How to Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies: Countdown to Christmas Guide
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas is basically the Super Bowl of cozy movie season. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Hallmark has set the gold standard (the gold crown standard you might say!?) when it comes to TV holiday movies. But with so many streaming services and cable alternatives, figuring out how to watch Hallmark Christmas movies in 2025 can feel like a puzzle. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s your ultimate guide to watching every single Countdown to Christmas movie this season.
Watch on Hallmark Channel (Linear)
The easiest way to watch is the old-fashioned way—turning on your TV. All Countdown to Christmas movies will premiere on Hallmark Channel.
A quick note: as of this writing, we don’t expect Countdown to Christmas movies to air on Hallmark Mystery. If that changes, we’ll update this post. For now, stick with Hallmark Channel for your festive fix.
Streaming Options for Hallmark Christmas Movies
Not everyone has cable, and the good news is, you don’t need it to watch. Here are your best bets:
Hallmark+
Every Countdown to Christmas movie and holiday series will be available on Hallmark+ the day after it airs on TV. That means you can binge whenever you want.
Looking to save a little money? Check out our post on how to get Hallmark+ for free and keep the holidays budget-friendly.
YouTubeTV
If you’re a cord-cutter who still wants live TV, YouTubeTV carries Hallmark Channel. It’s more of a premium option but gives you access to a ton of other channels, too.
FrndlyTV
If you’re only here for Hallmark (hi, we see you!), FrndlyTV is the most affordable streaming service that includes Hallmark Channel. It’s basically tailor-made for Christmas movie lovers.
We can’t stop raving about FrndlyTV’s 72 hour look back option. This allows you to scroll backward in the guide up to 72 hours in the past. You can then watch or record anything you might have missed!
What About Peacock?
We know a lot of you watched Hallmark movies through Peacock’s partnership in past years. Unfortunately, that deal is no longer active in 2025, so Peacock is not an option for Countdown to Christmas.
Which Option is Best for You to Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies?
- Have cable? Just tune into Hallmark Channel. Easy.
- Want live TV without cable? Go for YouTubeTV or FrndlyTV.
- Prefer on-demand streaming? Hallmark+ is your best friend.
No matter which option you pick, you’ll be set to watch all of the Countdown to Christmas content you can handle!
Stay Updated with the Latest Movie Announcements
Hallmark is always dropping new Countdown to Christmas updates—think surprise cast announcements, added movie premieres, and schedule changes.
To keep up with the very latest news, bookmark our Countdown to Christmas Movie Guide, which we update weekly as new information comes out. That way you’ll always know what’s coming and when to set your DVR (or your cocoa date
Don’t Miss Girls Gone Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Reviews
We’re not just watching—we’re talking about it, too! On the Girls Gone Hallmark Podcast, we review Countdown to Christmas movies and series, so you never have to watch alone.
Make sure you subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark wherever you get your podcasts.
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