Monday, December 8 2025
Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World® announce the all-new original holiday movie, "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True" coming in 2026!
The new holiday movie, filled with magic and romance, stars Lacey Chabert (Haul Out the Holly, Mean Girls) and Travis Van Winkle ('Tis the Season to be Merry, Christmas Getaway). Additional cast members include Richard Kind (Only Murders in the Building, Inside Out), Christy Carlson Romano (Kim Possible, Even Stevens), Bryce Durfee (General Hospital), Taegen Burns (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers), and Asher Alexander (Hal & Harper), with Patrick Renna (You Gotta Believe, The Sandlot) featured in a cameo role.
Lindsey (Chabert) and her extended family head to Walt Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together. But the dream of a jolly holiday gets quickly dashed when Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip (Van Winkle), a disastrous first date she recently had, who’s also there on a family trip. As Lindsey and Philip’s paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they’re not so different from each other after all. Thanks to some Walt Disney World magic, the holiday wish Lindsey made in Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance.
“The history between Hallmark and Disney dates back decades, when a shared Kansas City connection and friendship between Hallmark’s founder, J.C. Hall, and Walt Disney himself led to our first-ever licensed products, including the very first greeting card featuring Mickey Mouse,” said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership beyond the products we create together and onto the screen with this heartwarming and joyful Christmas movie that embodies the very best of both brands.”
“Storytelling is at the heart of both Disney and Hallmark, and that magic shines even brighter during the holidays,” said Sally Conner, VP Global Content. “We’re thrilled that Walt Disney World will serve as the immersive setting for a Hallmark holiday movie highlighting the cheerful festivities of the season. Across our theme parks, resorts, and beyond, countless unique stories unfold and new memories are made every day with our guests. This film is a wonderful way to share that joy and pixie dust with fans everywhere.”
An exclusive Hallmark and Disney collection of products inspired by the movie welcomes people into a world where dreams come true, memories are made, holidays are the happiest, and every love story feels like a fairytale. Featuring greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique offerings, the collection will be available next holiday season at select Hallmark Gold Crown stores, Hallmark.com and other retailers to be announced soon.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Nikki Deloach and Kristoffer Polaha star with special appearance by Brad Paisley
Hallmark Channel and the Grand Ole Opry is setting the stage for a magical trip across time with A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, a new, original movie starring Nikki DeLoach (Curious Caterer Mysteries, Our Holiday Story) and Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas, The Christmas Quest), premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. Production begins later this month at iconic locations including the Grand Ole Opry House. The movie will feature familiar faces from the Opry’s star-studded cast, with artists to be announced at a later date.
GRAMMY® Award-winning country music superstar and Opry member Brad Paisley will write original music for A Grand Ole Opry Christmas and will also perform. Additionally, Paisley will write and record the official anthem for the network’s 2025 Countdown to Christmas on-air campaign.
“The Hallmark Channel to me is a major part of finding the joy and the spirit of the holidays,” said Paisley. “We turn it on and leave it on in our house like Christmas tree lights or decorations, it’s a major part of the atmosphere for us. I loved the challenge of creating that same magic with this music by letting it take you to the same place that these movies and this world Hallmark has built. Can’t wait for you to hear what all we’ve done. Also, knowing the Opry is the setting for one of these movies is very inspiring.”
Hallmark is launching an exclusive collection of Hallmark and Opry co-branded products including greeting cards, apparel, accessories, jewelry and gifts – the perfect way for fans to celebrate Christmas in country style. The collection will be available to shop later this year at Hallmark.com, Shop.Opry.com, The Opry Shops and at the Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City.
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas centers around Gentry Woods (DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Woods – half of the famed duo Winter and Woods – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from her father’s legacy following his tragic car accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her to represent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she’s hesitant to return to the place steeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, while seated in one of the vaunted venue’s oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry’s lifelong friend Mac (Polaha) a country music talent manager, finds himself in 1995 as well. Thanks to some Christmas magic, Gentry gets precious time with her father, creative inspiration to finish the song she began decades earlier as a teen and learns surprising answers to questions about her father that have followed her for the last three decades.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Erin Krakow (When Calls the Heart, Santa Tell Me) and Tyler Hynes (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, The Groomsmen trilogy) are reuniting for their first holiday movie together, Christmas Above the Clouds – a comedic, modern day reimagining of A Christmas Carol. The pair first set hearts aflutter in 2021’s It Was Always You, which you can stream now on Hallmark+! Christmas Above the Clouds will premiere later this year during the 16th Annual Countdown to Christmas on Hallmark Channel and stream next day on Hallmark+.
