Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas: Ways to watch Hallmark's 'She's Making a List' and other new holiday movies

The holiday season is officially here, and Hallmark is bringing back its annual Countdown to Christmas series! For 2025, the network is offering 24 brand-new Christmas films along with four holiday series, running through December 21, 2025.

With Hallmark movies no longer on Peacock, watching the festive lineup might be trickier for those without cable. Here's a complete guide to catching all the new Hallmark Christmas content this year.

Release Dates for Hallmark Christmas Movies

The 2025 Countdown to Christmas series began on October 17. The next premiere, She's Making a List featuring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker, airs on Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m. ET. Throughout the series, most new films will debut on Saturdays and Sundays, while new series episodes will be broadcast on Fridays and Mondays.

Where to Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies

All Hallmark holiday content is available on the Hallmark Channel and streaming service Hallmark+. Peacock will no longer carry Hallmark movies in 2025.

Streaming Without Cable

Hallmark+ offers on-demand access to all Hallmark films and series shortly after their TV premiere. Upcoming movies include A Royal Montana Christmas and Three Wisest Men, along with series like Finding Mr. Christmas and Mistletoe Murders. Subscriptions cost $7.99/month or $79.99/year, with perks such as monthly coupons for Hallmark stores, eCards, and gifts for annual subscribers. A 7-day free trial is also available.

Hallmark+ via Prime Video

If you prefer to consolidate apps, Hallmark+ can be added to Prime Video. Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year, with a standalone Prime Video subscription at $8.99/month. Hallmark+ add-on is $7.99/month, and Amazon offers a free trial for eligible users.

Other Streaming Options

• Philo: $25 for the first month to watch Hallmark Channel
• Frndly TV: Hallmark Channel or Hallmark+ from $7.99/month
• Fubo: Hallmark Channel or add-on Hallmark+ (free trial available)
• DirecTV: Watch Hallmark Channel (free trial available)

2025 Hallmark Christmas Movie Lineup

This year, Hallmark reduced the number of movie premieres but increased series offerings. The schedule includes 24 new movies and four series premieres, plus Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2.

Movie Premieres (All at 8 p.m. ET/PT unless noted)

• Oct 18: A Royal Montana Christmas Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie
• Oct 19: A Christmas Angel Match Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres
• Oct 25: Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad
• Oct 26: Cherry Lane Movies Seasons Greetings 4 p.m., Happy Holidays 6 p.m., Deck the Halls 8 p.m.
• Nov 1: Christmas On Duty Janel Parrish, Parker Young
• Nov 2: A Newport Christmas Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown
• Nov 8: Christmas Above the Clouds Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes
• Nov 9: A Keller Christmas Vacation Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher
• Nov 15: Three Wisest Men Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
• Nov 16: Tidings for the Season Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah-Justus Lewis
• Nov 22: Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario
• Nov 23: Melt My Heart This Christmas Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar
• Nov 27: We Met in December Autumn Reeser, Niall Matter
• Nov 28: The Snow Must Go On 6 p.m., The More the Merrier 8 p.m.
• Nov 29: An Alpine Holiday 6 p.m., A Grand Ole Opry Christmas 8 p.m.
• Nov 30: The Christmas Cup 6 p.m., Christmas at the Catnip Caf 8 p.m.
• Dec 6: Shes Making a List Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker
• Dec 7: Single on the 25th Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing
• Dec 13: A Suite Holiday Romance Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood
• Dec 14: Oy to the World! Brooke DOrsay, Jake Epstein
• Dec 20: A Make or Break Holiday Hunter King, Evan Roderick
• Dec 21: The Christmas Baby Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven

Series Premieres (Eastern Time)

• Mistletoe Murders Season 1: Starts Oct 17, 8 p.m., two episodes weekly through Oct 31, starring Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney
• Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2: Starts Oct 27, 8 p.m., episodes weekly through Dec 15, hosted by Jonathan Bennett, judge Melissa Peterman
• Baked With Love: Holiday Starts Oct 27, 9 p.m., weekly through Dec 15, hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley
• Mistletoe Murders Season 2: Starts Nov 7, 8 p.m., two episodes weekly through Nov 21
• Twelve Dates Til Christmas Starts Dec 5, 8 p.m., two episodes weekly through Dec 19

Author’s Analysis: Hallmark’s 2025 Holiday Strategy

The 2025 Countdown to Christmas lineup reflects a strategic shift by Hallmark. While the total number of new movie premieres has decreased to 24, the network has expanded its focus on series content, introducing four new holiday series and continuing Finding Mr. Christmas into a second season. This suggests a deliberate move toward serialized storytelling to retain viewers across multiple weeks rather than concentrating solely on standalone films.

With Hallmark movies no longer available on Peacock, access has become more limited for non-cable viewers. Hallmark+ now serves as the primary platform for streaming, offering on-demand access shortly after broadcast. Subscriptions are priced at $7.99/month or $79.99/year, with added benefits such as store coupons and eCards. The service is also available as a Prime Video add-on, providing flexibility for viewers who prefer consolidated streaming apps.

The scheduling strategy emphasizes weekend movie premieres and midweek series episodes, likely designed to maximize viewership during peak leisure times. Notable upcoming films include She’s Making a List, A Royal Montana Christmas, and Three Wisest Men, while series like Mistletoe Murders and Baked With Love: Holiday aim to keep audiences engaged throughout the holiday season.

Overall, Hallmark’s approach in 2025 balances nostalgia with accessibility challenges, leveraging both traditional broadcasting and digital streaming to maintain its status as a central provider of holiday entertainment.

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