November 21, 2025
From my guilty pleasure activities, I usually mention Christmas movies. In August. There is nothing more carefree, warm or cozy than an evening spent with that fairy tale like, sentimental, feel good kind of content, and we have especially earned it after a year marked by global crises, uncertainty, existential anxiety and political chaos. Of course, it is best to start with the true classics, like the 1950s Hollywood adaptation of A Christmas Carol or It’s a Wonderful Life. But if you are tired of watching Home Alone for the thousandth time, the good news is that streaming platforms have prepared an abundance of festive releases this season, with Netflix leading the way and offering a whole selection of new Christmas titles such as the already most watched A Merry Little Ex Mas. We know this new batch will not win any Oscars, but it is fair to say that we neither want nor need that. We grab a mug of mulled wine, switch our phones to do not disturb mode, and let ourselves fall into New Year’s adventures. Below, we highlight the newest Christmas movies you should not miss on streaming platforms this season.
Ready to sign the divorce papers and determined to stage one more picture perfect family Christmas in their home, Kate (Alicia Silverstone) is caught off guard when her ex husband Everett (Oliver Hudson) shows up with his new girlfriend. As the decorations go up and old feelings resurface, Kate realizes that what truly matters is not the perfectly planned holiday, but the life she already has. Melissa Joan Hart is also here to add an extra layer of millennial nostalgia. Available on Netflix.
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Do the Jonas Brothers make you think of Christmas? Well, they soon will. When Kevin, Joe and Nick wrap up their tour in London only forty eight hours before Christmas, everything starts to go wrong. A comedic chain of travel delays, sibling rivalry and holiday chaos pulls them far from home and far from the Christmas they imagined. With original songs, surprise celebrity cameos and a witty, self aware tone, this musical comedy reminds them and us that going home is sometimes the best gift of all. Available on Disney+.
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A classic of the genre. When ambitious executive Sydney Price (Minka Kelly) travels to Paris to finalize the acquisition of the famed Château Cassell before Christmas, her business focused plan quickly begins to fall apart. One magical night in the City of Light leads to an unexpected encounter with Henry (Tom Wozniczka), only for her to discover that he is the heir to the very wine empire she is trying to buy. She now has to navigate business rivals, family interests and an unexpected romance that simply refuses to quiet down. Available on Netflix.
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Joy (Shannon Thornton) is a New York fashion designer whose talent is always overlooked, both at work and in love. Determined to finally take a chance, she follows her crush Colton (Aaron O’Connell) to snowy Colorado. But after an unexpected revelation and a powerful snowstorm, she ends up stranded, until she meets Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), whose warmth and kindness help her rethink what it truly means to find joy. Available on Prime Video.
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On the eve of Christmas in London, two down on their luck workers, sales assistant Sophia (Olivia Holt) and repairman Nick (Connor Swindells from Sex Education), team up to rob a luxury department store. But as they plan the perfect holiday heist, sparks start to fly and hidden truths come to the surface, putting their unexpected partnership at risk and complicating their delightfully mischievous mission. Available on Netflix starting November 26.
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Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) je nezamenjiva sila koja drži na okupu haotičan Božić u svojoj porodici – sve dok jedne godine potpuno ne zaborave na nju. Osećajući se nevidljivo, kreće u spontanu solo avanturu, dok njeni najbliži panično pokušavaju da je pronađu. Na tom putu, Claire ponovo otkriva pravu magiju praznika i shvata šta se dešava kada Božić krene svojim neočekivanim tokom. Pouka za sve nas. Dostupan na Prime Video-u od 3. decembra.
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When Anna, played by Zooey Deschanel, and Russ (Charlie Cox) break up, their beloved dog Merv falls into depression, and the only way to help him recover is the most awkward shared custody arrangement imaginable. Russ takes Merv to sunny Florida, only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his spark back, his owners just might rediscover theirs too. Available on Prime Video starting December 10.
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For the finale, forget the usual holiday movie plots. Goodbye June is where things turn emotional and darkly witty. Directed for the first time by Kate Winslet, who also stars as one of four siblings alongside Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn and Andrea Riseborough, the story follows a family forced to reunite for the holidays when their mother June, played by Helen Mirren, falls ill. As they try to navigate the chaos of complicated family dynamics in the face of possible loss, their sharp and resourceful mother takes charge with biting humor, honesty and plenty of love. Available on Netflix starting December 24.
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