Hallmark is gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year.
The network just announced its 2025 “Countdown to Christmas” lineup, which features a mix of movies and TV series to get viewers in the holiday spirit long before December even arrives.
Below, you’ll find a list of all the festive programming that awaits as the holiday season unfolds.
‘Countdown to Christmas’ Movie Lineup
Saturday, Oct. 18
“A Royal Montana Christmas”
When Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Fiona Gubelmann) travels to a Montana ranch she visited as a child with her late father, she catches feelings for her guide, Huntley Blaylock (Warren Christie), whom doesn’t realize she’s a royal. Victoria is surprised to find that she enjoys the rustic lifestyle and struggles to decide if she’ll resume her royal life or start a new chapter in Montana. All along, she wonders how Huntley will respond when he learns that she’s a princess.
Sunday, Oct. 19
“A Christmas Angel Match”
Christmastime gets a bit more romantic when two Christmas angels, Monica (Meghan Ory) and Michael (Benjamin Ayres), team up to help two humans, Daisy and Patrick, fall in love before the holiday. The two angels clash a bit as they struggle to navigate their very different working styles. However, they also realize they have undeniable romantic chemistry. Will they complete their mission in time?
Saturday, Oct. 25
“Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!”
After experiencing a miserable Christmas three years in a row, weatherman Ted Cooper (Robert Buckley) decides this year is going to be the start of something wonderful. However, life has other ideas for him as he faces injuries and obstacles while visiting his hometown in New York. When he runs into Hope Miller (Kimberley Sustad), his former high school crush, he hopes for a holiday romance. But his bad luck isn’t over yet. Can he turn it around?
Saturday, Nov. 1
“Christmas On Duty”
Rivals Blair (Janel Parrish) and Josh (Parker Young) have a long history of bumping heads, dating back to their days at The Basic School in Quantico. When they run into each other at a base holiday party, they have a very public argument and are disciplined by being forced to work together on Christmas. To make matters worse, they have to team up to save Christmas when a storm rolls in and threatens to keep all the presents away from the base.
Sunday, Nov. 2
“A Newport Christmas”
Ella (Ginna Claire Mason) travels through time from 1905 to 2025 when she makes a wish to have a different life after hearing that her father is planning an arranged marriage for her. The Newport socialite then meets Nick (Wes Brown), a sailor and historian. During their time together, Ella discovers how her life in 1905 pans out and dreams of staying in the future with Nick. Time travel comes with consequences, however, and Ella must decide if she’s willing to erase a part of Newport’s history by staying in the present.
Saturday, Nov. 8
“Christmas Above the Clouds”
CEO Ella Neezer (Erin Krakow) plans to opt out of Christmas this year by traveling to Australia, but suddenly is forced to take a long, hard look at her life and the choices she’s made. Enter three spirits who help her embark on a journey of self discovery. Along the way, Ella also runs into her ex, played by Tyler Hynes.
Sunday, Nov. 9
“A Keller Christmas Vacation”
Cal (Brandon Routh), Dylan (Jonathan Bennett) and Emory (Eden Sher) are three adult siblings who don’t have a whole lot in common. When their parents decide to send them on a European river cruise during the holidays, they’re not sure how they’ll spend 10 days together in close quarters, but they give it a shot. Soon enough, they’re thankful they went on the trip because they get the opportunity to reconnect and discover a family secret.
Saturday, Nov. 15
“Three Wisest Men”
The second sequel to “Three Wise Men and a Baby” will reunite the Brenner family as they navigate some changes. Luke (Andrew Walker) is preparing to welcome twins, Stephan (Paul Campbell) is planning his wedding and Taylor (Tyler Hynes) is making some big career moves. The siblings are also preparing to celebrate their last Christmas in their childhood home. Chaos and connection ensues as the siblings work together to make the holiday merry and bright.
Sunday, Nov. 16
“Tidings For the Season”
When newscaster Adam (B.J. Britt) meets 10-year-old fan Robbie (Elijah Justus Lewis), he’s inspired to report on more positive news stories. Adam even develops a romance with Robbie’s mother, Lucy (Tamara Mowry-Housley). Adam’s new reporting soon leads to bigger and better career opportunities, forcing him to decide if he wants to stay in his current job or move on to greener pastures.
