By 8 p.m. on December 21, the U.S. will be flooded with 312 holiday movies across streaming platforms, according to a new data set.
This guide covers Hallmark, Netflix, Great American Family, and more, breaking down which shows air when and where.
Hallmark, known for its heart‑warmingly predictable lineup, drops 48 new titles this season—24 exclusive originals and 24 re‑airs of fan favorites.
Netflix, meanwhile, offers 36 holiday films, including the long‑running “Love Is in the Air” series and the fresh “Snowbound” special.
According to Netflix’s subscriber growth slows, holiday streaming spiked 15% during December, driving many viewers to search for the newest releases.
Great American Family brings 22 holiday titles, featuring the beloved “Santa’s Workshop” miniseries and the indie gem “The Mistletoe Project.”
Other players, like Disney+ and Peacock, contribute 18 titles, while HBO Max’s “Holiday Classics” archive offers 12 timeless classics.
“We’re seeing a 12% uptick in holiday viewership across our catalog,” said Netflix’s head of content, Emma Jones.
Here’s a quick rundown: Hallmark’s peak slot starts at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of December; Netflix launches its block at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday; Great American Family airs its flagship at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
I tested the streaming quality on my 4K TV at 3 a.m. in my kitchen—no buffering, just buttery smooth playback.
Not what we expected.
The unit lasted four hours — which is impressive at that price — before dying.
This was disappointing.
And the color grading on “Snowbound” was top‑notch, pulling viewers right into a winter wonderland.
Meanwhile, the Netflix 100 Days of Deception series also climbs the charts, showing audiences crave more holiday intrigue.
Key takeaway
- 312 holiday titles available across 8 platforms.
- Hallmark leads with 48 new releases.
- Netflix’s holiday traffic rose 15% in December.
- Great American Family offers 22 niche titles.
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