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41 New Holiday Movies! See Hallmark’s Christmas Movie Schedule 2024

‘Tis the season for feel-good holiday cheer! Check out this year’s Hallmark lineup. 

By Philiana Ng
Three Wiser Men and a Boy

Hang up your holiday stockings, Hallmark Christmas season is here! As the weather gets cooler, the smell of freshly baked cookies permeates the air, and the gifts are piled up under the tree, there’s one tradition that gets us in the festive mood: watching Hallmark Christmas movies. 

This year, Hallmark is going all out by premiering 41 original holiday movies – 32 through Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas and nine through Hallmark Mystery’s Miracles of Christmas – to ring in the yuletide season. From a Kansas City Chiefs romance, to three brothers trying their best to raise a young boy, to a librarian who gets thrust into an undercover FBI heist, to a spoiled princess forced to prove her royal worth in bootcamp, chances are there’s a movie for everyone to get into the holiday spirit. 

It all begins Oct 18 and runs through Dec 21. Don’t miss all-new Hallmark holiday movie premieres live on Peacock or stream them on demand for three days after they air. 

All movie premieres are 8pm ET/PT, unless otherwise noted. 

Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas 2024 Schedule 

Friday, Oct 18: ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas 

Stars: Robert Buckley, Amy Groening 

To prevent her family from canceling the Chamberlain family Christmas Olympics, Jessie lies and says she’s inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. Stream 'Twas the Date Before Christmas on Peacock.

Saturday, Oct 19: Holiday Crashers 

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal 

Two best friends who work at a card shop decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations. Their lies eventually catch up to them as they’re whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in the snowy Vermont mountains. Stream Holiday Crashers on Peacock.

Sunday, Oct 20: Scouting for Christmas 

Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks, Marci T. House 

Realtor Angela has been busy raising her 10-year-old daughter ever since her divorce several years ago. When her daughter plays cupid and asks a handsome bakery owner to help her mom cater her scout troop’s holiday event, Angela finds herself opening her heart. Stream Scouting for Christmas on Peacock.

Friday, Oct 25: Operation Nutcracker  

Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell 

When an antique nutcracker set to be auctioned at the Warby family Christmas charity goes missing, a demanding event planner and the heir to the Warby dynasty try to track it down. Stream Operation Nutcracker on Peacock.

Saturday, Oct 26: The Christmas Charade 

Stars: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier 

A cautious librarian 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 an FBI agent, she helps him track down an art thief at a Christmas Eve charity ball – and of course, sparks fly. Stream The Christmas Charade on Peacock.

The Five-Year Christmas Party

Sunday, Oct 27: The Five-Year Christmas Party 

Stars: Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher 

Alice and her old theater school rival, Max, 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. Stream The Five-Year Christmas Party on Peacock.

Friday, Nov 1: A Carol for Two 

Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz, Charlotte d'Amboise 

With dreams of making it on Broadway, Violette gets a job at a legendary theater district diner, Fiore’s. After landing a coveted gig performing at the diner’s annual Christmas Eve concert, she discovers it’s a duet with the less-than-welcoming Alex. Things get complicated when a love triangle develops between Violette, Alex and Alex’s cousin, forcing Violette and Alex to confront their true feelings. 

Saturday, Nov 2: Our Holiday Story 

Stars: Nikki DeLoach, Warren Christie 

A loving couple shares the story of how they met and fell in love when their daughter's boyfriend comes to meet them for the first time at Christmas. 

Sunday, Nov 3: Holiday Mismatch 

Stars: Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick 

New retiree Barb joins a holiday committee but clashes with long standing member Kath. When they realize their kids have started dating, they conspire to break up the happy couple. 

Friday, Nov 8: Trivia at St. Nick’s 

Stars: Tammin Sursok, Brant Daugherty 

Celeste, a Type-A astronomy university professor, teams up with Max, the football team’s new offensive coordinator in a Christmas bar trivia tournament at the end of the semester. Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the tournament goes on. After a romantic wintery night together, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life’s surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything. 