When a workaholic CEO (Krakow) tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, she’s in for the flight of her life. Haunted by her past, present, and future, she’s forced to confront the choices that led to her success yet left her flying solo. With the help of three quirky spirits and a surprise reunion with her ex (Hynes), she might just rediscover the magic of Christmas—and the love she thought she’d lost.
Stay tuned for more information!
Monday, July 21, 2025
Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) and Andrew Walker (Three Wise Men and a Baby) star in an all-new holiday movie, She’s Making a List. Currently filming, the movie is set to premiere later this year as part of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas programming event. The film marks a special milestone for Countdown to Christmas and Chabert, with her 16th holiday movie premiering during the network’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas. She’s Making a List is Chabert and Walker’s first on-screen reunion since 2018’s My Secret Valentine and their first holiday movie together.
Stream "My Secret Valentine" starring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker now on Hallmark+!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Get a first look at Baked With Love: Holiday hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley!
Monday, July 14, 2025
Get excited for an all-new Hallmark holiday rom-com series "Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas" coming to Countdown to Christmas starring Mae Whitman!
The dance continues with an all-new Three Wise Men movie coming to Countdown to Christmas this holiday season! Don't miss the sequel to "Three Wiser Men and a Boy" and "Three Wise Men and a Baby" starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Ginna Claire Mason (Hats Off to Love, A Holiday Spectacular, Broadway’s Wicked) and Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly, Love on the Danube: Love Song) star in A Newport Christmas, a new, original movie set to premiere later this year during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event, streaming next day on Hallmark+. Filming took place on location in and around Newport, RI and Buffalo, NY.
Ella (Mason) is a charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 who dreams of using her wealth to start a foundation to help others in town. After learning her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she’s never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball, Ella goes for a nighttime sail in her schooner to clear her head. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she wistfully wishes for a different life. Ella is shocked to suddenly find Nick (Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian, aboard her schooner and accuses him of being a stowaway. But Nick insists he owns the boat and a standoff ensues. Once on dry land, Ella realizes that somehow, she’s traveled from 1905 to 2025. As she spends time there and gets a glimpse at what her future in 1905 appears to be, she becomes reluctant to return, especially since she and Nick have grown close and she now knows how true love feels.But the legacy Ella built in her time – and the course of Newport’s history – risks being erased the longer she stays in the present, so the two plot a course for her trip back through time. But what awaits her at home is even more surprising that what she found in the future.
Stay tuned for more information!
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Hallmark Media, NFL, Skydance Sports and the Buffalo Bills announce the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story!
Holland Roden (Holidazed) Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Tracy Pollan (Natalee Holloway, Justice for Natalee Holloway), Caroline Aaron (Ghosts, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Steve Schirripa (Blue Bloods) and Patti Murin (Broadway’s Frozen, Mystic Christmas) are named to the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, a new, original movie premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas, the reigning MVP of holiday programming. Production begins today in Buffalo, NY at iconic locations throughout the region including Highmark Stadium – which is heading into its final season as the Bills home field – and in Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Taking a break from the NFL’s off-season and getting into the game are Head Coach Sean McDermott, Running Back Ray Davis, Safety Damar Hamlin, Offensive Tackle Dion Dawkins, Tight End Dawson Knox, Long Snapper Reid Ferguson, Defensive Tackle DeWayne Carter and Wide Receiver Joshua Palmer. Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, former teammates Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood and Andre Reed, along with Bills play-by-play announcer Chris Brown will also see action during production. And paying homage to the late, great broadcast journalist and die-hard Bills fan Tim Russert, his son Luke Russert rounds out the team.
The movie centers around the Quinns and DeLucas who have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her -a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa, Murin)…and everyone else who crosses their path. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Danza) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day –she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget.
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