Netflix Is Giving Us So Many New Holiday Movies and Shows
- ️@glamourmag
- ️Wed Oct 16 2019
’Tis the season to binge.
Brooke Palmer
Fall is finally here, and you know what that means—holiday movie season is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited.
This year Netflix is giving Hallmark a run for its money when it comes to seasonal movies about the holiday spirit and finding love. The streaming giant just announced that it's decking the halls this year with a massive list of shows and original programming. You can travel back to Aldovia for A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby or cozy up with The Great British Baking Show. Those accompany a whole slate of new movies like Klaus, Let It Snow, and Holiday Rush.
In addition to all of the specials Netflix has been brewing in-house, here are a few other Christmas and holiday-themed programs the platform is adding.
November 1
Christmas Break-In
Christmas Survival
Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
Holly Star
Santa Girl
The Christmas Candle
Christmas in the Heartland
November 4
A Holiday Engagement
Christmas Crush
Dear Santa
December 1
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Ilze Kitshoff
Holiday in the Wild
Kristin Davis and Rob Lowe—a pairing we didn't know we needed to see until now—join forces for this safari love story. Davis plays Conrad, a mom who tries to respark her marriage after her son leaves for college by planning a trip to Africa, but she ends up single and traveling solo. As she continues on her journey, she connects with a pilot named Derek Holliston, portrayed by Lowe. The storyline ends up bringing together Christmas and baby elephants, so you know it's a must-see. Available November 1.
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Klaus
This adorable animated feature follows Jesper, voiced by Jason Schwartzman, as a bad postal-academy student who is sent to a frozen island above the arctic circle. There he discovers a reclusive carpenter who lives alone making handmade toys and whose name happens to be Klaus. He teams up with a local teacher played by Rashida Jones, and they all work together to spread some holiday cheer. Available on November 15.
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The Knight Before Christmas
Vanessa Hudgens brought the Christmas cheer last year in The Princess Switch, so it makes sense that Netflix has another project with her in store. In The Knight Before Christmas, she plays Brooke, a teacher who befriends a medieval knight named Sir Cole (Josh Whitehouse), who has been magically transported to her hometown in present-day Ohio. Pretty soon they get close, and the holiday romance sparks begin to fly. Available November 21.
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Holiday Rush
The holidays means family time, and this film sounds like just the right thing to watch with loved ones. It follows a New York radio DJ (Romany Malco) who loses his job right before Christmas. His producer, Roxy Richardson (Sonequa Martin-Green), and his aunt Jo (Darlene Love) get together to get him a new station and teach him a lesson in simplifying things to appreciate what's important in life. Available on November 28.
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A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
Ever since Netflix dropped A Christmas Prince in 2017, the made-up country of Aldovia has become a holiday hot spot. In the latest iteration of the rom-com, American journalist Amber Moore has married the prince she met while on assignment and they're expecting their first child. As they wait for the baby's arrival, some drama ensues involving the king and queen of the kingdom of Penglia. Available December 5.
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The Great British Baking Show
We can't think of anything more relaxing than sinking into winter break with delightful new episodes of The Great British Baking Show. In the second iteration of its holiday edition, we're guessing Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will patiently critique an endless trove of holiday treats made by a new group of star bakers. Available November 8.
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Nailed It! Holiday!: Season 2
If you need more baking show comforts, Nailed It! is also putting a new season of bakers up to the holiday treats task. Except, instead of a relaxing, scenic competition, Netflix promises there will be quite a few kitchen disasters that will likely get some hilarious commentary from guest judges like Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, David Burkta, and Jason Mantzoukas. Available on November 22.
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Merry Happy Whatever
Get in the Christmas spirit with a sitcom starring Dennis Quaid, Ashley Tisdale, and Bridgit Mendler. The show focuses on a dad in Philly who is trying to keep everything together as his family flies in for the holidays. The first season will consist of eight episodes created by Tucker Cawley (of Everybody Loves Raymond). Future seasons are expected to revolve around other holidays. Available November 28.
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Let It Snow
In case there's no white Christmas this year, you can watch this film, which centers around a massive snowstorm that hits a tiny midwestern town. There a group of high school seniors come together and make the best of the blizzard. The movie is based on a book by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle. Available on November 8.
Kevin Estrada
Sugar Rush Christmas
More holiday desserts! Judges Hunter March, Candace Nelson, and Adriano Zumbo make up a panel that will weigh in on different Christmas-themed treats. Over the course of six episodes, they'll decide which contestants get to take home a $10,000 prize. They'll be joined by guests judges, including So You Think You Can Dance winner Jeanine Mason and Olympic gold medalist Meryl Davis. Available on November 29.
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Lost in Space: Season 2
If you need a break from all the Christmas trees and holiday tinsel, head to another planet. The new season of Lost in Space picks up where the Robinson family left off. Available on December 25.
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Magic for Humans: Season 2 (Holiday Episode)
This reality show follows Missouri-born magician Justin Willman as he sprinkles a little magic on people across the country. The holiday special sees him visiting a school and teaching kids about the importance of giving. The episode drops on December 6.
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Super Monsters Save Christmas
This original animated kids film follows what happens when, in the make-believe world of Pitchfork Pines, the Super Monsters put their heads together to find Santa's missing reindeer. Available on November 26.
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Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of Christmas
For any kids who are horse fanatics, this Netflix original follows a former city girl named Lucky who has formed a bond with a wild horse named Spirit. In this holiday installment, Lucky goes back to the city to find gifts for friends and runs into trouble when a snowstorm hits. Available December 6.
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Alexa & Katie: Season 3 (Holiday Episode)
This Netflix original follows best friends Katie and Alexa, who are navigating the difficulties of Alexa's cancer treatment. In this episode the duo unite to help their friends and local community for the holidays. Available December 30.
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A Family Reunion Christmas
This series revolves around the McKellan family after they move from Seattle to Columbus, Georgia. In this holiday special, they convene with extended relatives and learn "about the importance of family, forgiveness, and empathy," according to Netflix. Available on December 9.
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Team Kaylie: Part 2 (Holiday Episode)
Billionaire Kaylie Konrad continues connecting with members of the wilderness club. In this holiday special she tries to comfort Amber, who is going through her first Christmas since her mom passed away. Available on December 2.
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True: Winter Wishes
This animated kids series follows the residents of Rainbow Kingdom as they work to put on their annual Winter Wishfest. Disaster strikes when Forever Frost escapes the Ice Kingdom. Available on November 26.