Netflix is getting ready to spread some festive cheer, revealing a first look at four brand-new Christmas movies arriving on the streaming service this holiday season.
Written 11th October 2026 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
The festive sneak peek features a star-studded lineup including Jared Padalecki, Leighton Meester, Dennis Quaid, Rob Lowe and Maddie Ziegler, with everything from heartwarming family adventures and romantic comedies to a musical celebration of Christmas.
The four movies are scheduled to arrive between November 4 and December 2, 2026, giving Christmas fans something new to enjoy throughout the festive season.
Watch Netflix's 2026 Christmas Movie Sneak Peek
Netflix has offered a first glimpse at all four upcoming movies, giving viewers a taste of the festive stories, familiar faces and Christmas magic heading to their screens.
A Dog's Perfect Christmas — November 4
Based on a story by W. Bruce Cameron, the bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, this heartwarming family film follows a teenager, her grandfather and their loyal basset hound as they try to keep their family together during a difficult Christmas.
Starring Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Mary Steenburgen and Jennifer Tilly, the film promises an emotional festive adventure filled with family, friendship and the special bond between people and their pets.
Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas — November 11
Tyler Perry brings music, faith and Christmas spirit together in a new holiday drama.
The story follows a struggling pastor who inherits his family's church in a troubled New York neighbourhood. As Christmas approaches, he must rediscover his faith and find a way to bring hope back to his community.
Featuring gospel and R&B performers including Fantasia Barrino, Tank and Yolanda Adams, the movie combines uplifting music with a heartfelt Christmas story.
Guarding Stars — November 18
Christmas romance fans have another movie to add to their watchlists as Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki team up in Guarding Stars.
Inspired by Katherine Center's bestselling novel The Bodyguard, the romantic comedy follows a professional bodyguard assigned to protect a famous action star during the holiday season.
With a festive setting, unexpected romance and plenty of complications, this could be one of Netflix's most anticipated Christmas romances of the year.
Andie MacDowell also stars.
In a Holidaze — December 2
What would you do if you had to relive the same Christmas over and over again?
That's the dilemma facing Maddie Ziegler's character in In a Holidaze, a festive romantic comedy adapted from the novel by Christina Lauren.
After a disastrous romantic mistake, a young woman finds herself trapped in a Christmas time loop at her family's cabin. To escape, she'll have to discover what truly makes her happy.
Rob Lowe, Graham Phillips and Jackie Sandler also feature in the movie.
Even More Christmas Movies Are Coming in 2026
Netflix isn't the only place bringing festive entertainment to our screens this year.
From big-screen Christmas adventures to cosy streaming romances, 2026 has plenty in store for movie lovers.
We've rounded up some of the biggest and most anticipated festive releases in our own video, featuring the Christmas movies you'll want to add to your watchlist this holiday season.
Which Christmas Movie Are You Most Excited For?
Whether you love a heartwarming family story, a festive romance or a Christmas comedy with a magical twist, Netflix's 2026 lineup has something for everyone.
With the first movie arriving on November 4, Christmas movie season is almost here.
Which of these four new Netflix Christmas movies will you be watching first?
