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Hallmark fans have two new mystery movies and six romcoms to look forward to in March and April, so let's "spring" ahead and take a peek at Hallmark Channel's Spring into Love 2026 event! Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Premieres: Saturday, March 7 at 8pm Eastern Starring: Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster Image: Hallmark Media This movie marks the fifth one in the franchise to feature Sweeney and Webster. Their characters have joined forces to solve crimes in One Bad Apple (2024), A Sprinkle of Deceit (2024), Reality Bites (2025), and A Pie to Die For (2025). PLOT: Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes. Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder Premieres:   Saturday, March 14 at 8pm Eastern Starring:   Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith Image: Hallmark Media The first of the two Nelly Knows Mysteries movies is titled A Fatal Engagement , and it premiered in 2024, to mixed reviews. Some love the movie, especially since it features a beloved onscreen couple from When Calls the Heart , while others found Hutton's character to be too silly and over-the-top. We'll see how things go with the latest installment! PLOT: Advice columnist Nelly is invited to a lavish dinner at Grand Arlott manor after encouraging an eccentric widow to reconcile with her estranged family and brings Detective Michael as her date. Two for Tee Premieres:   Saturday, March 21 at 8pm Eastern Starring:   Janel Parrish and Chris McNally PLOT: Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family's traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure? A Royal Setting Premieres:   Saturday, March 28 at 8pm Eastern Starring:   Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte Lilley has been busy making movies for Great American Family, she released and continues to promote her new daily devotional , she has a part in the upcoming biopic of Jimmy Stewart ( Jimmy ), and she co-hosts a podcast--all while being a mother of four! What a treat to see her back at Hallmark for a new movie, especially since she's reuniting with Jeannotte, who previously co-starred with her in Paris, Wine & Romance . PLOT: Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown challenging tradition and complicating his relationship with his mother, the queen. A Season to Bloom Premieres:   Saturday, April 4 at 8pm Eastern Starring:   Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: A drifting aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother's bookstore, but its traditions - and her childhood crush - helps her rediscover her voice, her roots, and a love worth staying for. It's been a while since Carlo Marks has appeared in a Hallmark movie, so the enthusiasm is high for this one! A Little Park Music Premieres:   Saturday, April 11 at 8pm Eastern Starring:    Laci J Mailey and Beau Mirchoff Image: Hallmark Media Spring Promo Video PLOT: When a piano appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work, city manager Allie joins forces with rookie cop Ryan to remove it, only to find both music and love are hard to resist. To Philly with Love Premieres:   Saturday, April 18 at 8pm Eastern Starring:    Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar PLOT: A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia where they uncover history—and discover a love story of their own. This movie sounds really fun! I love movies with a historical twist. I'll Be Seeing You Premieres:   Saturday, April 25 at 8pm Eastern Starring:    Tyler Hynes, Stacey Farber, and Christine Ebersole Image: Hallmark Media Spring Promo Video PLOT: When a work errand derails Amy's weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour but need the help of a charming activities director. Any movie featuring Tyler Hynes is a movie fans will go crazy over! Follow Our Facebook Page! Hallmark fans have been craving new mysteries, so two new ones in one month will be a welcome relief from the steady stream of reruns. A royal movie and more sweet romances are the icing on the cake to complete Hallmark's Spring into Love 2026 event! Stay up-to-date on all the latest Hallmark news and enjoy a healthy dose of Hallmark whimsy by following our Facebook Page: Hallmark Ever After !

Hallmark stars Sarah Drew , Nikki DeLoach , and Galadriel Stineman shatter their girl-next-door images and create a blight on the Hallmark brand by leveraging their social media platforms for political activism. Movie watchers who turn to Hallmark for an escape from reality (we get enough of that every day) are weary of tirades from clueless celebrities pushing falsehoods. Actors should stay in their lane and off the soap box. Sarah Drew Opposes Law & Order in Social Media Rants On January 27, Sarah Drew posted a political rant on Instagram, urging viewers to call their U.S. senators to defund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Drew turned off commenting after stating, "I won't turn my platform into a place where people are screaming at each other." Her statement is an admission that her words would NOT be well-received, and turning off commenting insulated her from patriots pushing back on her uniformed and emotional tirade. This is typical, elitist mentality from the Left--push ideology on followers and shut down debate so they don't have to deal with inconvenient facts . Image: Sarah Drew's Instagram. Thanks for the phone number. We've been calling our senators and representatives daily to make sure they continue to support ICE and DHS. In a second chaotic Instagram reel from January 30, a crazy-eyed Drew psycho babbled, "The democracy is falling, and reporters are getting arrested, and children are getting kidnapped and put in concentration camps" before bursting into song with, "This is the reality of our world now!" Drew continues to overload her stories with left-wing, anti-Christian propaganda while deluding herself into thinking that she's on the side of righteousness. Patriots watching her feed no doubt feel second-hand embarrassment listening to Drew parrot talking points from the anti-American communists on the Left without vetting the information first. Oh, well, it's not like she has 3.9 million followers, so who will ever know that she is spreading fake news? Image: Sarah Drew's Instagram. Someone please get her help at 1-800-PSYCHO. Democracy is NOT falling, Sarah. It's being re-established. Democracy eroded under Barack Hussein Obama when his administration used the Russia-gate hoax to spy on Trump's campaign. Hillary Clinton and the DNC colluded in pushing the fake Steele dossier to apply for surveillance warrants against their political opposition. Plus, while Clinton was Secretary of State, senior officials in the Obama administration halted investigation into her corrupt pay-to-play schemes involving the Clinton Foundation. The Democrats impeached Trump twice in an attempt to overthrow a duly elected president--THAT was democracy in decline! Democracy took a historic nosedive under the Biden administration as multiple government agencies, such as the IRS, DOJ, FBI, and CDC were weaponized against the American people. Not only were false claims continuously brought against President Trump (all later debunked), but real criminals ran free while Christians, pro-lifers, and conservatives were targeted. Sarah Drew posted this attack against Christians in her Instagram stories. Persecution against Christians escalated under the Obama and Biden administrations as these regimes sought to replace God with government. Trump has taken action to protect religious liberty and oppose anti-Christian bias. Parents who spoke out against school boards for allowing DEI, CRT, and the LGBTQ agenda to overwhelm the curriculum in place of the 3-Rs were labeled "domestic terrorists." Parents revolted when Pride flags were raised in classrooms, children were asked by teachers for their "pronouns," sexualized content was added to elementary libraries, drag queen story hour was introduced, children were given puberty blockers and gender mutilation surgeries in the name of "gender-affirming care," and legislation was introduced to allow students to be socially transitioned without parental consent. In some instances, people who refused play along with the delusion that more than two genders existed lost their jobs for refusing to call mentally ill people by their "preferred pronouns." By the way, Drew includes she/her pronouns in her Instagram bio while simultaneously posting scriptures in her stories--the ultimate hypocrisy . There is no ambiguity in scripture on this topic--God created two genders, you don't get to pick them, and homosexuality is condemned as sin that separates the unrepentant from God for all eternity. The Left always attempts to shoe-horn scripture to fit their narrative while rejecting the parts they don't like. The TSA Quiet Skies program, an unconstitutional and dystopian front masquerading as a security tool, targeted veterans and lawmakers who spoke out against Biden and Kamala Harris along with citizens who protested mask mandates. The Democrats used COVID to further their authoritarian power grab. While the Left called abortion "reproductive freedom" and chanted, "My body my choice," anyone refusing the COVID shot was demonized, with some even losing their jobs for refusing the jab. Democrats shut down schools, churches, and businesses in the name of "safety," and it took a massive toll on society. Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, enacted a curfew, and anyone caught on their porches or standing in their doorways was shot with paintballs by police. Where were you, Sarah, when that was happening? The Biden administration waged war on free speech comparable to "The Ministry of Truth" in George Orwell's novel 1984 . The censorship by Big Tech and other outlets was staggering. Anyone who dared push back against the Biden regime's Orwellian practices were called fascists, Nazis, deplorables, Hitler and deplatformed for spreading "misinformation" --dangerous rhetoric that fomented so much hatred that two attempts were made on Trump's life, Charlie Kirk was martyred, and violence against conservatives erupted on college campuses and in blue cities, proving the real fascists have been on the Left all along. