TV See first photos of 16 new Hallmark Christmas movies, including A Royal Corgi Christmas Here's the schedule for all 40 new Hallmark Yuletide movies. By Dan Snierson Dan Snierson Dan Snierson is a former senior writer at Entertainment Weekly. He left EW in 2023. EW's editorial guidelines Updated on November 3, 2022 11:55AM EDT Close 01 of 41 'Tis almost the season ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes; ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster (2) The first day of fall has arrived — and it just so happens to be the first day of your Hallmark Christmas movie planning. Fear not, the elves have been working overtime again this year to offer up 40 new Yuletide flicks that will premiere on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. (Technically, there are 39 Christmas movies because the 40th is a Hanukkah journey focusing on.... rival deli owners who find themselves in a romantic pickle.) Along the way, Hallmark will: welcome back Christmas queens Lacey Chabert, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Alison Sweeney, and Holly Robinson Peete; welcome Ledisi, Kara Wang, Marlo Thomas, Reginald VelJohnson, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Tia Carrere into the fold; stage its first celebration of Kwanzaa; and feature the network's first holiday movie with a lead LGBTQ+ couple. In addition, several music stars will have a holiday homecoming and single moms will find love. There's also a — try not to get too excited here — royal corgi. Hop on the sled and we'll tour all 40 movies, complete with stars, descriptions, and premiere dates. And if you promise to be more nice than naughty, you'll get a first look at 36 of these festive films right now. 02 of 41 Noel Next Door ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of Johnson Production Group Premieres: Oct. 21, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Natalie Hall, Corey Sevier Contains: Nasty neighbor, unlikely romance Official description: "A hard-working single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart." 03 of 41 We Need a Little Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Hugh Tull Premieres: Oct. 22, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Erica Durance, Patrick Sabongui, Lynn Whitfield Contains: Multiple stars from the Arrowverse, widowed mother, older neighbor Official description: "Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene." 04 of 41 We Wish You a Married Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Eric Zachanowich Premieres: Oct. 22, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Marisol Nichols, Kristoffer Polaha Contains: Stranded couple, car trouble, Vermont, lots of alpacas Official description: "Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge. Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts their car out of commission and just may put them on the road to a very happily married Christmas." 05 of 41 A Kismet Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Vance Beaupre Premieres: Oct. 23, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks, Marilu Henner Contains: Holiday homecoming, reignition of old flames, supposedly magical cookies, children's books Official description: "Sarah is a children's book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true." 06 of 41 A Cozy Christmas Inn ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of Hybrid Premieres: Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Jodie Sweetin, David O'Donnell Contains: Motivated real estate exec, B&B with an unfortunate owner, Alaska Official description: "Real-estate exec Erika travels to Alaska during Christmastime to acquire a bed and breakfast, only to discover that it's owned by her ex. While there, she finds herself falling in love with the town and quite possibly him." 07 of 41 Jolly Good Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton Premieres: Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp Contains: Gift hunting, professional shopper, American in London Official description: "David is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he crosses paths with Anji, a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card for his girlfriend. David ultimately decides to hire Anji and, thanks to a series of unexpected events, finds himself on a wild adventure across jolly old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present." 08 of 41 Christmas Bedtime Stories ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Dolsen Premieres: Oct. 29, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Erin Cahill, Steve Lund, Charlie Weber Contains: Missing military man, missing military man's wife trying to raise their daughter Official description: "When Danielle's husband goes missing in action during his deployment, she is left to raise her daughter on her own. Three years later, as she acclimates to life without him, she begins to tell her daughter bedtime stories of her father." 09 of 41 Ghosts of Christmas Always ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Scott Holloway Premieres: Oct. 30, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn, Reginald VelJohnson Contains: Family business owner in need of Yuletide joy, the Ghost of Christmas Present Official description: "Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store." 