2026 Holiday Movie Watch Guide
For parents: this page lists publicly announced 2026 holiday titles. Schedules change. Always check the network or streamer for the latest times.
New for 2026 (verified announcements)
Streaming premieres
| Date (2026) | Where | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Netflix | A Dog's Perfect Christmas | Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Mary Steenburgen |
| Nov 18 | Netflix | Guarding Stars | Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki, Andie MacDowell |
| Dec 2 | Netflix | In a Holidaze | Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe |
| Dec 2 | Prime Video | The Man With the Bag | Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Ritchson |
| Fall/Winter TBA | Netflix | Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas | Fantasia, gospel ensemble; exact date TBA |
| Holiday season TBA | Disney+ / Disney Jr. | Mickey's Home Alone | Full-length Christmas special (announced for 2026 holiday season) |
Classics and family favorites
These evergreen titles usually return each season on major streamers or broadcast. Availability varies by region and date:
- Home Alone
- The Santa Clause
- Elf
- The Polar Express
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- A Christmas Story
- Miracle on 34th Street
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
How to use this guide
- Pick a night and a cozy snack (hot cocoa tip: see our Hot Cocoa Secrets post).
- Call Santa first on a local hotline number, then settle in for a movie.
- Revisit this page closer to Thanksgiving. Networks often add more Hallmark, Lifetime, and Great American Christmas titles through November.
FAQ
Are these times exact?
Premiere dates above are from studio and streamer announcements as of early October 2026. Broadcast TV times are not listed here until networks publish final schedules.
Is The Santa Hotline affiliated with Netflix, Disney, or Prime Video?
No. We are an independent family site. Links and titles are informational only.
Where can kids leave a message for Santa?
Visit our Phone Numbers page for local Santa hotline numbers.