20 New Christmas Movies to Try in 2022: Find a New Film to Fall in Love With

There is plenty to be said about classic Christmas movies and the pleasures of returning to them each year. But you may be after something fresh. Thankfully, there are dozens of new Christmas movies and specials that have been released in 2022. From Lindsay Lohan‘s Christmas rom-com to animated spectacles, there is no shortage of awesome holiday content to discover this year.

To make it easy on you, we decided to round up our favorite new Christmas movies and the platforms they are currently streaming on. The holidays are so stressful, and nothing melts that tension away like festive films celebrating the season. This means you are due for a Christmas movie marathon, and these are the best of the best to do it with. Enjoy!

Discover the Best New Christmas Movies Below:

Santa Camp

This delightful new documentary from HBO Max takes an in-depth look at the New England Santa Society’s Santa Camp. It will warm your heart and make you think twice about what goes into being one of those mall Santas.

Now streaming on HBO Max.

Hashtag Blessed

This Christmas movie has a well-worn premise, but it’s still a delight to munch popcorn to. The movie follows Jessi, who is reeling from the death of her parents and struggling to find the Christmas spirit. Can she overcome her self-doubt and uneven temperament? Watch to find out.

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

A Hollywood Christmas

Jessica, a young filmmaker, clashes with a network executive who endangers the fortunes of her project. Jessica soon finds herself juggling the classic tropes of Hollywood.

Now streaming on HBO Max.

Your Christmas or Mine?

Hayley and James are young and in love. After saying their goodbyes for Christmas at a London train station, they both make the same split-second decision to swap trains and surprise each other. Each must spend the holidays with each other’s families.

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Something from Tiffany’s

A woman gets a surprise of a lifetime when an engagement ring that was for someone else leads her to the person she’s meant to be with. The romance is strong in this Christmas movie.

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

When Christmas Was Young

A headstrong music manager who is desperate for a hit song finds himself falling for a singer-songwriter with abandoned dreams of making it big. If you are in it for romance, you have to give this Christmas movie a try.

Premiers December 18 on CBS and Paramount Plus.

The Noel Diary

A best-selling author returns home for Christmas to settle his mother’s estate, and what he finds there will change everything. He discovers a diary that holds secrets to the past.

Now streaming on Netflix.

Falling for Christmas

Do you like your Christmas movies with a heavy dose of camp? You are going to love this one! In it, a young, newly engaged heiress has a skiing accident just before Christmas. After she is diagnosed with amnesia, she finds herself in the care of an attractive cabin owner and his daughter.

Now streaming on Netflix.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The Guardians are on a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill and head to Earth searching for the perfect present. All of your favorites make appearances in this Christmas movie that fans are sure to love.

Now streaming on Disney Plus.

A Merry Single Christmas

Megan and Liam are a freshly broken-up couple who find themselves together by chance on a singles Christmas retreat. Will they rekindle their love and find a fresh spark? You will have to watch this Christmas movie to find out.

Now streaming on Peacock.

Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas

Inspired by the reassuring spirit of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton returns to Dollywood to star in a new holiday musical with special guests Willie Nelson, Jimmy Fallon, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmie Allen, Zach Williams, and more.

Now streaming on Peacock.

Christmas Full of Grace

Carlinhos is excited to propose to his fiancee, Bebela. But things change when he comes home from work, and he finds her in a bathtub with another woman. While trying to escape his apartment building, he runs into Graca. Then, out of desperation, Carlinhos asks Graca to pose as his new girlfriend. What could go wrong?

Now streaming on Netflix.

A Christmas Story Christmas

Ralphie is back, and he’s all grown up! He returns to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child. This is a long-awaited follow-up to the holiday classic A Christmas Story.

Now streaming on HBO Max.

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Holiday Harmony

With just two weeks to get to the Christmas Eve performance of her dreams, singer/songwriter Gail takes on a bunch of misfit kids wishing to perform in a Christmas Eve fete of their own. This Christmas movie will melt your heart.

Now streaming on HBO Max.

Snow Day

A musical remake of the hit 2000 comedy, this Christmas movie follows a group of kids as they take risks and learn the importance of living in the moment on their epic day off from school.

Now streaming on Paramount Plus.

Must Love Christmas

A romance novelist ends up in a Christmas love triangle after being stranded in a snowed-in small town for the holidays. Will she fall for her childhood crush or the reporter she just met? Watch this lighthearted Christmas movie to find out.

Now streaming on Paramount Plus.

Christmas With You

To grant a fan’s wish, pop star Angelina travels to a small town only to meet a music teacher who catches her eye. She not only finds inspiration to reinvigorate her music career but also love. If you enjoy cheesy Christmas movies, this one will be a hit.

Now streaming on Netflix.

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

On Christmas Eve, a greedy businessman, Ebenezer Scrooge, is visited by the ghost of his ex-business partner, Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future in the hope that he will learn the meaning of Christmas and correct his miserly ways.

Now streaming on Netflix.

