 1.

New Christmas movies on Hulu

In a future world where drugs and alcohol are illegal except on the day of the Binge, some young people try to find a way to survive it when the day is moved to Christmas Eve in "It's a Wonderful Binge."
In a future world where drugs and alcohol are illegal except on the day of the Binge, some young people try to find a way to survive it when the day is moved to Christmas Eve in "It's a Wonderful Binge."

"It's a Wonderful Binge": In a sequel spoof of sorts inspired by "The Purge," all drugs and alcohol are illegal except on the day of the Binge. Several years into the experiment, the annual Binge Day is moved to Christmas Eve, and some best friends on the brink of adulthood have big plans — if they can survive the holiday. Starting Dec. 9.

New Christmas programs on the Roku Channel

"The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday": British baking judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith put celebrity chefs Chloe Fineman, Nat Faxon, Marshawn Lynch, D'Arcy Carden, Joel Kim Booster and Liza Koshy to the test in a holiday-themed competition. Starting Dec. 2.

New Christmas movies on Fox Nation

"Christmas at the Greenbriar": A widowed mother and an old beau, a former pro football player, are reunited at a holiday resort. Starting Nov. 24.

"Country Roads Christmas": After losing her job at a record label, the daughter of a country singer is urged to become her famous father's road manager. Starting Nov. 27.

"Christmas in Wolf Creek": A couple whose relationship is on the rocks must work together to save their town's Christmas play. Starting Dec. 4.

"Christmas in Rockwell": A movie star returns to her hometown and is recruited to take part in a Christmas play, but her fame could turn it into a circus. Starting Dec. 11.

New Christmas movies on BET+

A talk radio host (LeToya Luckett, right) gets a little help from an angel during the holidays in "A Miracle Before Christmas."
A talk radio host (LeToya Luckett, right) gets a little help from an angel during the holidays in "A Miracle Before Christmas."

"The Christmas Clapback": Three sisters who have battled for years to win the neighborhood Christmas Church Cook-Off competition have to work together to fend off a new rival. With Nadine Ellis, Porscha Coleman, Candace Maxwell. Starting Nov. 24.

"Holiday Hideaway": After making a big blunder, the "queen" of Christmas celebrations flees to a holiday hideaway to learn the importance of family, forgiveness and love. With Camille Winbush, Vivica A. Fox. Starting Nov. 24.

"The Sound of Christmas": A struggling music teacher rescues a wealthy widower from his gold-digging girlfriend during the holidays. With Ne-Yo, Serayah, Draya Michele. Starting Nov. 24.

"Rolling Into Christmas": Childhood roller-skating sweethearts are reunited 15 years later during the holidays, leading both to re-examine their life choices. With Ryhan Nicole Brown, Donny Carrington. Starting Dec. 1.

"A Miracle Before Christmas": A popular relationship therapist relies on the magic of Christmas, and the help of an angel, to save her own relationship. With LeToya Luckett, Romeo Miller, Keith David. Starting Dec. 8.

"A Blackjack Christmas": Two separated sisters — one in the United States, the other in Jamaica — have to join forces when addiction threatens to tear their family apart. With Dawnn Lewis, Charmin Lee. Starting Dec. 15.

"A Christmas Gift": After trying and failing to cancel Christmas, the McKenzies have to deal with guests, secrets and some surprising revelations. Starting Dec. 22.

New Christmas movies on Freevee

"Hotel for the Holidays": The lives of the staff and guests at a fancy New York City hotel intersect during the holidays. Starting Dec. 2.

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