10 of 41 A Magical Christmas Village Kailey Schwerman (2) Premieres: Nov. 4, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane, Marlo Thomas Contains: Three generations of women under one roof, magical figurines Official description: "When Summer's mother, Vivian, moves in with her and her young daughter, Chloe, her orderly existence is upended. Upon arrival, Vivian sets up an heirloom miniature Christmas village resembling their town and tells Chloe it grants Christmas wishes. As Chloe begins setting up the figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates. With a little help from the magic of the Christmas village, the family will be brought closer together and, just maybe, Summer will learn to open her heart to love again." 11 of 41 Lights, Camera, Christmas! ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Astorga Premieres: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Kimberley Sustad, John Brotherton Contains: Christmas movie within a Christmas movie, above-the-line/below-the-line romance Official description: "When a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town needs a costume designer, Kerry, a local shop owner, steps into the role. While working on the movie, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film's famous leading man." 12 of 41 A Maple Valley Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Luka Cyprian Premieres: Nov. 5, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Peyton List, Andrew Walker Contains: Property for sale, arrival of handsome stranger, romance on the ranch Official description: "Erica is a rancher who has spent her whole life working the family farm with her mother and sister. When Aaron arrives and disrupts her plans, she starts to question what it is she actually wants." 13 of 41 All Saints Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman Premieres: Nov. 6, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Ledisi, Roger Cross Contains: Holiday homecoming for music star, New Orleans, reignition of old flames, fake dating Official description: "Lisette is a popular R&B singer who's getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip." 14 of 41 In Merry Measure ©2022 Hallmark Media Premieres: Nov. 11, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Patti Murin, Brendan Penny, Jennifer Robertson Contains: Holiday homecoming for music star, choir rivals Official description: "When pop star Darcy returns home to spend Christmas with her sister and niece, she unexpectedly finds herself coaching the high school choir with her onetime rival, Adam." 15 of 41 The Royal Nanny Marianne Grimont Premieres: Nov. 12, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte, Greta Scacchi Contains: Undercover spy, royal romance Official description: "Claire is an MI5 agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the family safe at Christmas." 16 of 41 Our Italian Christmas Memories ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Premieres: Nov. 12, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Sarah Power, Beau Bridges Contains: Dementia, grandma's beloved pasta sauce Official description: "The Colucci siblings, in an effort to jog the memory of their grandfather who is struggling with dementia, set out to recreate their late grandmother's legendary pasta sauce." 17 of 41 Christmas at the Golden Dragon ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Premieres: Nov. 13, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Kara Wang, Osric Chau, Sara Canning, Antonio Cupo, Barbara Niven Contains: Family restaurant in jeopardy, another Arrowverse star Official description: When Romy and Rick's parents surprise them with the news that they will be closing the Chinese restaurant they have owned and operated for decades, the siblings each find themselves re-evaluating their futures. Also impacted by the news are the landmark restaurant's loyal patrons and staff, who have all come to depend on the restaurant over the holidays." 18 of 41 Inventing the Christmas Prince ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Premieres: Nov. 18, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Ronnie Rowe Jr. Contains: Rocket science, child's imagination Official description: "Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago." 19 of 41 Three Wise Men and a Baby Bettina Strauss Premieres: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin Contains: Trio of overwhelmed brothers, no sign of Steve Guttenberg Official description: "Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives… all while rediscovering their love of Christmas." 20 of 41 Long Lost Christmas Craig Minielly Premieres: Nov. 19, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Taylor Cole, Benjamin Ayres Contains: Interior designer, surprise family members Official description: "Hayley is an interior designer who plans to surprise her recently widowed mother, Patricia, with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows her mom yearns for." 21 of 41 When I Think of Christmas Craig Minielly Premieres: Nov. 20, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter, Beth Broderick Contains: Holiday homecoming, reignition of old flames, Christmas concert Official description: "Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together, but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember." 