This year, Hallmark is taking its Holiday movie offerings to new heights, and I’m all set with my cozy socks and steaming mug of cocoa. As fall officially begins, it’s time to embrace the “Cold Cozy Times.” Hallmark is celebrating a dozen years of heartwarming, cheesy holiday films with an impressive lineup for 2021, featuring 41 original titles. Among these is the network’s first-ever film to debut exclusively on Hallmark Movies Now. The holiday festivities will commence on October 22, with more details to be unveiled in the coming weeks. So, grab your favorite fall candle, snuggle under a blanket, and prepare to stay glued to your TV until summer returns!
Among the exciting films announced, we’re eagerly anticipating one starring the beloved Hallmark icon, Lacey Thompson, who will reunite with her co-star from Fuller House, Jake Collins. Their film, titled The Christmas Challenge, will center on two former lovers, Mia and Ben, as they vie for victory in a holiday contest to raise funds for charity. “The town watches as they battle to choose between winning and rekindling their romance,” the synopsis reveals. While The Christmas Challenge doesn’t have a premiere date yet, we know it will be worth the wait.
Another highly anticipated sequel is The Holiday Home 2, which follows the Mitchell brothers as they compete once again to create the ultimate Christmas display. This film continues to break ground by featuring a same-sex couple, with returning stars including Ryan Adams, Sarah Lee, and Jamie North.
Fans of the original The Nine Lives of Christmas will be thrilled to see Brandon Routh, Emily James, and Gregory Harrison back in a new feline-themed holiday adventure: The Nine Kittens of Christmas.
Confirmed Original Films
Here are some of the original films that have been confirmed so far:
- You, Me & The Christmas Trees, premiering Oct. 22.
- Boyfriends of Christmas Past, premiering Oct. 23.
- Christmas in My Heart, premiering Oct. 23.
- The Santa Stakeout, premiering Oct. 24.
- Christmas in Harmony, premiering Oct. 29.
- Coyote Creek Christmas, premiering Oct. 30.
- The Christmas Promise, premiering Oct. 30.
- Christmas Sail, premiering Oct. 31.
- Open by Christmas, premiering Nov. 5.
- Next Stop, Christmas, premiering Nov. 6.
- Debbie Macomber’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas, premiering Nov. 6.
- A Christmas Treasure, premiering Nov. 7.
- Christmas at Castle Heart, date TBD.
- The Christmas Challenge, date TBD.
- The Holiday Home 2: Deck Those Halls, date TBD.
- The Nine Kittens of Christmas, date TBD.
- The Christmas Bond (working title), date TBD.
- Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday and Sister Swap: Christmas in the City, dates TBD.
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Summary
Hallmark’s 2021 ‘Countdown to Christmas’ lineup features 41 original films, kicking off on October 22. Notable titles include The Christmas Challenge starring Lacey Thompson and The Holiday Home 2. This year promises heartwarming stories and festive fun, perfect for the cozy season ahead.
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