Freeform Christmas movies and shows 2026
42 holiday titles and 228 scheduled Freeform airings from Tue, Dec 1 through Sat, Dec 26. These are Freeform broadcast dates, not streaming availability or each film's original premiere. After-midnight airings appear on the following calendar date, so the December 25 lineup ends at midnight on December 26. Times are Eastern. General Ice Age and Frozen films are excluded; the holiday specials are included. Official Freeform schedule, checked Nov 9. Dates can change.
- Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) 2009
Three spirits take Ebenezer Scrooge through his past, present and future in Disney's animated Dickens adaptation. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 1:45 PM ET. - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018) 2018
A green recluse schemes to steal Christmas from Whoville in Illumination's animated Dr. Seuss adaptation. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 3:50 PM ET. - Home Alone Originally 1990
Eight-year-old Kevin is left behind when his family flies to Paris and has to defend his house from burglars. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 5:50 PM ET. - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992
Separated from his family again, Kevin explores New York and confronts the burglars he outwitted at home. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 8:20 PM ET. - Miracle on 34th Street (1994) 1994
The 1994 remake: a department-store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle, and a court has to decide. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 11:05 AM ET. - Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 1998
After wishing he had never been born, Richie discovers an alternate Christmas ruled by his cousin Reggie. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 7:00 AM ET. - The Little Drummer Boy (1968) 1968
An orphaned drummer boy travels to Bethlehem in the Rankin/Bass stop-motion Christmas special. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 1, 10:30 AM ET. - Arthur Christmas 2011
Santa's youngest son races to deliver a forgotten present before Christmas morning. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 2:30 PM ET. - I'll Be Home for Christmas 1998
A college kid stranded in a Santa suit has to cross the country by Christmas Eve to win the family car. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 12:00 AM ET (after midnight following Dec 1). - Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 2011
Sid the sloth lands on Santa's naughty list in this Ice Age holiday adventure. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 10:30 AM ET. - Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve 2018
A toy-company executive gets unexpected Christmas help when her childhood Eve doll comes to life. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 7:00 AM ET. - Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas 1999
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy share three animated stories about Christmas giving, belief and family. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 1:00 PM ET. - The Santa Clause Originally 1994
A divorced dad accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof and has to take over the job. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 4:30 PM ET. - The Santa Clause 2 2002
Scott Calvin must find a Mrs. Claus before Christmas Eve or lose his role as Santa. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 6:35 PM ET. - The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 2006
Jack Frost tries to take over Christmas while Scott Calvin hosts his family at the North Pole. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 9:00 PM ET. - The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular Premieres Nov 30, 2026
The annual seasonal celebration with new musical performances from Walt Disney World and Disneyland. First listed Freeform airing: Wed, Dec 2, 11:00 AM ET. - Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You 2017
Young Mariah dreams of a puppy for Christmas and gets a chance to prove she can care for one. First listed Freeform airing: Thu, Dec 3, 7:00 AM ET. - Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas 2004
Mickey and friends learn about kindness and Christmas spirit in five computer-animated holiday stories. First listed Freeform airing: Thu, Dec 3, 1:00 PM ET. - Prep & Landing 2009
A veteran Christmas elf and his eager new partner prepare homes for Santa's Christmas Eve visit. First listed Freeform airing: Thu, Dec 3, 10:30 AM ET. - That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer: Holiday Edition - Sleigh the Family Room! Premieres Dec 3, 2026