22 of 41 My Southern Family Christmas Alyssa Moran Premieres: Nov. 24, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Jaicy Elliot, Bruce Campbell, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly, Brian McNamara Contains: Bruce Campbell, a character named Campbell not played by Bruce Campbell, journalist learning about her roots Official description: "Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological father for the first time — without him ever knowing who she really is. As she spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town's record keeper, she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell must decide if she's going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father — a decision that will change their family Christmas forever." 23 of 41 #Xmas Allister Foster Premieres: Nov. 25, 6 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Clare Bowen, Brant Daugherty Contains: Design contest, fake family Official description: "When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand's design contest, she poses as a family influencer, enlisting the help of her best friend, Max, and her baby nephew. When her video is selected as a finalist, Jen is torn on whether to go on with her perfect 'family' or reveal the truth." 24 of 41 A Royal Corgi Christmas MARTIN MAGUIRE Premieres: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Hunter King, Jordan Renzo Contains: A corgi named Mistletoe, royal romance with commoner (dog trainer), Christmas Ball Official description: "Reluctant Crown Prince Edmond returns home just before Christmas in anticipation of being named successor to the throne. To ingratiate himself to his mother the Queen, he gifts her with 'Mistletoe,' a rambunctious Corgi in need of some serious training. After several doggy disasters, Edmond turns to Cecily, a canine behavior expert from America for help — but to his great surprise, Cecily demands that he take an active part in the daily dog training sessions. Sparks fly between them as the pair work together to get Mistletoe ready to present at the annual Christmas Ball. Just as the precious pup captures their hearts, they discover that love can grow in the most unexpected places, leading them to question what they really want." 25 of 41 A Tale of Two Christmases ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly (2) Premieres: Nov. 26, 6 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey, Evan Roderick Contains: Another Arrowverse star, Sliding Doors-style Christmas Official description: "Thanks to some Christmas magic, Emma gets to experience two different Christmases — one where she stays in the city and celebrates with a new crush and his friends, and one where she returns home for all the traditions with her family... and Drew, a longtime friend who may have feelings for her. Emma's double holiday ultimately helps her discover what will truly make her happy in life as well as in love." 26 of 41 Haul Out the Holly ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes Premieres: Nov. 26, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Ellen Travolta, Peter Jacobson, Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky Contains: Lacey Chabert, holiday homecoming with a twist, HOA intervention Official description: "Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays, their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood's many Christmas festivities. 27 of 41 Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Premieres: Nov. 26, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes, Tenille Townes Contains: A Mayans M.C. star, mysterious voicemail, second chance Official description: "Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth Athens receives a voicemail from a number she doesn't recognize. On the message, a man she doesn't know makes one final plea to the love of his life for a second chance. The fifth installment of the popular movie franchise, based on Blake Shelton's song 'Time for Me to Come Home.'" 28 of 41 A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe Heather Beckstead Premieres: Nov. 27, 6 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Rachel Boston, Victor Webster Contains: Cookie company in jeopardy, stolen secret recipe, handsome local baker Official description: "Annie Cooper has big shoes to fill when she takes over as CEO of her late grandmother's small-town cookie company and is doing her best to help their struggling business get back on track. That task gets more daunting when her grandmother's secret recipe is stolen during the Christmas party. As Annie tries to crack the case and uncover the culprit she works with Sam, the owner of a local bakery, to recreate the recipe in the hope of saving the company and her job. As Annie and Sam bake batch after batch in pursuit of the perfect one, they begin to learn that their lives go together like milk and cookies." 29 of 41 A Holiday Spectacular ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Scott Holloway (2) Premieres: Nov. 27, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret Contains: Ann-Margret, the 1950s, the Radio City Rockettes Official description: "In 1958, Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall." 30 of 41 A Big Fat Family Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Premieres: Dec. 2, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere, Jack Wagner Contains: Photojournalist with a secret, social media followers, massive family holiday party Official description: "Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment — shooting the Chang family's annual holiday party for a cover story — she doesn't reveal that they are, in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the co-worker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn't want to jeopardize her big break." 