Your Guide to Lifetime Christmas Movies on Hoopla
Do you love Lifetime Christmas movies too? Romantic Christmas movies are high on our wish list every year, as are cozy comedies and other family-friendly holiday films. And watching Lifetime holiday movies has become a cherished tradition.
Great news—the holiday season just got even more magical. This year, Hoopla unlocks a sleigh-full of Christmas movies with our It’s a Wonderful Lifetime collection. And because it’s Hoopla, we’re making Christmas movie streaming easy—no waitlists, no ads, and free with your library card.
A Holiday Tradition: It’s a Wonderful Lifetime
Every year, Lifetime delivers a wide array of holiday films—sweet romances, snowy small towns, reunited families, second-chance love stories, and even the occasional mystery. This season, most of the brand-new Lifetime titles will arrive on Hoopla starting December 30 and continuing into January, giving you even more to enjoy well into the new year. Which is just about the best way we can think of spending cold January evenings!
That means you can binge Hoopla’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime collection right now and have a whole new set of films to look forward to in the new year.
Until then, Hoopla’s backlist favorites shine. These films remain among Lifetime’s most beloved holiday offerings and are available now in the It’s a Wonderful Lifetime collection.
Beloved Favorites You Can Stream Right Now
Here are some patron-approved classics and recent hits to add to your viewing queue:
This fan-favorite was inspired by the swoon-worthy Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce romance. In the movie, a mega-successful pop artist and a high-profile football player are racing against the holiday clock to decide if they’re ready to give romance a chance. This year, with Taylor and Travis (finally!) getting engaged, this sweet Taylor-inspired film will be even more fun to watch.
Alicia Gellar, a culinary school instructor with big chef dreams, gets a surprise invite to the city’s annual Kringle Cook-Off. She’s also got a family secret that might just be the tasty twist she needs to finally step out of the shadow of her old boss, Bobby. Starring fan-favorite Tia Mowry, plus Buddy Valastro (“the Cake Boss”), this one is perfect for anyone who loves holiday baking shows.
Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas
Five fabulously over-the-top ’80s soap queens reunite to reclaim the spotlight and film the final (maybe?) Christmas episode of their beloved, long-running drama. This one features a different royal trio—instead of the Three Kings, the stars of this soapy film are Three Queens of ’80s TV: Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, and Linda Gray.
Once-Broadway sensation Billy Holiday heads home for Christmas after an unexpected pink slip. Back in his hometown, he jumps in to help revive the beloved Christmas Eve talent show—once the pride of the community—and maybe even rediscover a little spotlight (and spirit) of his own. This dance-filled flick stars the always-charming Mario Lopez, the always-welcome Cheri Oteri, and Lifetime favorite Jana Kramer.
Kate not-so-subtly sets up a “chance” encounter between Hugo and Patrick—Hugo’s old high-school friend and longtime secret crush—who’s just rolled back into town after a successful run in Silicon Valley. Sparks (and awkwardness) may ensue. Lifetime’s first LGBTQ holiday romance is warm, charming, full of heart, and already a modern-day classic.
The Merry Liddle movies, starring Kelly Rowland as the earnest and hopeful Jacquie, have become modern holiday staples:
Kirk Franklin Favorites
Franklin has won 20 Grammys for his signature gospel-rap music. His uplifting musical storytelling shines in these Kirk Franklin films:
Coming Soon: New 2025-2026 Releases on Hoopla
Starting December 30 and throughout January, Hoopla has brand-new Lifetime Christmas movies, including:
Christmas Everyday
After her father’s death, Fancy is determined to keep his beloved Christmas traditions alive while supporting her mother Evelyn, who’s losing her sight. Juggling her bridezilla sister Belle’s wedding, a burst pipe, and rugged contractor Jaylen, she navigates chaos and discovers faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas along the way as well. This is the highly anticipated holiday movie starring Brandy and her daughter, Sy’Rai Smith.
Deck the Hallways
Zoe, a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes, who has swapped old traditions for bold adventures—including canceling the cherished holiday party. Missing the warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams with her charming crush Jace to revive it, discovering fresh holiday spirit, community, and maybe love along the way.
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
When pro hockey star Wes Campbell is injured three weeks before Christmas, he heads to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There, skeptical Wes meets no-nonsense single mom and equine therapist Maggie Keller. As therapy breaks down walls and sparks romance, both begin to heal—though neither knows if love will last beyond the holidays. Inspired by and featuring Kane & Katelyn Brown’s hit duet “Thank God.”
A Pickleball Christmas
Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis returns to Florida for Christmas and learns his family’s racquet club is about to be sold. With coach Caroline, he enters a high-stakes holiday tournament to save it, discovering sparks, second chances, and that home—and love—might be his best match after all.
The holidays are a wonderful time to visit with dear friends, and these new movies feature so many of them, including beloved Lifetime actors Jana Kramer, Tia Mowry, Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, and Jackée Harry.
Where Can I Watch Christmas Movies?
Hoopla, of course! With Hoopla, you can watch Christmas movies for free—no cost, fees, or commercials—for instant, free movie nights all season long. There are more than 125 Lifetime Christmas movies in Hoopla’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime collection. If you start now, you just might be ready for the newest Lifetime Christmas movies that will be available on Hoopla starting on December 30.
Happy holiday viewing!
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