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The vacation season is upon us. That means the discharge of brand-new Christmas-themed motion pictures, collection, and specials. Below, we’ll monitor all the things coming to Netflix over the subsequent a number of weeks.
If you need assist selecting out a Christmas film, collection, or particular, you may sift by way of all of Netflix’s Christmas titles right here or use class codes to type by way of them on Netflix itself.
Please word that this record was initially a coming quickly submit and has been up to date to replicate different licensed new motion pictures which have dropped on Netflix within the US and UK.
New Global Netflix Original and Licensed Christmas Movies in 2023
Love at First Sight
Released on Netflix: September fifteenth
Love at First Sight. Ben Hardy as Oliver Jones in Love at First Sight. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Wait, why are we that includes a film that was launched in September right here? Well, whereas Love at First Sight doesn’t promote its “Christmassy-ness,” it truly is an efficient match given the teenager romance film is ready through the vacation seasons within the 5 days working as much as Christmas, so we’re going to depend it.
Reviewed nicely by each critics and followers, it’s an ideal time to revisit or look ahead to the primary time. Back after we reviewed the film, we gave the film a PLAY ranking.
Strawberry Shortcake: Perfect Holiday (2023)
Released on Netflix: November 1st, 2023
Note: This is just at present listed for Netflix US and the UK – different areas’ availability might fluctuate.
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One of the Christmas animation specials heading to Netflix is an entry within the widespread children franchise Strawberry Shortcake, which already has a number of specials and collection on the service.
In the 45-minute particular, you’ll see Strawberry and her Berry buddies having to tug collectively and assist save Winter Swirl, working in opposition to a cookie-stealing villain.
The voice solid for the particular contains Ana Sani, Diana Kaarina, and Andrea Libman.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Mermaid Christmas Cruise
Released on Netflix: November sixth
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Gabby’s Dollhouse has already seen quite a lot of specials added to Netflix to this point, with them sprinkled all through the eight seasons at present out there and lots extra on the best way.
Per DreamWorks Animation, right here’s what you may anticipate from the brand new particular:
“Meowy Christmas! Gabby and the Gabby Cats are ready to celebrate with a brand new holiday adventure. Join them as they visit Santa Kitty, Candy Cane, and the kitty-reindeer, and help deliver presents.”
The Claus Family 3 (2023)
Released on Netflix: November eighth
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Originating from Belgium, the holiday-themed fantasy drama The Claus Family first debuted on Netflix in 2020, with a follow-up coming a yr later in 2021. Two years later, we’re getting one other outing for the Claus household from director Ruben Vandenborre.
Per Netflix, right here’s what you may anticipate from the third entry of the Flemish language (don’t fear, English dubs can be found):
“When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas. Can they do it?”
Best. Christmas. Ever!
Released on Netflix: November sixteenth
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Every yr we appear to get a giant new romantic comedy, and this yr, that’ll be Best. Christmas. Ever!, which comes from director Mary Lambert and relies on an unique story by Charles Shyer and Todd Calgi Gallicano.
Over the course of the 80-minute film, you’ll see friendships put to the take a look at after the start of a vacation publication.
The solid for the rom-com contains Heather Graham (Austin Powers), Jason Biggs (American Pie, Orange is the New Black), Brandy Norwood (I Still Know What You Did Last Summer), and Matt Cedeño (Power).
Family Switch
Released on Netflix: November thirtieth
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Christmas isn’t the central theme of this new body-switch comedy film and possibly meaning this shouldn’t be on the record, however we’ll embody it anyway.
The film follows the Walker household, who all change and alter our bodies after encountering a wierd astrological reader.
The solid options some acquainted faces, together with Ed Helms (The Office), Jennifer Garner (Yes Day), Emma Myers (Wednesday) and Rita Moreno and Brady Noon.
The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (2023)
Released on Netflix: November thirtieth
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Another Christmas particular arising on Netflix in 2023 is a 22-minute particular from DreamWorks Animation Television serving as a companion to the primary film.
The prequel to the primary film sees our loveable rogues planning a Christmas heist.
Sadly, you received’t be capable of double-binge The Bad Guys, on condition that the primary film was just lately faraway from Netflix.
Virgin River (Season 5 – Part 2)
Released on Netflix: November thirtieth
Virgin River. (L to R) Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 511 of Virgin River. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Following a really intense fifth season of Virgin River that debuted in September, issues will probably be given a festive and extra conventional Virgin River vibe on the finish of November with two holiday-themed episodes.
We’ve obtained tons extra on the brand new vacation episodes for Virgin River season 5 in our preview.
