7 New Christmas Movies Are Coming to Netflix This Winter
Deck the halls and get your holly jolly spirit ready, because Netflix is delivering a big batch of Christmas cheer this year. While there are still several months to go before the stockings are hung, the streaming service has already announced several new Christmas movies—and we're anticipating even more are on the way.
This holiday lineup has several firsts for the streaming platform, including an LGBTQ rom-com and a Spanish Christmas film. Plus, fans of The Princess Switch and The Princess Switch 2 have much to look forward to this winter. The third installment of the trilogy is set to premiere around Christmas—and this time, there are three lookalikes.
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So grab the wine, make a batch of Christmas cookies, and start planning your holiday movie marathons because Netflix's Christmas programming begins in just a few short months. Netflix hasn't released all the details yet, so check back for updates and specific premiere dates.
New Netflix Christmas Movies Coming in 2021
'A Boy Called Christmas'
Starring: Henry Lawfull, Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig, and Michiel Huisman
Premieres: November 2021
Based on the popular novel A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig ($14, Amazon), this family-friendly flick details the origins of the jolly old man in the red and white suit. A young boy named Nikolas (spoiler alert: it’s Santa Claus) travels to the North Pole to find out about his past and fulfill his Christmas destiny.
'A Castle for Christmas'
Starring: Brooke Shields, Cary Elwes, and Andi Osho
Premieres: Winter 2021
When Sophie, a famous American author, travels to Scotland with the intent of buying a castle, she quickly butts heads with the current owner—a Scottish Duke named Myles. We’re willing to bet this romantic comedy ends with more than just a ‘sold’ sign.
'A Thousand Kilometers from Christmas'
Starring: Tamar Novas, Peter Vives, Andrea Ros, Verónica Forqué, and Fermí Reixach
Premieres: December 2021
This Spanish romantic comedy details the Scrooge-like story of a man in his mid-30s who reluctantly embraces the Christmas spirit—and quickly gets carried away with it.
'Auntie Claus'
Starring: Not yet announced
Premieres: Winter 2021
When a materialistic young girl visits her eccentric aunt, she’s determined to figure out Auntie Claus’ secret (namely, where she goes on her big ‘business trip’ each holiday season). While she’s visiting, the girl learns the true meaning of Christmas, and the importance of giving to others. Based on the book Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera ($11, Amazon) this family-friendly holiday flick is perfect for your first Christmas movie night of the season.
'Love Hard'
Starring: Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Charles Melton, Darren Barnet, James Saito, and Harry Shum Jr.
Premieres: Winter 2021
When a California girl decides to surprise her new East coast boyfriend with a holiday visit, she finds out she’s been catfished. When she figures out what’s been happening, her catfishing beau offers to set her up with the guy she thought she was talking to—but only if she poses as his date for the holidays.
'Single All the Way'
Starring: Michael Urie, Luke MacFarlane, Philemon Chambers, Jennifer Coolidge, and Kathy Najimy
Premieres: Winter 2021
Netflix’s first same-sex holiday rom-com is set to release this winter, and we already can’t wait to queue it up. Peter is tired of being perpetually single, so he asks his best friend Nick to pretend to be his partner and attend all his holiday functions with him. But when Peter’s mom sets him up with a man named James, his feelings become complicated. You’ll have to wait until just before Christmas to find out how this one ends.
'The Princess Switch 3'
Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Nick Sagar, Suanne Braun, and Mark Fleischmann
Premieres: Winter 2021
We’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for the next installment in the popular Netflix holiday series, and the time has almost come. In the original The Princess Switch, Stacy travels to the Kingdom of Belgravia and finds that she and Queen Margaret are exact lookalikes. And what better way to celebrate the third installment than with a third lookalike? You’ll have to stream this one to find out who the newest character is—and whether she can help Stacy and Margaret find a priceless royal heirloom that’s been stolen.
