Hallmark Channel announces 2026 Christmas movie schedule

Hallmark Channel has released its 2026 ‘Countdown to Christmas’ schedule, which is set to run from Friday, October 16, through Sunday, December 20, 2026. The lineup features 34 original movies and six new episodes of ‘Mistletoe Murders’, which will air on Thursdays starting November 5.

Most movies will premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During Thanksgiving weekend, the network will increase its programming to include a Thursday premiere followed by two movies per night from Friday through Sunday. For viewers without cable, movies will be available on Hallmark+ the following day.

One of the featured titles is ‘Winter Wonderlanes’, a film centered on Audrey Bell, who returns to her hometown to help save her family’s bowling alley by organizing an annual tournament. The story follows her rekindled connection with a local reporter, Jason Miller.