Hallmark movies and mysteries countdown to christmas 2022

It may be the first day of fall, but for Hallmark Channel, that means it’s only one month away from their annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” events. Variety can exclusively reveal the 40 new movies coming this holiday season — 31 on Hallmark and 9 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Beginning Friday, Oct. 21, the networks will both be airing around-the-clock holiday movies; additionally, the Hallmark Movies Now streaming service kicks off “Movies & Mistletoe,” providing subscribers with more than 150 Christmas movies with new content available each week.

This year’s “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups include many new faces in the Hallmark world, as well as some returning favorites. In fact, leading men Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell will come together for the first time in “Three Wise Men and a Baby,” playing three brothers forced to work together to take care of a baby throughout the holidays. The face of Hallmark, Lacey Chabert, also returns for a record-breaking twelfth Christmas movie for the network, “Haul Out the Holly,” alongside Wes Brown.

Hallmark Media will celebrate the culture of Chinese Americans in two films, “A Big Fat Family Christmas” and “Christmas at the Golden Dragon.” Meanwhile, the Festival of Lights will be celebrated in “Hanukkah on Rye,” while “Holiday Heritage” is the network’s first-ever movie celebrating Kwanzaa.

For the first time, a Hallmark holiday movie features an LGBTQ couple as the focus in “The Holiday Sitter,” featuring Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa.

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will air the first Christmas movie under the Mahogany banner, “The Holiday Stocking,” starring Nadine Ellis, Tamala Jones, BJ Britt, Karon Riley and Mykelti Williamson. The network will also feature the first film under DaySpring, “The Gift of Peace,” starring Nikki DeLoach and Brennan Elliott.

This year’s slate also will continue Hallmark’s tradition of working with top artists. “When I Think of Christmas” features the song of the same name co-written by Amy Grant, Matt Maher and Jason Ingram; Ledisi, star of “All Saints Christmas,” performs her original song “Home on Christmas” as well as “Be There for Christmas” in the movie; Singer-songwriter Tenille Townes stars in “Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas” and performs a cover version of executive producer Blake Shelton’s song “Time for Me to Come Home;” Lisa Loeb makes a cameo in “Hanukkah on Rye,” which features her hit song “Light”; and Lindsay Stirling appears in “A Fabled Holiday” and performs “Joy to the World” off her upcoming Christmas album.

The network is also extending the celebration beyond the movies on TV, teaming up with multiple new brands, including Bissinger’s, to create an over-all experience. Plus, the Republic of Tea Countdown to Christmas flavors are back this season. Their other products — perfect for a viewing party — include Hallmark Channel Wines’ holiday offerings Jingle, Joy, Holly and Jolly; a holiday themed Monopoly game; a new edition of their coffee table book, “Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas: Celebrate the Movie Magic” and all-new Hallmark Publishing holiday titles.

This year, they’ve partnered with Chex, which will debut “Countdown to Chexmas;” Hershey’s, which will bring its holiday baking contest and offer one lucky fan a walk-on movie role; and Conagra, which will launch the “Snack, Watch and Win” sweepstakes, where viewers have the chance to win a Home Entertainment Center.

The streaming service has also leveled up! When fans spend $5 on select M&M’s products, they will provide get two free weeks of Hallmark Movies Now. In-person activations, including the world’s largest Christmas light maze and village, Enchant, and other opportunities will be available throughout the season.

HallmarkChannel.com will once again host multiple sweepstakes this year, including the “Countdown to Christmas Movie Game” with a grand prize of $20,000, the “Holiday Home Decoration Sweepstakes” and the fan-favorite game, “Matching Moments.” New experiences include “Joy to the World,” a holiday word puzzle game and “Gifts We Love to Give,” a guide of curated products from the editorial team for viewers and their loved ones.

The full lineup by month is listed below. Unless otherwise noted, all Hallmark Channel films will air on 8 p.m. ET, while the films on Movies & Mysteries will debut at 10 p.m.

