New Netflix Holiday Movies Coming Out This Year

Netflix announced its addition of new movies the program in light of the upcoming holiday season. 

Netflix will be releasing new holiday movies for its users to enjoy in light of the crazy events that have taken place this year. These films are a great way to de-stress while immersing into the “holiday spirit”.

One of the new features is The Holidate, starring American Horror Story actress Emma Roberts and Australian actor, Luke Bracey. According to an article by Refinery29, the film’s premise revolves around “two strangers, Sloane (Roberts) and Jackson (Bracey), who hate being pestered about their single status over the holidays. After they meet on Christmas, they make a pact to be each other’s “holidate” for every celebration throughout the next year. But, as these things often go, feelings start to get in the way of their platonic arrangement.” This heartfelt flick will be available on Netflix starting October 28.

Another movie that will be available to stream on Netflix is country singer Dolly Parton’s, Dolly Parton’s Christmas On The Square. The Refinery29 article describes the premise of the movie to revolve around Parton playing “a literal angel who helps the Scrooge-y Baranski [Christine Baranski] find happiness and redemption by showing the embittered woman her past. The film features 14 original songs with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.” The movie comes to Netflix on November 22. Below is one of the songs featured in the movie from her upcoming album, A Holly Dolly Christmas.

Another movie to keep your eye out for is  Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.  According to an article by Thrillist, the movie centers around “a toymaker and his granddaughter who build a magical invention. The cast features Keegan-Michael Key, Forest Whitaker, and others.” This movie is noted to have a diverse cast — a rarity in Christmas movies. The cast is majority Black and features music written by the famous singer, John Legend.

FIRST LOOK: From legendary Playwright and Director, @DavidETalbert, comes this whimsical and inspiring new holiday movie that is pure magic AND has all your faves!!

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is coming this holiday season to Netflix! pic.twitter.com/PLkUpWELqL

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) September 29, 2020

These light-hearted fun-flicks are perfect ways to dive into the holidays. Be sure to check out all the new material coming to Netflix this October.