With Christmas just around the corner, it is no surprise that all the catalogs of the big stream begin to fill with titles focused on the representation of this magical last time of the year. It is now almost a tradition (and we could remove the “almost” from this sentence) to dedicate the weekends of November and December to gathering on a sofa, under the comforting warmth of a blanket, with a Christmas movie playing in the background. Who can’t like such a plan? If you’re one of those who would rather take cover than go out throwing snowballs; if you are one of those fans of hot cocoa, lights and Christmas trees… The titles on this list will become your best friends at the end of 2022.
Maybe you’re here because you’ve already seen all the best Christmas movies in cinematic history (and also the highest-grossing Christmas movies of all time); those green and red classics that you play over and over, year after year. Are you looking for news, what titles will be released this year 2022 so that you can enjoy them? Whether you have Netflix, like Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ or HBO Max, here we’ll collect all the movies from the platforms that are coming out (and those that, luckily for you, are already out). Don’t think this list is for kids, we will also include those Christmas movies that adults like too.
If you’re running out of new releases and options in just a week, don’t forget that you can find some of the best Christmas movies on Netflix that aren’t from this year but also include many recent titles. Or maybe you can use some of the best Christmas movies on Amazon Prime Video, or the best Christmas movies on Disney+… This “genre” is very complete, of course, although (although it might surprise some) there are Christmas movies that you didn’t even know they were!
Finally, if you still haven’t been able to fully let go of the Halloween spirit, because your thing is the “ghostly timeof the year, go from one holiday to another with these holiday horror movies that will scare your holiday season. Without further ado, dive headfirst into our exciting list. From ‘Christmas Slam’, the new Netflix premiere reunites Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet under the mistletoe, to new versions of classics such as “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”, which once again tells the mythical tale of Dickens. In the West, the Christmas spirit invades catalogs and platforms. most recent! Christmas movies 2022 (new) that are worth it!
‘Hit Christmas’ (Janeen Damian, 2022)
‘Navidad de Golpe’ is now available on the Netflix catalog and with it Lindsay Lohan, (the legendary actress of the 2000s who gave us some of the best teen movies in the history of cinema) is back on screens and in Hollywood, ready to spread the Christmas spirit .
Here she will play a capricious heiress who loses her memory after a skiing accident. She will meet a young widower (Chord Overtreet) and her daughter, with whom she will live a Christmas adventure, in the truest style of this genre.
‘The Claus Family 2’ (Ruben Vanderborre, 2022)
The boy who transforms into Santa Claus has once again an important mission. On this occasion he will receive a letter with a mysterious question that will serve as the beginning of an unexpected adventure.
Together with his grandfather Noël, what seemed like a busy but “normal” Christmas will make a 180 degree turn. This Dutch film is now available on Netflix, just like its original film ‘The Claus Family’. If you missed the first one, enter a mini-marathon!
‘King against Santa Claus’ (Paco Caballero, 2022)
*Out in theaters November 18*
This hilarious Spanish comedy sees the two great figures of Christmas face off once and for all. The Three Wise Men, tired of their “distant cousin” Santa Claus (or Santa Claus, as we want to call him) take more and more prominence from them on Christmas dates, decide to face him. What they don’t expect is that this movement will awaken a common enemy, the Krampus, who have remained dormant until now.
Karra Elejalde, David Verdaguer and Matías Janick star in this film by Paco Caballero, which will be released in theaters at the end of this month.
‘Christmas with you’ (Gabriela Tagliavini, 2022)
*Preview November 17 on Netflix*
Songs, pop stars falling in love with fans and finding the inspiration they needed… All this in the context of Christmas lights… Netflix knows what fans of this genre need and delivers it fully with this movie.
If you are into romantic movies that help you believe in love, this one is for you. Aimee Garcia and Freddie Prinze Jr. star in this fusion of elements of ‘Love Actually’ with ‘Begin Again’ and ‘Notting Hill’
‘Peaceless Night’ (Tommy Wirkola, 2022)
*Theatrical release December 2*
As we said before, Christmas and horror movies don’t have to be at odds. There are many fans of these movies who are terrified of Christmas, why fool us, in real life not everything is as beautiful as in the movies on this list.
