New holiday films to get you in the Christmas spirit | Movies

A famous handbag designer working on a special-edition holiday line for charity finds her newest designs stolen in a company data breach. When she hires an IT expert to save the day, she discovers he’s the same man she shared a romantic and awkward moment with at last year’s Christmas party. As they work together to recover what was lost, they may just find something even more valuable.

Featuring Danielle LaRoach, Lamon Archey, Monanik Dugar and Celeste Seda.

Jasmine, a whip-smart beauty entrepreneur, dreams of launching her own haircare brand but can’t seem to catch a break. Enter Caleb Samuel — a social-media-famous preacher’s kid with millions of followers, a fast car, and complicated family expectations. What starts as a strategic business move quickly becomes a connection that challenges them both to face love, purpose, and legacy in ways they never expected.

Featuring Gabrielle Graham, Chris LeBlanc, Darren Herbert, Rachel Crawford, Ronnie Rowe, Tkaia Green and Karen Burthwright.

A once-beloved talk show host finds herself battling alcohol addiction and personal demons that destroy everything she holds dear — her faith, her career, and even custody of her daughter. On her road to recovery, she must confront her past, repair broken relationships, and rediscover her purpose before she can truly heal.

Featuring Jacinth Headlam, Malik Yoba, Jeremy Meeks, and Trina.

Two Memphis women with big hearts — a dating coach and a once-great Beale Street blues singer — find themselves unexpectedly alone for Christmas. Determined not to spend the holidays in heartbreak, they form an unlikely friendship and help each other take bold steps toward love, healing and second chances — all set to the rhythm of Memphis soul.

Featuring Melissa L. Williams, Juhahn Jones, K. Michelle, Chris Sakyi, Tom Arnold, Danielle Renee Houston, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Eric Lane, Timothy Tinker Sr., Kat Smith, Maurice Smith, Harold Dennis, Martel “TZ” Shaw, Sharyn Michele Grose, Walter Harris, Shelle Alycee Coleman and Kenny Young

When Vera’s 20-year high school reunion collides with the holiday season, she braces herself for a weekend filled with awkward encounters, old flames, and plenty of bad decisions. But what starts as chaos may just lead to closure, laughter, and the kind of joy that only comes from reconnecting — and forgiving.

Featuring Charity Jordan, Terri J. Vaughn, Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL and Saycon Sengbloh.

When the children of two legendary — and feuding — R&B artists are forced to collaborate on a holiday song remake, their rivalry turns into unexpected romance. But between family legacies, long-buried grudges, and a looming Christmas Eve deadline, they’ll need to find harmony both on and off the stage to create the hit that could heal two families.

Featuring: Kaci Walfall, Myles Truitt, Shanice, Kenny Lattimore, Taylor Symone, E. Roger Mitchell, Towanda Braxton, KB Holland, Kyler Chavis, Gail Everett-Smith, Gerard Catus and Ryan James.

Finding Mr. Christmas follows 10 aspiring actors who compete in a variety of outrageous Christmas-themed competitions to prove they have what it takes to land the next Hallmark leading role — from making gingerbread houses to physical challenges like horseback riding and skiing. Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent home for the holidays, while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year’s Countdown to Christmas movies.

Featuring Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman.

Premiered Oct. 27, new episodes every Monday at 8 p.m. through December

In “Baked with Love: Holiday,” 10 talented pairs of home bakers face off in a warm-hearted, family-recipe bake-off. They infuse heritage, personal stories and cherished family recipes into classic bakes with a holiday twist and serve their dishes to a panel of expert judges. In the end, one pair will be crowned the Christmas Baking Champions and win the ultimate prize of $50,000 and a chance to have one of their bakes featured in a Countdown to Christmas movie.

Hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley.

Premiered Oct. 27, new episodes every Monday at 9 p.m. through Dec. 15

A local newscaster falls for a single mom while learning to embrace feel-good stories at Christmas.

Featuring B.J. Britt and Tamera Mowry-Housley.

A former Broadway actor directs a high school Christmas musical and falls for the guidance counselor.

Featuring Heather Hemmens.

