As the holiday season approaches, Hallmark is gearing up for its highly anticipated “Countdown to Christmas” 2024 event, and this year promises to be bigger and merrier than ever! In a festive move sure to delight its loyal fan base, Hallmark is releasing an astounding lineup of 48 brand-new Christmas movies, adding to the beloved tradition that has become a staple of the holiday season. Whether you’re tuning in for heartwarming love stories, cozy small-town celebrations, or feel-good family reunions, this year’s collection has something for everyone.
The “Countdown to Christmas” extravaganza has grown into a holiday must-watch, offering viewers an escape into a world of twinkling lights, snowy streets, and heartwarming plots. By releasing 48 movies, Hallmark is ensuring that every day leading up to Christmas is filled with cheer, romance, and seasonal magic. Fans can expect a mix of familiar faces alongside exciting new talent, and the network promises a variety of storylines that will cater to all the things we love most about the holidays—family, community, love, and a dash of holiday magic. So, grab your coziest blanket and hot cocoa, because the holiday magic is about to begin!
October 2024
Fri18
October 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
’Twas the Date Before Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, October 19 Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal Synopsis: Best friends who work at a card shop “decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations.” Soon, their lies catch up to them as they’re “whisked away to
Sat19
October 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Holiday Crashers-Christmas Movie
Saturday, October 19 Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal Synopsis: Best friends who work at a card shop “decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations.” Soon, their lies catch up to them as they’re “whisked away to
Sun20
October 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Scouting for Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, October 20 Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks, Marci T. House Synopsis: Relator Angela has been happily raising a 10-year-old daughter ever since her amicable divorce. Although she doesn’t have time for dating, her daughter asks the owner of her favorite bakery to help her mom cater her scout troop’s holiday event — and sparks
Thu24
October 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
This Time Each Year-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, October 24, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter Synopsis: Once happily married and thriving as a family, a couple in the midst of a trial separation are working hard to co-parent their young son.
Fri25
October 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Operation Nutcracker-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, October 25 Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell This marks the network premiere of “Operation Nutcracker,” which debuted on Hallmark Movies Now as part of “Christmas in July.”
Sat26
October 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
The Christmas Charade-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, October 26 Stars: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier Synopsis: “A cautious librarian raised by home security experts 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 Special Agent Josh, she helps him track down an art thief targeting the
Sun27
October 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
The 5-Year Christmas Party-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, October 27 Stars: Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher Each holiday season for five years, former high school theater rivals Alice and Max reunite in Chicago to work at a 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
Thu31
October 31 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
My Sweet Austrian Holiday-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, October 31, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Brittany Bristow, Will Kemp Synopsis: Charlotte, who moved to Viena to run her grandparent’s chocolate shop, is selected as a finalist for chocolatier of the year.
November 2024
Fri1
November 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
A Carol for Two-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, November 1 Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz, Charlotte D’amboise Synopsis: With a big dream of working on Broadway, Violette Wagner moves to New York and gets a job at a legendary diner, Fiore’s. After landing a job at the diner’s annual Christmas Eve concert, her opportunity isn’t at all what she expects.
Sat2
November 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Our Holiday Story-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, November 2 Stars: Nikki DeLoach, Warren Christie Synopsis: “As Dave and Nell recount their love story to their daughter’s boyfriend Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas where fate routinely brought them together – and kept them apart. But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the
Sun3
November 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Holiday Mismatch-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, November 3 Stars: Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick Synopsis: Best known as the aunts on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” Rhea and Broderick portray women who clash at a Christmas committee meeting and find out they’ve “accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app.” As their kids fall for each other, the mothers find
Thu7
November 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Premieres: Nov. 7, Hallmark+ Cast: Natalie Hall, Alec Santos Official description: “Tina Mitchell (Hall), a successful business owner, meets a charming guy, Michael (Santos), just as her holiday season heats up with the town’s Christmas Gala and her busy store, All Wrapped Up. When the gala is threatened by a scrooge-like estate owner planning to sell the venue, rumors
Thu7
November 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Five Gold Rings-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, November 7, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Holland Roden, Nolan Gerard Funk Synopsis: New York City painter Audrey Moss returns to her small hometown in Minnesota for the holidays and is “met with an unexpected quest from her beloved late grandmother: find the owners of five mysterious gold rings and return them to their rightful
Fri8
November 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Trivia at St. Nick’s-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, November 8 Stars: Tammin Sursok, Brant Daugherty Synopsis: “When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year – the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament.” Due to a last-minute change-up, an astronomy professor and a football coach much endure the
Sat9
November 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Santa Tell Me-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, November 9 Stars: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell, Kurt Szarka Synopsis: “When Olivia, a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve — and that his name will be Nick — she’s stunned to meet not one, but three
Sun10
November 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
‘Tis the Season to Be Irish-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, November 10 Stars: Fiona Gubelmann, Eoin Macken Synopsis: A house flipper heads to Ireland to renovate and sell a cottage, but her plans change when she meets a local realtor determined to preserve his town’s heritage.
Thu14
November 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Premieres: Nov. 14, Hallmark+ Cast: Kathryn Davis, Nathan Witte Official description: “Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his
Thu14
November 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Reason for the Season-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, November 14, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Taylor Cole, Kevin McGarry Synopsis: “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
Fri15
November 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Christmas with the Singhs-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, November 15 Stars: Anuja Joshi, Ben Hollingsworth “For Asha Singh, Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic. Enter Jake, her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year
Sat16
November 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Jingle Bell Run-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, November 16 Stars: Ashley Williams, Andrew Walker Synopsis: An unadventurous school teacher gets signed up for a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she’s paired with former hockey player Wes.