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability uncovered Biden's abuse of public office via corrupt influence peddling schemes that enriched his family, which is why, in the final hours of his presidency, Biden granted blanket pardons to his family. Massive voter fraud accounted for Biden's 2020 "win," and the Left used COVID and the staged January 6 theater to cover their cheating. (What is currently transpiring in Minneapolis is an actual insurrection). This is why Democrats oppose election integrity --it makes it harder for them to cheat. When the 2024 presidential debate confirmed what we knew all along--that Biden was a demented puppet who couldn't express a coherent thought--Democrats INSTALLED Kamala Harris as the nominee without offering voters a special primary to make their selection in what pundits called a "soft coup." Biden opened our borders and incentivized illegal entry . Not because Democrats care about humanity. The sole purpose is to seize power . By importing massive numbers of illegals, Democrats gain an advantage with the census head count, which affects their congressional apportionments and electoral college votes. Their ultimate goal is to award amnesty to illegals , who typically vote Democrat, so that their party can hold control forever and advance their communist agenda while snuffing out any resistance. When a load of illegals was dumped in Martha's Vineyard, the elitists couldn't get rid of them fast enough, proving they are mere pawns . With the immigration crisis created by the Biden-Harris regime (US entry of an estimated 20-30 million unvetted illegals), women and young children were trafficked across the border by violent smugglers, and drug cartels extorted, abused, and sometimes killed them. Deadly drugs like fentanyl surged into the US. Biden LOST over 300K children who crossed the border illegally. Because of Biden's policies, Laken Riley, Rachel Morin, and Jocelyn Nungaray were brutally murdered while violent criminals, gang members, and terrorists remained loose in our neighborhoods. To this day, no one knows who actually was running the country while Biden was president. His administration was a clown show of incompetent, "woke" DEI hires, including men pretending to be women, and someone used the auto pen liberally without Biden being cognizant of it. America lost respect and standing on the world stage, and our enemies capitalized on it. Where was your voice then, Sarah? Books could be written about the gross incompetence of the Biden Administration and the vileness of the Democratic Party--a party that is no longer comprised of classic liberals but of communist radicals who push an evil agenda that is anti-thetical to the American values of Christianity, patriotism, family, and the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. It's why Democrats target Christians so much--we trust in God, not government, and they hate it. President Trump's administration is draining the Washington swamp , re-establishing us as one nation under God, dismantling corruption, and restoring America to greatness. Thanks to Trump's immigration crackdown , Illegal border crossings have dropped 99%, murder rates have dropped to the lowest they've been since 1900, and 56% less fentanyl is pouring through our southern border. Trump is THE most consequential president in modern history with accomplishments too vast to list, but you can find them here . The devil is mad, and it's why chaos is breaking out in blue states and cities--these areas are Satan's playground. Drew's comment that "reporters are getting arrested" refers to the violent mob that stormed a Minnesota church that included a handful of journalists, most notably, Don Lemon . These so-called "journalists" violated the FACE Act that includes protections for people inside of places of worship who are exercising their right to religious freedom. Lemon withheld the fact that he had been involved in the planning of the protest. Lemon and others stood menacingly close to the pastor in an attempt to oppress and intimidate him while obstructing his movement. Lemon confronted other congregants and physically obstructed them from departing. Church members are STILL being harassed and heckled by the wicked leftist minions! Sarah, if you can't see that storming God's house to intimidate His people who are trying to worship freely is wrong, you are blinded by Satan. Meanwhile, the Left is employing the usual tactics to destroy Nick Shirley , the independent journalist who exposed Somali fraud in Minnesota, for speaking the truth because he's a conservative. The Left only cares about journalists when they are propaganda tools for their party. Comparing Trump's crackdown on immigration to "concentration camps" is a wildly inaccurate and baseless claim that Drew regurgitates, and it's an affront to anyone with ties to Holocaust victims. Drew's ignorance of history is astonishing. During the Holocaust, mothers and children were separated in concentration camps and on trains. When mothers are deported, they may take their children with them. There is no comparison. Immigrants are not gassed in chambers, baked in ovens, forced to drink their own urine, or endure any of the atrocities Jews suffered. Drew then implicated another Hallmark celebrity in her outlandish claims. She wrote, "Was just texting with my dear sister friend @nikdeloach [Nikki DeLoach] about all of this and she reminded me that joy is resistance. Continuing to do the things of life that feel normal and that bring us deep joy and laughter and celebration in the face of people in power doing deadly and evil things --this commitment to joy is resistance itself. " The only people doing deadly and evil things are the agitators and insurrectionists in blue cities . You never see anyone on the Right burning down businesses, looting, attacking police, menacing church goers, harboring law breakers, and assassinating the opposition. We just turn out on election day , and according to the latest two polls , there is overwhelming support for Trump's deportation agenda. The reason tensions reached a fever-pitch in Minnesota is due to sanctuary city politicians refusing to cooperate with federal law enforcement. Now that DHS and Tom Homan have persuaded local officials to work with the Trump administration instead of against them, speedy arrests can be made at the jail rather than in communities. As a result, the number of ICE agents required for the job can be reduced. Drew then vows to pray for something "beautiful to happen" to anyone reading. Something beautiful IS happening. Trump is Making America Great Again! Thanks for your prayers. Quote scripture though she may, Drew's political stance isn't biblical. Where was she during the Biden years when people in power actually were doing evil things? Nothing Drew claims is accurate, she's on the wrong side of history, and her lack of discernment testifies that she is NOT cognizant of how God is moving in America, giving us a chance to return to Him and experience revival . The crash course America was on during the Obama and Biden years was paving the way to God's judgment . Nikki DeLoach's Big Heart Gets in the Way of Facts Reaching Her Brain Nikki DeLoach is a beloved Hallmark movie icon who is known for her loving and compassionate nature. She's a devoted advocate for Alzheimer's awareness and serves as a trustee on the Board at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Those who meet her at Hallmark events describe her as a "beautiful soul," making her uniformed and flawed commentary all the more disappointing. Image: Nikki DeLoach's Instagram Deloach piggy-backed onto Drew's post, affirming, " Love you so much, sister. Joy is resistance. Celebration is resistance. Love is resistance. Grateful I get to experience it all with you ❤️🔥" The only thing DeLoach is resisting is law and order. DeLoach shared two separate posts in her Instagram stories that featured Liam Conejo Ramos , buying into the false narrative that ICE is abusing children. Image from Nikki DeLoach's Instagram stories Liam's father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias was in the US illegally after the Biden administration released him into the country, with no record of CBP One app entry, as the family's attorney claimed. ICE agents approached the father, and the father ran and left his son in the frigid temperatures. The officers stayed with Liam and repeatedly tried to hand him to his mother, WHO REFUSED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND TAKE HIM BACK. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, "officers even assured her [Liam's mother] she would not be taken her into custody," but "the alleged mother refused to accept custody of the child. The father told officers he wanted the child to remain with him." DHS released a statement on X stating, "Following the mother’s abandonment of the child , officers abided by the father’s wishes to keep the child with him." The officers stayed with the boy, bought him McDonald's, and took care of him. Liam's family saw the young boy outside in arctic temperatures, and they refused to open the door and take him back. ICE officers did more for the boy than his own family! Here's what a horrible father looks like. An illegal runs from ICE. abandoning his son in arctic temperatures while the child's mother refuses to open the door and let her son inside, despite ICE's assurance that she wouldn't be deported. Corrupt Democrat politicians in Minnesota, like Ilhan Omar and Tim Walz (both of whom are implicated in rampant state fraud ) tried to spin the story to say that Liam was "kidnapped" and "arrested" coming home from preschool. Nothing could be further from the truth. DeLoach is pointing her finger at the wrong people. It's the PARENTS of illegal minors who are to blame for the predicaments in which they place their children. Anyone who wants to live in the USA should go through the process to come here LEGALLY. When would-be migrants deliberately choose to endanger their families by breaking US immigration law, they have no one to blame but themselves for the consequences. Even Obama's DHS secretary, Jeh C. Johnson, warned Central Americans of the dangers in a 2014 open letter, writing, " In the hands of smugglers, many children are traumatized and psychologically abused by their journey, or worse, beaten, starved, sexually assaulted or sold into the sex trade. … The desire to see a child have a better life in the United States is understandable. But, the risks of illegal migration by an unaccompanied child to achieve that dream are far too great.” Imagine knowing this and still risking your child's life! Another inconvenient fact: Obama deported more illegals than Trump, and there were ZERO protests. In fact, Obama awarded Tom Homan, current border czar, the Presidential Rank Award in 2015 for his deportation efforts! Jezebel herself, Hillary Clinton, admitted in 2014 during a CNN interview that immigration laws should be followed, " We have so to send a clear message, just because your child gets across the border, that doesn't mean the child gets to stay. So, we don't want to send a message that is contrary to our laws or will encourage more children to make that dangerous journey." On one hand, DeLoach claims to be a Christian who reads the Bible regularly. On the other, she admits that she has been able to see spirits and "ghosts" ever since she was a child, and she engages with the spirit beings she encounters, even when they aren't friendly and from the "other side." The Bible is very clear that we are NOT to entertain demonic spirits but to rebuke them in Jesus' name. How can she read her bible and not know this? She destroys her credibility. DeLoach has openly shared about her experience with sexual abuse as a child, so she should be directing her criticisms to