The film follows Fancy as she tries to balance work, her family, and Christmas traditions following the death of her father.

Featuring Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan and Sy’Rai Smith.

Two rival advertising executives with completely opposite working styles are forced to team up on a festive sales pitch. As their professional ambitions collide with their personal lives, their fierce competition begins to turn into an unexpected romance.

Featuring Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry.

Andi Kelton is on the hunt for her mystery man before Christmas. Years ago, she received a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome man at a New Year’s party. Now an established lawyer, Andi calls into a radio show to ask listeners to help her search for her dream Christmas present.

Marie is trying one last speed dating event to find her man before Christmas. Prepared with her diary and list of dos and don’ts in hand, Marie accidentally leaves hers behind and picks up a stranger’s. Now Marie must discover if her lost diary could be the key to unlock true love in time for the holidays.

Featuring Jaime M. Callica, Naika Toussaint and Loretta Devine.

When her wedding day did not go as planned, runaway bride Emma (Nischelle Turner) sought shelter in the place she called home. Back in her hometown, Emma reconnected with her former high school crush Mitch. But when her ex comes back to find her, she must make a tough choice between her two true loves in time for Christmas

Featuring Nischelle Turner.

Christmas Ranch”A woman has two days to save her family’s Christmas lodge after their accountant steals their money, while a developer makes an offer she can hardly refuse.

Featuring Jake Bryan-Amaning.

A puzzle editor spending the holidays with a wealthy family must solve a murder when one of them turns up dead.

A desperate single mother disguises herself as a man in order to take a seasonal job as Santa Claus.

Merry Little Christmas”When reserved professor Maya tells a little white lie about being in a relationship with an unconscious stranger, she never expects to get swept up in the stranger’s family’s holiday plans. Things are made even more complicated by her undeniable chemistry with her “boyfriend’s” doctor, Daniel, who just so happens to be her ex.

Featuring Kiki Layne and Etienne Maurice.

Former childhood best friends, April and Chastity, haven’t spoken ever since April bailed on their plan to move to New York, choosing Paris instead to chase her dream as an event producer. When her career fizzles, April returns home and unexpectedly crosses paths with Chastity, who is also out of work, and desperate for a fresh start. Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular. But to impress Hen, the event producer overseeing the show, they’ll need to mend old wounds and work as a team. What begins as a friendly rivalry, quickly escalates to an all-out holiday showdown.

Featuring Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, Loretta Devine, Obba Babatunde and Carla Renata.

Known for her unmatched hairstyling skills and her infectious love of Christmas, beloved beauty shop owner Bea is the bedrock of Goldfern, GA. When she attends a Christmas Murder Mystery party at the mansion of a hard-nosed businesswoman, the evening takes a shocking turn when the host goes missing and a ransom note is found. To solve the crime, Bea must team up with her boyfriend, Troy , who is also a newly promoted detective.

Featuring Ashleigh Murray and Tristan Mack Wilds.

In this holiday rom-com Jordin Sparks plays Natasha Maxwell, who tries to foil a determined reporter’s (Keon Alexander) attempts to reveal her identity as the benevolent Secret Santa of a small town…and ends up falling in love. Audiences can also look forward to a brand-new original song by Sparks, created exclusively for the film.

Featuring Jordin Sparks and Keon Alexander.

Mathis along with Jessica Alba sets their sights on transforming the home of a heroic fire captain who bravely battled the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.

For its fourth season, “The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday” returns with a new lineup of celebrity bakers. Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will take on the new batch of celebrity bakers alongside hosts Casey Wilson and the newly added Andrew Rannells.

A talented but undervalued fashion designer from New York City follows her crush to Colorado during the holidays. However, a shocking turn of events leaves her stranded in a snowstorm, where she meets a mysterious stranger who challenges her perspective on life and love.

Featuring Shannon Thornton, Tosin Morohunfola, Brittany S. Hall, Inayah, Eric, Stanton Betts, Aaron O’Connell, Natalie O’Connell, Jeffery Thomas Johnson and Whitney Goin.

When her family accidentally leaves her behind during the holidays, a devoted mom embarks on an impromptu adventure.

Featuring Danielle Brooks.