Saturday, Nov 9: Santa Tell Me 

Stars: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell, Kurt Szarka 

A design show host finds a letter from Santa promising to meet her true love, a man named Nick, by Christmas Eve. But meeting three Nicks complicates her search. 

Santa Tell Me

Sunday, Nov 10: ‘Tis the Season to be Irish 

Stars: Fiona Gubelmann, Eoin Macken   

Rose, a nomadic house flipper, heads to Ireland to renovate and sell a cottage, but her plans are upended when she meets Sean, 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. 

Friday, Nov 15: Christmas With the Singhs 

Stars: Anuja Joshi, Ben Hollingsworth 

When an engaged couple head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a 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 they learn if they can bridge their two families. 

Saturday, Nov 16: Jingle Bell Run 

Stars: Ashley Williams, Andrew Walker 

Schoolteacher Avery is unknowingly recruited for The Great Holiday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she's paired with former hockey player Wes. Despite clashing at first, Avery's puzzle-solving skills and Wes' physical prowess help them excel. It's not long before a real connection between them blossoms. But she overhears a conversation that threatens to derail their budding romance. 

Sunday, Nov 17: Confessions of a Christmas Letter 

Stars: Angela Kinsey, Alec Santos, cameo by Brian Baumgartner  

Quirky matriarch Settie Rose enters her town's annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan to craft the perfect letter. When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie's daughter, the family scrambles to keep up the charade. 

Friday, Nov 22: Christmas on Call 

Stars: Sara Canning, Ser'Darius Blain, cameo by Donna Kelce   

In the lead-up to Christmas, ER doctor Hannah Michaels juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan. As the local first responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy. 

Saturday, Nov 23: Three Wiser Men and a Boy 

Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin   

The sequel to 2022’s Three Wise Men and a Baby, the story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a turn of events, the director of Luke's son Thomas’ school holiday musical steps down. Desperate to make his son's stage dreams come true, Luke enlists the help of his brothers, Taylor and Stephan. Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara's new boyfriend. And in true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget. 

To Have and To Holiday

Sunday, Nov 24: To Have and To Holiday 

Stars: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close  

When Celeste gets engaged to Jason after a few months of dating, her father and would-be officiant, Pastor Mark, insists on putting them through a pre-wedding "bootcamp" filled with Christmas-themed challenges.   

Thursday, Nov 28: Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle 

Stars: Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden, Max Lloyd-Jones   

Three adult siblings 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 — 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. As the siblings sort things out, Charlotte finds herself reconnecting with Austin, the manor's caretaker and her first love. 

Friday, Nov 29: A ‘90s Christmas 

Premieres 6pm ET/PT

Stars: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, Katherine Barrell  

Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller 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.  

Friday, Nov 29: Deck the Walls 

Stars: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown, Danny Pellegrino  

When a budget crisis puts an important house flip in danger, interior designer Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. But before she knows it, she’s face-to-face with Brysen, her brother's best friend, contractor, and the bane of Rose's youth.  

Saturday, Nov 30: Believe in Christmas 

Premieres 6pm ET/PT

Stars: Meghan Ory, John Reardon 

When Beatrice reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the Christmasland, she's skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan, she begins to question what's real and what's part of the experience.  

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

Saturday, Nov 30: Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story 

Stars: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole, Megyn Price, cameos by Jenna Bush Hager, Donna Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire, George Karlaftis 

Alana Higman is sure 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, 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 vintage good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything. 

Saturday, Dec 1: The Finnish Line 

Premieres 6pm ET/PT

Stars: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, Nichole Sakura  

Inspired by her father's acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya decides to follow in his footsteps. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya is partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, who wants to write a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father's rival, Anya must navigate challenges as she strives to win the race. 

Sunday, Dec 1: The Christmas Quest 

Stars: Lacey Chabert, Kristoffer Polaha 

An archeologist and her ex-husband are sent to Iceland to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. 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. 

