Get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! Hallmark just announced this year’s Countdown to Christmas lineup which features 24 brand new original movies and new and returning holiday series and specials beginning Friday, October 17th.
Stay tuned for a Canadian lineup once W Network announces its 2025 holiday slate – likely not until sometime in October – but in the meantime, here are all the details for the movies and series that are set to premiere on Hallmark Channel in the US and hopefully here in Canada as well:
2025 Countdown to Christmas Movies:
A Royal Montana Christmas
US Airdate: Saturday, October 18 at 8pm ET
Starring: Fiona Gubelmann & Warren Christie
An undercover princess seeking an escape from royal life finds herself on a ranch Montana.
A Christmas Angel Match
US Airdate: Sunday, October 19 at 8pm ET
Starring: Meghan Ory & Benjamin Ayres
Christmas angels Monica and Michael must find a way to work together in order to achieve their mission and ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas.
Merry Christmas Ted Cooper
US Airdate: Saturday, October 25 at 8pm ET
Starring: Kimberley Sustad & Robert Buckley
A weatherman returns to his hometown for the holidays and reconnects with his former high school crush.
Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane
Hallmark+ (2024)
Network Premiere: Sunday, October 26 at 4pm ET
Starring: Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook & Vincent Rodriguez III
In 1951, things don’t go as planned when a doctor tries make Christmas special for his wife before being deployed to Korea. In 2003, a newly married couple hosts both sets of in-laws for Christmas for the first time. In 2024, Mike and Zain struggle to keep their Christmas surprises for one another a secret.
Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane
Hallmark+ (2024)
Network Premiere: Sunday, October 26 at 6pm ET
Starring: Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo & Ryan Rottman
In 1960, a couple has to navigate complicated family dynamics during the holidays after taking in one of their fathers. In 1998, Regina and Nelson first meet when they are stuck together during a blizzard on Christmas Eve. In 2015, a woman planning her sister’s last-minute Christmas Eve wedding discovers the officiant is her old her high school sweetheart.
Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane
Hallmark+ (2024)
Network Premiere: Sunday, October 26 at 8pm ET
Starring: John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D’Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sam Page & Matt Dusk
In 1966, a man’s holiday plans are upended when a neighbor wins a Christmas Eve broadcast live from her house using his address. In 1981, John and Lizzie realize this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after he gets a job offer in Michigan and she learns she is pregnant. In 2000, two best friends develop feelings for each other as they try to determine who is responsible for a series of random acts of kindness.
Christmas on Duty
US Airdate: Saturday, November 1 at 8pm ET
Starring: Janel Parrish & Parker Young
Longtime rivals who once trained together are forced to team up for a special mission when a snowstorm prevents Christmas gifts from being delivered to base.
A Newport Christmas
US Airdate: Sunday, November 2 at 8pm ET
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason & Wes Brown
Ella, a Newport socialite from 1905, finds herself transported to the present where she falls for sailor and Newport historian Nick. Despite her reluctance to return, she must find a way back before her time in the present jeopardizes her legacy and the course of Newport’s history.
Christmas Above the Clouds
US Airdate: Saturday, November 8 at 8pm ET
Starring: Erin Krakow & Tyler Hynes
Three spirits and a surprise reunion with her ex lead a workaholic CEO to confront her past, present and future.
A Keller Christmas Vacation
US Airdate: Sunday, November 9 at 8pm ET
Starring: Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh & Eden Sher
The Keller family, including the parents and their three adult children, take a European river cruise over the holidays.
Three Wisest Men
US Airdate: Saturday, November 15 at 8pm ET
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker & Margaret Colin
The Brenner brothers are back for another unforgettable Christmas in this third installment of the movie franchise.
Tidings for the Season
US Airdate: Sunday, November 16 at 8pm ET
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley & B.J. Britt
A cynical news anchor’s life changes when he meets a young aspiring journalist and his single mom.
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
US Airdate: Saturday, November 22 at 8pm ET
Starring: Holland Roden & Matthew Daddario
Lifelong friends Morgan and Gabe just might find more than they are looking for when they set out to uncover the secret benefactor who helped her uncle many years ago.
Melt My Heart This Christmas
US Airdate: Sunday, November 23 at 8pm ET
Starring: Laura Vandervoort & Stephen Huszar
Sparks unexpectedly fly between glassblower Holly, who has just landed a dream job assisting her idol at a renowned Christmas market, and the uptight event manager Jack.
We Met in December
US Airdate: Thursday, November 27 at 8pm ET
Starring: Autumn Reeser & Niall Matter
Two strangers who make a connection during a layover try to find each other again before Christmas.
