What's the most wonderful time of year for Netflix movies? The festive season, of course! And just like Santa Claus, the streaming service never forgets to reward those who have been nice. Sure, nothing is better than the classics [1] when it comes to Christmas movies, but if you're looking for something new this season, then look no farther than Netflix. You can expect to see tons of new Christmas flicks [2] dropping in November and December, including the third instalment of The Princess Switch [3], a gay festive season rom-com with a stacked cast [4], and a swoony new Christmas film starring Darren Barnet [5] and Nina Dobrev [6], among others. Here are all the festive originals you can look forward to streaming.
Love Hard
Starring Darren Barnet [8] and Nina Dobrev [9], this festive rom-com follows a young woman from LA who travels to her hometown to meet up with a dating app match for Christmas, only to discover she's been catfished. Luckily, the catfish knows her old crush, and he promises to set her up with him . . . if she pretends to be his girlfriend for the holidays, that is.
When it's available: 5 Nov. [10]
Robin Robin
This stop-motion festive musical short follows a bird raised by mice who — after she begins to question where exactly she belongs — goes on an epic journey of self-discovery.
When it's available: 24 Nov. [11]
A Boy Called Christmas
Based on the book of the same name by Matt Haig, this playful reimagining of the story of Father Christmas follows a boy named Nikolas who sets off North on a search to find his father, and you can expect to see some faces you recognise, including Kristen Wiig and Maggie Smith.
When it's available: TBA
A Castle For Christmas
Brooke Shields [12] and Cary Elwes star in this festive rom-com, which follows a wealthy American author who has her eye on a castle in Scotland ... but unfortunately, the Scottish Duke who owns it is reluctant to sell to a foreigner.
When it's available: TBA
The Princess Switch 3
The third instalment in the Princess Switch franchise follows Queen Margaret, Princess Stacy, and Margaret's cousin Fiona as they work together to retrieve a priceless stolen relic, and of course, Vanessa Hudgens [13] will once again be playing all three roles.
When it's available: TBA
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
Get excited, Shaun the Sheep fans, because he's getting his own Christmas special, which follows the wooly character on a desperate search for Timmy, his troublemaking cousin, after Timmy mysteriously goes missing.
When it's available: 3 Dec.
Single All the Way
Michael Urie stars in this festive season rom-com, which centres on a perpetually single man who convinced his friend to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holidays. The problem: His meddling mum already has plans to set him up on a blind date with someone else.
When it's available: TBA