Netflix has officially unwrapped its 2025 Christmas holiday lineup — a sleigh-full of romantic comedies, family favorites, and unconventional thrillers fit for every mood this winter. From bubbly holiday ex-drama to neon-lit Christmas chaos, the streamer’s festivities start in November and continue through December, ensuring there’s something jolly (or chilling) for every kind of viewer.
Below is your compact guide to Netflix’s top Christmas movies and series of 2025, featuring both brand-new releases and cult favorites making a comeback.
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Featured Netflix Christmas Releases 2025
| Title | Release Date | Genre | Notable Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Merry Little Ex-Mas | November 12, 2025 | Romantic Comedy | Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil |
| My Secret Santa | December 3, 2025 | Rom-Com / Family | Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold |
| Champagne Problems | December 10, 2025 | Romantic Drama | Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka |
| Jingle Bell Heist | Mid-November 2025 | Action / Heist Comedy | Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells |
| Christmas Bloody Christmas | Returning Title | Horror / Thriller | Riley Dandy |
| The Christmas Contract | Returning Title | Family Romance | Hilarie Burton, Robert Buckley |
1. A Merry Little Ex-Mas – Netflix Original
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: November 12, 2025
Directed by Steve Carr (Daddy Day Care) and written by Holly Hester, this sparkling dramedy stars Alicia Silverstone as Kate — a newly divorced woman holding one last elaborate Christmas at her family home before selling it. Her plan truly derails when her ex-husband (Oliver Hudson) shows up with his glamorous new girlfriend (played by Jameela Jamil).
Complete with awkward reunions, rediscovered love, and comic mess-ups, A Merry Little Ex-Mas captures the chaos of modern relationships wrapped in tinsel and second chances.
Why Watch: For heartfelt humor reminiscent of The Holiday, with a bit more bite and nostalgia.
2. My Secret Santa
Genre: Christmas Romantic Comedy
Release Date: December 3, 2025
From The Princess Switch director Mike Rohl, My Secret Santa offers a delightful gender-bending take on classic holiday charm. Starring Alexandra Breckenridge (Virgin River) and Ryan Eggold (New Amsterdam), the film follows a single mom who disguises herself as a man to land a seasonal Santa job at a ritzy ski resort. But things snowball when she falls for the hotel manager, leading to laugh-out-loud confusion and sincere connection.
Why Watch: A heartfelt, family-friendly comedy exploring identity, romance, and festive redemption, set against enchanting alpine snowscapes.
3. Champagne Problems
Genre: Romantic Drama
Release Date: December 10, 2025
Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, this elegantly bottled Christmas film pairs Minka Kelly and Polish actor Tom Wozniczka in a Paris-meets-Champagne tale. Kelly’s character, an ambitious business exec sent to France for a corporate deal, faces an unexpected twist when she falls for the mysterious son of the champagne house’s founder — sparking a delicate balance between business rivalry and blooming love.
Why Watch: Think Emily in Paris meets The Holiday with a touch of European sparkle, perfect for romance lovers craving wanderlust.
4. Jingle Bell Heist
Genre: Action / Heist Comedy
Release Window: November 2025
Netflix embraces action-comedy this holiday season with Jingle Bell Heist, featuring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells leading a team of mismatched thieves set on stealing Christmas treasures — literally. Expect plenty of twists, comic timing, and caroling chaos in this holiday caper.
Why Watch: A hybrid of Home Alone’s clever traps and Now You See Me’s slick misdirection — all decked out in Christmas glitz.
5. Christmas Bloody Christmas
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Origin: AMC–Shudder Collaboration (2022) | U.S. Streaming 2025
For those who prefer their hot cocoa spiked with horror, writer-director Joe Begos brings Christmas Bloody Christmas, a technicolor nightmare where a robotic Santa malfunctions and wreaks havoc on an unsuspecting town. With heavy-metal ambiance and brutal choreography, it’s part Terminator, part Silent Night.
Why Watch: Perfect for viewers who want a little scream between the seasonal stream.
6. The Christmas Contract (Classic Addition)
Genre: Romantic Family Drama
Origin: Hallmark (2018) | U.S. Streaming 2025
Starring Hilarie Burton (One Tree Hill) and Robert Buckley, this comforting throwback follows Jolie, a web designer pretending to date her friend’s brother to survive hometown holiday gossip — only to find true warmth in the deception.
Why Watch: A cozy rewatch for fans of Hallmark magic — perfect for unwinding after Christmas dinner.
Netflix’s Evolving Holiday Strategy
Netflix continues expanding its Christmas Universe (NCU) — a growing web of interconnected films such as A Christmas Prince and The Princess Switch. These new offerings don’t just lean on festive clichés but diversify storytelling with international backdrops, female leads, and innovative genres (including horror and heist comedies).
According to What’s on Netflix, this year’s festive catalog mixes four new rom-coms with returning Hallmark favorites and experimental additions, reinforcing Netflix’s commitment to dominating year-end streaming charts.
- What’s on Netflix – New Christmas Movies & Series 2025
- Netflix Newsroom – Holiday 2025 Slate
- IMDb – My Secret Santa (2025)
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FAQs
Q1: Which Netflix Christmas movie should I start with this year?
Start with A Merry Little Ex-Mas for a feel-good rom-com and then switch to Champagne Problems for Parisian charm and romance.
Q2: Will Netflix continue the “Christmas Universe” franchise?
Yes! The beloved Christmas Prince and Princess Switch sagas are still integral to Netflix’s strategy, teasing possible cameos or references in the 2025 lineup.
