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Christmas Movies Coming in 2026
Here are all the Christmas movies that are scheduled to premiere this year.
What Christmas Films are Coming out in 2026?
This year sees another release of fantastic Festive Flicks, starring some seriously famous names such as Johnny Depp Johnny Depp, Rupert Grint, Ian Mckellen and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The biggest Christmas feature film of 2026 is set to be ‘The Man with the Bag’, which features Arnold Schwarzenegger (Santa) and Alan Ritchman (A certified Naughty Lister) on a mission to save Christmas – with the help of some misfit elfs.
We have previously seen Arnie in ‘Jingle All The Way’, so here’s hoping his new Christmas movie will be just as good.
Christmas 2026 New Movie Releases are not to be missed.
Here’s the lineup….
Netflix Christmas Movies 2026
This year, Netflix has announced the release of four brand new Christmas movies featuring huge stars such as Dennis Quaid, Rob Lowe and Jennifer Tilly.
Here are Netflix’ offerings so far for 2026…
The Gospel of Christmas (2026)
Release Date: December 2026
Coming To: Netflix
Cast: Fantasia Barrino, Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs and Shirley Caesar
Genre: Drama
Run Time: TBA
Plot: ‘ Written and directed by Tyler Perry.
A pastor faces doubt while trying to save his inherited family church in a troubled NYC area. Through faith and prayer, he fights inner demons and an enemy to protect his church, family, and community before Christmas.
In a Holidaze (2026)
Release Date: December 2nd 2026
Coming To: Netflix
Cast: Maddie Ziegler and Rob Lowe
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: ‘ After a romantic mistake of epic proportions, a directionless twentysomething finds herself trapped in a Christmas time-loop at her family’s snowy Utah cabin, forced to relive the holiday until she discovers what truly makes her happy.
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas (2026)
Release Date: November 4th 2026
Coming To: Netflix
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jennifer Tilly and Mary Steenburgen
Genre: Action, Comedy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: ‘A sage basset hound narrates how his family faces turmoil when Mrs. Goss falls into an induced coma, and a new Corgi pup helps unite the scattered household during their mother’s absence
A Christmas Kind of Love (2026)
Release Date: December 2026
Coming To: Netflix
Cast: JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias), Mark Wystrach (The Runarounds) and Madison Wolfe (The Hunting Wives)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: ‘A woman living in rural Louisiana uncovers hidden tapes revealing her mothers secret past as a rising country singer. She must find the courage to reclaim her voice and save the town’s beloved Christmas show.
Disney+ Christmas Movies 2026
This year, Disney+ has so far announced the release of two brand new Christmas movies.
Here are Disney’s offerings so far for 2026…
Mickey’s Home Alone (2026)
Release Date: December 2026
Coming To: Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Cast: TBA
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: Mickey’s Christmas plans change when Minnie gifts Ice Palace tickets. Left behind in the rush, Mickey and Pluto defend their home from a raccoon and weasel eyeing their holiday feast, while Minnie races back to reunite with them.
Dasher (2026)
Release Date: December 2026
Coming To: Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Cast: TBA
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: Disney’s Dasher follows the origin story of one of Santa’s most iconic reindeer.
This new full-length animated special brings to life the magical story of Santa’s flying reindeer and how a brave little doe, Dasher, seizes her destiny.
Inspired by author and illustrator Matt Tavares best selling book, “Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever”.
Amazon Christmas Movies 2026
This year, Amazon will release one brand new Christmas movies with big stars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson.
Here are Amazon Prime’s offerings so far for 2026…
The Man with the Bag (2026)
Release Date: 2nd December 2026
Coming To: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Awkwaina & Alan Ritchson
Genre: Action, Comedy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: ‘The Man With the Bag’ sees Santa Claus learn that his magic bag has been swiped, leading Old St. Nick to team up with Vance, a reformed thief and denizen of the naughty list, to get it back.
The duo also enlist Vance’s daughter and a team of misfit elves to help them save Christmas.
Box Office, Sky & TV Christmas Movies 2025
This year, we will see brand new Christmas movies in theatres with some big stars such as Johnny Depp.
Here are the new offerings so far for 2026…
Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (2026)
Release Date: November 13th 2026
Coming To: Theatres, followed by Paramount+
Cast: Johnny Depp, Rupert Grint & Ian Mckellen
Genre: Fantasy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, following one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and future as he fights for a second chance at redemption.
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint (2026)
Release Date: November 6th 2026
Coming To: Cinemas, followed by streaming services
Cast: Richard E. Grant, Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie, Karl Pilkington & John Bradley
Genre: Comedy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: Aubrey Flint is a grumpy, reclusive model painter who must direct an amateur holiday play at a struggling retirement home as part of his court-ordered community service, where unexpected love and magical moments unfold, bringing everyone closer together.
Violent Night 2 (2026)
Release Date: December 4th 2026
Coming To: Theatres, followed by streaming services
Cast: David Harbour, Maggie Nicole Robertson & Kristen Bell
Genre: Dark comedy, Action
Run Time: TBA
Plot: Stranded in a crumbling New Jersey mall and cut off from the North Pole, Santa Claus is trapped dishing out violent justice to a ruthless Crime Lord and his henchmen overrunning the town’s mall.
Christmas movies earmarked for 2027 and beyond…
Margie Claus (2027)
Release Date: November 12th 2027
Coming To: Box Office (Warner Bros)
Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer & Jim Gaffigan
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Musical
Run Time: TBA
Plot: When Santa goes missing on Christmas Eve. His wife Margie grabs a century old sleigh out of mothballs, puts together a wildly unqualified rescue team and ventures to the South Pole where good cheer can get you killed – on a rescue mission to save her husband and Christmas.
The Polar Express 2 (2027)
Release Date: Expected December 2027
Coming To: Box Office (Warner Bros)
Cast: Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Jeter
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Run Time: TBA
Plot: 20 years after the release of Robert Zemeckis’ Christmas movie, The Polar Express is back on the track!
Another Christmas Movie (2027)
Release Date: July 2027
Coming To: Unknown
Cast: Annabelle Borke, Chelsea Gilson, Erin Michele Soto
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Run Time: TBA
Plot: Alexis is an extremely talented writer who just weeks before Christmas finds herself with a broken heart. Until she is contacted about making one of her books into a Christmas movie, will it be just Another Christmas Movie?
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! (2028)
Release Date: Unknown
Coming To: Box Office (Paramount Studios)
Cast: Cole Hammond (Narrator)
Genre: Animation
Run Time: 1hr 40mins
Plot: The trauma of the Grinch cost him to kill Christmas literally would you forgive him?
The exact launch date, synopsis and Cast have not yet been released, but check back here as we have our ears to the ground!
Check out all this year’s Christmas TV Specials
We will be keeping this page frequently updated as we learn more information and new movies are released, so keep it bookmarked!
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