Hallmark Unveils 2026 Countdown to Christmas Movie Lineup
WHO:
TVLine - Hallmark Channel is releasing new holiday movies.
Variety - The lineup features stars including Lori Loughlin, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Lacey Chabert, Christy Carlson Romano, Richard Kind, Andie MacDowell, Ian Harding, and Jonathan Bennett.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026 will include three movie events: "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story" on October 17, "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True" on November 28, and "A Grand Biltmore Christmas" on December 5.
The Hollywood Reporter - "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story" features a storyline about a freelance reporter who covers a Chicago Bears superfan attending her 500th game.
The Hollywood Reporter - "A Grand Biltmore Christmas" is a follow-up to 2023’s "A Biltmore Christmas," filmed at the Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
TVLine - Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026 will include 34 original movies.
TVLine - The premiere of "A Danish Christmas" is scheduled for November 1 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Mistletoe Murders" Season 3 will premiere on November 5 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Merry Memories" is set to premiere on November 6 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Holiday Unplugged" will premiere on November 7 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "A Season of Promises" is scheduled for November 8 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "My Christmas Cowboy" will premiere on November 13 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "The Nights Before Christmas" is set for November 14 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Mistletoe and Mimosas" will premiere on November 15 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Our Holiday Playbook" is scheduled for November 20 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Christmas in Blue Dog Valley" will premiere on November 21 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Double Booked for the Holidays" is set for November 22 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Christmas Delivered" will premiere on November 26 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "The Christmas Eve Feast" is scheduled for November 27 at 6 p.m.
TVLine - "Return to Santa" will premiere on November 27 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "The Most Wonderful Secret" is set for November 28 at 6 p.m.
TVLine - "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True" will premiere on November 28 at 8 p.m.
TVLine - "Eight Nights for Love" is scheduled for November 29 at 6 p.m.
TVLine - "Miles to Christmas" will premiere on November 29 at 8 p.m.
WHERE:
TVLine - The movies will air on the Hallmark Channel.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event will begin on Friday, October 16.
TVLine - The Countdown to Christmas 2026 event will feature premieres starting from November 1.
WHY:
Variety - Hallmark aims to provide a larger selection of holiday movies than ever before for the 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Darren Abbott, president of Hallmark Media, stated, “We’re thrilled to offer viewers exciting new movies that feature the heartfelt and inspiring storytelling synonymous with a Hallmark Christmas movie.”
Variety - The lineup includes a variety of genres and storylines, showcasing different holiday themes and characters.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 22:58 UTC)
Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026 will feature three new movie events, starting with "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story" on October 17, followed by "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True" on November 28, and concluding with "A Grand Biltmore Christmas" on December 5. "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story" tells the tale of a freelance reporter covering a Chicago Bears superfan as she attends her 500th game, while "A Grand Biltmore Christmas" serves as a follow-up to 2023’s "A Biltmore Christmas," filmed at the iconic Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Darren Abbott, president of Hallmark Media, expressed excitement about the lineup, stating, “We’re thrilled to offer viewers exciting new movies that feature the heartfelt and inspiring storytelling synonymous with a Hallmark Christmas movie.”
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 21:00 UTC)
The 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event is set to kick off on Friday, October 16, at 21:00 UTC. This festive celebration promises to bring joy and excitement as the holiday season approaches. Mark your calendars for this special occasion!
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 20:02 UTC)
Hallmark Channel is gearing up for its 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event, featuring an impressive lineup of 34 original movies. The holiday movie premieres kick off on November 1 with "A Danish Christmas," and include titles like "Mistletoe Murders" on November 5 and "Christmas Delivered" on November 26. Stars like Lori Loughlin, Tamera Mowry-Housley, and Andie MacDowell will grace the screen, ensuring a delightful array of holiday themes and stories for viewers.