New Netflix Christmas Movies Arriving This Week Surprise

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new netflix christmas movies arriving this week surprise
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Discover New Netflix Christmas Movies worth your time

New Netflix Christmas movies for the 2025 holiday season include five original films premiering between November 12 and December 11, with A Merry Little Ex-Mas (November 12), Jingle Bell Heist (November 26), and My Secret Santa (December 3) leading the lineup. These festive additions join Netflix's extensive library of over 31 Christmas movies available for streaming throughout the holidays.

2025 Netflix Christmas Original Movies: Complete Lineup

Netflix delivered four to five new original Christmas movies in 2025, a slightly quieter slate compared to previous years when the streamer released five new originals. The 2025 holiday lineup features A-list talent including Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Rowan Atkinson, and Alexandra Breckenridge, representing the streamer's continued investment in holiday rom-com programming.

  • A Merry Little Ex-Mas - Premiered November 12, 2025, starring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson as divorced co-parents navigating Christmas together
  • Champagne Problems - Premiered November 19, 2025, featuring Minka Kelly in a French winter romance
  • Jingle Bell Heist - Premiered November 26, 2025, a London-based Christmas heist rom-com starring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells
  • My Secret Santa - Premiered December 3, 2025, starring Alexandra Breckenridge as a single mom disguised as Santa
  • Man Vs Baby - Premieres December 11, 2025, featuring Rowan Atkinson as a caretaker stuck with the Baby Jesus from a nativity play

Key New Netflix Christmas Movies Detailed

A Merry Little Ex-Mas: Divorce and Holiday Healing

A Merry Little Ex-Mas centers on Kate (Alicia Silverstone), a recently divorced mother hoping for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house, when her ex-husband Everett (Oliver Hudson) arrives with his younger, successful new girlfriend, derailing her holiday plans. The film runs 1 hour 29 minutes and was released on Netflix on November 12, 2025. Silverstone also serves as executive producer on this project.

"Silverstone, a single mom in real life, has spoken about finding hope in dating again," adding authentic resonance to her portrayal of a woman navigating post-divorce holidays.
new netflix christmas movies arriving this week surprise
new netflix christmas movies arriving this week surprise

Jingle Bell Heist: Christmas Eve Caper in London

Jingle Bell Heist follows Sophia (Olivia Holt) and Nick (Connor Swindells), two struggling hourly employees who team up to rob London's prestigious department store on Christmas Eve-Sophia seeking money for her mother's cancer surgery, Nick needing funds after separating from his wife. Directed by Michael Fimognari with screenplay by Abby McDonald (known for Briderton), the film released November 26, 2025.

Movie TitleRelease DateStar CastGenreRuntime
A Merry Little Ex-MasNov 12, 2025Alicia Silverstone, Oliver HudsonRom-Com1h 29m
Champagne ProblemsNov 19, 2025Minka Kelly, Tom WozniczkaRom-ComTBA
Jingle Bell HeistNov 26, 2025Olivia Holt, Connor SwindellsHeist Rom-ComTBA
My Secret SantaDec 3, 2025Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan EggoldRom-ComTBA
Man Vs BabyDec 11, 2025Rowan AtkinsonBritish ComedyTBA

My Secret Santa: Single Mom's Santa Disguise

My Secret Santa tells the story of Taylor (Alexandra Breckenridge from Virgin River), a single mother who disguises herself as Santa at a ski resort to fund her daughter's ski lessons, where she falls for charming hotel manager Matthew (Ryan Eggold). The film premiered December 3, 2025, and streams exclusively on Netflix.

Beyond originals, Netflix licensed over 20 festive movies in November 2025, including fan favorites from Hallmark, Lifetime, and Freeform available to U.S. subscribers. These licensed additions complement the streamer's already impressive Christmas Universe of interconnected holiday content.

  1. Our Little Secret - Lindsay Lohan's second Christmas movie for Netflix, released November 27, 2024, about resentful exes forced under one roof when their new partners are siblings
  2. Hot Frosty - Lacey Chabert brings a widow to life with a magical snowman, released November 13, 2024
  3. Falling for Christmas - Lindsay Lohan's first Netflix Christmas movie, about an amnesiac heiress cared for by a lodge owner, released November 10, 2022
  4. Klaus - Sergio Pablos' animated classic about a postman befriend­ing a toymaker, released November 14, 2019
  5. That Christmas - Richard Curtis' animated family adventure starring Jodie Whittaker and Brian Cox, released December 6, 2024

Key concerns and solutions for New Netflix Christmas Movies Arriving This Week Surprise

Which Netflix Christmas movies are new in 2025?

Five new original Christmas movies premiered on Netflix in 2025: A Merry Little Ex-Mas (Nov 12), Champagne Problems (Nov 19), Jingle Bell Heist (Nov 26), My Secret Santa (Dec 3), and Man Vs Baby (Dec 11).

Is Lindsay Lohan in a new Christmas movie on Netflix?

Lindsay Lohan's most recent Netflix Christmas movie is Our Little Secret, released November 27, 2024, marking her third Netflix film and second Christmas movie after Falling for Christmas.

What is the best animated Christmas movie on Netflix?

Klaus, directed by Sergio Pablos in his directorial debut, is widely considered Netflix's best animated Christmas movie, featuring Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons in a story that originated modern Santa traditions.

How many Christmas movies does Netflix have in 2025?

Netflix offers 31 Christmas movies available to stream all through the holidays in 2025, including four new originals plus over 20 licensed festive films added in November 2025.

When do new Netflix Christmas movies typically release?

New Netflix Christmas movies typically premiere between mid-November and early December, with the 2025 slate releasing from November 12 through December 11 to maximize holiday viewing.

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