Tommy Wirkola is tasked with bringing a dose of “reality” and critique to the quintessential Wizarding Age in “Peaceless Night.” With the assault on the properties of a wealthy family by a group of criminals, the whole family is kidnapped inside their own home. What the criminals don’t expect is an unexpected defender to come to their rescue: Santa Claus (David Harbour).
The mythical actor of “Stranger Things” arrives with a beard and a red suit to save these victims on Christmas day.
“A New Christmas Story” (Clay Kaytis, 2022)
*Previewing November 17 on HBO Max*
Ralphie (Jon Favreau), whom we met as a boy in 1983, is now grown up and must return home to Cleveland to give his children just as impressive a Christmas as he experienced as a child.
Upon his arrival he will meet old childhood friends and will have to face the death of his father. The most nostalgic ones will be able to conclude the story they enjoyed as children and which now, like Ralphie, they must see with adult eyes.
“Noel’s Diary” (Charles Shyer, 2022)
*Premiere November 24 on Netflix*
A little mystery and a wick that lights up and awakens love. While the protagonist of this story, played by actor Justin Hartley, is tidying up his childhood home, he meets a woman (Barrett Doss) who is searching for her biological mother.
Together, helped by an old diary that hides more than one secret, they will embark on a journey of reconciliation with their past.
‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ (Stephen Donnelly, 2022)
*Premiere December 2 on Netflix*
Stephen Donnelly takes one of the best-known stories of the Christmas season as a premise. ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens follows the story of grumpy old man Scrooge who, due to his nasty and selfish behavior, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Day. The trio’s mission will be to teach him a fundamental lesson, taking him on a journey into his past, present and future.
This new adaptation, in animated format, will be released on the Netflix platform on December 2nd. If classics are your thing, take advantage and immerse yourself in this new version of one of them.
‘Spirited: The Spirit of Christmas’ (Sean Anders, John Morris, 2022)
*Previewing November 18 on Apple TV+*
As in the previous example, Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ once again serves as the inspiration for this film. (If you haven’t read the book, what are you waiting for?).
In this case, this musical version with Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell focuses on the perspective of ghosts, something never seen before. Miserly old Scrooge leaves focus and gives us a different and funny take on the story we all thought we knew. Mixing parody with realism, you shouldn’t miss this Apple TV+ premiere.
‘A Christmas full of grace’ (Pedro Antonio, 2022)
*Premiere November 30 on Netflix*
In “A Christmas Full of Grace” we travel to the Southern Hemisphere, where Christmas is actually summer at the same time. This story takes place in Brazil. There, Carlinhos discovered that his partner is unfaithful. However, even if misfortune seems to hang over him, Graça quickly enters her life, who will pose as his new girlfriend in the eyes of his family (with the intention of not giving them the bad news on such important dates). . .
Soon, the meeting between these two characters will start to go in ways that neither of them suspected at the beginning.
‘Santa Claus’ (Nick Sweeney, 2022)
*Previewing November 17 on HBO Max*
Let’s get fully into the Santa Camp from New Hampshire, USA. In this documentary we will explore the dynamics that take place in this very special summer camp.
In Santa Camp, when the summer days arrive, large numbers of Santas, Santas and elves gather to learn the processes of their complicated profession. However, this year will be different and something will happen that doesn’t usually happen between the edges of this magical place.
‘Christmas on the Farm’ (Debbie Issit, 2022)
*Preview November 23 on Netflix*
In the last of this list of Christmas movies to be released this year, we find the story of a widowed man, who suddenly inherits a family farm during the Christmas season.
As she tries to deal with the new property and the chances of getting rid of it, her children begin hatching a plan so they can stay there forever.
!!Well done!! You have reached the end If you’ve already crossed off all the titles on this list, get ready for 2023 releases by watching some of the family classics to rewatch with your kids (since this kids’ movie is the thing, of course).
Manuel D’Ocon
Actor and writer specializing in film criticism, graduated from the Carlos III University of Madrid, Estudio Corazza for the actor and ECAM.
