Every January Hallmark Movie: Winter Escape, Winterfest & More
Every January, Hallmark kicks off the new year with heartwarming movies under Winter Escape (formerly Winterfest or New Year, New Movies). This hub gathers all Hallmark January movies, past and present, so you can easily find air dates, descriptions, and links to our reviews or podcast episodes. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these movies for the first time, you’ll find everything you need in one place.
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What are Hallmark’s January Movies?
January movies typically focus on fresh starts, winter travel, and new beginnings. Over the years, Hallmark has branded this lineup as New Year New Movies, Winterfest, and most recently Winter Escape, but the heart of the movies remains the same.
A Comprehensive Listing of Hallmark January Movies
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January 2026 Hallmark Movies – Winter Escape
Lost in Paradise – Saturday, January 3, 2026
When a high-end fashion founder is stranded on a seemingly deserted island with a chef, the two must work together to survive — and discover an unexpected romance.
Starring: Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding
A Melbourne Match – Saturday, January 10, 2026
A travel writer heads to Melbourne for an assignment and meets a former Australian footballer who becomes her guide, showing her there’s more to life than work.
Starring: Mallory Jansen and Ryan Corr
Love on the Amazon – Saturday, January 17, 2026
On a journey to reach her sister deep in the Amazon rainforest, a woman teams up with a rugged riverboat captain and finds adventure and love along the way.
Starring: Jaicy Elliot and Rafael de la Fuente
Caught by Love – Saturday, January 24, 2026
A resort guest on a self-discovery retreat is swept into an undercover investigation involving stolen jewels that leads to an adventurous and unexpected romance.
Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane
Missing the Boat – Saturday, January 31, 2026
After missing their cruise ship during a stop in Italy, two strangers race across southern Italy together in hopes of catching up and possibly falling in love.
Starring: Emilie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha
Want more details on this lineup? We shared a full breakdown of every January 2026 movie, including our first impressions and early favorites.
January 2025 Hallmark Movies – Winter Escape
Love of the Irish – January 4, 2025 🎧
Fiona has run out of luck, so she takes a trip to Ireland with her mom — and ends up meeting a charming single dad who just might help her turn things around.
Starring: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Stephen Hagan, and Moira Kelly
Polar Opposites – January 11, 2025 🎧
Emma travels to Antarctica to reach her father and ends up sneaking onto a cruise ship, where her unexpected adventure leads to a meet-cute with an engineer named Andy.
Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk
My Argentine Heart – January 18, 2025 🎧
Abril returns to her family’s ranch in Argentina to save it from her ex, but as they work together to protect the place, old feelings begin to resurface.
Starring: Julie Gonzalo and Juan Pablo Di Pace
The Perfect Setting – January 25, 2025 🎧
An aspiring jewelry designer heads back to Belgium, hoping to win a Valentine’s Day diamond contest and discovers romance along the way.
Starring: Laci J. Mailey and David Elsendoorn
The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription – January 9, 2025 (Hallmark Mystery) 🎧
Jane teams up with Detective John to help prove a teenager’s innocence in a wrongful murder conviction and reunite him with his mother.
Starring: Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar
Want our full thoughts? Check out our January 2025 Winter Escape roundup, where we share first impressions, early favorites, and what surprised us most.
January 2024 Hallmark Movies – New Year New Movies
Love on the Right Course – January 6, 2024
Whitney, a professional golfer struggling to qualify for her next European tournament, returns to her family’s Budapest golf course and finds romance while trying to get her game, and her heart, back on course.
Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner
A Scottish Love Scheme – January 13, 2024 🎧
While visiting Scotland with her mother, Lily runs into Logan, a childhood family friend, and the pair slowly fall for each other with a little matchmaker help from their moms.
Starring: Erica Durance and Jordan Young
Betty’s Bad Luck in Love – January 20, 2024 🎧
Cursed with romantic misfortune her whole life, Betty decides to give love another chance when she meets Alex. But can true love break the streak of bad luck?
Starring: Laci J. Mailey and Marco Grazzini
Romance With a Twist – January 27, 2024 🎧
Former dancer Luna turns a gym into an aerial studio and meets Bennett, a world-traveled aerialist. As they train together, their connection goes from sparks to soaring.
Starring: Jocelyn Hudon and Oliver Renaud
You can find our full January 2024 Hallmark Movies roundup, including first impressions, here.
