Hallmark Plans 16th Countdown to Christmas with 24 New Holiday Films

Hallmark Channel's 2025 Countdown to Christmas begins on October 17 and runs through the end of the year, featuring nearly 80 hours of new holiday programming including 24 new movies, series premieres, and returning favorites. The lineup includes the network debut of the mystery series Mistletoe Murders, season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, the premiere of Baked with Love: Holiday, and the limited series Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas. Notable new movies include the third installment of the fan-favorite Three Wisemen series, She’s Making a List reuniting Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker, and Christmas Above the Clouds with Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes. The programming also celebrates significant partnerships and events such as the centennial of the Grand Ole Opry with A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, featuring Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha, and Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, highlighting the Buffalo Bills' final season at Highmark Stadium. Country music star Brad Paisley contributed an original Christmas song for this year’s celebration, underscoring Hallmark's commitment to creating a festive and engaging holiday experience for viewers. This extensive lineup continues to solidify Hallmark's place as a holiday programming staple, offering fans a blend of romance, family-friendly stories, and seasonal cheer.