While most of us are just coming out of summer and triple-digit temperatures, it's already time to pull out your calendars to start planning your Christmas movie viewing. Dozens of new holiday movies will premiere on UPtv, Netflix, Great American Family and Lifetime in the coming months, but Hallmark Channel still reigns supreme with the sheer number of brand-new original films they'll be premiering this Christmas season. While the bulk of their new films will premiere on their flagship network, Hallmark Channel, there will be plenty more to go around.
Look for a variety of films and limited series to premiere on sister network Hallmark Mystery and their newly rebranded streaming platform, Hallmark+. What is Countdown to Christmas? Countdown to Christmas is Hallmark Channel's annual holiday programming event. The network was the first to invest in a full slate of holiday movies and once other networks realized how popular they were with viewers they jumped on the bandwagon themselves! Scores of new holiday movies are produced each year to fulfill the insatiable hunger viewers have for light, family-friendly, holiday rom-com.
Is this a milestone year for Countdown to Christmas? Yes! Hallmark Channel celebrates 15 years of Countdown to Christmas in 2024! EGOT singer/actress/producer Jennifer Hudson will be putting her pipes on display with "Let There Be Joy!", the network's holiday anthem for this festive season. We’re teaming up with iconic two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning re.