There are plenty of Christmas movies available to stream over the holidays. In fact, we’ve found more than 90 that you can stream across some of the most popular subscription services around, including Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, and Prime Video.
Best Christmas Movies To Stream Over The Holidays
While there are plenty of Christmas movies to watch over the holidays, here are some of our favorites that you can stream right now with a subscription.
Carry-On
Thriller/Action | 1h 59m
A mysterious traveler blackmails a TSA agent into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
Christmas with the Kranks
Family/Comedy | 1h 34m
After years of making Christmas about their daughter, Luther and Nora decide to skip Christmas this year and head off on a cruise instead. However, those plans quickly fall into disarray when their daughter suddenly decides she is coming home for the holidays.
Die Hard
Action/Thriller | 2h 11m
A classic for many at this time of the year. Watch along as John McClane battles a group of terrorists at Nakatomi tower on Christmas Eve.
Elf
Family/Comedy | 1h 30m
Buddy is not technically an elf, but he has spent most of his life growing up as one in the North Pole. Now Buddy wants to learn more about where he comes from and heads off to New York City to find out.
Home Alone
Family/Comedy | 1h 43m
Home Alone is always a good choice at Christmas. Follow along as Kevin not only deals with being left alone on Christmas, but also some very unwanted guests.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Family/Fantasy | 2h 10m
It’s a Wonderful Life is a very popular movie to watch at this time of year, and tells the story of George who wishes he was never born – only to find out exactly what that would mean for everyone in his life.
Jingle All the Way
Family/Comedy | 1h 30m
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad, Jingle All the Way follows the battle between two fathers to secure one of the very last must-have toys on Christmas Eve – Turbo Man. Unfortunately for both fathers, that’s easier said than done.
Krampus
Horror/Comedy | 1h 38m
You’ve heard Santa has a naughty and nice list but do you know what happens to those on the naughty list? They end up receiving a visit from Krampus instead.
Love Actually
Comedy/Romance | 2h 10m
Told through nine intertwined stories, follow the lives of a group of Londoners as they navigate romance, family, and more at Christmastime.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Comedy/Family | 1h 37m
Many people will be traveling to spend Christmas with family and friends this year, and hopefully their journeys and reunions go smoother than it does for the Griswolds.
Red One
Action/Comedy | 2h 3m
After Santa Claus is kidnapped from the North Pole, a team of operatives are called in to launch a rescue mission and save Christmas.
Scrooged
Comedy/Fantasy | 1h 41m
A TV exec brings the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come to the world of TV.
Spirited
Comedy/Musical | 2h 7m
Christmas doesn’t always go to plan and that’s exactly what happens for the Ghost of Christmas Present when he accidentally picks the wrong person to reform.
That Christmas
Family/Comedy | 1h 31m
With the worst snowstorm in history hitting Wellington-on-Sea, the townsfolk are in for a unique and unforgettable Christmas, and so is Santa.
The Santa Clause
Family/Comedy | 1h 37m
An unexpected encounter with the real Santa Clause leads to a divorced dad becoming the new Santa, and he doesn’t want the job.
Violent Night
Action/Comedy | 1h 52m
A team of mercenaries break into a family compound on Christmas Eve and take everyone hostage. However, Santa Claus is nearby and these mercenaries are now on his naughty list.
Newest Christmas Movies Available To Stream (Released In 2025)
Looking for a new movie to watch? Here are some of the best Christmas movies released in 2025 and now available to stream at home.
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
Comedy | 1h 20m
Following the end of their latest world tour, all the Jonas Brothers want is to make it back home in time to spend Christmas with their families.
The Christmas Showdown
Romantic Comedy | 1h 23m
After they learn their hometown event planner is retiring, two estranged best friends reunite over the holidays and compete for the same job.
Merv
Romance/Comedy | 1h 45m
Following their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world’s most awkward co-parenting arrangement – their beloved dog Merv.
My Secret Santa
Comedy | 1h 32m
A single mom tries to secure a job as a ski resort’s Santa by disguising herself as a male St. Nick lookalike.
The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2
Comedy | 1h 34m
It’s up to a father and son to save Christmas from disaster when Santa is kidnapped by the director of a toy company.
Oh. What. Fun.
Comedy | 1h 41m
A family matriarch sets off on an impromptu adventure during the holidays and discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy
Romance | 1 h 47 min
A talented New York fashion designer follows her crush to Colorado for a holiday getaway, only to find herself stranded during a snowstorm.
Very Merry Mystery (2025)
Romance/Comedy | 1h 24m
After the host of a Christmas murder mystery party goes missing, one of the invitees must crack the case before the clock runs out.
Christmas Movies By Streaming Service
If you’re subscribed to only one streaming service, you probably want to know which Christmas movies are available to watch on that specific service.
Here we’ve round up many of the best Christmas movies you can stream right now on some of the most popular streaming services.
Best Christmas Movies On Apple TV
Apple TV has a smaller library than many other streaming services and this also means it has fewer Christmas movies as well.
Here’s some of the best movies and Christmas content to check out with a subscription.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
- Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales (2022)
- It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)
- I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
- Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special (2020)
- Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne (2021)
- Spirited (2022)
- ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas (2021)
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
- The Velveteen Rabbit (2023)
If new to Apple TV, a subscription costs $12.99 a month and a 7-day free trial is available. Depending on the device you are using, you may also find you can get up to three months of Apple TV for free.
Best Christmas Movies On Disney+
Disney+ is one of the better streaming services in terms of magical content, and Christmas movies are no exception.
