The scent of peppermint and pine is almost in the air, and Netflix is already setting the stage for the festive season. The streaming giant recently dropped a trailer teasing its spectacular 2025 holiday movie collection, and it promises to deliver a delightful mix of romantic reunions, daring heists, and hilarious family chaos.
Get your hot cocoa ready! Here are four films that should be at the top of your Netflix holiday watchlist this year.
1. A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Expected November 12, 2025
When love and the holidays collide, awkward reunions are inevitable. Starring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson, this film is shaping up to be a must-watch for anyone who’s navigated a tricky holiday gathering. Expect plenty of witty dialogue and a sprinkle of nostalgia as these two try to manage their unexpected meeting amidst the festive chaos. The cast also features Jameela Jamil and Melissa Joan Hart in a story directed by Steve Carr.
- Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, and Melissa Joan Hart.
- Director: Steve Carr
- Writer: Holly Hester
2. Champagne Problems
Releases November 19, 2025
If your preferred Christmas movie comes with a generous pour of luxury and comedic chaos, this might be your perfect glass of bubbly. Champagne Problems follows a mismatched pair as they navigate love and ambition in the glittering world of high-society holiday parties. Starring Minka Kelly and Tom Wozniczka, and directed and written by Mark Steven Johnson, prepare for a touch of elegance mixed with inevitable mayhem.
- Cast: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Thibault de Montalembert, Flula Borg, Astrid Whettnall, and Xavier Samuel.
- Director / Writer: Mark Steven Johnson
3. Jingle Bell Heist
Releases November 26, 2025
This is the Christmas caper you didn’t know you needed. Jingle Bell Heist promises high-energy antics, witty one-liners, and a festive soundtrack, making it the perfect post-Christmas dinner watch. Starring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells, the film delivers a clever, fast-paced action comedy set against the backdrop of holiday cheer. Director Michael Fimognari brings this merry madness to life.
- Cast: Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells, Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, Poppy Drayton, Michael Salami, and Natasha Joseph.
- Director: Michael Fimognari
4. My Secret Santa
Releases December 3, 2025
Prepare for a heartwarming journey of disguise and self-discovery. This film is expected to deliver heart, humor, and a few emotional tugs as Alexandra Breckenridge leads a performance that mixes genuine Christmas spirit with the challenges of finding oneself. Directed by Mike Rohl, the story is a classic holiday romance built on a cozy premise.
- Cast: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Tia Mowry, Madison MacIsaac, and Diana Maria Riva.
- Director: Mike Rohl
From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to clever capers, Netflix’s holiday lineup for this year ensures there is something for every kind of Christmas movie lover. Get ready for a December that’s about to get a whole lot merrier.