Sun17
November 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Confessions of a Christmas Letter-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, November 17 Stars: Angela Kinsey, Alec Santos, cameo by Brian Baumgartner Synopsis: When “quirky family matriarch” Settie Rose enlists struggling novelist Juan to help her in the town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest, a mixup leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily.
Thu21
November 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Premieres: Nov. 21, Hallmark+ Cast: Ashley Newbrough, Torrance Coombs Official description: “Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it’s guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to
Thu21
November 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Novel Noel-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Premieres: Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Cast: Julie Gonzalo, Brendan Penny Official description: “A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year, learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of
Fri22
November 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Christmas On Call-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, November 22 Stars: Sara Canning, Ser’Darius Blain, cameo by Donna Kelce Synopsis: ER doctor Hannah Michaels and EMT Wes Sullivan work on balancing their relationship and demanding jobs ahead of the holidays in Philadelphia
Sat23
November 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Three Wiser Men and a Boy-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, November 23 Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin Synopsis: “The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidently by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s son Thomas’ school holiday musical steps down. Luke is
Sun24
November 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
To Have and To Holiday-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, November 24 Stars: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close Synopsis: “When Celeste gets engaged to Jason after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would be officiant, Pastor Mark, insists on putting them through a prewedding ‘boot camp’ filled with Christmas-themed challenges.”
Wed27
November 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Christmas Under the Lights-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Wednesday, November 27, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini Synopsis: “Emily is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke, staying at the ranch
Thu28
November 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Premieres: Nov. 28, Hallmark+ Cast: Cindy Busby, Jake Epstein Official description: “Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy
Thu28
November 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, November 28 Stars: Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden, Max Lloyd-Jones Synopsis: “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
Fri29
November 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
A ’90s Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, November 29, 6 pm ET Stars: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, Katherine Barrell Synopsis: While celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve, a workaholic lawyer is transported back to 1999 via a mysterious rideshare experience.
Fri29
November 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Deck the Walls-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, November 29 Stars: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown, Danny Pellegrino Synopsis: Chicago interior designer Rose returns to her hometown to help her brother with a charity house flip.
Sat30
November 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Believe in Christmas
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, November 30, 6 pm ET Stars: Meghan Ory, John Reardon Synopsis: Although skeptical of holiday magic, Beatrice reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to Christmasland, where she meets “a charming stranger named Ethan.” Soon, “she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience.”
Sat30
November 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, November 30 Stars: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole, Megyn Price; cameos by Donna Kelce, Jenna Bush Hager, Coach Andy Reid; and players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis Synopsis: “Alana Higman is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs
December 2024
Sun1
December 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
The Finnish Line-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, December 1, 6 pm ET Stars: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, Nichole Sakura Synopsis: Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya follows in her dad’s legacy in dog sled racing, heading to Finland after his death to take part in the 40th annual Joulurauha race.
Sun1
December 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
The Christmas Quest-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, December 1 Stars: Lacey Chabert, Kristoffer Polaha Synopsis: “An archeologist and her ex-husband, an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime 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
Thu5
December 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
A Dance in the Snow-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, December 5, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt, Dorian Giordano Synopsis: “Melanie’s 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to
Thu5
December 5 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, December 5 Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Bourke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook, Vincent Rodriguez III Synopsis: “In 1951, a doctor wants to make the holiday special for his worried wife before he is shipped out to serve in Korea, but when she suffers a minor fracture to her arm his carefully planned out
Fri6
December 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Private Princess Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, December 6 Stars: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena, Erica Durance Synopsis: “Vi, better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal, if none of the responsibilities. After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen decides to test her daughter’s mettle once and for all and issues an
Sat7
December 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Sugarplummed-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, December 7 Stars: Maggie Lawson, Janel Parrish Synopsis: With dreams of creating a perfect Christmas she’s seen on TV, Emily gets a major surprise when her wish comes true: Sugarplum, a tv movie’s optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen.
Sun8
December 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Leah’s Perfect Gift-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, December 8 Stars: Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick, Barbara Niven Synopsis: A Christmas lover, Leah has admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. “Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts.
Thu12
December 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Premieres: Dec. 12, Hallmark+ Stars: Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo, Ryan Rottman Synopsis: “In 1960, Eli and Penny take in Eli’s curmudgeonly father, Walter, and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas themed time capsule for son Alex’s school
Thu12
December 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
All I Need for Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, December 12, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte Synopsis: Struggling singer/songwriter Maggie is worried she’s unable to compete with such a tech-savvy world. Upon returning home to help her parents on their farm, she meets Archer, “an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone.”
Fri13
December 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Hanukkah on the Rocks-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Friday, December 13 Stars: Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff, Marc Summers Synopsis: Just one week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory is unemployed and questioning what’s next. “As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles. Her search leads her to
Sat14
December 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
The Santa Class-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, December 14 Stars: Kimberley Sustad, Benjamin Ayres Synopsis: Ahead of the holidays, Kate North reluctantly takes over her father’s struggling Santa School. Soon, she and and her new co-worker Dan “discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near
Sun15
December 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Following Yonder Star-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Sunday, December 15 Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, John Brotherton Synopsis: When a scandal upends a famous TV mother’s life ahead of the holidays, she heads to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas. Upon arriving, a booking error leads her to a quaint B&B owned by an astronomy teacher.
Thu19
December 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, December 19 Stars: John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D’Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sam Page, Matt Dusk Synopsis: “In 1966, single guy David’s plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders’ Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her
Thu19
December 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Trading Up Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Thursday, December 19, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier Synopsis: Michelle, the dreamer of her family, hatches a plan to help her sister find a new home. “Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater — a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses
Sat21
December 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST
Happy Howlidays-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, December 21 Stars: Jessica Lowndes, opposite the to-be-announced winner of “Finding Mr. Christmas” Synopsis: A webpage editor spending the holidays alone is “drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog.”