The Snow Must Go On
US Airdate: Friday, November 28 at 6pm ET
Starring: Heather Hemmens & Corey Cott
Isaiah, a struggling Broadway performer, visits his family for the holidays and finds himself directing the local high school Christmas production.
The More the Merrier
US Airdate: Friday, November 28 at 8pm ET
Starring: Rachel Boston & Brendan Penny
Two doctors find themselves snowed in at a small rural hospital on Christmas Eve.
An Alpine Holiday
US Airdate: Saturday, November 29 at 6pm ET
Starring: Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey & Julien Samani
Two estranged sisters reunite for a trip to the French Alps at Christmas as their grandmother’s last wish.
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
US Airdate: Saturday, November 29 at 8pm ET
Starring: Nikki DeLoach & Kristoffer Polaha
Featuring music by Brad Paisley
Gentry distanced herself from music after losing her father, country music icon Jett Woods, but when the Grand Ole Opry invites her to honor him at their centennial celebration, a little Christmas magic helps her reconnect with her father and find some creative inspiration.
The Christmas Cup
US Airdate: Sunday, November 30 at 6pm ET
Starring: Rhiannon Fish & Ben Rosenbaum
Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt returns home for the holidays and finds herself teaming up with Fire Captain Quinn Stokley in the annual Christmas Cup against a rival town.
Christmas at the Catnip Café
US Airdate: Sunday, November 30 at 8pm ET
Starring: Erin Cahill & Paul Campbell
California marketing exec Olivia inherits half a cat café in upstate New York and makes a deal with veterinarian and co-owner Ben to help with fundraising events in exchange for a quick sale.
She’s Making a List
US Airdate: Saturday, December 6 at 8pm ET
Starring: Lacey Chabert & Andrew Walker
Naughty or Nice inspector Isabel is assigned to evaluate mischievous 11-year-old Charlie but things get complicated when she finds herself falling for his widowed father Jason.
Single on the 25th
US Airdate: Sunday, December 7 at 8pm ET
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca & Daniel Lissing
After her family cancels Christmas, Nell spends the holiday alone in Chicago and finds an unexpected connection with her neighbor Cooper.
A Suite Holiday Romance
US Airdate: Saturday, December 13 at 8pm ET
Starring: Jessy Schram & Dominic Sherwood
Sabrina lands the job of a lifetime as a ghostwriter for the memoir of famous art dealer Grayson Westcott but things get complicated during her stay at the Plaza when she meets Ian who she believes is a British lord.
Oy to the World!
US Airdate: Sunday, December 14 at 8pm ET
Starring: Brooke D’Orsay & Jake Epstein
Two youth choir directors who are former high school rivals team up when a water line break at Temple Beth Am leads the members to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.
A Make or Break Holiday
US Airdate: Saturday, December 20 at 8pm ET
Starring: Hunter King & Evan Roderick
Liv and Daniel pretend to still be a couple and host their families for Christmas as originally planned.
The Christmas Baby
US Airdate: Sunday, December 21 at 8pm ET
Starring: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell & Barbara Niven
Erin and Kelly are unexpectedly thrown into parenthood a week before Christmas when baby Nicholas comes into their lives.
Holiday Series & Specials:
Mistletoe Murders – Season 1 Series Premiere
Hallmark+ (2024)
Network Premiere: Friday, October 17 at 8pm ET
Starring: Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney
Based on the Audible series by Ken Cuperus – Emily Lane, the owner of a Christmas-themed shop, finds herself drawn to investigating murders in her small town of Fletcher’s Grove.
Finding Mr. Christmas – Season 2 Series Premiere
US Airdate: Monday, October 27 at 8pm ET
Jonathan Bennett hosts another season of the hit reality series to find Hallmark’s next leading man.
Baked With Love: Holiday – Series Premiere
US Airdate: Monday, October 27 at 9pm ET
Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts a holiday baking competition
Mistletoe Murders – Season 2 Series Premiere
US Airdate: Friday, November 7 at 8pm ET
Starring: Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney
Head back to Fletcher’s Grove for Season 2 of the mystery series.
Twelve Dates ’til Christmas – Series Premiere
US Airdate: Friday, December 5 at 8pm ET
Six-episode holiday series based on the novel by Jenni Bayliss starring Mae Whitman, Mary McDonnell & Jane Seymour
Set in the small English village of Blexford, the six-episode series follows textile designer Kate whose best friend signs her up for a holiday-themed dating service.
Hallmark Christmas Experience Special
US Airdate: Saturday, December 6 at 10pm ET
Finding Mr. Christmas Reunion
US Airdate: Saturday, December 20 at 10pm ET
Ready, Set, Glow – Series Premiere
Hallmark+ (2024)
Network Premiere: Monday, December 22 at 7pm ET
lovetvmovies.ca 