Lifetime Announces Its Christmas 2025 Lineup with Festive Films Starring Brandy, Vivica A. Fox, Tyler Hilton and More (Exclusive) Sabienna BowmanOctober 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM 5 Lifetime's 2025 Christmas movie lineup has officially arrived On Thursday, Oct.
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Sabienna BowmanOctober 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Lifetime's 2025 Christmas movie lineup has officially arrived
On Thursday, Oct. 16, the network revealed it will release 12 new Christmas movies this holiday season, as well as one Christmas thriller on LMN
James Lafferty, Brandy and Vivica A. Fox are among the stars in this year's festive movies
Christmas is coming to Lifetime with a sleigh full of movies featuring cookie-baking contests, holiday family get-togethers and... pickleball?
On Thursday, Oct. 16, Lifetime announced its 2025 Christmas lineup of festive original movies exclusively with PEOPLE. This holiday season, the cable channel will premiere 12 new festive films on Friday and Saturday nights beginning Saturday, Nov. 29, as part of its annual It's a Wonderful Lifetime slate. This year's movies include lots of familiar faces including Vivica A. Fox, James Lafferty, Brandy Norwood, Tyler Hilton and more.
Additionally, Lifetime's sister network LMN is serving up a Christmas thriller in Do You Fear What I Fear, an intense original movie starring Ciara Hanna and Josh Henderson. Hanna plays Claire, a woman who leaves her Christmas-loving small town behind in favor of the big city, only for creepy holiday decorations to begin showing up in her apartment.
Not into thrills? Lifetime has plenty of cozy Christmas movies on deck including A Pickleball Christmas, which sees One Tree Hill alum Lafferty teaming up with Zibby Allen in a movie about man on a quest to save his family's beloved racquet club, and The Christmas Campaign, a classic business-rivals-to-lovers holiday film featuring Fox and Jackée Harry in supporting roles.
In addition to Lifetime's 12 new movies, the network will also feature 100 holiday titles from years past on the Lifetime website and app, as well its video-on-demand (VOD) partners. New movies will also be available on VOD the day after their premieres.
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Read on for a complete rundown of Lifetime's Christmas 2025 movie slate, including official descriptions from the network.
Christmas Everyday, starring Brandy Norwood, Sy'rai Smith, Debbi Morgan and Robert C Riley, premieres Saturday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
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Sy'rai Smith and Brandy Norwood in Christmas Everyday
Following the death of her father, Fancy (Norwood) has been more determined than ever to uphold her father's cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Morgan) has also begun losing her sight. But things aren't a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister, Belle's (Smith), wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged, yet charming, contractor Jaylen (Riley) who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family and the true meaning of Christmas.
The Christmas Campaign, starring Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks and Austen Jaye, premieres Saturday, Nov. 29, at 10 p.m. ET/PT
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Vivica A. Fox in The Christmas Campaign
Kayleigh Brooks (Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Fox) puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa's Pajamas. Sparks fly — not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win — no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?
Do You Fear What I Fear, starring Ciara Hanna and Josh Henderson, premieres Thursday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on LMN
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Josh Henderson (left) and Ciara Hanna in Do You Fear What I Fear
When Claire (Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she's finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous "Secret Santa" watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won't let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own.
Jingle All the Way to Love, starring Erin Agostino and Romaine Waite, premieres Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
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Romaine Waite (left) and Erin Agostino in Jingle All the Way to Love
Andi Kelton (Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year's party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.
A Christmas Cookbook, starring Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti, premieres Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
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Ashley Newbrough (left) and Franco Lo Presti in A Christmas Cookbook
Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club — a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club's warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions — but the people who feel like home.
Deck the Hallways, starring Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint and Jamie M. Callica, premieres Saturday, Dec. 6th at 8 p.m. ET/PT
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Loretta Devine in Deck the Hallways
Zoe (Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Devine), who's traded old traditions for bold new adventures — including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve — showing that holiday spirit, new memories and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.
Merry Missed Connection, starring Emily Alatalo and Andrew Bushell, premieres Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
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Andrew Bushell (left) and Emily Alatalo in Merry Missed Connections
Marie (Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don'ts she's compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas?
A Runaway Bride for Christmas (wt), starring Nischelle Turner and Mark Ghanime, premieres Friday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
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Nischelle Turner in A Runaway Bride
When runaway bride, Emma (Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she's ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Ghanime) — who's hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she's brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas.
Christmas in Alaska, starring Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner, premieres Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
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Marcus Rosner and Emma Johnson in Christmas in Alaska
Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Johnson) follows her young son's festive bucket list, and Oliver (Rosner) puts his family issues aside to help save his sister's inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch, executive Produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown, and starring Arielle Kebbel and Tyler Hilton, premieres Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.
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Tyler Hilton (left) and Arielle Kebbel in Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
After pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Hilton), suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Kebbel), a single mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes' walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband's death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling?
Rodeo Christmas Romance, starring Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier, premieres Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m.
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Rebecca Dalton (left) and Corey Sevier in Rodeo Christmas Romance
When fiercely independent equestrian, Emma (Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Sevier) — only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.
Sweet Holiday Romance, starring Erin Karpluk and Christopher Russell, premieres Friday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m.
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Christopher Russell (left) and Erin Karpluk in Sweet Holiday Romance
Amanda (Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she's losing her edge. Wanting to re-claim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she'll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Russell), in charge of operations and he doesn't have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie's world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.
A Pickleball Christmas, starring Zibby Allen and James Lafferty, premieres Saturday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m.
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James Lafferty (left) and Zibby Allen in A Pickleball Christmas
Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family's racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Allen), the club's pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.
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