If you’re craving something fresh this festive season but still yearn for the cosy, you’ll want to dive into the best new Christmas films of 2024. This year offers a more diverse, off-beat, and fun pick than ever, with modern twists on classic holiday magic, blending heartwarming stories and unexpected plots. While the feeling of diving into Christmas classics such as Elf, Love Actually and The Polar Express for the millionth time with mulled wine and mince pies sounds tempting, adding a new film into your rotation is a low-lift way to add some excitement to your festive season. Whether you’re in the mood for a quirky rom-com, comedy, or action-packed drama, there’s something for everyone looking to break away from tradition. Here, we list the best new Christmas movies of 2024 to watch alongside your favourites.
Best For A Romantic Comedy: Our Little Secret
Still bitter from their breakup, two exes are forced to spend Christmas together upon discovering that their current partners are siblings. As tensions rise, they must navigate awkward moments and holiday chaos.
Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Chenoweth, Ian HardingcastJon Rudnitsky, Chris Parnell, Tim Meadows, Dan Bucatinsky, Henry Czerny, Katie Baker, Ash Santos, Jake Brennan, Judy Reyes, Melinda Tanner and Bobbie Eakes
Director: Stephen Herek
Best For A Fairytale Romance: Meet Me Next Christmas
This festive rom-com sees Layla race through New York to try and bag a ticket for the sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert, all in the hopes of a fairytale romance with her dream man, but will she make it in time?
Cast: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstie Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Kalen Allen, Pentatonix, Matt Sallee, Nikki Duval and Wesley French
Director: Rusty Cundieff
Best For Some Spice: The Merry Gentlemen
To save her parents’ small-town venue, a former big-city dancer puts together an all-male, Christmas-themed show (think Magic Mike). As the show comes together, she discovers that the holiday spirit sometimes comes in the most unexpected of ways.
Cast: Chad Michael Murray, Michael Gross, Marla Sokoloff, Maxwell Caulfield, Britt Robertson, Beth Broderick, Marc Anthony Samuel, Hector Rivera Jr. and Colt Prattes
Director: Peter Sullivan
Best For A Comedy Lover: Jack In Time For Christmas
In Jack Whitehall’s Christmas film, the comedian finds himself stranded in the US with just four days to get back to the UK for Christmas. With time not on his side, Jack embarks on an outrageous adventure involving planes, trains and bobsleighs. Along the way, he encounters a few familiar faces including Michael Bublé, Rebel Wilson and Jimmy Fallon.
Cast: Jack Whitehall, Michael Bublé, Dave Bautista, Rebel Wilson, Jimmy Fallon, Daisy May Cooper, Tom Davies
Best For A Cheesy Watch: Hot Frosty
If you’re a fan of cheesy films, then this one is for you. Two years after losing her husband, Kathy faces a second chance at love when magically, a charming snowman is brought to life. Together, the pair form an unexpected bond and rediscover the joy of Christmas.
Cast: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon and Chrishell Stause
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Best For The Whole Family: Red One
After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security must enlist the help of the world’s most notorious bounty hunter. Together, the pair embark on an adventure across the globe to save Christmas. Expect all the action in this festive mission that makes for a perfect watch for all the family.
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel and J.K. Simmons
Director: Jake Kasdan. The release date is still yet to be confirmed.
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