Saturday, Nov. 22
“Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story”
Fresh on the heels of “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” Hallmark is back with another football romance. This time, the story centers around two families, the Quinns and DeLucas, who have been neighbors for decades and fans of the Buffalo Bills. Morgan Quinn (Holland Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Matthew Daddario) have always been friends, but Gabe is hoping for something more romantic now. They get to know each other on a deeper level when they team up to solve a family mystery.
Find out more about “Holiday Touchdown” here.
Sunday, Nov. 23
“Melt My Heart This Christmas”
Glassblower Holly (Laura Vandervoort) finds herself in a pickle when her art becomes popular at a local fair. That should be great news, but she kind of snuck her way into the fair by displaying her work under a pseudonym while she was supposed to be assisting another artist named Bianca. Holly’s bold move soon threatens to ruin her professional relationship with Bianca and her budding romantic connection with Jack (Stephen Huszar),
Thursday, Nov. 27
“We Met in December”
Two strangers (played by Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter) meet during a layover in mid-December, but forget to exchange phone numbers. After returning home to Chicago, they try to find each other based on the conversations they had about their holiday plans. Throughout the process, they learn a lot about themselves and each other.
Friday, Nov. 28
“The Snow Must Go On”
Former Broadway performer Isaiah (Corey Cott) is struggling to find work when he visits his sister in upstate New York for the holidays. While there, he volunteers to be a director after his niece’s high school musical is nearly canceled. When Isaiah discovers that a Broadway producer’s daughter is also in the play, he casts himself as the lead to make a lasting impression on the producer.
Friday, November 28
“The More the Merrier”
During the Christmas Eve overnight shift at her hospital, Alice (Rachel Boston) gets snowed in with her new coworker Brian (Brendan Penny) and is tasked with delivering several babies. Sparks fly as they work together to take care of their patients and ensure that everyone in the hospital has a festive holiday.
Saturday, November 29
“An Alpine Holiday”
When estranged sisters Faith (Ashley Williams) and Kelly (Laci Mailey) visit the French Alps for Christmas to honor their grandmother’s last wish, the trip offers them more than they bargained for. Along the way, they get the opportunity to reconnect and Kelly encounters romance with a French mountaineer guide.
Saturday, November 29
“A Grand Ole Opry Christmas”
After losing her father to an accident, Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach) gave up on her dream of following in his footsteps and pursuing a career in country music. When the Grand Ole Opry asks her to attend a centennial celebration in her father’s place, she gets transported back to 1995 alongside her friend Mack (Kristoffer Polaha), a country music talent manager. While there, Gentry spends time with her late father and reignites her passion for music.
Sunday, November 30
“The Christmas Cup”
Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Rhiannon Fish) isn’t having the best holiday season. She returns home with a knee injury and her family is pressuring her to participate in her hometown’s annual Christmas Cup. She obliges them and teams up with Fire Captain Quinn Stokley (Ben Rosenbaum), with whom she quickly connects. When she gets a call from the Marines asking her to return to work during the competition, she has to make a tough decision.
Sunday, November 30
“Christmas at the Catnip Café”
After Olivia (Erin Cahill) inherits half of a cat café from her late great aunt, she plans to sell the business to help her with a down payment on a condo. Olivia then meets Dr. Ben Kane (Paul Campbell), who owns the other half of the business and is passionate about finding cats homes. The duo agrees to work together to meet the café’s financial goals for the holiday season, but Olivia makes it clear that she still plans to sell her half of the business. Naturally, sparks fly and Olivia finds a sense of community. What will she decide to do in the end?
Saturday, December 6
“She’s Making A List”
Santa has decided to leave the job of making the Naughty and Nice lists to a new consulting firm. Isabel (Lacey Chabert), who works for the company, has to make some tough decisions in her role while evaluating children’s behavior. She soon realizes that the list isn’t so cut and dry when she comes across an 11-year-old named Charlie Duncan and falls for his widowed father.