Here’s a rundown of some of the best Christmas movies you can stream on Disney+ right now.
- A Christmas Carol (2009)
- A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023)
- Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
- Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas! (2011)
- Home Alone (1990)
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
- Jingle All the Way (1996)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- Noelle (2019)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
- The Santa Clause (1994)
For those new to Disney+, a subscription costs $11.99 a month. If you prefer an ad-free viewing experience, the cheapest option is the $18.99 a month Disney+ Premium plan.
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Best Christmas Movies On HBO Max
Thanks to its vast library that includes a wide selection of Warner Bros. movies, HBO Max is a good streaming service for Christmas movies.
Here’s a roundup of some of the best Christmas movies currently available to stream on HBO Max.
- 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
- A Christmas Carol (1938)
- A Christmas Story (1983)
- A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
- Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
- Elf (2003)
- Gremlins (1984)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
- The Polar Express (2004)
- Shazam! (2019)
- Very Merry Mystery (2025)
For those new to HBO Max, plans start at $10.99 a month. If wanting to watch without ads, subscribers can choose between the $18.49 and $22.99 ad-free plans.
Best Christmas Movies On Hulu
Hulu is packed with content and offers a good variety of Christmas movies to watch each year as well.
Here are some of the best Christmas movies currently available to stream on Hulu.
- A Christmas Carol (2019)
- A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024)
- A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
- Deck the Halls (2006)
- Die Hard (1988)
- Four Christmases (2008)
- Fred Claus (2007)
- Happiest Season (2020)
- Home Alone (1990)
- Jack Frost (1998)
- Jingle All the Way (1996)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
- Nutcrackers (2024)
- The Polar Express (2004)
- The Santa Clause (1994)
For those new to Hulu, an ad-supported subscription costs $11.99 a month, and the ad-free Hulu (No Ads) plan costs $18.99 a month. Both of these plans come with a 30-day free trial.
Best Christmas Movies On Netflix
Netflix has always been a good destination for movies and Christmas movies are no different. Netflix tends to focus more on original programming these days and this also applies to its lineup of festive movies.
Here’s a rundown of some of the best Christmas movies currently available to stream on Netflix.
- A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
- A Christmas Prince (2017)
- Carry-On (2024)
- Christmas As Usual (2023)
- The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
- El Camino Christmas (2017)
- Family Switch (2023)
- Holidate (2020)
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
- Klaus (2019)
- Last Christmas (2019)
- Let It Snow (2019)
- Love Hard (2021)
- My Secret Santa (2025)
- The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 (2025)
- Our Little Secret (2024)
- Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
- Single All the Way (2021)
- The Snow Sister (2024)
- That Christmas (2024)
If considering signing up to Netflix, plans start at $7.99 a month. For those wanting an ad-free viewing experience, the cheapest plan costs $17.99 a month.
Best Christmas Movies On Paramount+
Paramount+ brings together content from multiple networks, including CBS and Paramount Network. As a result, Paramount+ can be a good option for both classic and modern Christmas movies.
Here’s some of the best Christmas movies currently available to stream on Paramount+.
- A Christmas Carol (1984)
- A Clüsterfünke Christmas (2021)
- A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)
- All I Want for Christmas (1991)
- Daddy’s Home 2 (2017)
- Dear Santa (2024)
- Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
- Fatman (2020)
- Home for the Holidays (1995)
- Last Holiday (2006)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
- Scrooge (1970)
- Scrooged (1998)
- This Christmas (2007)
- Tiny Christmas (2017)
- Trading Places (1983)
- When Christmas Was Young (2022)
If new to Paramount+, plans start at $7.99 a month. The more expensive $12.99 plan not only removes the ads but also unlocks access to the Showtime library, increasing the variety of movies subscriber has access to.
Best Christmas Movies On Peacock
Peacock is home to many Universal Pictures movies and popular NBC shows, making it a good streaming service for Christmas-themed content.
Here are some of the best Christmas movies you can stream on Peacock right now.
- A Christmas Carol (1970)
- Better Watch Out (2016)
- Black Christmas (1974)
- Die Hard (1988)
- The Family Man (2000)
- Genie (2023)
- Get Santa (2014)
- The Grinch (2018)
- Jingle All the Way (1996)
- Krampus (2015)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- The Night Before (2015)
- Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
If new to Peacock, there are two main plans to choose from. While the cheapest plan costs $10.99 a month, there is the option to unlock an ad-free viewing experience for $16.99 a month.
Best Christmas Movies On Prime Video
A good number of homes have access to Prime Video as a free benefit of their Prime membership and the streaming service offers access to a wide library of content, including plenty of Christmas movies.
Here’s a roundup of the best Christmas movies to stream on Prime Video over the holidays.
- Arthur Christmas
- Candy Cane Lane (2023)
- Die Hard (1988)
- EXmas
- The Family Stone
- It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
- Love Actually (2003)
- Merv (2025)
- Oh. What. Fun. (2025)
- Red One (2024)
- Your Christmas or Mine? (2022)
- White Christmas
If new to Prime Video, Prime membership (which includes Prime Video) costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year. I is also possible to just sign up to Prime Video with a standalone subscription priced at $8.99 a month.
Still Looking for A Christmas Movie?
If you still haven’t found the right Christmas movie to watch then it is also worth checking out what the free streaming services have to offer, as you may find additional festive movies that are currently unavailable to stream with a paid subscription.
If all else fails, it may be time to consider signing up for a live TV streaming package. Many Christmas movies will be shown live over the holidays and this includes movies that aren’t currently available to stream with these on-demand streaming services.
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