the illegal immigrant parents who knowingly put their children in harm's way. DeLoach is not filtering her politics through truth. Her heart might be in the right place, but her mouth isn't. Galadriel Stineman Invokes Biblical Authority and Then Defies It You might be wondering, "Who's Galadriel Stineman ?" She has only headlined one Hallmark movie (Follow Your Heart ) and, more recently, a faith-infused Amish mystery series on UPtv. On June 14, 2025, Stineman proudly participated in a "No Kings Day" protest, an event organized by radical ideologues pretending Trump is an authoritarian when, in reality, they are having a hissy fit that Trump is working hard for the American people to reverse the unpopular policies that have brought the Democratic Party to all-time low favorability ratings. Lowering inflation and unemployment rates, growing wages, eliminating wasteful spending, reducing the national debt, deporting criminal invaders, exposing government fraud and corruption, supporting Israel, keeping men out of women's sports, eliminating mandates that dictate the car you drive the dishwasher you can buy, making streets safer, restoring free speech, protecting religious liberty--hardly the accomplishments of an authoritarian king. Stineman posted that it was easy for her to say she wasn't "political" or "religious." Well, THAT is crystal clear. If she researched her politics, she would see how absurd a No Kings protest is, and if she knew Jesus, she would understand how effortlessly the devil duped her! She had to turn to a pastor for scripture ideas, which means she has no understanding of the Word but is only interested in cherry-picking a few passages for Instagram posts. Image: Stineman's Instagram On January 30, Stineman tried to manipulate scripture by posting a reference to the second commandment before proceeding to justify lawlessness . She wrote, "We will NOT become a country our forefathers would have fled from. We will NOT become the bad guys the Bible warned about." Our forefathers established the Constitution to maintain a small government run by the people, and their biblical principles influenced how they structured it. This is the polar opposite of the Democratic party's platform. Under Biden, the federal bureaucracy surged to historic highs while religious liberty eroded. Here are a few things the bible warns followers about in the last days: Isaiah 5:20: Woe to those who call evil good and good evil. Who put darkness for light and light for darkness. This is what Stineman is doing. She is calling criminal invaders the good guys and those who enforce the law the bad guys. It's reminiscent of the predicament Pontius Pilot, governor of Judea, found himself in when Jewish custom dictated he release a prisoner at the Passover. Though he repeatedly pronounced Jesus' innocence, he feared a riot if he didn't cave to the priestly elite's demand to release Barabbas instead. Barabbas, mind you, was a robber, murderer, and insurrectionist--and the people defended HIM instead of Jesus! Sound familiar? 2 Timothy 3: 1-9 lays out how we can expect people to act in the last days before Christ's return. The list refers to those who are "despisers of good," who "resist the truth" due to their "corrupt minds," those who are "traitors," and those who " have a form of godliness but deny its power." The bible warns to turn away from such people. Stineman, DeLoach, and Drew ignore the facts because their minds are deceived, advocating for lawlessness makes them traitors, and they quote scripture like they know God and then do the opposite of what it says--they have a "form of godliness" but ignore the authority God. Matthew 24:12 says of the last days, "And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold." This signifies there will be widespread increase in moral decay, wickedness, and disregard of God's laws, leading to societal breakdown characterized by selfishness, rebellion against authority, and escalating sin. The Left is practically embodying the anti-Christ at this very moment! More chilling for people like Stineman who parrot choice biblical passages to further their agenda (just like Satan did when he temped Jesus in the wilderness) is Matthew 7:21-23: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness ." You know someone by their "fruit," and Stineman's fruit is ROTTEN. Stineman makes a sad attempt to claim the moral high ground when she calls for "due process" and implores ICE to stop "kidnapping my neighbors" and "killing my brothers and sisters." Illegals ARE given due process. Immigration judges issue deportation orders after determining that a noncitizen is removable from the US. The orders become final if the individual doesn't appeal the decision. ICE isn't seizing people willy-nilly. There is also a simple solution to keeping illegals and protestors safe from being shot--stop breaking the law and resisting arrest, and protest peacefully rather than rioting and attacking ICE officers. This Instagram post from Stineman brings to mind a quote from Senator John Kennedy: "Life's hard. It's even harder when you're stupid." After apparently receiving pushback on her cringy and uniformed social media posts, Stineman doubled down on her anti-American rhetoric with the above photo. It's filled with all the woke DEI diatribes and phony virtue signaling about her willingness to sacrifice her career for the cause. What a martyr. Notice how she's "inclusive" of homosexuality because it's a common practice for those on the Left to embrace what God says He hates (sin). The irony is that Stineman and her husband, Kevin Joy, film their Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries series in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and areas of surrounding Holmes County--a vibrant Amish community that would not take kindly to Stineman's anti-biblical and anti-American stance. While Amish are generally pacifists who avoid politics, an unprecedented number registered to vote to help elect President Trump. When the Amish vote, you know how evil the Left has become! If word spreads in the Amish community about Stineman's revolt against law and order and her unbiblical viewpoints, it would be a shame if she found herself shunned ! No One Wants Political Rampages from Celebrities Illegals are always compared to the immigrants who helped build our American society. They are NOT the same. Immigrants gratefully arrived in America ready to work hard, contribute to society, and assimilate. They were proud to be called Americans. Today, illegals sneak into the country, raise their country's flag, drain entitlements, commit violent crimes, and refuse to assimilate. Mass importing people who do not share our national values and who refuse to adopt our culture mores will only destroy Western civilization, not enrich it. As Charlie Kirk wisely stated, "Immigration without assimilation is an invasion." When celebrities like Sarah Drew, Nikki DeLoach, and Galadriel Stineman show their true colors by supporting illegals and anarchists, they aren't only encouraging the lawlessness the bible warns about, they become marionettes on the strings of our enemies who are funding protestors and riots. George Soros bankrolls many of the uprisings in America, but the Minnesota unrest has been traced to a man tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). I hope Hallmark and UPtv are taking notice because the ravings of these women are damaging to their brands. People watch movies to tune out the real world after grappling with it all day. The last thing they want to learn is that their favorite stars suck in real life. Kamala Harris's disastrous presidential campaign should serve as a stark warning that political commentary from celebrities is largely ignored. Harris invested millions to secure celebrity endorsements, and she was backed by big names like Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and more. Even Taylor Swift couldn't rally the Swifties to jump on the Harris bandwagon. Harris spent over a billion dollars on her campaign and suffered the most humiliating and crushing defeat of all time. If celebrities have zero impact on public opinion, why even mention Drew, DeLoach, and Stineman in an article? Because they are traitors , and you should know that so you can decide if you want to support their movies, buy from their brands, and follow them on social media. The "Budweiser treatment" is also an option.

Hallmark just announced that Hope Valley: 1874 , the new prequel series to the beloved When Calls the Heart , will premiere Saturday, March 21, exclusively on Hallmark+, with a new episode premiering every Thursday beginning March 26.  Who Stars in Hope Valley: 1874 ? As previously announced, the series stars Bethany Joy Lenz ( A Biltmore Christmas ), Benjamin Ayres ( The Santa Class ), Jill Hennessy ( City on a Hill ), Roan Curtis ( Firefly Lane ) and Lachlan Quarmby ( Providence Falls ).   Joining the ensemble are Jedidiah Goodacre ( Chilling Adventures of Sabrina ) as Clayton Cooley, a ruggedly handsome blacksmith, Chelsea Hobbs ( Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane ) as Peggy McCabe, the wife of Tom’s (Ayres) foreman Nash as portrayed by Brad Abramenko ( A Splash of Love ). What Is Hope Valley: 1874 About? Set in 1874, the series explores the earliest days of the frontier settlement that later became Hope Valley, chronicling the courage, resilience and relationships that laid the foundation for the close-knit town viewers have come to love.   Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, who travels from her home city of Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her 11-year-old-daughter Sarah (Mila Morgan, The Holiday Sitter ).  But when her wagon breaks down, and she realizes the boardinghouse is not as advertised, Rebecca has no choice but to accept help from local rancher and confirmed bachelor, Tom Moore (Ayres).  Despite her best intentions to remain unattached, Rebecca can't help but slowly fall for Tom and develop a friendship with tenacious pioneer woman Hattie Quinn (Hennessy).  Hattie’s daughter Olivia (Curtis) helps run their trading post and catches the eye of Constable Alexander Vaughn (Quarmby), much to the dismay of Clayton (Goodacre), who harbors feelings for her.    Showcasing themes of perseverance and romance, this series explores the journey of a mother as she discovers a new chapter in her life as she helps forge what starts out as collection of isolated settlers into a small close-knit community during the rugged and hopeful Pioneer Era. This prequel to Hallmark’s historical drama series, When Calls the Heart , will take viewers back in time to follow the early settlers of the community that will one day become the beloved frontier town of Hope Valley . Watch the Trailer for Hope Valley: 1874   Get a sneak peek of Hope Valley: 1874 in this newly released trailer: Hope Valley: 1874 is an 8-episode series. WILL YOU BE WATCHING? Follow Us on Facebook Never miss any Hallmark news as it breaks along with oodles of Hallmark whimsy by following our Hallmark Ever After Facebook page!

