Love Under the Mistletoe
Hallmark’s Christmas in July wraps up with Love Under the Mistletoe, the fourth and final premiere of the event. Starring Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman, the movie follows former high school crushes Grace and Ryan as they work together to save a beloved Christmas charity fundraiser – while repeatedly finding themselves beneath some very conveniently placed mistletoe. Or is it holly? You know we’ll be paying close attention! It’s also Jen Lilley’s second Hallmark movie of 2026, giving fans another chance to see her back on the network. But before we hit play, there’s one question we can’t shake after this year’s Christmas in July lineup: is this a true Hallmark original… or are we about to unwrap yet another acquisition dressed up with a Hallmark bow? Details below!
Love Under the Mistletoe will premiere on Saturday, July 25, 2026 as part of Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2026. You can stream it on Hallmark+ the day after it premieres. Learn more about how to get Hallmark+ for free with a library card.
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What Are the 2026 Christmas in July movies on Hallmark?
Hallmark’s 2026 Christmas in July event is bringing plenty of holiday cheer long before Countdown to Christmas arrives this fall. The festivities begin July 1 with Season 2 of Christmas at Sea streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, followed by four consecutive Saturday night movie premieres on Hallmark Channel: Christmas Under Construction (July 4), O Little Christmas Market (July 11), Snowbound for the Holidays (July 18), and Love Under the Mistletoe (July 25). Whether you’re here for cozy small towns, holiday markets, snowy ski lodges, or a little Christmas romance in the middle of summer, Hallmark has your Saturdays covered all month long.
The Cast of Love Under the Mistletoe
- Love Under the Mistletoe was previously released in 2024 under the title Operation Mistletoe and aired both on Hulu and also The CW.
- Bradley Walsh directed Love Under the Mistletoe. Bradley has 54 directing credits and his last movie was A Royal Setting which also starred Jen Lilley. Other Hallmark movies include ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas and Catch Me If You Claus.
- The screenplay was written by Ansley Gordon and marks her 26th writing credit. Previous projects include A Royal Setting and the forthcoming Aussie at Heart.
- Jen Lilley stars as Grace. Jen returned to Hallmark earlier this year in A Royal Setting. She will appear in the forthcoming theatrical release of a movie called Jimmy.
- Nick Bateman stars as Ryan. Nick’s most recent work was in the series When Hope Calls and his last Hallmark movie was from 2019 in A Brush with Love.
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