89 Holiday Movies You Can Stream This Winter

If you subscribe to one or more of the Best On-Demand Streaming Services, you can have a holiday movie marathon whenever you want. As of Nov 2025 (U.S.), several evergreen favorites have clear streaming homes: Home Alone is on Disney+ (source), Elf and The Polar Express are on Max (Elf; The Polar Express), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas streams on Peacock (source), It’s a Wonderful Life is included with Prime Video (source), and Scrooged is currently on Paramount+ (source). Netflix’s reliable anchors include Originals like Klaus (official page), while Apple TV+ features Spirited (official page). Whatever your tastes, we verified availability across near‑real‑time listings and official service pages to help you stream smarter this season.

Note: Availability shifts frequently and can vary by plan/device. Our snapshot reflects U.S. listings as of Nov 2025; always confirm in the destination app on viewing day. Non‑original catalog titles often rotate in December; when a film isn’t included on any subscription, it’s typically available to rent or buy from major PVOD stores (Amazon, Apple TV app, Google/YouTube, Vudu). For quick checks, cross‑reference a live guide like JustWatch and then confirm in‑app (example).

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How We Chose Which Films to Feature

We focused on perennial crowd‑pleasers and notable 2020s releases, then verified current U.S. availability via reputable, near‑real‑time listings and official service pages (e.g., Home Alone, Elf, The Polar Express, The Grinch, It’s a Wonderful Life, Scrooged, Klaus, Spirited). Since 2020, streamers have turned holiday movies into tentpole “events,” supported by broader AVOD/FAST reach and strong co‑viewing. December consistently sees elevated streaming and movie engagement (Nielsen), record seasonal sign‑ups skewing to ad tiers (Antenna), and week‑one chart‑toppers for marquee titles (e.g., Red One’s seasonal splash per Nielsen weekly rankings via Variety). At the same time, evergreen family classics dominate December demand (Samba TV), so we prioritized titles most viewers seek each season. Cable holiday slates also remain robust: Hallmark rolled out 40 originals in 2023 (Variety) and Great American Family delivered 20 (Deadline). For social updates, following verified platform accounts remains effective; audit recency and engagement using platform‑native metrics and tools like Meta’s Content Library (Datareportal; Rival IQ; Meta; examples: Netflix on TikTok, Disney+ on Instagram, Prime Video on X.) Click here to browse the full list.

Holiday Movies On Netflix – 2025

Netflix reliably anchors the season with Originals that don’t rotate off the service. Expect animated and family standouts like Klaus (official page) alongside a steady pipeline of Netflix holiday rom‑coms and returning sequels. Netflix’s newer entries routinely chart during November–December; for example, Love Hard debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s global Top 10 for English‑language films in its release week (Netflix Top 10).

This year’s titles include:

• Klaus
• The Christmas Chronicles
• The Christmas Chronicles 2
• Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
• Holidate
• Love Hard
• Single All the Way
• A Boy Called Christmas
• Falling for Christmas
• Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
• The Noel Diary
• Best. Christmas. Ever!

How membership works

Included titles stream with any active Netflix plan. Current U.S. options: Standard with ads ($6.99), Standard ad‑free ($15.49), and Premium ad‑free ($22.99); the Basic ad‑free plan is no longer offered to new/rejoining members (Netflix plans).

Holiday Movies On Hulu – 2025

Hulu’s holiday shelf rotates, with Hulu Originals and licensed films surfacing in seasonal collections. Eligible U.S. subscribers can also discover Hulu titles inside Disney+ via the “Hulu on Disney+” integration, which improves holiday browsing across both catalogs (details). Many of the most‑watched classics currently live on other studio apps (e.g., Home Alone on Disney+ source; Elf and The Polar Express on Max source; source; The Grinch on Peacock source), so check title cards for where they’re included this season.

This year’s titles include:

• Happiest Season

How membership works

All included titles stream with any Hulu plan. Current U.S. pricing: Hulu (with ads) $7.99/month and Hulu (No Ads) $17.99/month; Hulu + Live TV bundles are available at higher monthly rates (Hulu pricing). For holiday staples beyond Hulu, current plan notes for major apps: Disney+ With Ads $7.99 or Premium (ad‑free) $13.99 (Disney+); Max With Ads $9.99, Ad Free $16.99, Ultimate Ad Free $20.99 (Max); Peacock Premium $7.99 or Premium Plus $13.99 (Peacock); Paramount+ Essential $7.99 or with SHOWTIME $12.99 (Paramount+); Apple TV+ $12.99/month (Apple TV+).

Holiday Movies On Prime Video – 2025

Prime Video features a large holiday library via both included titles and a robust rental/purchase store. A reliable inclusion this season is It’s a Wonderful Life (source). Prime Video has also leaned into star‑driven seasonal originals and tentpoles in recent years (e.g., Candy Cane Lane; Red One’s holiday corridor strategy report), while the store remains a catch‑all for rentals when a film isn’t included with a subscription.

How Membership Works

Amazon Prime members can stream select titles for free. (These are available in the “Included With Prime” tab on Amazon Video and denoted with a Prime label.) Other titles are available for rent or purchase. Prime Video now includes limited ads by default in the U.S., with an optional ad‑free upgrade (+$2.99/month; Amazon announcement). You can also subscribe to premium channels such as HBO and Starz via Amazon Video if you’d like to “bundle” multiple streaming services within one membership.

Holiday Movies on Fios on Demand – 2025

If you’re a Verizon Fios TV customer, you can browse holiday movies for rent or purchase via Fios On Demand. Availability and pricing vary throughout the season; verify options directly in the Fios TV app or on your set‑top box. As a rule of thumb, if a title isn’t included on a subscription app, it’s usually rentable or purchasable via PVOD stores.

How membership works

Verizon Fios customers can browse movies for rent or purchase via Fios On Demand — and stream hundreds of live TV channels via the Fios TV App. Title availability and pricing are set by studios and can change quickly during the holiday window.

Holiday Movies on DIRECTV – 2025

DIRECTV customers can find a rotating selection of seasonal films via DIRECTV On Demand. Many holiday staples are available to rent or purchase if they’re not included on your streaming apps. For included streaming options by studio app this season, see the platform notes and title‑level sources above (e.g., Elf on Max; The Grinch on Peacock; Home Alone on Disney+).

How membership works

DIRECTV customers can stream some movie titles included with their TV package and rent or purchase additional titles via DIRECTV On Demand. To browse included movies, start at DIRECTV.com/movies and confirm selections on your set‑top box.

Holiday Movies You Can Stream This Winter: Summed Up