Black Holiday Films to watch this Holiday Season (2025)

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Though the weather outside is frightful, staying in can be delightful with these Black Holiday films! Whether you’re watching with friends, family, or that special someone, the following festive movies from Hallmark, Lifetime, OWN, BET+, and Netflix will surely get you into the holiday spirit this Christmas season.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We celebrate Christmas time by decorating Christmas trees, caroling Christmas songs, meeting Santa Claus, his reindeer, and elves, building gingerbread houses, putting up Christmas lights and decorations, and more. Create a new Christmas tradition of watching Black Holiday films with your loved ones. Don’t be a Grinch; have a merry Christmas and happy holidays.

The Black Holiday Films in this article are as current as the publication date.

Black Holiday Films

Scouting for Christmas

Hallmark
Angela has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce from Dakota, a paleontologist whose adventures kept him away, a couple of years ago. Now, she is a devoted if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn. Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything…or anyone…else.
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley

Christmas on Call

Hallmark
In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Philadelphia. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other, and find moments of joy.
Starring: Ser’Darius Blain

A Very Merry Beauty Salon

Lifetime
Sienna, the owner of the bustling Divine Beauty Salon is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball, where she will be honored for her charitable work. The annual event takes a glamourous turn with the arrival of Lawrence, a charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is now co-sponsoring the Ball. As Sienna and Lawrence are unexpectedly paired as dance partners, romance blooms, setting the stage for a steamy romance.
Starring: Tia Mowry

Saying Yes to Christmas

Lifetime
A magical Christmas wish makes a career-obsessed June say “Yes” to every invitation while she’s home for the holidays. But when an old flame, Blake joins her hectic schedule of Christmas activities, past feelings are reignited. June must choose between saying yes to her career and life in the city or to her heart in her hometown.
Starring: Erika Prevost

BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings

Lifetime
Lincoln is a retired musician turned record store owner and proud father to the three King sisters, Lydia, Gracie, and Abigail. For the first time since their mother’s death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays. Lincoln hatches a plan with a family friend, Genelle, to bring his girls back together again this Christmas. Living under the same roof and hearing their father sing joyful Christmas melodies sparks old family memories.
Starring: Bebe Winans

Make or Bake Christmas

Lifetime
With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie, known for her expertise in domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on Sugar Bakers, a bakery owned by Denise Sugarbaker and run by her son, David. Determined to make a deal, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma, undercover as a seasonal employee.
Starring: Vivica A. Fox

A Christmas Miracle

BET+
This heartfelt story follows a community center’s Christmas Jubilee that’s on the verge of losing its funding. Faced with the challenge, a family comes together to save the event and bring holiday cheer to their community, especially the children. Can the community set aside their differences and enjoy some holiday fun?
Starring: Blue Kimble

Style Me for Christmas

BET+
A boutique owner on the verge of eviction who gets a career-changing opportunity: styling a famous Playboy celebrity just in time for Christmas. When she gets to know her client better, she realizes that business and pleasure are starting to mix. Can she keep her composure and save her career?
Starring: Raven Goodwin

A Wesley South African Christmas

BET+
The Wesleys rearrange their holiday plans and bring their family shenanigans to Durban, South Africa in an attempt to support Todd. Todd is attempting to close a business deal, but his family’s antics make it hard. Can his business skills outshine his family’s craziness and save the family’s holiday trip?
Starring: Dorien Wilson

The Day Before Christmas

BET+
When two single parents accidentally swap phones and their children’s backpacks on a hectic Christmas Eve, they find themselves covering for each other. Experiencing a series of chaotic yet heartwarming events, these two parents are guided to an unexpected romance. Will this holiday season create bonds that can last a lifetime?
Starring: Candace Maxwell

Brewster’s Millions: Christmas

BET+
Morgan Brewster is on a quest to inherit her uncle’s fortune before Christmas. Focusing on securing her financial situation for the rest of her life, Morgan has no time to waste on holidays or family. But, amid holiday chaos, she discovers the importance of love, faith, and family through giving.
Starring: China Anne McClain

Too Many Christmases

BET+
Jerome and Kayla, newlyweds, navigate the complexities of celebrating their first Christmas together. The couple struggles to balance the expectations of their separate families, leading them to attend two events simultaneously. Neither wants to break family tradition, which creates a recipe for disaster. Can this couple save their first Christmas together?
Starring: Porscha Coleman

Queens of Christmas

BET+
Lifelong friends become adversaries when they compete for the lead role in a new Christmas film. When the competition stirs up old family rivalries and threatens their yuletide joy, can they still enjoy their Christmas? With plenty of Christmas cheer, this movie is perfect for the holiday season. Check it out on BET+ on December 19.
Starring: Terri J. Vaughn

Blended Christmas

BET+
A new bride’s tropical honeymoon takes a surprising turn after a freak accident. A guardian angel helps a newlywed couple navigate their chaotic honeymoon when the groom’s ex-wife and kids are forced to move in during the holidays. Can she keep her sanity and celebrate her first Christmas with her husband? Check it out on BET+ on December 25.
Starring: Jennifer Freeman

Meet Me Next Christmas

Netflix
Can Layla find a fairytale romance just in time for the holidays? When Layla meets the man of her dreams, she is determined to see him again. Running around the entire city, her last chance is to get a ticket to a sold-out Pentatonix concert on Christmas Eve. Check it out on Netflix today.
Starring: Christina Milian