Kentucky Roses wrapped production last year and is set to premiere on Hallmark Channel on May 2, 2026, and the next day on Hallmark+. The movie is a collaboration between Hallmark Media and the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack, which is home to the Kentucky Derby. The movie stars Andrew Walker and Odette Annable ( Supergirl , Walker ), alongside Ally Ledford ( His Nerd ), Peyton Meyer ( Girl Meets World , Days of Our Lives ), Brynn Thayer ( Fatal Attraction , Suits ), and Gregg Henry ( Gilmore Girls , Guardians of the Galaxy ), and celebrates the pageantry, tradition, and enduring spirit of the Kentucky Derby. What Is Hallmark Channel's Kentucky Roses Movie About? Kentucky Roses unfolds across two timelines—present day and 1932—at Churchill Downs. In present-day, Sadie Moore (Annable) works in the Churchill Downs greenhouse, dreaming of becoming a florist and one day contributing to the Derby’s garland of roses, just like her great-grandmother, Gloria (Ledford). As Derby Day approaches, Sadie meets Ash Taylor (Walker), the son of Churchill Downs’ CEO (Henry), who’s been asked to do an emergency repair on the iconic Twin Spires after a storm left one damaged. Both Sadie and Ash feel the weight of family legacy and the desire to carve out their own paths. Sparks fly, and their budding romance is complicated by a long-buried connection between their families—a bittersweet love story from the past that threatens to repeat itself. Andrew Walker announces NEW May 2026 movie. Kentucky Roses is a Collaboration of Two Legacy Brands Jessica Callahan, Vice President of Hallmark Media, made a public statement about Hallmark's collaboration with Churchill Downs: “Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs are both legacy brands, each with more than a hundred years of history. Additionally, we share a commitment to giving generations of fans a memorable experience that fosters deep connections. Together, we’re thrilled to bring audiences an inspiring story of community, courage, and time-honored traditions.“ The partnership continues in Hallmark Gold Crown stores with a collection of romantic jewelry inspired by the movie. Odette Annable co-stars in Kentucky Roses . About Churchill Downs Racetrack Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. About the Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Inaugurated in 1875, the legendary 1 1/4-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds is the longest continually held major sporting event in North America and the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown series. Also known as, The Run for the Roses® and The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, the Kentucky Derby is the most attended horse race in the nation. The 152 nd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. For more information, please visit www.KentuckyDerby.com .  Tickets for the 152 nd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 1-2 are available by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com , or call (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the most extraordinary Kentucky Derby yet.  Follow Us on Facebook! Stay in the loop on Hallmark news and fandom by following out Facebook Page: Hallmark Ever After !

Love is in the air, and Hallmark Channel is ready to steal your heart this February! The network has just unveiled their Loveuary 2026 movie lineup, and it just might be love at first sight for Hallmark fans! Tune in each Saturday in February at 8pm Eastern for a new premiere. You'll be head over heels for this collection of brand-new romantic comedies that are sure to be your perfect match. With familiar faces, charming settings, and swoon-worthy happily-ever-afters, these movies will be the "sweethearts" of the season. The Way to You -February 7 New Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects to find it. The movie stars Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell. Matula is best known for her six-year stint on The Bold and the Beautiful , but she has also appeared in the Hallmark movies Ghosts of Christmas Always , Checkin' It Twice , and The Finnish Line . O'Connell has sporadically appeared in Hallmark movies, starting in 2015 with 12 Gifts of Christmas followed by My Christmas Love , With Love Christmas , Made for Each Other , and Junebug . Because of Cupid -February 14 Best friends Naomi and Marcus participate in a Valentine's Day mocktail competition, but things go awry when Cupid interferes with a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends. The movie stars Amy Groening and Evan Roderick. Groening has appeared in several Hallmark movies, typically as a quirky sidekick and supporting character. She showed her strength as a leading lady in 'Twas the Date Before Christmas in 2024, so it will be refreshing to see her take center stage in this movie. Roderick's star continues to rise. He is becoming a more frequent staple on Hallmark, having appeared in 10 movies for the network with the most recent additions being A Make or Break Holiday , Providence Falls , and Leah's Perfect Gift . The movie includes a Cupid character, so it will be fun to see a little magic and whimsy outside of the Christmas season! The Stars Between Us -February 21 Seven years ago, Kim made a connection with a stranger during an eclipse event. Now a fledgling news reporter, Kim returns to Illinois for this year's eclipse, unaware that their paths may cross again. The movie stars Sarah Drew and Matt Long. Drew is fast becoming a Hallmark treasure. Best known for her recurring role in Grey's Anatomy, Drew first appeared on Hallmark in Christmas in Vienna in 2020. Since then, she has starred in One Summe r, Guiding Emily , Branching Out , and Mistletoe Murders . She is a top-tier talent, so it will be a delight to watch her in a new film. Long may not be quite as familiar. He has starred in only one 2018 Hallmark movie, Christmas Joy . At Hope Ranch -February 28 Hope Morgan sets out to begin a new chapter of her life—fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala. The movie stars Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan. Sweeney needs no recap, as her Hallmark filmography is long and impressive. An avid equestrian, Sweeney was featured in Horse Illustrated Magazine in 2025, so it will be fun watching her in her element when she gets back in the saddle! Hogan is the perfect choice for Sweeney's co-star, as he has worked with her previously in several Hannah Swensen movies. You may also recognize him from his role in Heartland as well as My Christmas Hero , Christmas List , Christmas at Cartwright's , and Christmas Song . Hallmark Channel's Loveuary 2026 Wrap-Up Whether you're cozying up with your sweetheart of flying solo this February, Hallmark Channel's new love stories for Loveuary 2026 promise a season of movie moments that are sweeter than chocolates! Need more Hallmark Valentine movies? Check out this 9-movie DVD collection available on Amazon: Fall in love all over again with these Valentine romcoms from Hallmark! Click on the picture to view the 9-movie collection on Amazon. Download the Hallmark Channel Loveuary Movie Guide! If you want a printable to track the new Hallmark Channel Loveuary movies throughout the month of February, just click on the image below for the PDF! Follow Our Facebook Page! Be the first to know all the Hallmark news and so much more by following our Hallmark Ever After Facebook page!

Hallmark is expanding the universe of When Calls the Heart with the new series Hope Valley: 1874 , which begins production next week in Vancouver, BC and will premiere in March 2026 exclusively on Hallmark+. Starring Bethany Joy Lenz ( A Biltmore Christmas ), Benjamin Ayres (T he Santa Class ) and Jill Hennessy ( City on a Hill ), the eight-episode series takes place in 1874 and explores the early days of the settlement that later becomes Hope Valley. What Is Hope Valley: 1874 About? Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, who travels from her home city of Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her 11-year-old-daughter. But when her wagon breaks down, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher and confirmed bachelor, Tom Moore (Ayres). Despite Rebecca’s best intentions to remain unattached, the future she dreams of for her and her daughter along with the people she meets in this fledgling town – including the guarded Tom and tenacious pioneer woman Hattie Quinn (Hennessy) – ultimately compel her to put down roots and make a fresh start. A lso starring in the series are Roan Curtis ( Firefly Lane ) as Hattie’s daughter, Olivia, and Lachlan Quarmby ( Providence Falls ) as Constable Alexander Vaughn, one of the first members of the newly created Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Viewers will also meet the adventurous ranchers, gold prospectors and early pioneers who worked together to navigate and embrace the changes of a new era and ultimately build a small, close-knit community in the rugged and hopeful pioneer era. Head of Programming for Hallmark Media Shares More on Hope Valley: 1874 “ Hope Valley: 1874 gives us a wonderful opportunity to further explore the universe of When Calls the Heart and build a deeper world around this show for our devoted fans, who have helped make it one of the most successful and enduring series on television today,” began Michelle Vicary , Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. "We’re excited for the Hearties to join us as we tell this rich origin story filled with the kind of heart, community and hope they know and love.” A longtime fan-favorite series, When Calls the Heart premiered on Hallmark Channel in 2014 and was renewed for a 14th season on December 2. The series finished its 12the season as the # 1 most-watched program this year to-date on entertainment cable among key demographics. Follow Us for Hallmark News and More! For the latest Hallmark news and fan-related content, be sure to subscribe to RomCom Review and follow our Hallmark Ever After Facebook page! You can purchase a DVD bundle of Seasons 1-12 of When Calls the Heart .

