New Black Holiday Movies to Add to Your Watchlist ASAP
Now that November is here, we’re done saving daylight, and the cozy weather is creeping in. What better way to enjoy staying inside than watching the latest Black holiday movies and specials?
Lucky for you, we’ve got a big list of new projects from Lifetime, Hallmark, Netflix, and OWN that will no doubt put you in your holiday feels. Whether you’re looking for a laugh or a tear-jerker, the options are there and ready for you all month long! Keep reading to see what’s in store.
“Janelle James: How Romantic”
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on Netflix
In her first hour-long stand-up special, “Abbott Elementary’s” Janelle James gets into everything from body counts to why women should be taking men on in the wrestling ring. No topic is off-limits, and she’s got plenty to say!
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“The Christmas Showdown 2”
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on OWN
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2025 film, “The Christmas Showdown 2,” sees best friends Chastity (Amber Stevens West) and April (Corbin Reid) back in Sugar Heights running H-Town Events without any help. But when the mayor (Tommy Miles) brings in a big-time event planning company led by the formidable Tate (Jenifer Lewis), the ladies prepare for some serious competition!
“Mistletoe and Mimosas”
Premiere Date: Nov. 15 on Hallmark
Tamera Mowry-Housely stars in this Hallmark film as business consultant Claire, who inherits her late uncle’s Christmas-themed bar. But with the bar drowning in debt and a handsome local businessman looking to take it over, Claire has no choice but to fight for her uncle’s legacy while fighting her feelings for him.
“Checking Inn for Christmas“
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on Lifetime
In “Checking Inn for Christmas,” Vivica A. Fox stars as an editor who gives a career-changing assignment to a young reporter – a front-page feature on a charming holiday resort and its attractive owner. However, attraction gets pushed aside as the reporter is too determined to meet her Christmas deadline. But as with any Lifetime movie, the connection between the reporter and the resort owner deepens.
“One Last Shot”
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on Lifetime
Tisha Campbell gets into her dramatic love story bag in “One Last Shot,” where she stars as a woman whose world is turned upside down when her son is diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. Because of that, she has to figure out how to wade through tough medical conversations and mounting medical bills, all while learning to work through her issues with her ex.
“Paradise With You”
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on Lifetime
In “Paradise With You,” Taye Diggs and Heather Hemmens play an NFL star and a heartbroken interior designer who randomly meet on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Although sparks fly in the beginning, their passionate island romance soon becomes more complicated than either of them thought.
“Love on the Vineyard”
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on Lifetime
Don’t call it a “Baggage Claim” reunion, but Paula Patton and Derek Luke are back and getting their rom-com on in “Love on the Vineyard.” In this film, the two star as former summer flings Jordan (Patton) and Eric (Luke), who return to Martha’s Vineyard and attempt to rekindle what they used to have. But as you might expect, things never really go as planned.
“Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright”
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 on Lifetime
Yet another sequel, “Christmas Everyday: Merry and Bright,” picks up where the 2025 film left off. This time, star Brandy Norwood’s daughter Sy’rai makes her acting debut. Chicago fashion designer Fancy Ballantine (Norwood) has plenty to celebrate this Christmas, including growing her clothing store and preparing for her dream wedding. But business troubles and the return of an old flame soon threaten to throw her off course.
“Christmas from the Heart“
Premiere Date: Dec.5 on Lifetime
Tamera Mowry-Housely isn’t the only twin getting into the holiday movie spirit. In this Lifetime film, her sister Tia is a grieving widow who goes to Lisbon during the holiday season to meet the person who received her late husband’s heart. But in a move she didn’t see coming, she winds up catching feelings for the woman’s brother, which further puts her heart – and her emotions in jeopardy.
“The Snowflake Effect“
Premiere Date: Dec. 4 on Hallmark
Heather Hemmens is staying booked and busy thanks to this Hallmark film, “The Snowflake Effect.” She stars as a corporate attorney who gets a holiday surprise when a seemingly harmless gift purchase sets off a chain reaction of bad luck. Expect some whimsy, Christmas confusion, and a cute love interest to pop up in this one!
“Hearts All Aglow“
Premiere Date: Dec. 18 on Hallmark
Holly Robinson Peete pops out for this new Hallmark holiday film in which she stars as a legendary singer and producer who’s the target of a music historian trying to get a feature and an attorney trying to reclaim a treasured piece of family history. But their shenanigans bring them closer together rather than closer to their goal.
“The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance”
Premiere Date: Dec. 5 on Lifetime
Lifetime is on a roll with the Christmas movies! In “The Toymaker’s Christmas Romance,” an ambitious toy executive finds her dream of becoming CEO threatened by a looming corporate takeover. As a result, she has to rediscover the true meaning of the holidays (with the help of a fine toy designer) before losing everything she’s worked so hard for.
“Tapping Into Christmas”
Premiere Date: Dec. 5 on OWN
Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corrine, stars as a Broadway star with dashed dreams. She heads back to her Southern hometown to regroup. But after seeing her old creative community on the brink of closing, she decides to put together a holiday tap showcase to keep its doors open—which helps revive her passion for the arts.