The Christmas Spirit

After her father’s death, Faith returns home and faces the dilemma of taking over his ministry or finishing her education. A guardian angel arrives to help her make this choice. This Christmas movie is full of holiday magic.

Now streaming on Peacock.

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Spirited

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell join forces in this musical adaptation of the classic Scrooge story. Can you say “star power?” The music will keep your toe tapping throughout this new Christmas movie.

Now streaming on Apple TV Plus.

There you go! We hope you found some Christmas movies to enjoy this year. If you’re looking for even more fun things to watch. Take a look at these Christmas specials for inspiration.

The Snow Day (Streaming on Amazon Prime)

Released in 2016, The Snow Day is an animated retelling of the beloved picture book of the same name by Ezra Jack Keats. The slice-of-life story gets a Christmas makeover in this short from Amazon. Fans of Boyz II Men will be delighted!

Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special (Streaming on Apple TV+)

The Queen of Christmas herself is the star of this robustly charming Christmas special released in 2020. Mariah Carey is the star of the show but you will also be treated to cameos from the likes of Snoop Dogg and Ariana Grande. If you’re looking for something lighthearted, funny, and sweet give this Christmas special a try.

The Little Drummer Boy (Streaming on Peacock)

A true classic that has been delighting children since 1968, The Little Drummer Boy is a Christmas special worth handing down to the next generation. It’s the tale of a young orphaned boy who loves to play his drums for his four-legged friends. A chance encounter with the Three Wise Men changes his life forever.

A Christmas Prince (Streaming on Netflix)

Give Netflix’s A Christmas Prince a whirl for a surprisingly delightful Christmas rom-com. This paint-by-numbers film is cheesy and light and at times laughably cliche. But, it does not take itself too seriously which is part of the reason it is so successful.

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (Streaming on Amazon Prime)

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. These bluegrass-loving furry creatures first delighted audiences in 1977. It has that Jim Henson touch of magic that makes it so appealing.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (Streaming on Apple TV+)

This timeless and beloved Christmas special is the best-known Peanuts cartoon and has been a hit with audiences since 1965. Charlie Brown struggles to find the real meaning of Christmas in this spirited, animated film. Also, don’t forget how amazing the music in this one is. It’s reason enough to give it a watch.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Streaming on Peacock)

One of the most cherished Christmas specials ever, How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been wowing audiences since 1966. It tells the tale of how The Grinch concocts a plan to steal Christmas from the citizens of Whoville. Eventually, he has a change of heart (a growing of heart?) and is invited to join the fun. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Christmas In Connecticut (Streaming on HBO Max)

One of the oldest Christmas specials on this list was released in 1945, Christmas in Connecticut tells the story of a food writer who has fibbed about being the ideal housewife and must try to cover her untruthfulness when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas. Somehow this hilarious movie will make you chuckle as hard today as it did decades ago!

The Muppet Christmas Carol (Streaming on Disney+)

The Muppet characters you know and love tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. For those of us who grew up watching this after its release in 1992, it’s a tradition to watch this Christmas special each year.

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (Streaming on HBO Max)

If you’re in the mood for a screwball comedy complete with slapstick humor, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is the Christmas special for you. It tells the story of the Griswald family’s disastrous holiday season. Chances are someone in your family can quote this movie word for word. It’s a gem!

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Streaming on Disney+)

Halloween and Christmas collide in The Nightmare Before Christmas. The stop-motion animated movie follows Jack Skellington who discovers the delights of Christmas and tries to bring them to his Halloween Town. This confuses and confounds the residents who do their best to play their parts. Beautiful imagery and fantastic music make this one a must-watch Christmas special each year.

White Christmas (Streaming on Netflix)

The movie musical that forever changed the sound of Christmas, White Christmas stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. The characters come together to put on a production to save a failing inn in Vermont. This is one of the classic Christmas movies that never gets old with music that’s equally iconic.

Gremlins (Streaming on Peacock)

One of the most offbeat Christmas specials that has become a certified classic is 1984’s supernatural thriller, Gremlins. In the movie, a young man breaks three of the rules of caring for his new, exotic pet only to unleash a horde of mischievous monsters. If you like your Christmas movies with a dark side, consider watching this thriller.

Miracle on 34th Street (Streaming on Disney+)

Yes, Miracle on 34th St is almost 75 years old, but this holiday classic has real staying power. The film follows a divorced mom who hires a Santa to work at Macy’s. She believes she is hiring an actor but when the man claims he’s the real deal, things get shaken up. It’s one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time for a reason! If you prefer the 1994 remake of this one, it’s also streaming on Disney+.

Elf (Streaming on HBO Max)

One of the best Christmas specials that is laugh-out-loud funny for all ages is the hysterical, Elf. Will Ferrell plays an infectious human elf who travels from the North Pole to meet his biological father. In desperate need of the Christmas spirit, he embarks on an adventure of a lifetime.

There you go! We hope you found some streaming Christmas specials to enjoy this holiday season.