Two teams turn empty spaces into festive family rooms using vintage finds, a limited budget and two days. First listed Freeform airing: Thu, Dec 3, 10:00 PM ET. - Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 2000
The Grinch plots to steal Christmas from Whoville in Ron Howard's live-action Dr. Seuss adaptation. First listed Freeform airing: Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 AM ET. - Kung Fu Panda Holiday 2010
Po must choose between hosting a formal Winter Feast and celebrating with his father and friends. First listed Freeform airing: Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 AM ET. - Frosty the Snowman Originally 1969 (TV)
A magic silk hat brings a snowman to life, and he must get to the North Pole before he melts. First listed Freeform airing: Sat, Dec 5, 8:40 PM ET. - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Originally Dec 6, 1964 (TV)
The stop-motion Rankin/Bass special about a reindeer with a glowing nose who finds he is needed on Christmas Eve. First listed Freeform airing: Sat, Dec 5, 9:15 PM ET. - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Originally 1970 (TV)
Rankin/Bass tells how a foundling raised by toymakers became Santa Claus. First listed Freeform airing: Sat, Dec 5, 10:20 PM ET. - Cricket on the Hearth 1967
A helpful cricket tries to bring Christmas luck to a poor toymaker and his daughter in this Rankin/Bass Dickens adaptation. First listed Freeform airing: Sun, Dec 6, 7:00 AM ET. - Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws 2009
The Buddies puppies help Puppy Paws rediscover Christmas spirit and save the holiday. First listed Freeform airing: Sun, Dec 6, 8:00 AM ET. - Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups 2012
Four mischievous Santa Pups follow Mrs. Claus to Pineville and must restore the town's Christmas spirit. First listed Freeform airing: Sun, Dec 6, 12:00 PM ET. - The Search for Santa Paws 2010
A magical white dog and two orphan girls help Santa recover his memory in New York. First listed Freeform airing: Sun, Dec 6, 10:00 AM ET. - A Very Jonas Christmas Movie 2025
The Jonas Brothers finish their tour in London and hit escalating obstacles trying to get home for Christmas, with new original songs and celebrity guests. First listed Freeform airing: Mon, Dec 7, 9:00 PM ET. - Home Alone 3 1997
An eight-year-old home with chickenpox uses ingenious traps to stop criminals seeking a secret computer chip. First listed Freeform airing: Mon, Dec 7, 12:00 AM ET (after midnight following Dec 6). - Eloise at Christmastime 2003
Eloise turns the Plaza Hotel upside down while trying to reunite two sweethearts at Christmas. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 8, 1:30 PM ET. - The Legend of Frosty the Snowman 2005
Frosty arrives in the strictly rule-bound town of Evergreen and shows its kids - and its mayor - the magic of winter fun. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 8, 10:30 AM ET. - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Originally 1993
Halloween Town's Pumpkin King discovers Christmas Town and tries to take over the holiday, putting Santa in jeopardy. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 8, 3:30 PM ET. - Olaf's Frozen Adventure 2017
Olaf and Sven search Arendelle for holiday traditions to share with Anna and Elsa. First listed Freeform airing: Thu, Dec 10, 10:30 PM ET. - Noelle 2019
Kris Kringle's daughter leaves the North Pole to find her brother before Christmas. First listed Freeform airing: Sat, Dec 12, 1:35 PM ET. - Merry Madagascar 2009
The Madagascar friends take over Santa's deliveries after he crashes on their island and loses his memory. First listed Freeform airing: Sun, Dec 13, 7:00 AM ET. - Snow 2004
Santa's son travels to California to rescue a reindeer and falls for the zookeeper caring for it. First listed Freeform airing: Mon, Dec 14, 7:00 AM ET. - Toy Story That Time Forgot 2014
During a post-Christmas playdate, Trixie and the toys encounter dinosaur figures who do not know they are toys. First listed Freeform airing: Mon, Dec 14, 1:30 PM ET. - Snow 2: Brain Freeze 2008
After Santa loses his memory shortly before Christmas, his wife Sandy must find him and restore it. First listed Freeform airing: Tue, Dec 15, 7:00 AM ET. - Mickey's Home Alone Premieres Nov 27, 2026
Mickey and Pluto get left behind when Minnie surprises the gang with Ice Palace tickets, and must defend the house - and the Christmas dinner - from a raccoon and a... First listed Freeform airing: Sat, Dec 19, 2:00 PM ET. - Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Dec 25, 2026
Disney's annual Christmas morning celebration with performances from Walt Disney World and Disneyland. First listed Freeform airing: Fri, Dec 25, 12:00 PM ET.