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Hallmark will release 40 new Christmas movies this holiday season across its two channels.

Sixteen of those movies have already aired, but there are still 32 holiday movies that have yet to make their debut on the channel.

Below is a complete guide on what to know about the release date, cast, and synopsis of all the holiday movies that have yet to air this Christmas season on Hallmark’s two channels (The Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries).

If you don’t have cable or a package with the channels, you can watch online via streaming services Philo or Fubo, each of which offers a free trial.

If you do have cable but don’t know the channel number, use the finder on your provider’s website: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, Dish.

“A Magical Christmas Village”

Synopsis: “A Christmas Village brings the magic of Christmas to the lives of Summer and her family, healing old wounds and bringing new love to Summer and her family.”

Cast: Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane and Marlo Thomas.

Premiere date: Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Lights, Camera, Christmas!”

Synopsis: “When a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town needs a costume designer, Kerry, a local shop owner, steps into the role. While working on the movie, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film’s famous leading man.”

Cast: Kimberley Sustad and John Brotherton.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“A Maple Valley Christmas”

Synopsis: “Rancher Erica has spent her whole life working the family farm with her mother and sister. When Aaron arrives and disrupts her plans, she starts to question what it is she actually wants.”

Cast: Peyton List and Andrew Walker.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“All Saints Christmas”

Synopsis: “Lisette is a popular R&B singer who’s getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.”

Cast: Ledisi and Roger Cross.

Premiere date: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“In Merry Measure”

Synopsis: “When pop star Darcy returns home to spend Christmas with her sister and niece, she unexpectedly finds herself coaching the high school choir with her onetime rival, Adam.”

Cast: Patti Murin, Brendan Penny and Jennifer Robertson.

Premiere date: Friday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“The Royal Nanny”

Synopsis: “MI5 agent Claire goes undercover as the royal nanny, and must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin while keeping the family safe at Christmas.”

Cast: Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte and Greta Scacchi.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Our Italian Christmas Memories”

Synopsis: “The Colucci siblings, in an effort to jog the memory of their grandfather who is struggling with dementia, set out to recreate their late grandmother’s legendary pasta sauce.”

Cast: Sarah Power and Beau Bridges.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“Christmas at the Golden Dragon”

Synopsis: “With the town’s landmark Chinese restaurant closing, two siblings find themselves reevaluating their lives alongside the restaurant’s loyal patrons.”

Cast: Kara Wang, Osric Chau, Sara Canning, Antonio Cupo and Barbara Niven.

Premiere date: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Inventing the Christmas Prince”

Synopsis: “Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince; a story Shelby invented years ago.”

Cast: Tamera Mowry-Housley and Ronnie Rowe.

Premiere date: Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Three Wise Men and a Baby”

Synopsis: “Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together and care for a baby over the holidays.”

Cast: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Long Lost Christmas”

Synopsis: “Interior designer Hayley plans to surprise her recently widowed mother Patricia with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows her mom yearns for.”

Cast: Taylor Cole and Benjamin Ayres.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“When I Think of Christmas”

Synopsis: “Sara comes home for Christmas to help her mom move, reconnects with a past love, and makes a surprising discovery for a holiday they will all remember.”

Cast: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter and Beth Broderick.

Premiere date: Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“My Southern Family Christmas”

Synopsis: “When invited to cover a Pere Noel Christmas celebration in Louisiana, Campbell, a journalist meets her estranged father and his new family for the first time.”

Cast: Jaicy Elliot, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly and Bruce Campbell.

Premiere date: Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“#Xmas”

Synopsis: “When interior designer, Jen, is selected for a social media competition for a design brand, she poses as an influencer with her best friend playing her husband and her nephew as her baby.”

Cast: Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty.

Premiere date: Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“A Royal Corgi Christmas”

Synopsis: “Prince Edmond hopes to win his mother’s love back with the gift of an adorable but unruly corgi. He hires American dog trainer Cecily to make the corgi presentable for the annual Christmas ball.”

