‘Tis the season for cocoa, cosy blankets, and back-to-back festive premieres. Lifetime’s annual “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” event kicks off Friday, November 29, delivering 12 brand-new Christmas movies every Friday and Saturday through December — plus a bonus holiday thriller on LMN (Dec. 4). This year’s slate blends returning fan favorites (Brandy Norwood, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton) with new faces (hello, James Lafferty), and even a Nashville-set romance executive-produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown.
Beyond cable premieres, Lifetime is turning on the content firehose: 100 holiday library titles roll out across the website, app, and VOD partners from Oct. 27; Lifetime Movie Club drops 70 more library picks starting Oct. 24; and the FAST channel “Holiday Movie Favorites by Lifetime” streams classics beginning Nov. 1. New originals hit TVE/VOD the day after they air.
Below, your complete watch plan — dates, times, casts, and bite-size plot teasers.
How to Watch & What’s New This Year?
- Premiere cadence: New movies Fridays & Saturdays from Nov. 29 (8 p.m. & 10 p.m. ET/PT slots).
- Big returns: Brandy Norwood, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton.
- New to Lifetime: James Lafferty headlines a holiday sports rom-com.
- Country crossover: Kane & Katelyn Brown executive-produce Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch.
- Extra thrills: LMN premieres Do You Fear What I Fear (Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.) for those who like their tinsel with tension.
- Everywhere streaming: Library drops begin Oct. 24–27, FAST holiday channel from Nov. 1, and new movies available next-day on TVE/VOD.
Premiere Weekend: Friday, November 29
8 p.m. — The Christmas Campaign
Cast: Brandy Norwood, Sy’rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C. Riley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Vibe: Family traditions, bridal chaos, and a meet-messy with a charming contractor.
Why watch: Brandy anchors a heartfelt story about caregiving for a mother losing her sight while juggling a sister’s “bridezilla” wedding. When a burst pipe derails the big day, sparks fly with the fixer who’s there to save it. Expect warmth, romance, and a reminder that Christmas resilience often looks like family pitching in.
10 p.m. — The Christmas Campaign
Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks, Austen Jaye
Vibe: Office rivals to lovers with a pitch-perfect holiday brief.
Why watch: A competitive ad exec (Brooks) clashes with a laid-back strategist (Jaye) as their boss (Fox) pairs them for a major Christmas client. Family dinners, toy drives, and Jackée Harry as Mom = workplace rom-com comfort food.
A Holiday Thriller Detour (LMN)
Wednesday, December 4 — 8 p.m. — Do You Fear What I Fear (LMN)
Cast: Ciara Hanna, Josh Henderson
Vibe: Stalked-by-“Secret Santa” suspense.
Why watch: Fresh start, big city — and someone knows her every move. Creepy ornaments, a charming neighbor, an obsessive ex…or something worse? A cat-and-mouse holiday chiller for viewers who like a little noir with their nog.
Weekend 2: Thursday–Friday, December 5–6
Thursday, Dec. 5 — 8 p.m. — Jingle All the Way to Love
Cast: Erin Agostino, Romaine Waite
Vibe: Mystery meet-cute via a lost New Year’s sleigh bell.
Why watch: A lawyer’s old “lucky bell” story becomes a radio hunt — and maybe a second chance at the one who got away.
Thursday, Dec. 5 — 10 p.m. — A Christmas Cookbook
Cast: Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti
Vibe: Found family, giving back, and a foodie love story.
Why watch: Newly single Veronica joins The X-Mas Club and finds the recipe for connection with its warm-hearted founder.
Friday, Dec. 6 — 8 p.m. — Deck the Hallways
Cast: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, Jamie M. Callica
Vibe: Reviving building-wide traditions, multigenerational joy.
Why watch: A Chicago granddaughter and her childhood crush rally neighbors to restore Grandma’s holiday party — a celebration of community and new beginnings.
Friday, Dec. 6 — 10 p.m. — Merry Missed Connection
Cast: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell
Vibe: The notebook swap fate demanded.
Why watch: A speed-dating snafu sends two diarists on a citywide quest to return the right journal — and maybe claim the right person.
Weekend 3: Thursday–Friday, December 12–13
Thursday, Dec. 12 — 8 p.m. — Runaway Bride for Christmas (working title)
Cast: Nischelle Turner, Mark Ghanimé
Vibe: Cold feet meets second chances.
Why watch: A runaway bride ducks back home, bumps into the high-school crush, and faces the ex who won’t let go. Holiday honesty required.
Thursday, Dec. 12 — 10 p.m. — Christmas in Alaska
Cast: Emma Johnson, Marcus Rosner
Vibe: Forced proximity, snowed-in rivals, and an inn to save.