Friday, Dec 6: Private Princess Christmas 

Stars: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena, Erica Durance   

Princess Violet of Wingravia, or better known as Vi, adores the privileges of being a royal and none of the responsibilities. The queen decides to test her daughter's mettle and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through the grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas.   

Saturday, Dec 7: Sugarplummed 

Stars: Maggie Lawson, Janel Parrish 

Emily 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, the film's optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily's wish come true. When Sugarplum's magical fixes start to backfire, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is.  

Sunday, Dec. 8: Leah’s Perfect Gift 

Stars: Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick, Barbara Niven   

When Leah's boyfriend invites her to spend the holidays with his family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she's always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with his uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom is easier said than done.  

The Christmas Quest

Friday, Dec 13: Hanukkah on the Rocks 

Stars: Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff, Marc Summers   

One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she's dedicated years to. As she embarks on a quest to find the last box of Hanukkah candles, she meets a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything.  

Saturday, Dec 14: The Santa Class 

Stars: Kimberley Sustad, Benjamin Ayres 

Taking other her father’s once acclaimed and now struggling Santa school, Kate and her new co-worker Dan discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories. They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program.  

Sunday, Dec 15: Following Yonder Star 

Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, John Brotherton 

Once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, Abby Marshall's real life in shambles after a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap and finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by high school astronomy teacher Tom Maguire. Through newfound community, family, and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways. 

Saturday, Dec 21: Happy Howlidays 

Stars: Jessica Lowndes, winner of Hallmark+’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas 

Mia, a web page editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself navigating the holidays alone. When she finds a stray dog, she crosses paths with Max (the to-be-announced 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. 

Hallmark Mystery’s Miracles of Christmas 2024 Schedule 

Thursday, Oct 24: This Time Each Year 

Stars: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter  

Despite a trial separation, Lauren pretends to still be with her husband Kevin to placate her overbearing mother. The ruse may be just what the couple needs to finally work on their marriage. Stream This Time Each Year on Peacock.

Thursday, Oct 31: My Sweet Austrian Holiday 

Stars: Brittany Bristow, Will Kemp 

Charlotte inherits a chocolate shop from her grandparents but soon finds herself in a battle with a large developer who wants to buy the building to turn it into an exclusive shopping boutique. Stream My Sweet Austrian Holiday on Peacock.

Thursday, Nov 7: Five Gold Rings 

Stars: Holland Roden, Nolan Gerard Funk 

New York City painter Audrey returns home for the holidays and gets tasked with a Christmas quest left by her grandmother. Audrey and the local private investigator and childhood friend, Finn, must return lost items to their owners before Christmas. 

Thursday, Nov 14: A Reason for the Season 

Stars: Taylor Cole, Kevin McGarry 

In order to earn her trust fund, Evie 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, 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 approaching, the heiress and the attorney can't resist falling for each other's charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts.

A Novel Noel

Thursday, Nov 21: A Novel Noel 

Stars: Julie Gonzalo, Brendan Penny 

A successful New York City book editor who is losing touch with her passion learns she was picked to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream and butting heads with the handsome son of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling. 

Wednesday, Nov 27: Christmas Under the Lights 

Stars: Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini 

Emily is always reluctant to return home to her family's animal rescue ranch, but when her mother passes away, her brother requests her help organizing the annual Christmas carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick's friend, Luke, staying at the ranch and that he was once a successful artist who works with light. Initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen. 

Thursday, Dec 5: A Dance in the Snow 

Stars: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt, Dorian Giordano  

Melanie's 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny is looking forward to college and not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie gets involved in the school's planning committee to create a welcoming dance for the students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie.  

Thursday, Dec 12: All I Need for Christmas 

Stars: Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte 

Aspiring singer-songwriter 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, a tech entrepreneur who has come back to spend the holidays alone. In this holiday romance, they both discover there is merit in preserving tradition while making room for new ideas to help make dreams come true. 

Thursday, Dec 19: Trading Up Christmas 

Stars: Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier 

Michelle’s sister desperately needs a new home, and she hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater — a house. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, local reporter Dan starts to see the world through her eyes.  

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