Hallmark Announces 40 New Christmas Movies Will Air This Holiday Season!

Grab a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up with a cozy blanket, and get ready to sparkle with joy because Hallmark is about to release 40 brand-new, heartwarming holiday movies!

Hallmark holiday movies, such as "A Royal Christmas," "Christmas at Pemberley Manor," and "The Christmas Card," are beloved traditions for many. They offer heartwarming, family-friendly stories that capture the spirit of the season.

And this holiday season, Hallmark is bringing more cheer as the network announced a lineup of 40 brand-new original movies, filling fans' days with festive magic.

According to People Magazine, the network announced dozens of new movies between its flagship and Hallmark Mystery channels and revealed a new streaming platform, Hallmark+ at the TCA Summer Press Tour on Thursday, July 11.

Limited series such as "Holidazed" and "Mistletoe Murders" are just two of several upcoming projects. Hallmark stars Wes Brown, Luke Macfarlane, and Ashley Williams will also host shows on Hallmark+.

"Getting to tell these stories of real love — I am a Hallmark actress, but even more than that, I am a wife and a mother," Williams said. "And what brings me the most joy in my life is that so getting people are, they're going to fall in love on our show."

"I want to officiate weddings, I want to get their babies," she added. "So getting to tell a story like that in a way that really, properly represents our audience by bringing them onto the screen is one of the most exciting things that I can even imagine."

The new streaming service will bring even more magic into fans' lives with a bundle of membership benefits and rewards! Enjoy exclusive access to special Hallmark experiences and events, plus delightful gifts throughout the year.

Hallmark+ is launching the first-ever movie trilogy that is told from a male point of view. Fans should prepare for "The Groomsmen," a charming new series reminiscent of "The Wedding Veil" which stars Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, and B.J. Britt. The network claims this trilogy promises to bring fresh perspectives and heartwarming stories that will light up your holiday season.

The exciting launch of Hallmark+ marks a shift from the current streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now, to a world brimming with even more festive cheer!

Hallmark is setting sail into uncharted waters with an exciting new venture! The network previously announced a magical docuseries that will be filmed aboard its Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise.

This festive voyage will embark from Miami on the Norwegian Gem in November, promising a sea of holiday cheer, behind-the-scenes moments, and heartwarming adventures that will make this holiday season unforgettable.

According to the network, it will capture “the magic of the cruise through the eyes of the most passionate fans as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime” to give viewers “an exclusive look at the immersive Christmas-themed experience that only Hallmark can provide, sharing in the joy and unparalleled excitement of the fan community.”

Melissa Peterman, who starred in "Haul Out the Holly" and its 2023 sequel, "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up," spoke out about what makes the channel's original movies so special.

"I think what Hallmark does so well is, you get to know ... you feel like you know the characters, you can relate to them and it feels comforting," Peterman said on the "Hallmark Happenings" podcast, per People. "You can watch it with everybody in the room, which I think is always a great thing. And it feels good."

"Like, you finish watching and you just feel better," she added. "It took you to a place, it told you a story, which is what I think, what TV can do the ... what TV does best is when it tells you a story and you want to be part ... you want to be in that story, you want to know those people.”

Not only will the channel debut 40 new movies, but Hallmark icon and "Mean Girls" actress Lacey Chabert will also have an upcoming Hallmark series.

"I learned as much as I could about the person and their story, and honestly, most of it is live and on the job because you end up talking to their family members or coworkers or people that they've affected their lives for the better and they tell you so much about them and then you find out so much about this person," Chabert said at the TCA presentation, per People. "And then finally, with the help of these incredible party planners, Lisa, Marissa, we throw them a huge surprise celebration at the end."

"And then I finally get to meet the person that I've learned so much about in preparation for the party," the actress added. "And it's every time. It's just such a rewarding and joyful experience, and I can't wait for people to watch the show."

"Celebrations with Lacey Chabert" will premiere on Hallmark+ later this year.