Hallmark Announces 2026 Lineup and Biltmore Christmas Sequel

Hallmark Media revealed its 2026 programming slate for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+. The schedule includes new romance films such as "Lost in Paradise" starring Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding, a spring lineup of six rom‑coms, mystery titles in May, a reality series on Hallmark+, and upcoming releases set in Greece, Texas and other locations. In addition, the network announced a sequel to the 2024 movie "A Biltmore Christmas". The follow‑up, titled "A Grand Biltmore Christmas," will return to the historic Biltmore estate and feature returning actor Jonathan Frakes alongside newcomers Andie McDowell, Holland Roden and Niall Matter. The sequel will explore new time‑travel twists, with the character Elizabeth traveling from 1915 to the present for a 21st‑century Christmas.

The announcements underscore Hallmark's continued focus on seasonal romance and family‑friendly mystery programming throughout 2026.