A shimmering blanket of snow, the scent of cinnamon and
pine, and a heart full of warmth—these are the hallmarks of a cinematic
Christmas. From heartwarming tales of small-town romance to magical journeys
that restore the spirit of the season, the Netflix Christmas collection is a
yearly tradition for millions. Yet, this festive treasure trove is about to get
even richer, as the streaming giant has just secured a landmark deal with a
powerhouse of seasonal content, promising to deliver a double dose of holiday
magic and a hint of romance to viewers much earlier than anticipated.
This exciting collaboration is set to bring a wave of new
content for the viewers who wait for good stories to take shape.
An expanded partnership by Netflix
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Hallmark Media, with an revenue of an approx $300+ million and Netflix have signed a new and expanded
output deal, one that will bring new content to Netflix users in the U.S. and
bring Hallmark’s signature holiday movies to Netflix users outside of the U.S. According
to Jesse Wallace, senior vice president and head of distribution at Hallmark
Media, the company saw positive results on both Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+
in the aftermath of the previous deal.
This new deal is significantly more expansive, bringing the
first two seasons of the Hallmark series, The Way Home, to Netflix users
in the U.S. next month, season three in February 2026, and season four in late
2026, after its debut on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark. The deal includes
holiday favorites such as Haul Out the Holly, Haul Out the Holly: Lit
Up, All I Need for Christmas, Christmas Under the Lights, and
Our Holiday Story. Additionally, viewers can look for Valentine’s Day
films like An Unexpected Valentine, Sisterhood, Inc., The
Royal We, Hats Off to Love, and Love in the Clouds.
While the upcoming releases are highly anticipated,
Netflix’s existing library already offers a great selection of holiday and
romantic films to enjoy.
What Netflix serves you now?
Viewers can currently explore a wide array of original and
licensed content that captures the spirit of both Christmas and Valentine’s
Day. For Christmas, you can find original films like A Boy Called Christmas
and Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Other popular titles include The
Christmas Chronicles and its sequel, The Christmas Chronicles 2. If one
is looking for a good laugh, one might enjoy A Bad Moms Christmas or Holidate.
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When it comes to Valentine’s Day, Netflix provides a great
selection of romantic movies. The streaming service is known for its original
rom-coms like the popular trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Another
fan favorite is Always Be My Maybe, a comedy about childhood friends who
reconnect as adults. For something with a bit more of a serious tone, one can
check out films like Someone Great or the historical romance Lady
Chatterley’s Lover. The platform, which recently opened the doors for a new venue, also includes a variety of international
romantic titles like the Korean drama series Crash Landing on You and
the movie Through My Window.
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What do you think about the deal between the two giants; Netflix and Hallmark Media? Let us know in the comments below.