Want to know what festive Christmas films were released this year? Read on to discover our selection of films that sound promising, there’s something for everyone!
Falling for Christmas
Platform: Netflix
Lindsay Lohan returns to the screen in this new rom-com. It is about an engaged heiress suffering from amnesia, which she got from a skiing accident. She is being cared for by a lodge owner, who she happens to find very handsome. Curious to find out what happens next?
Spirited
Platform: Apple TV
This new musical version of A Christmas Carol stars Ryan Reynolds as Scrooge. It promises to be funnier than the adaptations we’ve seen in the past. We’re excited to see how this Christmas classic has been modernized again.
The Claus Family 2
Platform: Netflix
There will be a sequel to The Claus Family on Netflix this winter. It’s a Dutch family-friendly watch, but subtitles in several languages will be available. This movie will be about Jules Claus, who took the reins from Grandpa Noël, as he receives a letter from a girl with a very special Christmas wish.
The Noel Diary
Platform: Netflix
In this film, Justin Hartley stars as a bestselling author, who returns home for the holidays due to the passing of his mother. He unexpectedly stumbles upon a dairy full of secrets from the past. This surely sounds promising.
The Santa Clauses
Platform: Disney+
Want to take a break from watching movies by watching a tv series? Then keep on reading. The Santa Clauses has Tim Allen returning for his role as Scott Calvin. This series will be a revival of the famous Santa Clause film franchise, so it promises to evoke some nostalgia for the 2000s kids among us. In the series, Scott realizes he cannot be Santa forever and goes on a mission to find a suitable replacement for his role.
Don’t want to watch something new? You can always stick to the classics:
Home Alone
We all know this classic. It is ideal to watch with your entire family and can be watched over and over again (even though you may have memorized the entire movie) Stream it on Disney+.
Love Actually
Who doesn’t want to see Hugh Grant dance to ‘Jump for My Love’ once again? You can watch it on Videoland and Amazon Prime Video.
The Holiday
A heartwarming classic starring Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Hugh Grant, and Kate Winslet. It’s about a house swap and all the hilarious and romantic consequences that it brings. Can be watched on Netflix.
You can also discover some new favorites in festive releases from years gone by:
Holidate
A comedy about a couple using each other purely as dates for the holidays (but we can all guess how that ends). Watch it on Netflix.
Let it Snow
A film based on John Green’s novel of the same name. It follows several high school seniors on a snowy Christmas Eve. This is a Netflix original film.
Bad Moms Christmas
A hilarious film, perfect to watch on a girls’ night. Available on Pathe Thuis for €2,99.
To wrap up this Christmas movie list, grab yourself some chocolate milk and cookies and have a Christmas movie marathon!
