UPtv Announces Eight New Christmas Movies for Its 2026 Holiday Lineup

UPtv is getting an early start on the holiday season with eight new Christmas movies, a festive mystery and a four-day Thanksgiving marathon of The Rookie.

The network’s “Most Uplifting Christmas Ever” celebration begins Thursday, November 5, with premieres continuing through December 17. This year’s lineup brings together royal secrets, second-chance romances, ballroom dancing, a Christmas cookie mystery and plenty of familiar faces.

The 2026 movies feature Vivica A. Fox, Kelley Jakle, Kym Johnson Herjavec, Carson Kressley, Franco Lo Presti, Gilles Marini, Rob Mayes, Jonathan Stoddard and more.

“Most Upliving Christmas Ever” trailer Photo courtesy of UPtv.

The continued growth of UPtv reflects the strong demand for uplifting entertainment and the connection viewers have with our programming,” said Crissie Miller, UPtv’s vice president of content strategy and planning. “As we enter the holiday season, we anticipate even more households will have the opportunity to discover the uplifting stories on UPtv that bring families together and make this time of year so special.”

Here is everything coming during UPtv’s 2026 “Most Uplifting Christmas Ever” celebration.

Snowbody Like You

One very memorable first date ends with a frosty misunderstanding, causing Peyton and Ethan to go their separate ways. Years later, a Christmas blizzard unexpectedly brings them together again. With the holiday working a little magic, they may finally get another chance to discover whether their connection was meant to last.

Stars: Kelley Jakle, Colton Little and Lana McKissack

Chocolate for Christmas

Premieres Friday, November 6 at 8 p.m. ET

When a woman returns home hoping to save her family’s beloved chocolate shop, she finds more than a struggling business waiting for her. Her homecoming brings unexpected love and a renewed appreciation for family, community and the traditions that make the holidays meaningful.

Stars: Angela Cole and Joel Berg

Angela Cole and Joel Berg star in Chocolate for Christmas. Photo courtesy of UPtv.

A Royal Stables Christmas

Premieres Thursday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET

Ella arrives at a prestigious equestrian training center hoping to escape her family’s expectations and begin forging a path of her own. She soon connects with a charming horseman who appears to understand exactly what she is going through. When she discovers that he has been hiding a royal secret, their budding Christmas romance faces an unexpected obstacle.

Stars: Kathryn Davis and Franco Lo Presti

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Christmas En Pointe

Premieres Thursday, November 19 at 8 p.m. ET

Years after ending their engagement, a small-town dance teacher and an ambitious senator find themselves reunited when he returns home for Christmas. Working together to save her struggling dance studio puts them back in one another’s lives, and it is not long before old feelings begin taking center stage.

Stars: Jonathan Stoddard and Lexie Contursi

The Rookie Thanksgiving Marathon

Begins Wednesday, November 25 at 7 a.m. ET and continues through Saturday, November 28 at 3 a.m. ET

UPtv is spending Thanksgiving with John Nolan and the LAPD. The network will air an extended marathon of The Rookie, the popular series about a small-town man who decides it is not too late to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer.

The series stars Nathan Fillion, Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter.

The Christmas Gift Guide

Premieres Thursday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET

A workaholic marketing executive unexpectedly gains the ability to hear women’s Christmas wishes. He joins forces with a single-mom influencer to create the ultimate holiday gift guide, but helping other people find the perfect presents may also reveal what the two of them truly want for themselves.

Stars: Nazneen Contractor, Morgan David Jones and Brian Sills

Christmas in the Ballroom

Premieres Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET

After walking away from a successful dance show, Bella retreats to a small-town studio in search of the passion she once had for performing. There, she meets Will. As the pair prepare for a holiday showcase, they help one another find the courage to embrace new possibilities in dance, life and love.

The movie’s cast includes Dancing with the Stars champion Kym Johnson Herjavec, Sex and the City and Dancing with the Stars alum Gilles Marini, Sarah Higgins and Queer Eye favorite Carson Kressley.

Stars: Kym Johnson Herjavec, Gilles Marini, Sarah Higgins and Carson Kressley

Kym Johnson Herjavec and Gilles Marini star in Christmas in the Ballroom. Photo courtesy of UPtv.

Christmas Cookie Caper: A Puzzle Time Mystery

Premieres Thursday, December 10 at 8 p.m. ET

UPtv is adding a little mystery to its Christmas celebration with the return of amateur sleuth Vera Vexley.

When a celebrity baker is found unconscious during Winter Haven’s 100th Annual Christmas Cookie Challenge, Vera races to prove her friend’s innocence. Stolen recipes, long-held secrets and a cryptic crossword clue all become part of the investigation as she attempts to solve the case before Christmas.

Christmas Cookie Caper: A Puzzle Time Mystery is the sequel to A Christmas Murder Mystery.

Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Morgan Bradley and Rob Mayes

The Christmas Treehouse

Premieres Thursday, December 17 at 8 p.m. ET

A driven event planner returns home to care for her injured mother and help restore the treehouse her late father loved. As she reconnects with her family and her hometown, she begins to rediscover her purpose and opens herself to an unexpected chance at love.

Stars: Kristi Murdock and Thomas Maden

Where to Watch UPtv’s 2026 Christmas Movies

UPtv’s “Most Uplifting Christmas Ever” begins Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET. The eight premiere movies will air throughout November and December, with the final new movie arriving December 17.

Which of UPtv’s new Christmas movies are you most excited to watch? Let us know, and stay connected with Suspenders Unbuttoned Media for more holiday entertainment news and conversations with the actors and creatives behind your favorite movies.

Schedule and programming information were provided by UPtv and are subject to change.