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Here’s your holiday movie check list for Netflix, Hulu, BET+ and Disney+

Get ready for holiday movie season
By Ebony Williams
Nov 11, 2022

Holiday movies can be a big part of the season. From TV classics to the Lifetime-pioneered Christmas Romance genre, we all like to curl up under a blanket and watch something festive. And from cult classics to 2022 premieres, there’s more to watch than ever.

When it comes to new movies, the streaming services are where the action is. From Lindsay Lohan’s return to film on Netflix, to Ralphie’s all-grown-up return to “A Christmas Story,” you may just end up with some new holiday favorites.

So grab some hot chocolate — here are some of the new holiday movies coming soon to streaming.

HBO Max

While most of HBO Max’s holiday catalog is filled with classics like “Elf,” “The Polar Express,” “Four Christmases,” and “Jack Frost,” fans of “A Christmas Story” are in for a treat, as Ralphie returns home in the two-part “A Christmas Story Christmas.”

BET+

BET+ has everyone in the holiday spirit with the trailer for “A Wesley Christmas,” starring Jasmine Guy and Dorian Wilson. But the streaming service has a whole holiday season’s worth of content planned.

Hulu

This season Hulu will have a ton of family classics mixed with new movies. Menorah in the Middle stars Lucy DeVito as she heads back home with her new fiancé, Chad, to meet her parents. Things go haywire when she discovers the family’s bakery is in danger of closing down.

Disney+

Santa Clause is back as Tim Allen realizes he can’t be Santa forever. This family friendly movie follows Santa on his hunt for a replacement while preparing his family for life south of the pole.

Our picks this week

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is your No. 1 source for things to do, see, make, buy and eat through the holidays. Here are our recommendations:

LISTEN: What’s on Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ holiday playlist?

DRINK: Here’s the holiday spirit Atlanta’s sipping this Christmas

DO: Seven places to show off your ice skating moves in and around Atlanta

VISIT: Full AJC holiday guide for things to do, buy and enjoy

For our full coverage of holiday events around metro Atlanta, check out the AJC’s Things to Do page.

Netflix

Scrooge is getting made into another animated picture, as “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.” The story remains true to the original, with Luke Evans — best known for his work in “Pinocchio” — lends his voice as Scrooge.

Lifetime

Lifetime will deliver more than 20 original movies this holiday season, “Merry Swissmas,” starring “Full House” alum Jodie Sweetin.

About the Author

Ebony Williams is a writer, indie producer and director, and journalist for a variety of magazine outlets. Her career has led her to create content for entertainment, sports, lifestyle, local breaking news and more.

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