Christmas in … October? The Hallmark Channel has already kicked off the holiday season with the premiere of its Countdown to Christmas movie series. This year, Hallmark is treating us to three new holiday movies every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until December 17th. And that’s not all! Fans can also enjoy holiday movies every Thursday with Hallmark Movies and Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas series and Hallmark Movies Now’s Movies & Mistletoe series.
This year’s lineup of festive films includes heartwarming tales about a small-town hockey team, a girl experiencing her own holiday version of Mystic Pizza, another romance set in Notting Hill, and many more magical stories. Returning to grace our screens are beloved Hallmark stars like Lacey Chabert, Phylicia Rashad, Chris Carmack, Tyler Hynes, Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Luke Macfarlane, Erin Cahill, and Jonathan Bennett. In total, we can expect 40 brand-new Christmas movies from Hallmark in 2023. It’s like the 12 Days of Christmas, but so much longer!
But how can you catch all these heartwarming movies? If you’re a cable subscriber, you can easily watch the Hallmark Channel by logging in with your cable credentials on WatchHallmarkTV.com and livestreaming the new Christmas movies for free as they premiere. Don’t have cable? No worries! We’ve got you covered. Here are our top recommendations for streaming the Hallmark Channel:
1. Sling TV Orange + Lifestyle Extra: With a starting price of just $30 per month, this package gives you access to the Hallmark Channel live. It’s perfect for cord-cutters who still want to enjoy their favorite holiday movies.
2. Peacock: For as low as $6 a month, you can subscribe to Peacock and get live access to the Hallmark Channel. Plus, you’ll have the option to watch new Hallmark movie premieres on-demand for up to 72 hours. With Peacock, you’ll also have access to a wide range of shows, movies, and even live sports and events airing on NBC.
3. Hallmark Movies Now: If you prefer to subscribe directly to the source, Hallmark Movies Now is the perfect option. For $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually, you’ll have access to all the new Hallmark Christmas movies available to stream.
Now, let’s take a look at the exciting schedule of the 2023 Hallmark Christmas movies:
– Friday, Oct. 20: “Checkin’ It Twice” – A journeyman hockey player falls for a real estate agent in her hometown.
– Saturday, Oct. 21: “Where Are You, Christmas?” – A woman wakes up in a world without Christmas and must work with a town mechanic to restore the holiday spirit.
– Sunday, Oct. 22: “Under the Christmas Sky” – A grounded astrophysicist finds unexpected love while volunteering at a local planetarium.
And the list goes on! From a fashion designer discovering what truly matters in life to a heartwarming reunion on Christmas Island, each movie promises to capture the magic of the holiday season.
So mark your calendars and get ready for a magical holiday movie marathon with Hallmark. Whether you watch through cable, Peacock, or Hallmark Movies Now, these movies are sure to bring joy, love, and Christmas spirit to your home. Happy watching!
