I’m at all times just a little cautious of new Christmas movies. There’s simply one thing concerning the tried-and-true holiday films that makes me anxious about losing 90 minutes on one thing I haven’t seen earlier than, however look — the brand new Christmas motion pictures this yr are so good, particularly in case you’re searching for a Christmas film with an additional dose of nostalgia. This yr, there are a number of new Christmas motion pictures starring icons from the ‘90s and ‘00s that can make you’re feeling all heat and fuzzy inside.
Like, much more so than a Christmas film often does.
With so many streaming platforms accessible now, it’s straightforward to get overwhelmed with the entire Christmas film choices for 2025. (And don’t neglect, you continue to should make time to look at all of the classics and your outdated favorites.) So let me make it easier to out with this record of recent Christmas motion pictures popping out this yr, every starring an iconic actor or actress from the ‘90s and ‘00s, like Michelle Pfeiffer, Brandy, and Chad Michael Murray… simply to call just a few. These are all fairly gentle and enjoyable, some cornier than others, and so they make for the proper household film night time or Christmas film watching together with your besties.
Seize the Little Debbie Christmas Tree truffles — it’s time to turn into your individual Ghost of Christmas Previous.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
A divorced couple’s first Christmas, and so they resolve to spend it collectively? What may go improper? Starring Alicia Silverstone (queen), together with Melissa Joan Hart (icon), and sure, even Oliver Hudson (OK, effective, we such as you, too), A Merry Little Ex-Mas is the proper vacation film. Lighthearted, enjoyable, a superb mix of romcom and healthful cheesiness — it’s acquired all of it.
You possibly can stream A Merry Little Ex-Mas on Netflix.
Oh. What. Enjoyable.
I’ll watch Michelle Pfeiffer do actually something, however in Oh. What. Enjoyable. she actually hits the mark as an overwhelmed mother who’s feeling extraordinarily unappreciated by her household this vacation season — so she bails. It’s so humorous, with a fantastic solid that additionally contains Denis Leary and Eva Longoria, and also you’re going to name your mother as quickly because the credit roll and thank her for every part.
You possibly can stream Oh. What. Enjoyable. on Prime Video beginning Dec. 3.
A Very Jonas Christmas Film
Oh, come on. this one’s on the record, and you recognize it’s going to be ridiculously enjoyable. A Very Jonas Christmas Film stars Nick, Joe, and Kevin as themselves, dashing to get residence for the vacations after an extended European tour. However when confrontation occurs between the three brothers, Santa himself places a curse on them to determine their points, or they’ll by no means make it residence in time. You’re completely going to adore it.
You possibly can stream A Very Jonas Christmas Film on Hulu and Disney+.
Pleasure to the World
Ever seen the 1945 movie Christmas in Connecticut? Nicely, Pleasure to the World feels a bit impressed by it, as a girl recognized for being a life-style guru immediately has to movie a Christmas dinner on the residence she doesn’t precisely have. However regardless of how you’re feeling concerning the premise, your 2005 crush Chad Michael Murray is within the film to make you’re feeling such as you acquired your Christmas reward just a little early.
You possibly can stream Pleasure to the World on Hulu.
She’s Making a Record
I do know, I do know, our lady Lacey Chabert is throughout these Hallmark Christmas motion pictures, however that’s no motive to skip her newest. She’s Making a Record has Chabert portraying a girl named Isabel who’s actually an investigator for Santa’s naughty record. However when she has to analyze a faithful single dad, issues, in fact, get just a little more durable to determine.
You possibly can watch She’s Making a Record on Hallmark Dec. 6 and stream it after on Hallmark+.
Christmas On a regular basis
who’s at all times been that lady? Brandy. And you may catch her this vacation season within the film Christmas On a regular basis. Because the eldest daughter of a household experiencing their first Christmas with out their dad, Brandy has to deal with a lot, and a good-looking man coming into her life would possibly assist her notice she’s price caring for, too.
You possibly can stream Christmas On a regular basis on the Lifetime Channel.
Merv
Want one thing aside from Elf (and Christmas episodes of New Lady) to look at Zooey Deschanel on this vacation season? Nicely, there’s fairly a romcom for you: Merv. Starring Deschanel and Charlie Cox (swoon), Merv is a few couple who breaks up, however realizes their separation is taking a significant toll on their canine. In an effort to cheer him up through the holidays, issues get just a little sophisticated. It’s extraordinarily gentle and candy and just a little corny, however you recognize what, that’s precisely what all of us need at Christmas.
You possibly can stream Merv on Prime Video beginning Dec. 10.
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