Hallmark and Disney, two iconic brands, team up to create an unforgettable holiday adventure starring Lacey Chabert and Travis VanWinkle . Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will debut in 2026 during Hallmark Channel's 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The movie will shoot on location at Walt Disney World Resort-the most magical place on Earth! What Is Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True About? 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. Lacey Chabert Announces Her 2026 Movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Chabert made the announcement about the festive 2026 flick on Saturday, December 6, with a special appearance direct from Magic Kingdom® Park in Florida during Hallmark Channel’s broadcast of The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday. The new movie will shoot on location at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Ryan Landels ( Santa Tell Me, Beauty and the Beast: A 30 th  Celebration ) wrote the script and will also direct. Who Will Co-Star in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True? Filled with Disney magic and Hallmark romance, Chabert and Van Winkle will be joined by cast members 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 ). Patrick Renna ( You Gotta Believe, The Sandlot ) is also featured in a cameo role. Hallmark and Disney Have a Long History Together “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 Product Line Will Be Available 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.

On January 1, 2026, Hallmark+ subscribers will have a new unscripted series to watch titled "Second Chance Love" where five couples will attempt to rekindle their past relationships , Hallmark style. The series is shot on location in Sardinia, Italy and will be hosted by real life couple Matthew Lawrence and TLC's Chilli.     Never Heard of Matthew Lawrence or Chilli? Hallmark's big reveal of the show's hosts is supposed to impress viewers, but if you're scratching your head because you've never heard of them, you're not alone! Lawrence is an actor, singer, and podcaster best known for roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Boy Meets World , and Brotherly Love with brothers Joey and Andrew. TLC's Chilli, whose real name is Rozonda Thomas, is known for her part in the girl group TLC, which peaked in the late '90s after earning four grammy awards. Yeah. Still never heard of them. "Second Chance Love" Is Promoted as an "Unscripted" Series--What Does That Mean? Unscripted is defined as " reality TV that no one wants to watch." Just kidding. That's my definition. Hallmark is scrambling to attract younger viewers, and they are banking on millennials and Gen Z'ers tuning in for reality TV rather than romcoms and cozy mysteries. Several digital initiatives are also aimed at younger viewers, such as the Hallmark+ streaming service. In the meantime, Hallmark's longtime, faithful audience and biggest demographic isn't interested in reality TV. At all. Labeling it "unscripted' sounds more appealing and is a marketing ploy to mask that it's as staged as the WWE or January 6. According to some sources, Hallmark's prime viewership encompasses women in their late 40s to early 50s. However, National Media Spots, Inc. lists the median age as 67 with 91% of viewers falling in the 45-65+ age range. Despite the overwhelming majority of its viewers refusing to watch reality TV, Hallmark continues to roll out this genre of programming. What do viewers REALLY want? I'll tell you at the end! What Is Second Chance Love on Hallmark+ About? Hallmark Media teases the reality series this way: "If you had a second chance at love, would you take it?" Second Chance Love gives five couples, ranging from their 30’s to 70’s and who dated 5 to 40 years ago, a second chance to reconnect with the one who got away against the backdrop of a romantic Italian resort.  Hosts Lawrence and Chilli will guide five couples through an "unforgettable journey." Hallmark claims the pair will bring a deeply personal, authentic perspective to the series.  (Whatever, still not watching).   Hallmark Media explains that "five pairs of first loves reunite for a two-week journey filled with nostalgia, emotional reflection, and intimate dates. Led by the hosts, they revisit their pasts, confront unfinished business, and rediscover what once brought them together. As they build new memories and lean on each other for support, one big question remains: will they rekindle the spark they once had or discover that love belongs in the past? Told only in the way Hallmark can, with heartfelt emotion, authentic connection, and just a touch of magic, this new, original series is a celebration of second chances and the enduring power of love." No matter how Hallmark dresses it up, reality TV is not what Hallmark fans want.  Chilli Gushes Over Second Chance Love   “Working with Hallmark is a dream come true because the brand represents good quality content. I’ve always been very specific about brand alignment because representation matters in every aspect of partnership.” said Chilli, host of Second Chance Love.  “I love what Hallmark stands for, and this project is special to Matthew and me for several reasons. As executive producers and hosts, we can’t wait to share the inspiration behind the pursuit of true love.”   Pictured: Chilli A Word from a Hallmark Media Exec on Second Chance Love   “Studies show that nearly 80% of reunited first loves stay together for years, often for life.” said David Stefanou, head of Unscripted Programming, Hallmark Media.  “There’s something undeniably powerful about a love that endures, even across time and distance. It’s a theme that has defined so many of Hallmark’s most cherished stories, and with Second Chance Love , we’re bringing that magic into the real world. We’re giving couples the chance to rediscover a connection that may have never truly faded.”  Pictured: David Stefanou, head of Hallmark Media's Unscripted Programming Second Chance Love  is created by Jonathan and Meredith Sinclair. The show   is executive produced by Rob Lobl, Jonathan Sinclair, Meredith Sinclair, and Jonathan Singer. The series comes from Critical Content.  Hallmark Should Read the Room--Here's What Viewers Really Want I admin a Hallmark fan page on Facebook of 143K+ viewers, and there is a common cry I hear daily-- "WE WANT MORE MOVIES!" When I share posts about upcoming episodes of reality shows like Finding Mr. Christmas, Baked with Love: Holiday, Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, The Motherhood , etc., the comment section quickly fills with fans expressing their complete disdain for reality TV. Scan the comment section of Hallmark's official Facebook page of 2.9 million followers when they post about reality shows, and you'll see the enthusiasm and support is markedly absent! If anyone is tuning in for these "unscripted" series, they are too embarrassed to admit it. Throughout the Countdown to Christmas, fans have bombarded my Facebook page asking for more "oldies." The general consensus among fans is that although some newer Hallmark movies are great, the ones from the Hallmark Hall of Fame collection and movies produced prior to 2020 are classics. Why do viewers like older movies better than newer ones? Prior to 2020, Hallmark movies had heart. Faith (not "the universe") was the center of many of them, and no "woke" politics infected the storytelling. Casting choices were based on chemistry and talent, not checking DEI boxes. The content was family-friendly and did not include perverse storylines about LGBTQ characters. If Hallmark is concerned with attracting younger viewers to ensure the brand lives on, there's a simple formula that works: share stories with heart, stories that emotionally involve viewers, and plots that reflect American values surrounding faith, family, and country. No matter what the demographic, all ages will tune in for poignant stories with happy endings. Hallmark fans also want more than 2-5 movies per day on each channel instead of an endless stream of old sitcoms. If we could have one channel that played movies 24/7, we would be ecstatic. Although Second Chance Love is exclusive to Hallmark+, the network holds a track record of sharing the content on Hallmark Channel at a future point. If reality TV isn't your thing, let Hallmark know here .

Hallmark Channel is ringing in the New Year with FIVE destination movies that will help you beat the winter blues, if you're the type of person who laments that January is the longest month of the year. If you love the cold, snow, and coziness like me, you can still wrap up in a blanket and sip hot cocoa while vicariously joining your favorite Hallmark personalities for adventures in warmer climates! Hallmark Channel Winter Escape 2026 Movies All new Winter Escape 2026 movies premiere on Hallmark Channel at 8pm Eastern every Saturday in January and then on Hallmark+ the next day. Lost in Paradise -January 3 Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding star in this movie about a founder of a high-end fashion company getting marooned on an "deserted" island with a chef. Romance blossoms as they work together to survive. This movie was filmed in Fiji, and legendary costume designer, Keith Nielson, is rumored to be the genius behind all of the great looks in the film. A Melbourne Match -January 10 Starring Mallory Jansen and Ryan Corr, the plot follows Georgie, a travel writer, who travels to Melbourne for an assignment where she meets Zach, an Australian ex-footballer who agrees to be her tour guide and shows her that there's more to life than work. Jansen is deeply invested in this movie. Not only was it filmed in her hometown of Melbourne with her in the lead role, but she wrote and executive produced it! Jansen shared on Instagram, " Two years ago, I had an idea to write a rom-com set in my hometown of Melbourne. Hallmark put their trust in me. I jumped on as actor, writer, and executive producer. And now here we are, officially wrapped. I'm so unbelievably grateful to everyone who helped bring my script to life. Our incredible Melbourne cast and crew who poured their hearts into this. Laura Gaines and Casey Larson who believed in the project from the start. Steve Jaggi, Kylie Pascoe and Sophie Tilson for bringing it all together. Our wonderful director, Colin Budds and ridiculously talented leading man, Ryan Corr."  Love on the Amazon -January 17 Gabby travels to the Amazon to reach her sister, a researcher, and meets a rugged riverboat Captain named Ryder. The movie stars Jaicy Elliott and Rafael de la Fuente . Talk about a mismatch. This role will require some serious acting skills from de la Fuente. If he can convince the audience that he's romantically attracted to Elliot, it will be a feat. Caught by Love -January 24 Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane headline this movie, and the plot sounds fun: While on a journey of self-discovery, a resort guest gets swept into an undercover investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance. Missing the Boat-January 31 Emilie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha star in this movie about two strangers, Kelly and Parker, who both end up on the same Italian cruise, but after missing the boat during a stop, they're forced to team up and race across southern Italy to catch up. Ullerup posted this photo on Instagram and jokingly wrote, "And it's a very serious movie." Looks like a lot of fun was had during the making! In fact, Ullerup called it, " one of my favorite experiences to date." When Calls the Heart Season 13 Premieres In addition to the five Winter Escape 2026 movies coming to Hallmark Channel in January, Season 13 of When Calls the Heart kicks off January 4. Hallmark has not yet announced whether or not we can expect new cozy mysteries for January from Hallmark Mystery, but if news breaks about added programming, this post will be updated! Follow Us! Stay in the Hallmark loop by subscribing to this blog and following us on Facebook , X , and Instagram !