Sunday, December 7
“Single on the 25th”
Single Nell (Lyndsy Fonseca) wants to have some fun during the week of Christmas, but she’s constantly reminded that she’s single. Then, her neighbor Cooper (Daniel Lissing) gives her some advice on staying sane during the season as a singleton. As sparks begin to fly, Nell learns that Cooper offered to hang out with her because he felt bad for her. Can they turn things around and find romance during the holiday season once and for all?
Saturday, December 13
“A Suite Holiday Romance”
Struggling writer Sabrina (Jessy Schram) is starting a new career as a ghostwriter for art dealer Grayson, who is working on a memoir, and she’s staying at a fancy hotel. She meets Ian (Dominic Sherwood) and lets him assume that she’s wealthy. She believes that Ian is part of the British aristocracy. However, she later discovers that he’s really the personal secretary of a Lord. They soon get to know each other, with Sabrina showing Ian the New York she loves.
Sunday, December 14
“Oy to the World!”
An Episcopal church offers its building to its Jewish neighbors when a water line breaks and floods their temple. They decide to offer a joint service since Hanukkah and Christmas eve are falling on the same day. The two groups’ choir directors, Nikki (Brooke D’Orsay) and Jake (Jake Epstein), happen to be old high school rivals and competition ensues as they lead fundraising efforts for the temple.
Saturday, December 20
“A Make Or Break Holiday”
Hosting your family for the holidays can be stressful. Lovebirds Liv (Hunter King) and Daniel (Evan Roderick) find that out for themselves as they butt heads with each other while prepping for their Christmas celebrations. They decide they want to take a break in their relationship, but hold off on telling their families until after the holidays. Will the celebration remind them why they fell in love in the first place or create an even bigger wedge in their relationship?
Sunday, December 21
“The Christmas Baby”
Erin (Ali Liebert) and Kelly (Katherine Barrell) are in for a holiday surprise when someone leaves a baby boy on their doorstep just a few days before Christmas with a note addressed to them. The couple must decide if they’re going to care for the child on a temporary or long-term basis and grow in their relationship along the way. Once they decide to adopt the baby, they realize the adoption process is a bit challenging.
‘Countdown to Christmas’ TV Series Lineup
Friday, Oct. 17
“Mistletoe Murders” Season 1
After premiering on Hallmark+ last year, this series is coming to the Hallmark Channel with two episodes each week through Oct. 31. The show centers around Emily (Sarah Drew), the owner of a year-round Christmas store called Under the Mistletoe. Emily has a big secret and a penchant for investigating local murders.
Monday, Oct. 27
“Finding Mr. Christmas” Season 2
New episodes of this series, hosted by Jonathan Bennett, will drop each week through Dec. 15. The reality series focuses on 10 aspiring actors who take part in Christmas-themed competitions. A winner will score a leading role in an upcoming “Countdown to Christmas” movie.
Monday, Oct. 27
“Baked With Love: Holiday”
Episodes of this new series, hosted by Tamara Mowry-Housley, will drop weekly through Dec. 15. It will feature 10 home bakers who participate in a family recipe bake-off. The winner will take home $50,000 and the opportunity to have one of their creations included in a Countdown to Christmas movie.
Friday, Nov. 7
“Mistletoe Murders” Season 2
New episodes will drop each week through Nov. 21. This season, Emily (Sarah Drew) will have new mysteries to solve with detective Sam (Peter Mooney). Viewers will also learn more about Emily’s own personal mystery.
Friday, Dec. 5
“Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas”
This new series follows textile pattern designer Kate (Mae Whitman), who is taking care of her father Mac (Nathaniel Parker) after he was involved in a motorbike accident. When Kate’s best friend signs her up for a holiday matchmaking program, she meets a man, played by Toby Sandeman, who intrigues her. Suddenly, Kate’s wandering mother Delilah (Mary McDonnell) shows up in town, threatening to complicate her holidays. New episodes continue each week through the series finale on Friday, Dec. 19.