The Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, UPtv and more are gearing up for the happiest time of the year with all-new Christmas movies airing each week until the end of December. Even streamers like Netflix and Hulu are getting in on the fun this year. TV Christmas season has arrived, and it's time to jump right in. Want to know what to watch this week? If you're as excited about new Christmas movies as we are, you've come to the right place.
Wide Open Country is here to help you sort through the clutter with weekly recommendations for the best holiday titles to add to your watch list. Whether it's Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video or cable TV, we've got all the details on what's new and when it will be available for your viewing pleasure. Sit back, let us do the work, and enjoy some holly jolly Christmas-y TV.
See the full list of all of this week's best new premieres you can watch this week below. Make sure to mark this page and tune in each week, where we'll be making all new recommendations for what to watch in the week ahead.
'Mom's Christmas Boyfriend'
Lifetime
Precocious 10-year-old Lily Morgan (Ai Barrett) enters a writing contest about her Christmas wish. She wishes that her single mother, Emma (Jeananne Goossen), finds love and a father for Lily whom Emma adopted as an infant in China. After winning the contest, will Lily's wish come true? Head to Lifetime on December 23 at 10 p.m. ET to catch the premiere.
'A Royal Christmas Holiday'
Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard star in this romantic tale of a reporter (Underwood) who scores an interview with a European Prince (Stoddard) while he's visiting the states for Christmas. Head to Great American Family on December 23 at 8/7c for the premiere.
'Designing Christmas With You'
Great American Family
With her career on the line, a decorator (Susie Abromeit) must work with an unexpected partner (Liam McIntyre) to showcase a house for an upcoming Christmas gala. "Designing Christmas With You" premiered on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family.
'A Christmas Intern'
Lifetime
With the Holidays approaching, Cecilia (Jackée Harry) discovers that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be, so she decides to make a surprise visit to her daughter Alexis (Ciarra Carter), who created and runs 'Cyber Santa,' an online gift giving business. Seizing an opportunity to spend Christmas with her daughter and get back into the game, Cecilia becomes an intern at the start-up company and the two learn the importance of family during the most wonderful time of year, while also finding love. "A Christmas Intern" premiered on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. ET.
'Friends & Family Christmas'
Kristina Ruddick/Hallmark
Newcomer Humberly González ("Ginny & Georgia") stars alongside Hallmark veteran Ali Liebert in this LGBTQ rom-com. Bridget and Amelia, set up by their parents, decide to pretend they are dating to bring holiday cheer to their families. Watch "Friends and Family Christmas" on Hallmark.
'Merry Magic Christmas'
Lifetime
As Christmas nears, financial advisor Beth (Patricia Isaac) finds that her fortune is hinting all around her. She starts seeing a recurring number: 624, an angel number that will help make her heart's secret wish come true. It mysteriously becomes the time she wakes up, how far she bikes and the countdowns she sets. Taking on a pro-bono financial case for the local children's theatre, Beth meets Nate (Andrew Dunbar), whose financial inexperience may cause the theatre to shut down. The two must work together to raise money for the theatre and possibly find love along the way. Watch "Merry Magic Christmas" on Lifetime.
'12 Games of Christmas'
Great American Family
A group of old friends and neighbors are transported into a Christmas-themed board game during a Christmas party. "12 Games of Christmas" premiered on Great American Family on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET.
'Dial S for Santa'
Starring "Virgin River" star Sarah Dugdale along with Julian Haig and Lynda Boyd, "Dial S for Santa" tells the story of an insurance investigator named Lana Lawton who picks up a real case while at home for Christmas. After her town experienced a string of robberies, Lawton teams up with the police chief. However, as People describes, they soon start to "see each other as more than co-investigators." "Dial S For Santa" premiered on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
