Hallmark announces 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup

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Hallmark has announced its 2026 ‘Countdown to Christmas’ lineup, featuring 34 original movies and three new episodes of the ‘Mistletoe Murders’ series. The holiday programming is scheduled to begin on October 16 or 17, spanning approximately ten weeks of 24/7 holiday content.

The movie slate includes several special themed events: ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story’, a collaboration with the NFL; ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’, filmed at Disney World; and ‘A Grand Biltmore Christmas’, set at the Biltmore estate in North Carolina. Featured actors include Lacey Chabert, Lori Loughlin, Tamera Mowry-Housley, and Lyndsy Fonseca.

In addition to film content, Hallmark is releasing its 2026 Keepsake Ornament collection. The second wave of the ornament premiere, known as the Keepsake Ornament Debut, will run from October 10 to October 18, offering various themes such as ‘Storybook Christmas’ and ‘Bakery Core’ styles.

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Hallmark · Hallmark Channel · Hallmark Media · NFL

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