Great American Christmas kicks off early this year on October 11. This year marks a special milestone--it's the network's fifth anniversary! Which of your favorite stars will be making an appearance? Check out the list of the 14 new movies coming your way on Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and GFAM+! Expect updates to this list, however, because Great American Family posted on social media to "stay tuned for more surprises." Movie 1: A Wisconsin Christmas Pie Premieres:  Oct. 9 on Great American Pure Flix; Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes Image: Great American Family PLOT: " A pastry chef (Leclerc) returns home to Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas and finds that saving her family's orchard — and her heart — may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love." Movie 2: A Christmas Prayer Premieres: Oct. 16 on Great American Pure Flix; Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Shae Robins and Christopher Russell Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "Natalie (Robins), a weary children's book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl's father's (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope." Movie 3: Once Upon a Christmas Crown Premieres: Oct. 23 on Great American Pure Flix; Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "Princess Charlotte (Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement." Movie 4: Christmas of Giving (Working Title) Premieres: Oct. 30 on Great American Pure Flix; Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "When a weary non-profit director (Tsai) faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love (Williams) and a new and unexpected ally (Reilly) teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart." Movie 5: Christmas in Midnight Clear Premieres: Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Pure Flix; Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family Starring:  Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "A high-powered real estate developer (Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas, where she meets a local pastor (McLaren) and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook." Movie 6: Timeless Tidings of Joy Premieres: Nov. 13 on Great American Pure Flix; Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "When Ally (Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother's (Bure) letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop's fate and their own." Movie 7: Christmas on Every Page Premieres: Nov. 20 on Great American Pure Flix; Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:   Rose Reid and Jake Allyn Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "An advertising executive (Reid) returns to her hometown to help save her family's struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman (Allyn) to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection." Movie 8: The Christmas Spark Premieres:  Nov. 26 on Great American Pure Flix; Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer (Lopez) joins his small town's fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero's son — and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom (Cobrin)." Movie 9: There's No Place Like Christmas Premieres:  Nov. 27 on Great American Pure Flix; Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Cindy Busby and Sam Page Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "A big city realtor (Busby) returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer (Page), she must decide if success means chasing her career – or following her heart." Movie 10: Cranberries and Carols Premieres: Dec. 4 on Great American Pure Flix; Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "When a devoted café owner (Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town's cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date 20 years ago — a military engineer (Donovan) — only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love." Movie 11: Have We Met This Christmas? Premieres: Dec. 11 on Great American Pure Flix; Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan (McKellar) with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper's son (Hutch) from her forgotten past — while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love." Movie 12: Coupled Up for Christmas Premieres:  Dec. 12 on Great American Pure Flix (this already premiered on GAF in 2024) Starring:  Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "Two heartbroken singles (Canning, Rosner), desperate to win back their exes, hatch a scheme to pretend they are madly in love – only to discover that the real sparks flying may be between them." Movie 13: A Royal Christmas Tail Premieres: Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman — and her adorable pup — who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment." Movie 14: Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas Premieres:  Dec. 19 on Great American Pure Flix; Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ Starring:  Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Dominic Lopez Image: Great American Media PLOT:  "A wish tree unites a morning show host (Donovan) and an artist (Murray) as they race across Buffalo with the host's daughter and the artist's son (Lopez) to find the season's hottest toy — discovering love and family along the way." Thoughts on Great American Family's List of 2025 Christmas Movies If you're seeking cozy Christmas movies that are as warm and inviting as a cup of cocoa, Great American Family is serving up movies that celebrate faith, family, and country. We'll have to be open-minded about the new faces that are headlining some of these movies. Too often, debut talent results in a second-rate movie, but let's hope that won't be the case! Based on the plot descriptions, originality seems in short supply, sadly. Four of the movies are about "saving" something, one movie centers on amnesia, another is about a royal on the loose, there's fake dating and yet another movie with Cindy Busby (I've had enough of her). I was hoping for unique stories with heart, but it's just more of the same. There are a few exceptions-- Timeless Tidings of Joy, The Christmas Spark, A Royal Christmas Tail, and A Christmas Prayer sound like they will stray from the plot formula at least a little. Many are wondering why the promised sequel to Home Sweet Christmas starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison is not included in the lineup. We'll have to wait and see if it will be added at the last minute or if it's being saved for a different time. Great American Family has not yet released an official movie checklist, but when they do, it will be posted here for you to download. What titles look appealing to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! BE SURE TO FOLLOW OUR GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY MOVIE FANS FACEBOOK PAGE! Great American Family Christmas Movies List 2025

Hallmark fans excitedly look forward to the "Big Reveal" each September regarding what new Christmas movies will be included in the October rollout of Countdown to Christmas --it's magical! After all the hype, however, some fans feel like they've received socks from Santa after reviewing what's in store this holiday season. The lineup for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas is vastly different from Hallmarks of Christmas Past, and not in a good way. It looks like Miracles of Christmas may have been axed from programming, and there's no indication that any of the new movies include one from Dayspring (let's hope we're wrong). Several movies have been replaced with reality shows and series, which might not generate enough Christmas spirit to make Santa's sleigh fly! Fans have long stated that they'd prefer quality over quantity, and this year's list has been pared down to 24 new movies (there were 41 in 2024) along with new series and reality shows for a net total of 80 hours of new content. Fans on my Facebook page of 130K+ are NOT enthusiastic about reality programming--they crave movies--but apparently the top brass at Hallmark refuses to listen. Michelle Vicary has returned to Crown Media has head of programming, so send all of your complaints to her! There will be at least one LGBTQ movie called "The Christmas Baby" which is about a lesbian romance. While the Christmas season celebrates Jesus' birth and what that means--Him defeating sin and death so we can repent and receive salvation--Hallmark's emphasis will be on the "sin" part. Vicary uses pronouns in her LinkedIn profile so the slant of the storytelling should not surprise us. While you'll see several of your favorite Hallmark actors throughout the Christmas season, many are missing, including Brennan Elliott, Corey Sevier, Alison Sweeney, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Carlo Marks, Brant Daugherty, Will Kemp, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Chandler Massey, Taylor Cole, Christopher Russell, Dan Jeannotte, and more. Some of the new movies look promising, so we'll undoubtedly find something enjoyable in the lineup, but the Hallmark brand is becoming a shadow of what it once was. It's interesting that Hallmark is going full throttle into secularism when they have a strong rival, Great American Family, that offers an alternative--movies that honor values surrounding faith, family, and freedom and whose tagline remains "Christmas as it's meant to be." We'll have to see how this plays out with viewership. In a competitive response to Great American Family hyping the celebration of their 5th anniversary, Hallmark is promoting their "Sweet 16"--sixteen years of bringing us Countdown to Christmas. Here's the list of movies and series included in Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas lineup for 2025-- be sure to share your thoughts in the comments ! ****ALL IMAGES ARE BELOW ARE CREDITED TO HALLMARK MEDIA**** Mistletoe Murders -Friday, October 17 (2 episodes each week through November 21) Emily Lane is a good-natured Christmas shop owner with a secret past. When local murders begin to pop up in Fletcher’s Grove, Emily can’t help but to use her unique talents from her past life to help solve murders that affect people in her new life. She crosses paths with Detective Sam Wilner who she starts to make a connection with, until he comes to learn there is more to Emily than meets the eye. Starring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney . A Royal Montana Christmas -Saturday, October 18 Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days leading up to Christmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana, where she celebrated Christmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide, Huntley Blaylock (Christie), who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far from the royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership role and carry on the family ranch's legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware of her status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience. Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch's Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria finds herself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches and her time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life or stay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of. Starring Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie A Christmas Angel Match --Sunday, October 19 Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmates together during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn't without its challenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michael embraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holiday dancing. Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keep them from completing their mission in time. But just when it seems all hope is lost, a surprising turn of events changes everything — leading to a Christmas connection no one saw coming. Starring Meghan Ory and Benjamin Ayres Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! --Saturday, October 25 Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. But Ted's relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, N.Y., for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate's house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher, who was always his cheerleader. He also reconnects with the charming Hope Miller (Sustad), except now she's Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietly crushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him. Luckily for Ted, he won't have to face them alone – he'll have the support of Kate, Ruth, and Hope to help him overcome the challenges thrown his way and finally enjoy a well-earned merry Christmas. Starring Robert Buckley and Kimberley Sustad Finding Mr. Christmas --Monday, October 27 (new episodes each week through December 15) This series follows 10 aspiring actors who compete in a variety of outrageous Christmas-themed competitions to prove they have what it takes to land the next Hallmark leading role--from making gingerbread houses to physical challenges like horseback riding and skiing. Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent "home for the holidays," while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year's Countdown to Christmas movies. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett with Melissa Peterman as Lead Judge Baked with Love: Holiday --Monday, October 27 Ten talented pairs of home bakers face off in a warm-hearted, family-recipe bake-off. They will infuse their heritage, personal stories, and cherished family recipes into classic bakes with a holiday twist and serve their dishes to a panel of expert judges. In the end, one pair will be crowned the Christmas Baking Champions and win the ultimate prize of $50.000 and a chance to have one of their bakes featured in a Countdown to Christmas movie. Hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley Guest Judge: Anna Haugh Christmas on Duty --Saturday, November 1 Blair (Parrish) and Josh (Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The Basic School in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be number one. After graduation, Blair got Josh's dream job, and they haven't spoken since. Three years later, their paths cross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene. As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas Duty, where they'll work through the Yuletide together… for 24 hours straight. They plan to stay away from each other, but when a snowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to team up for a special mission… to save Christmas. Starring Janel Parrish and Parker Young A Newport Christmas --Sunday, November 2 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. Starring Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown Christmas Above the Clouds --Saturday, November 8 When workaholic CEO Ella Neezer (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. Starring Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes A Keller Christmas Vacation -Sunday, November 9 Christmas this year is going to be a little different for the Keller family, as parents, Anne and Ben, buy their three adult children – oldest son, Cal (Routh), middle son, Dylan (Bennett) and daughter, Emory (Sher) – a river cruise down the Danube River from Germany, through Salzburg, to Vienna touring beautiful European Christmas Markets and towns along the way. The one problem? The very different siblings, who are each going through their own personal life challenges, have naturally gone in separate directions over the years, and the idea of spending 10 days cooped up on a river cruise together makes each Keller child cringe for their own reasons. But they say 'yes' because that's what families do, never expecting it to turn out to be a glorious once-in-a-lifetime experience full of missed connections, new friendships, stunning vistas, relationship upheaval, budding romances, shipboard games, family bonding, and a secret that brings them all together in time for Christmas. Starring Jonathan Bennett , Brandon Routh , Eden Sher Three Wisest Men --Saturday, November 15 The Brenner family is back, and their lives are more chaotic than ever! As Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a monumental job opportunity out of state, and Stephan (Campbell) attempts to plan for his upcoming nuptials, everyone's stress heightens when they learn their mom (Colin) has put their childhood home up for sale, marking their final Christmas in the Brenner house. With unexpected in-laws visiting, wild animals lurking in freshly cut Christmas trees, and a hesitant mall Santa, the boys will have their work cut out for them as the holiday begins to loom. As they navigate adulting at a level they have yet to reach, they must learn to once again lean on one another to rise to the needs of their growing family, conquer the newest challenges in their lives, and, most crucially, have the best Christmas EVER! Starring Paul Campbell , Tyler Hynes , Andrew Walker , and Margaret Colin Tidings for the Season --Sunday, November 16 Adam Kade (Britt) is the serious face on the local news. His life takes an unexpected turn in early December when he meets Robbie (Lewis), a 10-year-old who is Adam's biggest fan. Robbie has an important request: He wants his favorite newscaster to talk about more than just what's going wrong in the world. How about reporting on the good stories, too? Adam is ambitious and wants to move up in the world, but he takes this question to heart as the holidays approach. He discovers Robbie's mom, Lucy (Mowry-Housley), is a single parent working hard to take care of her son. The last thing she needs is anything complicating a very busy schedule, including Adam. As new friendships form and Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes. He starts covering feel-good stories about hometown heroes during the holidays. A romance develops between Adam and Lucy, and Lucy lets go of always being so self-reliant as she and Adam draw close. But when Adam's reporting leads to bigger opportunities, he must decide what matters most this holiday season – the bigger job he has been longing for or his newfound community, including the love of a boy who thinks of Adam as his hero. Starring Tamera Mowry-Housley , B.J. Britt , and Eliijah-Justus Lewis Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story -Saturday, November 22 The Quinns and DeLucas 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 been lifelong 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 (Pantoliano) 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. Starring Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, Steve Schirripa, Patti Murin, and Patrick Mulvey Cameos: Coach Sean McDermott, Ray Davis, Damar Hamlin, Dion Dawkins, Dawson Knox, Reid Ferguson, DeWayne Carter, Joshua Palmer, Jim Kelly, Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, Andre Reed, Chris Brown, Luke Russert Melt My Heart This Christmas -Sunday, November 23 Holly James (Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym, and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca's work and challenging the fair's traditional norms. Holly does everything she can to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt them back together. Starring Laura Vandervoort and Stephen Huszar We Met in December --Thursday, November 27 On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet as strangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It's love at first sight, and they end up having a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams… and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchange numbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easy way to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for the upcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another. Along the way, insightful wisdom shared during their time together leads Annie and Dave to make important changes in their lives, leading them both to find ways of making this Christmas special for themselves, their families, and their loved ones. Starring Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter The Snow Must Go On --Friday, November 28 Isaiah Heyward (Cott) last appeared on Broadway almost 10 years ago. Since then, getting back on Broadway has been a challenge. To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visits his sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays. But his yuletide respite is interrupted when he learns Aurora's high school may have to cancel their annual Christmas musical because they can't find a director. With a nudge from Aurora and the school's guidance counselor, Lilly-Anne Brigente (Hemmens), Isaiah decides to save the Christmas show and jumps in as director. Isaiah's situation gets a little more complicated when he learns that an influential Broadway producer's daughter is in the school production, so Isaiah decides to cast himself as the lead in order to land a part in an upcoming Broadway show. But while the curtain rises on rehearsals and the Christmas Eve opening night fast approaches, Isaiah finds some Christmas surprises of his own, as he stumbles upon an unexpected romance with Lilly-Anne, creates an unanticipated bond with his students, reassesses his priorities, and ultimately discovers that the greatest holiday gift is found when love, family, and friendship take center stage. Starring Heather Hemmens and Corey Cott The More the Merrier --Friday, November 28 Alice (Boston), an emergency room doctor at a small, rural hospital, always volunteers to work the Christmas Eve overnight shift and goes the extra mile to make the holiday merry and bright for patients and staff. When the hospital gets snowed in, Alice and Brian (Penny), the newly hired top-rated cardiologist, find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women — including the only OBGYN for miles around — go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. As they team up to bring these bundles of joy into the world as the night wears on, Alice, Brian, and the rest of the staff also work hard to make the holiday feel festive for all the patients. Though they may have different approaches to medicine — and to life — there's a spark between them, and by the end of their shift it's clear that this may be the Christmas Eve that changes them both forever. Starring Rachel Boston and Brendan Penny An Alpine Holiday --Saturday, November 29 A grandmother's last wish brings two estranged sisters, Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey), back together to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather. Facing all the challenges and wonder this unique holiday adventure brings, they learn to cherish their sisterhood above all, while also making room for romance to blossom between Kelly and their French mountaineer guide, Frederic (Samani). Starring Ashley Williams , Laci J Mailey , and Julien Samani A Grand Ole Opry Christmas --Saturday, November 29 Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Wade – half of the famed duo Winters & Wade – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from her father's legacy following his tragic 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 (Kristoffer 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. Starring Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, Rob Mayes, Eliza Mahar, Luke Benward, Sharon Lawrence, and James Denton Cameos : Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Dailey & Vincent, Drew Baldridge, Jamey Johnson, Maggie Baugh, Megan Moroney, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Rhett Akins, Riders in the Sky, Suzy Bogguss, Tigirlily Gold, T Graham Brown The Christmas Cup --Sunday, November 30 After a knee injury threatens to cut her career short, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns home in low spirits for the holidays. Her family tries to help by encouraging her to lead her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town. It takes a lot of work, but Kelly organizes her team and gets them as competition-ready as she can with the help of Fire Captain Quinn Stokley (Rosenbaum). Sparks begin to fly with Quinn, and through the whole process, Kelly is reminded of how much she loves to lead, but her heart still hopes she will be cleared to return to serve. Kelly ultimately receives the call she has been waiting for; however, it's not what she expects. With the Marines needing her to report to the Hawaiian base on the day of the competition, Kelly soon realizes there is more than one way to serve a community. Starring Rhiannon Fish and Ben Rosenbaum Christmas at the Catnip Café --Sunday, November 30 Olivia Pierce (Cahill) is a marketing executive from Oakland, Calif., who is this close to realizing her dream of purchasing a condo, but she's a bit short on the down payment. When she learns that her late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York, she thinks it's the Christmas miracle she needed – as long as she can sell and close the deal before the holidays. Olivia's plan hits a bump in the road when she meets Dr. Ben Kane (Campbell), the veterinarian who owns the other half. The café serves an important role in the town – helping homeless cats find forever homes – and he has no intention of closing up shop. Christmas is the most important time of the year, as they plan many activities to help raise funds and get them into the black. Olivia and Ben strike a deal – she agrees to help him plan the fundraising events at the café over the next three weeks in exchange for Ben promising not to drag his heels on selling at the end of that time. Unless Ben notes, she ends up changing her mind – a lot can happen in three weeks, after all. As they work together and a spark between them grows, Olivia becomes part of the neighborhood, gains an appreciation for the café's adorable feline inhabitants and what it means to Ben, as well as to the entire community. And when she learns the surprising reason her great aunt opened the café in the first place, that just might be the cat-alyst for change that will give them all a Merry Christmas. Starring Erin Cahill and Paul Campbell Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas --Friday, December 5 (new episodes air each week through December 19) Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate (Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac (Parker), who is long-divorced from Kate's mother Delilah (McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure. When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who's recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas – a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, in an attempt to get Kate out of her rut. Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum (Morris), a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she meets someone (Sandeman) who reinvigorates her zest for life. But when Delilah unexpectedly shows up on her doorstep – literally – Kate and Mac's life and holiday season get upended. Meanwhile, Mac may be embarking on his own romance with local Evelyn (Seymour), a widow who slowly helps him step outside the confines of his house and open his heart. As Kate wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself. Starring Mae Whitman, Julian Morris, Toby Sandeman, Nathaniel Parker, Jane Seymour, Lucy Eaton, and Mary McDonnell She's Making a List --Saturday, December 6 Falling on Santa's Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula. As a top inspector with the group, it's Isabel's (Chabert) job to make the tough calls by assessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating a mischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie's widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart. Starring Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker Single on the 25th --Sunday, December 7 For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he's missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles' Christmas together starts to feel like something more. Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Cooper only offered to help because he felt sorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays. Inspired by the song 'Single on the 25th' by Lauren Spencer Smith. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca and Daniel Lissing A Suite Holiday Romance --Saturday, December 13 It's Christmas week when Sabrina Post (Schram) arrives at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in New York City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott – a famous art dealer. As a struggling writer, Sabrina can't believe her luck: a paycheck and a stay in her own suite at the hotel. She feels like Cordelia, the heroine from her favorite series of children's books written by Hazel Holley. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meets Ian Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina is another wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn't correct him – a decision she doesn't regret after learning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. Or so she thinks. The truth is that Ian is not a wealthy lord but is the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Ian is in town for the holidays to oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum. As the week unfolds, Sabrina shows Ian Christmas in New York and the two start to fall for each other. Starring Jessy Schram and Dominic Sherwood Oy to the World! --Sunday, December 14 When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrate Hanukkah. Across the street, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offer shared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D’Orsay), St. Joseph’s youth choir director, must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am, and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals, and together, they’re ready to compete for the top prize. That’s not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most. To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside their differences and learn how to work together. In doing so, they discover teamwork can move mountains and open hearts, including their own. On their big night, Nikki and Jake find a way to unite people through the power of song and prove that coming together is the best way for everyone to celebrate the holiday season. Starring Brooke D'Orsay and Jake Epstein A Make or Break Holiday --Saturday, December 20 Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas, and stress is at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point, Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other. However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide to move forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is under one roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to create a holiday celebration they'll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love about each other and may not have to pretend much longer. Starring Hunter King and Evan Roderick The Christmas Baby -Sunday, December 21 When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially for them, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and career dynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time with the baby as a temporary solution until he can be placed permanently or they can find his mother, they begin to realize that they want to adopt him themselves and go about navigating the complicated world of fostering to adopt all while their business is booming at the busiest time of the year, Christmas. Starring Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell and Barbara Niven VIEWER WARNING : INCLUDES SAME-SEX COUPLE AND IS NOT FAMILY-FRIENDLY Print Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2025 Checklist Click on the image below to download and print Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas checklist.

Hallmark's annual Fall into Love movie event kicks off in September and lasts until Countdown to Christmas gets underway in late October. Hallmark has announced the details for the September and October movie lineup, but if you have Hallmark+, you may have seen a few of them already. The Groomsman: First Look Premieres:   September 6 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: B.J. Britt, Heather Hemmens, Jonathan Bennett and Tyler Hynes PLOT: A cautious pediatrician and an overseas doctor, meet at a wedding in Philadelphia, but the long distance, family, and their friends may hinder their budding romance. All THREE Groomsmen movies will premiere for the first time on Hallmark Channel throughout September, but they previously aired on Hallmark+ in 2024. That's good news for Hallmark fans who don't subscribe to the service and haven't seen them, but potentially a huge letdown for those who were looking forward to a new batch of movies. The Groomsman: Second Chances Premieres:   September 13 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Jonathan Bennett, Alexander Lincoln, Tyler Hynes, and BJ Britt PLOT: Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend, when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece. This movie is evidence that Hallmark is losing its way from providing wholesome, family-friendly content. Instead, this movie celebrates the perversion of homosexuality and tries to normalize what the Bible calls sin that separates people from God for all eternity. It's too sad to watch a movie that glamorizes and applauds sin, sugar-coating the brevity of the eternal consequences it produces. Mystery Island: House Rules Premieres:   September 14 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Elizabeth Henstridge and Charlie Weber. PLOT: Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight. Does anyone enjoy the Mystery Island franchise? Let me know in the comments. On my Facebook page of 129K+ Hallmark fans, the opinion of the majority has been an emphatic thumbs-down for this series, especially since Henstridge has zero onscreen charisma. The Groomsman: Last Dance Premieres:   September 20 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Tyler Hynes, Elena Rusconi, BJ Britt, and Jonathan Bennett PLOT: Jackson moves to Italy to be near his daughter, but a chance meeting with cafe owner Gabriella, and some meddling friends, may lead to a second chance at love. This installment caps off the trilogy and stars Tyler Hynes--one of the Hunks of Hallmark who tops the lists of many fans! Adventures in Love & Birding Premieres:   September 27 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Rachel Boston and Andrew Walker PLOT: A single mom agrees to be the partner of a bird enthusiast for a birding competition but misunderstands the assignment and tells everyone she's his new girlfriend instead of just his teammate. This movie is based on the novel by Sarah T. Dubb titled Birding with Benefits , and it sounds like it has the potential to be a fun one! Home Turf Premieres:   October 4 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Cassidy is the president of a small college whose life is thrown for a loop when freshmen on the football team move into her home. Can Logan, the handsome coach, help smooth things over? Fans who enjoyed DeLoach and Christie in 2024's "Our Holiday Story" will be happy to see them reunited in this Fall into Love movie! The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose Premieres:   October 5 at 9pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: While preparing for the Children's Hospital Gala, Jane Da Silva investigates the disappearance of a journalist who vanished after winning a game show. Partnering with Detective John Cameron, Jane uncovers a dangerous world of blackmail and fraud. The movie debuted on Hallmark+ in 2024, but it will be "new" to Hallmark Channel. Haul Out the Halloween Premieres:   October 11 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, and Ellen Travolta PLOT: New, Halloween-obsessed neighbors inspire residents of Evergreen Lane to haul out their spookiest costumes and décor to become EverSCREAM Lane. The first two "Haul Out the Holly" movies were not great, so let's up this one will land. Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C Premieres:   October 12 at 9pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Tamara Mowry-Housley, Marco Grazzini, and Risteard Cooper PLOT: Our favorite music teacher Gethsemane is back again along with her trusted ghost friend Eamon to solve the unexplained death of a sea captain. Sleuthers who have been hoping for new installments to the Haunted Harmonies franchise will appreciate this latest mystery! Hallmark's Fall into Love 2025 Is Missing One Thing: Fall Vibes! Maybe we've had enough of small-town fall festivals and movies about fruit orchards, but it would have been nice if the Fall into Love movies boasted gorgeous fall landscapes with a sprinkling of pumpkin spice! As it stands, four of the nine movies are recycled from Hallmark+, and only two are set in the Fall, making the lineup a tad disappointing. Hallmark fans hankering to watch movies with fall backdrops will have to keep an eye on the daily Hallmark schedule for older movies with resplendent fall foliage and harvest themes. Click on the video below for a complete list of Hallmark's fall movies: Follow Our Facebook Page! Never miss any of the Hallmark news when you follow our Hallmark Ever After Facebook page ! It's loaded with daily schedules, Hallmark news, updates on your favorite stars, pics, celebrity birthdays, & other unique Hallmark fandom! You can also stay in the loop by subscribing  to this blog! Hallmark's Fall into Love 2025