Why watch: Two competing journalists are grounded in Alaska and team up — juggling a kid’s festive bucket list and a family business in trouble.
Friday, Dec. 13 — 8 p.m. — Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Cast: Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton — Executive Producers: Kane & Katelyn Brown
Vibe: Nashville ranch romance + equine therapy healing.
Why watch: A pro hockey player rehabs at a ranch run by a no-nonsense single mom. Grief, growth, and a soulful connection — with a country-music pedigree behind the camera.
Friday, Dec. 13 — 10 p.m. — Rodeo Christmas Romance
Cast: Rebecca Dalton, Corey Sevier
Vibe: Equestrian sparks and guarded hearts.
Why watch: Ranch-sitting plus an injured horse plus a brooding veteran equals enemies-to-almost-more — until Christmas cracks them open.
Weekend 4: Thursday–Friday, December 19–20
Thursday, Dec. 19 — 8 p.m. — Sweet Holiday Romance
Cast: Erin Karpluk, Christopher Russell
Vibe: Cookie queen vs. fudge newbie at a Christmas market.
Why watch: A world-class pastry chef teams with a handsome stand-in to resurrect an aunt’s famous fudge in time for a high-stakes competition. Opposites attract…and bake.
Friday, Dec. 20 — 8 p.m. — A Pickleball Christmas
Cast: Zibby Allen, James Lafferty
Vibe: Holiday sports rom-com with hometown stakes.
Why watch: A tennis star returns home, teams with a pickleball coach to save the family club, and discovers love might be the real grand slam.
Your Quick-Glance Schedule (All times 8 p.m./10 p.m. ET unless noted)
| Date | Time | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 29 | 8p | The Christmas Campaign | Brandy Norwood leads a family-traditions romance |
| 10p | The Christmas Campaign | Vivica A. Fox & Jackée Harry in an office-rivals rom-com | |
| Wed, Dec 4 (LMN) | 8p | Do You Fear What I Fear | Holiday thriller detour on LMN |
| Thu, Dec 5 | 8p | Jingle All the Way to Love | Radio hunt for a mystery bell beau |
| 10p | A Christmas Cookbook | Foodie club + found family | |
| Fri, Dec 6 | 8p | Deck the Hallways | Loretta Devine anchors a building-wide party rescue |
| 10p | Merry Missed Connection | Swapped diaries, destined hearts | |
| Thu, Dec 12 | 8p | Runaway Bride for Christmas (wt) | Second chances in the hometown |
| 10p | Christmas in Alaska | Rivals stranded, inn in peril | |
| Fri, Dec 13 | 8p | Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch | Exec-produced by Kane & Katelyn Brown |
| 10p | Rodeo Christmas Romance | Healing hearts on horseback | |
| Thu, Dec 19 | 8p | Sweet Holiday Romance | Cookie queen meets fudge apprentice |
| Fri, Dec 20 | 8p | A Pickleball Christmas | James Lafferty saves the club — and finds love |
Pro tip: New originals hit TVE/VOD the day after premiere, and a massive library rolls out across Lifetime’s platforms all season.
What to Add to Your Watchlist First?
- Cozy comfort pick: Deck the Hallways — multigenerational joy with Loretta Devine.
- Country-tinged heart-mender: Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch — equine therapy + Nashville vibes.
- Sports-rom-com fans: A Pickleball Christmas — spirited competition meets second chances.
- Thrill seekers: Do You Fear What I Fear — seasonal suspense on LMN.
Final Cheer
From office rivals trading ad pitches to snow-globe romances in Alaska — and yes, a pickleball tournament with James Lafferty — Lifetime’s 2025 lineup is built for bingeable variety. Stack your DVR, cue the FAST channel, and keep that hot cocoa topped up. With 12 new originals and a blizzard of classics, “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” has officially begun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Lifetime’s holiday movies?
New originals are available the day after premiere on TVE/VOD. Library titles roll out across the Lifetime app, website, participating VOD partners, Lifetime Movie Club (from Oct. 24), and the FAST channel Holiday Movie Favourites by Lifetime (from Nov. 1).
What days are new movies premiering?
Fridays and Saturdays beginning Nov. 29 (8 p.m. and 10 p.m. slots), with a special LMN thriller on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Which movie is executive-produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown?
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch (Dec. 13, 8 p.m.).
Is there anything for viewers who prefer suspense?
Yes — Do You Fear What I Fear (LMN, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.) is a holiday-themed thriller.
Will these movies be on the FAST channel?
The FAST channel focuses on library titles starting Nov. 1; new originals debut on cable first, then roll to TVE/VOD the next day.
