While we won't judge if you watch The Holiday for the nth time, may we suggest the latest Yuletide-themed releases for your next Netflix binge?
Year after year, the streaming giant has been amping up their Christmas-themed content, even creating its own cinematic universe. While the official holiday slate includes four rom-coms, don't discount the other Netflix exclusives currently airing for your dose of good cheer or good TV, because if we're being honest, their action-packed offerings are top-tier. But we're getting ahead of ourselves—scroll on to see the best holiday-themed Netflix exclusives, ranked!
LIST: The Best Christmas-Themed New Releases to Watch on Netflix Philippines, Ranked
8. Carry-On
Starting strong with this suspenseful flick! Set on Christmas Eve, an airport TSA Agent is blackmailed to allow a lethal carry-on bag through security. What ensues is a high-octane thriller that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat—just don't blame us if you get paranoid on your next flight out!
Starring: Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Jason Bateman
7. The Merry Gentlemen
A Broadway dancer returns home for the first time in over a decade after being let go from The Jingle Belles. She attempts to save her family's local bar by staging an all-male, Christmas-themed revue and falls for one of the Merry Gentlemen in the process. While the script fell flat on some parts, seeing Chad Michael Murray dancing topless on screen was, dare we say it, on every millennial girl's holiday wishlist.
Starring: Chad Michael Murray, Britt Robertson
6. Hot Frosty
A young widow forms an unexpected bond with a snowman magically brought to life by a scarf. Offering a whimsical twist on holiday romance, we watch Kathy rediscover life, laughter, and cheer, all before Jack melts away—or won't he? It's a wholesome, heart-warming film that even Scrooge would approve of.
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson
5. A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter
The year 2024 truly was Sabrina Carpenter's year, and this Netflix special proves it. An entertaining variety show, we catch the songstress starring in comedy sketches, delivering holiday hits, and singing unexpected duets with names like Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, and more. Perfect when waiting for the festivities to start!
Starring: Sabrina Carpenter
4. Meet Me Next Christmas
In this festive romantic comedy, a lovestruck New Yorker races against time to attend a sold-out Pentatonix concert on Christmas Eve, hoping to reconnect with a potential Prince Charming. For this impossible quest, she taps the services of a kind-hearted concierge. Could her knight in shining armor be under her nose all along? It's a tale as old as time, but we love the modern spin!
Starring: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying
3. Black Doves
Far from being holly jolly, this British spy thriller has more twists and turns than the London Underground. Set on the days leading up to Christmas, the defense minister's wife sets out to avenge the death of her lover and is thrust into the heinous UK underworld. And oh, did we mention that she's actually a spy-for-hire stealing government secrets from her husband? Make sure to charge your devices, this series will have you hooked!
Starring: Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire
2. That Christmas
Co-written by Richard Curtis, yes, of the Love, Actually fame, this animated Christmas movie is a charming, lighthearted watch that everyone in the family would appreciate. Following entwined storylines of a small English town facing a snowstorm during the holiday season, concepts like loneliness, love, and even authenticity are tackled delicately amidst adventure and festivities.
Starring: Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker
1. Our Little Secret
Another thread in the Lindsay Lohan renaissance tapestry, this much-awaited holiday rom-com about two exes meeting at their current partners' family gathering certainly delivered on both romantic and comedic fronts. Not only did the star-studded cast bring their A-game on set, the story was light without being trivial, fresh while still feeling familiar yet not overly predictable, and just 100% entertaining.
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Chenoweth, Ian Harding
Happy watching!
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