TRAILER WATCH: Brandy, Vivica A. Fox, Tia Mowry and More Headline Lifetime’s Star-Studded Christmas Movie Lineup
TRAILER WATCH: Lifetime Unwraps a Star-Studded Christmas Lineup
Lifetime is unveiling a 2026 holiday season of Christmas movies filled with romance, family reunions, second chances, and familiar faces. See which stars are returning, discover the new movies, and watch the holiday trailer.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Christmas is coming early for holiday movie lovers! Lifetime is rolling out a festive collection of new original movies featuring some of entertainment’s most recognizable stars, including Brandy Norwood, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Tia Mowry and Debbi Morgan.
The network’s annual It’s a Wonderful Lifetime programming event promises heartwarming romances, unexpected reunions, family drama and plenty of Christmas magic.
This year’s lineup includes 11 television movies and two mobile-exclusive productions, with new premieres beginning Thanksgiving weekend.
And for fans who can’t wait, Lifetime has released a holiday preview showcasing the upcoming films.
Watch Lifetime’s 2026 Christmas Movie Trailer
Brandy Returns for Another Christmas Adventure
Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright
Brandy reprises her role as Chicago fashion designer Fancy Ballantine, whose plans for a dream Christmas wedding collide with business pressures and the unexpected return of an ex.
With her fiancé Jaylen (Robert C. Riley), mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan), and sister Belle (Sy’Rai Smith) involved, Fancy must decide whether holding onto the past could cost her the future.
The sequel also welcomes returning cast members Lamman Rucker and others, with Roger Bobb directing.
Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry Bring Holiday Romance
Checking Inn for Christmas
A journalist’s holiday assignment becomes something more when Claire (Juliah Cheree Taylor) visits a charming resort to profile its owner, Julian Clark (Josh Henderson).
Vivica A. Fox portrays Claire’s editor, Amelia, while Jackée Harry joins a cast that also includes Vanessa Angel, Michael Paré, and Eric Roberts.
Between professional ambition and an unexpected attraction, Claire discovers that the perfect Christmas story might be her own.
Tia Mowry Stars in a Moving Story of Love After Loss
Christmas from the Heart
Tia Mowry plays Jade, a grieving widow who travels to Lisbon to meet the recipient of her late husband’s heart.
During the emotional journey, she unexpectedly falls for the recipient’s brother, Alex (Henderson Wade).
The developing romance forces Jade to confront grief, loyalty, and whether she is ready to embrace love again.
More Christmas Movies to Add to Your Watchlist
Lifetime’s remaining television premieres offer everything from second-chance romance to family reconciliation.
| Movie | Stars | Story |
|---|---|---|
| A Firefighter’s Christmas Calendar | Holly Deveaux, Kyana Teresa | A holiday toy drive inspires a firefighter calendar and an unexpected romance. |
| The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance | Chantel Riley, Brendan Morgan | A toy executive facing a corporate takeover rediscovers the meaning of Christmas. |
| Mending Hearts for Christmas (working title) | Michelle Argyris, David Pinard | A family reunion brings healing and an unexpected connection. |
| Mistletoe in Mexico | Joely Fisher, Cristián de la Fuente | A professor’s holiday trip to Mexico turns into a surprising romantic adventure. |
| An Inseparable Christmas (working title) | Rebecca Dalton, Jinesea Bianca Lewis | A hometown walking tour sparks romance for two longtime friends. |
| A Second Chance Christmas Letter (working title) | Kelly Tappan, James French | An unsent letter brings former sweethearts together after 15 years. |
| Love on the Christmas List | Jana Kramer, Ignacyo Matynia | A search for a popular Christmas toy leads to unexpected love. |
| Christmas at Mistletoe Hall | Kathryn Davis, Jonathan Stoddard | Two former sweethearts compete for a beloved estate while revisiting their past. |
Lifetime Introduces Two Mobile-Exclusive Christmas Movies
The network is also expanding into short-form, vertical storytelling through its mobile app.
Casting Christmas, starring Madison West and Kyle Michael, follows an advertising executive who assembles a pretend family for a holiday event, only to discover an unexpected connection.
Christmas, Delivered, starring Juliana Folk and Alexander Molina, follows a single mother balancing work, law school ambitions, and her daughter’s Christmas wishes when an old family friend returns.
Both productions come from vertTV and are designed for mobile viewing.
When Can You Watch Lifetime’s Christmas Movies?
The two mobile-exclusive films arrive November 25.
The television premieres begin November 28, with new movies scheduled across weekends through December 20.
Lifetime will also make 100 holiday favorites available on its website, app, and video-on-demand partners from November 1 to December 31.
New premieres will become available through participating on-demand services the following day.
For holiday movie fans, there’s no shortage of festive entertainment ahead. Whether you’re drawn to Brandy’s wedding drama, Tia Mowry’s emotional romance, or a lighthearted Christmas love story, Lifetime is offering plenty of reasons to settle in and enjoy the season.