That appetite appears to have guided Netflix’s 2025 Christmas lineup, which features five new original films led by familiar faces, including Alexandra Breckenridge, Alicia Silverstone, Minka Kelly and Rowan Atkinson.
Christmas movies on Netflix
Here’s a closer look at what’s new on Netflix this holiday season.
1. My Secret Santa
Release Date: December 3
Cast: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Tia Mowry
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Plot: A playful twist is placed on the classic holiday romcom in My Secret Santa. The story follows a spirited single mother who disguises herself as a man to land a seasonal Santa job at a luxury ski resort. The situation becomes complicated when romantic feelings develop for the hotel manager. As emotions grow, the secret threatens to unravel everything, turning a simple job into a festive identity crisis.
2. Man Vs Baby
Release Date: December 11
Cast: Rowan Atkinson
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Plot: Rowan Atkinson returns as Trevor Bingley in this holiday follow-up to Man vs. Bee. After abandoning the chaos of house-sitting, Trevor opts for a quieter life as a school caretaker. That calm is disrupted when a lucrative Christmas job at a luxury London penthouse is accepted. Trouble follows when a baby from a school Nativity scene is accidentally left behind, forcing Trevor to juggle childcare and property protection as festive chaos takes over.
3. A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Release Date: November 12
Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode, Melissa Joan Hart
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Plot: Holiday nostalgia collides with awkward reality in this ensemble comedy. Recently divorced Kate hopes to enjoy one final family Christmas before selling her home. Those plans collapse when her ex-husband unexpectedly arrives with his younger, successful new girlfriend. What follows is a string of awkward encounters, unresolved feelings and holiday mishaps.
4. Champagne Problems
Release Date: November 19
Cast: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Thibault de Montalembert
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Plot: Set against a glamorous French backdrop, Champagne Problems blends romance with professional ambition. An executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a prestigious champagne brand ahead of Christmas. Her carefully planned deal is disrupted when a spontaneous romance begins, only for an inconvenient truth about her love interest to surface.
5. Jingle Bell Heist
Release Date: November 26
Cast: Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells, Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, Poppy Drayton
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Plot: Festive mischief takes centre stage in this Christmas caper. Two small-time thieves target the same Christmas Eve robbery at London’s most famous department store. Forced into an uneasy partnership, their plan begins to unravel as secrets emerge and unexpected feelings develop.
Netflix’s Christmas 2025 lineup offers easygoing entertainment for viewers looking to unwind. Which one are you planning to watch?