Disaster Holiday

Netflix
A workaholic dad, trying to win over his kids, heads to the coast of Durban for a big work meeting. But, he disguises it family road trip vacation to please his wife and kids. Will his family discover his ways and let it ruin their holiday? Check it out on Netflix today.
Starring: Kenneth Nkosi

Holidazed

Hallmark+
Six families from different backgrounds, cultures, and generations, all living on the same cul-de-sac, gather for the holiday season. During a time of amplified emotions, each family comes together to celebrate their unique, rich traditions and navigate their eccentricities. Eventually, these traditions help them discover what they have in common: LOVE in all its forms.
Starring: Ser’Darius Blain

A Season to Remember

OWN
Symone, a sports reporter, is determined to land a holiday-worthy interview with the help of Iggy, a newly hired, free-spirited cameraman who challenges her methods. Set on advancing her career, Symone will not let Iggy slow her down. But things take an unexpected turn once she gets to know Iggy better. Will she find success, healing, and love this holiday season?
Starring: Michele Weaver

Mistletoe & Matrimony

OWN
Olivia, a wedding planner, is tasked with planning a last-minute Christmas Eve wedding for her sister. When sparks fly with a former flame and family drama unfolds, Olivia is torn between playing it safe and living life on her own terms. Can she find herself and love this Christmas? Check it out on OWN ON December 14 at 9 p.m.
Starring: Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut

24-Karat Christmas

OWN
Trish is a jewelry designer who must work with the best man of a Christmas Eve wedding to find the lost rings. While on her search, Trish also begins a search for love. Who are all these people who keep getting married on Christmas Eve? Check it out on December 21 at 9 p.m.
Starring: Samantha Marie Ware

Christmas Revisited

OWN
When someone dies, a group of college friends meet at their late friend’s cabin. Everyone is ready to reunite and wishes to spend Christmas together. But when old secrets and tensions surface, will they survive this holiday season? What happens when an unexpected romance begins? Check out Christmas Revisited on December 23 at 9 p.m.
Starring: Tanyell Waivers

All I Want For Christmas

Hulu
What do you want for Christmas? One girl doesn’t wish for a toy but to reunite with her family. All she wants is for her parents to get back together. With a bit of holiday magic, will she be able to get her wish? Check out All I Want for Christmas today!
Starring: Sahjanan Nasser

Santa Games

Hulu
Santa Charles is a veteran mall Santa who has finally decided to retire. Who will replace him? Watch the antics of trying to replace him and a series of hilarious interviews. Will they be able to find another Santa? Check out Santa Games today! Perfect for a silly watch with the family.
Starring: Faizon Love

Christmas Love

Netflix
How do you balance family and work? Is money what matters most? A father struggles to balance his career with his family and doesn’t know how to handle it. Will he learn a lesson this holiday season? Watch him navigate this conflict as he receives help and is forced to make a tough choice. Check out Christmas Love today!
Starring: Abel Mutua

Momma Said Come Home for Christmas

Starz
Family is never easy. A matriarch calls her family home for Christmas to make some holiday memories. But with this union comes chaos. There’s no telling what will happen with some family members at war and others in love. What will go down this holiday season? Check out Momma Said Come Home for Christmas today!
Starring: Jo Marie Payton

He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale

Tubi
Daniel is the heir to his family’s fortune. When his parents throw their annual charity ball, he is the eligible bachelor on the market. From exes to plotting socialites, everyone is waiting in line to have a chance to make Daniel theirs. Will anyone succeed, or will Daniel find true love this holiday season? Check out He Who Findeth today!
Starring: Brad James

Hot Girl Winter

Tubi
What does Mrs. Claus do while Santa is working hard during Christmas? This year, Mrs. Claus has had enough. Feeling ignored by Santa, Mrs. Clause flies to Miami for a spicy Christmas vacation. What antics will she get into? Will Santa be able to prove his love and devotion? Check out Hot Girl Winter today!
Starring: Golden Brooks

12 Games of Christmas

Great American Family
A group of old friends and family reunite to celebrate the holiday together. What happens when they are transported to a Christmas-themed board game during the party? Experience some silliness and strategy this holiday season with 12 Games of Christmas! Catch the premiere on December 17 at 8 p.m. You don’t want to miss this!
Starring: Johnny Ramey

World’s First Christmas

Amazon Prime Video
What happens when the Christmas holiday magic disappears? This newly formed family fights to save the holiday. By recreating the holiday, its spirit, and traditions, they fight to save Christmas. Will they be able to recreate the holiday? Check out World’s First Christmas on Amazon Prime today. Experience some family love this holiday season.
Starring: Lázaro Ramos

Yuletide the Knot

UP TV
Rachel is a small town who has been tasked with planning a huge influencer wedding. But what happens when the groom is her first love and high school sweetheart? Rachel re-experiences love and rediscovers the feeling of falling for someone. Will the wedding go according to plan? Check out Yuletide the Knot!
Starring: Mary Antonini

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

Amazon Prime Video
Urkel’s adventures are far from over. This time, the city has lost the holiday spirit. Can Urkel find Santa and work with him to return the holiday spirit? Experience some nostalgia this holiday and enjoy Urkel Saves Santa! This animated special is sure to be fun for the entire family. You won’t be disappointed.
Starring: Jaleel White

The Drone That Saved Christmas

Amazon Prime Video
A tech genius developer created a one-of-a-kind drone. When the government needs his assistance, his wife becomes suspicious of his disappearances. Will they be able to clear up the confusion this holiday season? Why does the government need his drone? Find out the threat to Christmas and check out The Drone that Saved Christmas!
Starring: Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Black Holiday Films to watch this Holiday Season (2025)

Black Holiday Films

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