Cast: Hunter King and Jordan Renzo.

Premiere date: Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“A Tale of Two Christmases”

Synopsis: “Before Christmas, Emma’s story splits into two possibilities. In one she goes home to reconnect with an old friend, in the other she explores a new crush in the city.”

Cast: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey and Evan Roderick.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Haul Out the Holly”

Synopsis: “When Emily unexpectedly spends the holidays alone at her parents’ house, their HOA insists that she participate in its many Christmas festivities.”

Cast: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman and Ellen Travolta.

Premiere date: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas”

Synopsis: “Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth receives a voicemail from a number she doesn’t recognize. On the message, a man she doesn’t know makes one final plea to the love of his life.”

Cast: Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes and Tenille Townes.

Premiere date: Saturday Nov. 26 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe”

Synopsis: “Annie faces her first obstacle as CEO of Cooper’s Cookies when grandma’s secret recipe is stolen. While investigating the theft, she works with local baker Sam to recreate the beloved recipe.”

Cast: Rachel Boston and Victor Webster.

Premiere date: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“A Holiday Spectacular”

Synopsis: “In 1958, Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.”

Cast: Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret and features the Radio City Rockettes.

Premiere date: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. The Hallmark Channel.

“A Big Fat Family Christmas”

Synopsis: “Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang family’s annual holiday party for a cover story – she doesn’t reveal that they are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn’t want to jeopardize her big break.”

Cast: Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere and Jack Wagner.

Premiere date: Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“A Fabled Holiday”

Synopsis: “Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors during their times of deep turmoil.”

Cast: Brooke D’Orsay and Ryan Paevey.

Premiere date: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“The Holiday Stocking”

Synopsis: “An angel has 12 days to reunite his sisters using a family Christmas tradition.”

Cast: Nadine Ellis, Tamala Jones and BJ Britt. Cameo by Mykelti Williamson.

Premiere date: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“Undercover Holiday”

Synopsis: “When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that her overzealous security guard Matt is, in fact, her new beau.”

Cast: Noemi Gonzalez and Stephen Huszar.

Premiere date: Sunday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“The Most Colorful Time of the Year”

Synopsis: “A colorblind school teacher finds romance when a student and her optometrist mom help him see Christmas in color for the very first time.”

Cast: Katrina Bowden and Christopher Russell.

Premiere date: Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Christmas Class Reunion”

Synopsis: “Valedictorian Elle is determined to host a perfect 15-year high school reunion. She’s looking forward to seeing her high school crush Kam, but she finds unexpected support in bad boy Devin.”

Cast: Aimee Teegarden and Tanner Novlan.

Premiere date: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“The Gift of Peace”

Synopsis: “Artist Tracy lost her faith after tragedy, but begins to find inspiration, hope, and peace with a new community when she joins a grief support group at Christmas.”

Cast: Nikki DeLoach and Brennan Elliott.

Premiere date: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“The Holiday Sitter”

Synopsis: “When Sam, a workaholic bachelor, babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance.”

Cast: Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa.

Premiere date: Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Holiday Heritage”

Synopsis: “Ella, with the help of Griffin her ex-boyfriend, encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it’s too late.”

Cast: Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell and Holly Robinson Peete.

Premiere date: Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“’Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Synopsis: “A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem “A Visit from St. Nick” is debated.”

Cast: Torrey DeVitto and Zane Holtz.

Premiere date: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

“Five More Minutes: Moments Like These”

Synopsis: “The second Christmas story inspired by Scotty McCreery’s song “Five More Minutes;” a young widow’s Christmas wish for her son is answered in unexpected ways when she returns to their old home.”

Cast: Ashley Williams and Lucas Bryant.

Premiere date: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 p.m. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

“Hanukkah on Rye”

Synopsis: “A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli owners.”

Cast: Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas and Lisa Loeb.

Premiere date: Sunday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

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