When exactly the Christmas festivities should begin is a debate that sparks plenty of opinions (personally, I think the holiday season kicks off on November 1). Luckily, it seems the best streaming services agree, because Netflix is officially bringing the cheer early this year. The platform is adding a whopping 27 Christmas movies and shows throughout November 2025.
Among the titles, there are plenty of underrated flicks from the past and fresh originals to explore. That includes an overlooked Christmas drama led by Anna Kendrick and streaming originals featuring stars like Alicia Silverstone and Minka Kelly.
Of course, not all 27 offerings are created equal, which is why we’ve narrowed the list down to five picks worth adding to your Netflix watchlist first. If you’re looking for fun and a little festive warmth, these titles could be a good place to start your Christmas countdown.
Top Christmas picks on Netflix in November 2025
‘Happy Christmas’ (2014)
For a Christmas movie that’s heartfelt without being overly sentimental, “Happy Christmas” hits the mark. It pairs the warmer moments with lively, clever conversations, offering a relatable portrait of family life. Most of all, the movie's careful attention to its characters results in plenty of laughs.
After a bad breakup, twentysomething Jenny (Anna Kendrick) moves into the basement of her older brother Jeff’s (Joe Swanberg) Chicago home, hoping for a fresh start during the holidays. Jeff, a filmmaker, lives a quiet life with his novelist wife, Kelly (Melanie Lynskey), and their young son. A rhythm that’s quickly disrupted by Jenny’s impulsive behaviour and late nights out. As the siblings adjust to living under one roof again, Kelly finds herself drawn to Jenny’s free-spirited energy, and the two strike up an unexpected friendship.
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‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ (2025)
Being the first Christmas original of the year on Netflix, “A Merry Little Ex-Mas” has the job of bringing the festive spirit to streaming. While my expectations are usually low for these Hallmark-style movies, I can’t deny they’re always on in the background this time of year, and I’m sure this one will be my first proper Christmas watch.
Kate (Alicia Silverstone) and Everett (Oliver Hudson) are a recently separated couple determined to give their children one last festive holiday together at the family home. Kate is preparing to sell the house and begin a fresh chapter, and she hopes the Christmas they share will be warm, nostalgic and memorable. But just when the decorations are up and the snow has fallen, Everett shows up with his successful new girlfriend in tow.
Stream on Netflix starting November 12
‘Champagne Problems’ (2025)
The other Christmas originals arriving throughout the rest of the month have the task of keeping that festive cheer alive. I’m particularly intrigued by “Champagne Problems,” whose charming trailer and appealing cast have me feeling that my hopes might be a little higher this time.
Sydney Price (Minka Kelly) is a driven executive who lands the career‑making opportunity to acquire the esteemed champagne house Château Cassell in France just before Christmas. She arrives in Paris ready to close the deal, only to take one wild night off and meet Henri Cassell (Tom Wozniczka), with whom she instantly connects. The next day she’s shocked to discover Henri is the founder’s son and deeply intertwined with the very company she’s trying to buy.
Stream on Netflix starting November 18
‘Christmas in the Heartland’ (2017)
Not every Christmas movie has to be a romance filled with tension and festive yearning. Many focus on characters and deliver meaningful stories in their own way, including “Christmas in the Heartland,” a drama with a predictable plot but charming characters at its core.
On a flight to Oklahoma, two teenage girls from opposite worlds strike up a conversation and realise they’re both dreading the Christmas holidays ahead. Kara (Sierra McCormick), a spoiled rich girl, is being sent to spend Christmas with grandparents she’s never met, while Jessie (Brighton Sharbino), a shy small-town teen, is visiting wealthy relatives for the first time. On a whim, they decide to trade places, each curious to see how the other half lives.
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‘Jingle Bell Heist’ (2025)
With a title like “Jingle Bell Heist,” the movie practically tells you what to expect. Whether Netflix is running out of Christmas movie ideas is up for debate, but this one is definitely… intriguing. It could lean too heavily into its silliness, or it could surprise us by standing apart from the typical romance-driven holiday fare. I guess we’ll have to see!
Sophia (Olivia Holt) is a sharp‑witted retail worker in London, scraping by while caring for her sick mother and juggling two jobs. Nick (Connor Swindells) is a down‑on‑his‑luck repairman and single father desperate to turn his life around. When both set their sights on the same glamorous London department store for a daring Christmas Eve heist, they form an uneasy partnership.
Stream on Netflix starting November 26
Netflix's full Christmas lineup in November 2025
Synopses provided by Netflix
NOVEMBER 1
- "A Very Vintage Christmas"
- "Dear Santa"
- "Happy Christmas"
- "Merry Liddle Christmas"
- "Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas"
NOVEMBER 7
- "A Holiday Engagement"
- "Christmas in the Heartland"
- "My Dad's Christmas Date"
NOVEMBER 11
- "Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas"
- "No Sleep 'Til Christmas"
- "Same Time, Next Christmas"
NOVEMBER 12
"A Merry Little Ex-Mas" (Netflix film)
Recently divorced Kate (Alicia Silverstone) hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when her ex-husband Everett (Oliver Hudson) unexpectedly introduces his younger and successful new girlfriend. A Merry Little Ex-Mas also stars Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, and Melissa Joan Hart and is directed by Steve Carr.
NOVEMBER 15
- "A Royal Date for Christmas"
- "A Sprinkle of Christmas"
- "A Vineyard Christmas"
- "Becoming Santa"
- "Christmas Casanova"
- "Just Like a Christmas Movie"
- "Meet Me at the Christmas Train Parade"
- "Royally Yours, This Christmas"
NOVEMBER 19
"Champagne Problems" (Netflix film)
An on-the-rise executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian – only to discover he's the founder’s son.
NOVEMBER 20
"The Great British Baking Show: Holidays" season 8 (Netflix series)
Special guests and familiar faces return to the big white tent, hoping to dazzle judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with sugary seasonal delights.
NOVEMBER 21
- "Marry Christmas"
- "Mistletoe Mixup"
NOVEMBER 24
- "Santa Bootcamp"
NOVEMBER 25
"Is It Cake? Holiday" season 2 (Netflix series)
Is It Cake? Holiday returns for another festive season with Mikey Day and six All-Star cake artists! Three Is It Cake alum and three baking heavy hitters try to fool celebrity judges with their incredible hyper-realistic cakes. Each episode, the bakers will compete for their share of the $75,000 prize pot and a coveted spot in the finale. This holiday season the stakes, the bakes, and the cakes are better than ever!
NOVEMBER 26
"Jingle Bell Heist" (Netflix film)
Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sofia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.
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