Christmas As Usual
Released on Netflix: December sixth
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New from the Nordics (particularly Norway) is that this new romantic comedy from director/author Petter Holmsen. It’ll star Ida Ursin-Holm, Kanan Gill, and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen.
Here’s the official logline for the brand new film:
“To celebrate their engagement, Thea takes Jashan home — but his Indian roots and her family’s Norwegian traditions clash in a chaotic Christmas.”
I Hate Christmas (Season 2)
Released on Netflix: December seventh
The Italian Christmas themed rom-com collection I Hate Christmas (often known as Odio Il Natale) returned for its second season only a yr following season 1 was added.
In case you missed the primary season, right here’s what you may anticipate:
After mendacity to her household about having a boyfriend, a single nurse begins a determined search to discover a associate by Christmas — which is in 24 days.
Holiday within the Vineyards
Released on Netflix: December thirteenth
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Although Netflix obtained a rom-com within the type of Best. Christmas. Ever! none fairly fill the slot {that a} Hallmark film would usually take up. That was till we noticed ESX Entertainment’s Holiday within the Vineyards, licensed solely to Netflix this December.
The romance sees a person going for a secret job at his mom’s wine firm and finally ends up falling for a widow whose home he’s renting.
The film stars Josh Swickard, Sol Rodríguez, Eileen Davidson, Omar Gooding, and Carly Jibson.
YOH’ Christmas
Released on Netflix: December fifteenth
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A brand new holiday-themed collection from South Africa produced by Johnny Barbuzano, Tiffany Barbuzano, and Morishe Matlejoane for BBZEE Productions.
Per News24, the brand new collection is a couple of perpetually single girl who has discovered success in all places aside from love.
New Christmas Movies and Specials on Netflix US
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays
Coming to Netflix: December eighth
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It’s been an important yr to be a Great British Baking Show fan with a Netflix subscription within the US. Not solely have you ever gotten weekly episodes of the brand new seasons, however you’ve additionally been handled to 2 spin-offs within the type of the Junior and Professional episodes.
As a reminder, the vacation episodes that come to Netflix are from the yr prior, which means that in case you’re at present lacking Matt Lucas, you’ll get to see him one final time this yr with the 2022/23 episodes coming this yr.
The first episode featured well-known faces from Channel 4 (the British broadcaster airing the present), whereas the second featured contestants from prior seasons.
Wonder Woman 1984
Released on Netflix US: December 1st
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You’d be proper in case you’re considering, “That’s a stretch” by together with this on the licensed record – however hey, you’ve seen that that is certainly one of solely two titles right here!
Although a lot of the film is just not set over the festive season, the sequel to the wonderful first Wonder Woman film directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot does finish in a snow-covered market.
This is certainly one of a number of motion pictures that Netflix obtained from the DCEU.
Motion Picture Corporation of America Collection Added to Netflix Internationally
In the United Kingdom and a bunch of different Netflix areas (excluding the US, sadly), you bought maintain of a bunch of Christmas romantic comedies from Motion Picture Corporation of America that had been all initially launched final yr.
These embody:
- A Brush with Christmas (2022)
- A Merry Christmas Wish (2022)
- B&B Merry (2022)
- Catering Christmas (2022)
- Christmas on the Drive-In (2022)
- Fall Into Winter (2023)
- I’m Glad It’s Christmas (2022)
New Christmas Movies Coming Soon – 2024 & Beyond
What about Netflix’s Christmas slate for subsequent yr and the years to comply with? Here’s what’s been introduced to this point.
Meet Me Next Christmas
Coming to Netflix: 2024 TBD
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Netflix is reteaming with Christina Milian once more following their earlier collaborations with Resort to Love and Falling Inn Love. This new film, described as a “fairytale romance,” will see Milian’s character Layla racing by way of NYC to get tickets to a Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.
Roberts Media is producing the movie, which is believed to have wrapped manufacturing in 2023, the place it was filmed in New York City.
Also starring within the film are Kofi Siriboe, Nikki Duval, Devale Ellis, Pip Dwyer, and Mark Suknanan.
That Christmas
Coming to Netflix: ~December 2024
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Netflix has had a number of huge successes with regards to Christmas animation, with Klaus being not solely among the finest Christmas motion pictures Netflix has ever made but in addition among the finest animated motion pictures ever made.
Locksmith Animation is behind the brand new animated film alongside DNEG.
This is along with I Hate Christmas (Season 2), the Italian comedy collection. It is unclear whether or not this can return in 2023.
Keep this web page bookmarked over the approaching weeks as we report on extra upcoming Christmas motion pictures and collection coming to Netflix.