31 of 41 A Fabled Holiday Marcel Williams Premieres: Dec. 3, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Brooke D'Orsay, Ryan Paevey Contains: Reunion of childhood BFFs, magical town Official description: "Talia and her childhood best friend, Anderson, unexpectedly reunite in a curiously familiar-looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors when they need it most." 32 of 41 The Holiday Stocking Brandon Cruz/ Hallmark Media Premieres: Dec. 3, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Nadine Ellis, B.J. Britt, Karon Riley, Tamala Jones, Mykelti Williamson Contains: Angel who just got his wings, estranged sisters Official description: "RJ is a new angel, who is given the chance to address his one regret, that he didn't help his sisters reconcile while he was still alive. Returning to earth as a stranger, he gets each of them to revive the Holiday Stocking, their parent's old tradition to encourage charity at Christmas." 33 of 41 Undercover Holiday Peter Stranks Premieres: Dec. 4, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar Contains: Pop star holiday homecoming, fake dating Official description: "When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that Matt is her new beau, when in reality, he's her overzealous security guard." 34 of 41 The Most Colorful Time of the Year Petr Maur Premieres: Dec. 9, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Katrina Bowden, Christopher Russell Contains: Color blindness, school teacher-optometrist romance Official description: "Ryan is an elementary school teacher who learns that he is colorblind. Michelle, an optometrist and mother of one of his students, helps bring color into his life in time for the holidays." 35 of 41 Christmas Class Reunion Kailey Schwerman Premieres: Dec. 10, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Aimeé Teegarden, Tanner Novlan Contains: Holiday homecoming, high school reunion Official description: "High school classmates, who once dubbed themselves the 'cursed class,' reconnect at Christmas for their 15-year reunion. Over the course of their time reconnecting, the classmates challenge each other to remember who they were, who they are, and who they want to be." 36 of 41 The Gift of Peace Allister Foster Premieres: Dec. 10, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Nikki Deloach, Brennan Elliott Contains: Widow who has lost faith, Christian support group Official description: "Artist Traci is a once-devout Christian who has stopped believing in God after her husband tragically died despite her prayers. As her second Christmas without him approaches, she tries going to a support group for inspiration and comfort." 37 of 41 The Holiday Sitter ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly Premieres: Dec. 11, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, Chelsea Hobbs Contains: Overwhelmed uncle turned babysitter, hot neighbor turned love interest Official description: "Sam is a workaholic bachelor who babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays when his sister and her husband have to go out of town. Completely out of his element, he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance." 38 of 41 Holiday Heritage Albert Camicioli Premieres: Dec. 16, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, Holly Robinson Peete Contains: Family in need of repair, helpful ex, Hallmark's first celebration of Kwanzaa Official description: "Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it's too late." 39 of 41 'Twas the Night Before Christmas ©2022 Hallmark Media; Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images Premieres: Dec. 17, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Torrey DeVitto, Zane Holtz Contains: Actress turned director, analysis of the poem "A Visit from St. Nick," possible ghosts Official description: "A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town's annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem 'A Visit from St. Nick' is debated." 40 of 41 Five More Minutes: Moments Like These Bettina Strauss Premieres: Dec. 17, 10 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars: Ashley Williams, Lucas Bryant Contains: A Williams sister, young widowed mother, holiday homecoming, music from American Idol alum Scotty McCreery Official description: "The second holiday story inspired by Scotty McCreery's song 'Five More Minutes,' a young widow's Christmas wish for her son is answered in unexpected ways when she returns to their old home for the holidays." 41 of 41 Hanukkah on Rye Thomas Fricke Premieres: Dec. 18, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel Stars: Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas, Lisa Loeb Contains: Another Arrowverse star, Lisa Loeb, matchmaker, rival deli owners Official description: "A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli owners. Will a Hanukkah miracle keep them together?"