New Christmas movies of 2025: Festive releases to stream and watch this holiday season

With the festive season in full swing, Christmas movies are once again taking over screens across theatres and streaming platforms. From cosy romantic comedies and heartwarming family stories to action-packed adventures and even a holiday horror film, the new Christmas releases of 2025 offer something for every mood. 

Streaming giants like Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and JioHotstar have rolled out fresh originals, while Hallmark continues its annual tradition of festive favourites, making this a packed and cheerful season for movie lovers.

Here’s a closer look at some of the new Christmas movies of 2025 lighting up screens this holiday season. 

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas 

Platform: Netflix

Kate (Alicia Silverstone) and Everett (Hudson) are in the middle of a divorce but decide to spend one last Christmas together for the sake of their family. What starts as a practical arrangement quickly becomes complicated as old emotions resurface amidst decorations, traditions, and holiday nostalgia. The film blends humour and heart, offering a gentle look at love, loss, and whether endings are always final.

A Very Jonas Christmas 

Platform: JioHotstar

The Jonas Brothers star as fictionalised versions of themselves, racing against time to make it home for Christmas. Their journey from London to New York is filled with mishaps, chaos, and festive obstacles. Packed with seven original songs, including Coming Home This Christmas, the film combines music, comedy, and brotherly bond. The title was announced at JonasCon in March 2025, celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary.

Champagne Problems 

Platform: Netflix

Sydney Price (Kelly), a driven American executive, is sent to Paris to acquire a prestigious champagne brand before Christmas. Her professional mission takes an unexpected turn when she falls for a charming Frenchman who happens to be the founder’s son. Set against a wintry Parisian backdrop, this romcom mixes corporate ambition with holiday romance.

The Family Plan 2 

Platform: Apple TV

Dan Morgan (Mark Wahlberg), a former assassin turned family man, just wants a peaceful Christmas with his wife and kids. But a holiday trip to London pulls his dangerous past back into the present. A sequel to the 2023 hit The Family Plan, this film delivers festive action, humour, and family chaos in equal measure.

Jingle Bell Heist 

Platform: Netflix

Sophia (Holt) and Nick (Swindells), two underpaid workers, decide to pull off a department store robbery on Christmas. As the heist unfolds, sparks fly, and the plan becomes more complicated than expected. The film balances crime, romance, and festive charm with a playful tone.

My Secret Santa 

Platform: Netflix

Taylor (Alexis Bledel), a struggling single mother, disguises herself as an elderly man to land a job as a Santa impersonator at a ski resort. When romance enters the picture and her secret risks being exposed, the story turns into a heartfelt holiday tale about courage, identity, and second chances.

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Oh. What. Fun.

Platform: Prime Video

Claire (Michelle Pfeiffer) plans the perfect Christmas getaway for her family, only to be accidentally left behind. Instead of panicking, she embraces the solitude and rediscovers the magic of Christmas on her own terms. The film is a warm, reflective story about self-worth, freedom, and joy.