The streaming giant has staked its claim in every corner of the film landscape, and the Christmas movie industrial complex is no exception. The abundance of merry movies can seem daunting, and this list barely scratches the surface of original holiday flicks Netflix has to offer. But fear not, you’ll soon be able to put an end to the endless scrolling and spend more time enthralled by the magic of seasonal cinema with the 10 best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix during the 2025 holidays.
10. Alien Xmas (2020)
What if the Grinch was intergalactic? Can Christmas spirit transcend universes? How about species? Those questions orbit a moral lesson on materialism in this Rankin/Bass-inspired planet-hopping stop-motion adventure.
9. That Christmas (2024)
Santa ventures to the seaside in a coastal Christmas story that’s brimming with hijinks and mishaps. Despite the trials and tribulations, That Christmas is a delightful tale bursting with heart that’s sure to be a family staple every holiday season.
8. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
Kurt Russell was born to play Father Christmas. His take on jolly old Saint Nick brings much needed warmth, laughter, and a little cheekiness to a family grappling with loss. If you press play, you’ll be sure to bring that same magic to your home.
7. Single All the Way (2021)
It wouldn’t be a Netflix Christmas movie list if I didn’t include a rom-com, now would it? There’s just something about this time of year that makes sparks fly and hearts melt, and Michael Mayer’s Single All the Way does just that. If you’ve been craving a good old, well-executed friends-to-lovers trope, look no further.
6. Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
Here’s yet another addition to the growing list of Charles Dickens’ novella adaptations. Netflix’s stab at the nearly 200-year-old holiday tale enlists the help of Luke Evans, Olivia Colman, and Jessie Buckley. This rendition is a musical, so get ready to sing your heart out.
5. A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
I’m a firm believer that we can never have too many Santa origin stories. The more, the merrier. A Boy Called Christmas is about the lengths we go for a glimmer of hope. It’s a fantastical adventure comprised of sequences that revel in the power of imagination and determination.
4. The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
When you think about Christmas, don’t you envision knights, castles, and sword fights? And most importantly, time travel? You can’t forget the time travel. Oh, you don’t? Well now you will thanks to this whirlwind medieval-tinged holiday romance starring Vanessa Hudgens.
3. Let It Snow (2019)
Let It Snow follows the lives of a band of high school seniors as they maneuver the tricky terrain of first loves and heartbreaks during the most wonderful time of the year. The clichés are comforting, and the easygoing tone makes it a must-watch.
2. Jingle Bell Heist (2025)
Jingle Bell Heist is no Ocean’s Eleven, but it does scratch that holiday itch. The film follows a pair of down-on-their-luck small-time thieves looking to pull off their biggest score yet. Don’t forget to throw in the necessary dose of romance, and you’ve got yourself a modern-day hit.
1. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Dazzling musical numbers, spectacular costumes, and earnest performances David E. Talbert’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey has got it all. And I do mean all. As a matter of fact, it’s got so much that it’s practically bursting at the seams. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey does well to capture the exuberance and indulgence that has become synonymous with Christmas time.
Whether you already have your movie marathon lined up, you’re looking to start a new tradition, or you just need a jumpstart when it comes to reigniting that Christmas spirit, Netflix has got you covered. Their wide assortment of holiday movies ensures that everyone will be feeling extra jolly this Yuletide.