The 7 best Christmas films currently on Netflix that will put you in the Christmas spirit

With the Christmas holidays just a few days away, Netflix offers a diverse selection of films to keep you cozy this time of year. One of the fan favorites is The Christmas Chronicles, with Kurt Russell as Santa Claus. This fun adventure follows two siblings who hope to save Christmas after their plans are thrown into disarray. Like most films this time of year, this Clay Kaytis-directed film emphasizes the importance of family, regardless of the circumstances.

While this 2018 Netflix original is a fun stop, it’s just one of the many winter stories the streamer has to offer. For lovers of romantic comedies, there are plenty of love stories set against the backdrop of snow and poinsettias. As we prepare for Santa’s arrival and time with our loved ones, here are seven of the best Christmas movies on Netflix right now to keep you in the mood.

Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)

Meet me next Christmas The focus is on Layla (Christina Milian), a determined woman who wants to get back in touch with the man of her dreams, James (Kofi Siriboe), whom she met a year earlier. To see him again, Layla enlists the help of a professional concierge (Devale Ellis) to help her get tickets to a sold-out Christmas concert in New York City where James will be performing. But in her search for James, a new love interest develops.

Preferably. Christmas. Always (2023)

Suburban mom Charlotte (Heather Graham) is the competition star of The best.Christmas.everwho decides to spend the holidays with a friend, Jackie (Brandy Norwood). However, this couple is part friend, part enemy, with Charlotte harboring a slight jealousy towards Jackie due to her perfect family image. During their time together, Charlotte wants to lift the veil on Jackie’s life, but that will certainly test their already difficult bond. This is a perfect Christmas movie on Netflix for those who are used to the well-known “frenemies” dynamic.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a perfect fantasy story for the children in the family. The entertaining story revolves around toymaker Jeronicus (Forest Whitaker), who wants to give his granddaughter some holiday cheer. However, he still struggles with his apprentice’s betrayal decades ago, which continues to weigh on Jeronicus. Jingle Jangle is a family-friendly film that’s perfect to watch while decorating cookies or doing Christmas crafts with the kids. The whimsical atmosphere entertains young and old and fills the room with festive magic.

The Holiday Calendar (2018)

This magical story follows photographer Abby (Kat Graham), who is not exactly happy with her career. Desperate for change, she inherits a mysterious advertising calendar that seemingly foretells her future. The calendar even takes a look at her dating life and luckily for Abby, love seems to be getting in the way.

Our Little Secret (2024)

Our little secret is full of juicy revelations that take place in front of the Christmas tree. Avery (Lindsay Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) are former lovers who discover that their new partners are actually siblings. They must keep this secret while spending the holidays together under one roof. While they try to keep this information to themselves, they also have to deal with past feelings that they both thought were long buried.

Single All the Way (2021)

Another Netflix Christmas romantic comedy, Single all the way finds Peter (Michael Urie) in a difficult situation. When he plans to visit his parents for Christmas, the young man is desperate for them to see him in a relationship. Unfortunately, his single status is a burden, so Peter tries his best to avoid the judgmental gaze of his family, who still view him as a bachelor. He hatches a plan to get his best friend Nick (Philemon Chamber) to impersonate his lover to appease his family. But unbeknownst to him, his parents already have their own plans to act as matchmakers. This too-sweet LGBT+ Christmas romance is full of feel-good magic, perfect for the season, especially if you love the fake dating trend.

Let It Snow (2019)

This teen film is about a massive snowstorm that hits a small town on Christmas Eve. A group of young people decide to take the situation calmly and band together to make the best of the storm. Let it snow focuses on innocent romance, lots of happiness and endless laughter as they make it through the snowstorm. If you want to feel good this holiday season, Let it Snow is the perfect Christmas movie on Netflix to achieve that.

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