January 2023 Hallmark Movies – New Year New Movies
The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating – January 1, 2023 🎧
Simon believes Chloe is the girl of his dreams but can’t seem to win over her beloved pup. Enlisting dog trainer Alex leads him to realize that maybe the real connection is more than just teaching tricks — especially when love is on the line.
Starring: Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier
The Wedding Veil Expectations – January 7, 2023 🎧
Avery and Peter are settling into married life while renovating their new home, juggling careers, family, and a little bit of magic from a familiar wedding veil — all while navigating the ups and downs of life and love.
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Kevin McGarry, Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney
Family History Mysteries: Burried Past – January 8, 2023
A genealogist investigates a birth father to save a friend’s live
Starring: Janel Parrish and Niall Matter
The Wedding Veil Inspiration – January 14, 2023 🎧
Emma is balancing her career goals with her married life and the opening of Paolo’s lace shop, reminding herself that timing isn’t everything, and sometimes love means living life on your own terms.
Starring: Autumn Reeser, Paolo Bernardini, Lacey Chabert and Alison Sweeney
The Wedding Veil Journey – January 21, 2023 🎧
Tracy and Nick are finally off on a long-awaited honeymoon in Greece, only to have travel delays leave them stranded on a remote island. They discover that love can be an adventure all its own.
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Lacey Chabert and Autumn Reeser
Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance – January 28, 2023 🎧
When avalanche forecasting expert Hannah brings new technology to Glacier National Park, she finds pushback from the director of Mountain Rescue. She also finds unexpected sparks that might just bridge their differences.
Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Stephen Huszar
January 2022 Hallmark Channel Movies – New Year New Movies
Where Your Heart Belongs – January 1, 2022 🎧
Best friends, family, and the support of loved ones matter most when Mackenzie returns home to help plan a wedding and winds up discovering what truly matters in life and love.
Starring: Jen Lilley and Christopher Russell
The Wedding Veil – January 8, 2022 🎧
Longtime college friends discover a magical antique wedding veil that’s fabled to unite its bearer with true love. This is the beginning of a romantic journey filled with connection and possibility.
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Kevin McGarry, Autumn Reeser, and Alison Sweeney
The Perfect Pairing – January 15, 2022 🎧
A food and wine critic slips on ice at a winery she once panned and is taken in by the welcoming Hollingbrook family where more than ice wine is on the menu.
Starring: Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott
Don’t Forget I Love You – January 22, 2022 🎧
On her birthday, Taylor opens a time capsule left by her mom containing challenges meant to push her past her comfort zone and open her heart to love.
Starring: Emilie Ullerup and Clayton James
Butlers in Love – January 29, 2022 🎧
In an elite butler academy, passionate Emma and rebellious Henry train to be royal butlers.
Starring: Stacey Farber, Corey Cott, and Maxwell Caulfield
January 2021 Hallmark Channel Movies – New Year New Movies
Taking a Shot at Love – January 2, 2021 🎧
After a former pro dancer agrees to help a hockey player get back on the ice using ballet, unexpected sparks fly as they discover rhythm, and maybe romance, off the rink.
Starring: Alexa PenaVega and Luke Macfarlane
A New Year’s Resolution – January 9, 2021 🎧
A morning show producer makes a bold resolution to say yes more in life, leading her into unexpected opportunities and potentially the biggest story of her career.
Starring: Aimee Teegarden and Michael Rady
Two for the Win – January 16, 2021 🎧
A world champion ski racer returns home to prepare for a pivotal race and ends up finding romance with a local ski instructor amid snowy slopes and snowy hearts.
Starring: Trevor Donovan and Charlotte Sullivan
A Winter Getaway – January 23, 2021 🎧
When a man wins a luxury vacation and is mistaken for a millionaire, he and the resort’s concierge spark a connection. But will the truth spoil their winter magic?
Starring: Nazneen Contractor and Brooks Darnell
Snowkissed – January 30, 2021 🎧
A travel-averse journalist chases her dream assignment and a handsome tour guidein the snowy landscapes of Canada. She discovers warmth where she least expects it.
Starring: Jen Lilley and Chris McNally
Looking for more Hallmark Movie Guides?
- 2026 Hallmark Movies Hub
- A Complete Listing of every Girls Gone Hallmark podcast review
- The Best Hallmark Movies to Beat the Winter Blues
- The Best Winter Movies on Hallmark
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