The festive movie season is fast kicking into gear. For UK viewers, this year’s line-up promises to deliver plenty of the comfort, familiarity and cheerful clichés we’ve come to expect—thanks to the heavy-hitting offerings from Hallmark Channel and the streaming giants like Netflix.
Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas”
Hallmark is once again front-and-centre with its annual “Countdown to Christmas” event. The network has rolled out dozens of new original premieres this season, including from October and continuing through December. The Sun+3TVGuide.com+3Good Housekeeping+3
While many of the official schedule entries are U.S.-dated, UK viewers often gain access via Hallmark’s UK-affiliated partners (e.g., Hallmark channel on Prime Video) around the same coverage window. The Sun+1
What this means: For UK viewers, the season isn’t waiting for December—it’s already underway. If you’re someone who loves to slip into “holiday-mode” early (hello November evenings), you’re in luck.
Streaming Tier: Netflix & Beyond
Streamers are also upping their game. Netflix has publicly confirmed new Christmas-themed originals for 2025—including A Merry Little Ex‑Mas (11/12/25) and My Secret Santa (03/12/25) for UK release. Radio Times+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4
One standout: Goodbye June, directed by Kate Winslet, is set for select UK cinemas on 12 Dec 2025 and then Netflix streaming 24 Dec. Wikipedia+1
So for UK viewers: you’ve got the linear network romance-comfort from Hallmark, plus the flexibility and novelty of streaming originals from Netflix. Want a Friday night with soft-lights and predictable arcs? Hallmark. Want a slightly more ambitious cast or drama? Netflix has you covered.
Why Now Matters
- November has become the start-line: With premieres announced early, you don’t have to wait until December to begin your holiday movie marathon.
- UK access is solidifying: More films are getting UK release windows alongside or shortly after U.S. premieres.
- Mix-and-match viewing: You can plan your cosy nights with Hallmark’s ritual-comfort and add in streaming specials when you want something a little different.
📅 Mini UK-Viewers’ Schedule: Some Confirmed Titles
Here are some key titles for UK viewers, with confirmed release dates (or best-available info):
| Date | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | A Merry Little Ex-Mas | Netflix UK |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Jingle Bell Heist | Netflix UK |
| 03 Dec 2025 | My Secret Santa | Netflix UK |
| 12 Dec 2025 (cinema) 24 Dec 2025 (streaming) | Goodbye June | UK cinemas / Netflix UK |
| (Date TBA) |
Hallmark
A Royal Montana Christmas — Stars Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie. Deseret News+2azcentral.com+2
A Christmas Angel Match — Meghan Ory & Benjamin Ayres. Deseret News+1
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! — Robert Buckley & Kimberly Sustad. Deseret News+1
Christmas on Duty — Janel Parrish & Parker Young. Deseret News+1
A Newport Christmas — Ginna Claire Mason & Wes Brown. Deseret News
Christmas Above the Clouds — Erin Krakow & Tyler Hynes. Wikipedia+1
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story — NFL + Hallmark collaboration. People.com+1
Three Wisest Men (the third instalment of the Brenner brothers series) — Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell returning. Southern Living+1
She’s Making a List — Featured in Good Housekeeping’s “new 2025 Christmas movies” list.