Christmas on Cherry Lane Trilogy: Complete Guide to the Hallmark Movies (2025 Update)
The Christmas on Cherry Lane trilogy remains one of the most searched-for Hallmark topics on our site, yet many fans still haven’t had the chance to watch it. Released exclusively on Hallmark+ in 2024, the trilogy builds on the 2023 original expanding the world of Cherry Lane with new characters, time periods, and heartwarming storylines.
The Christmas on Cherry Lane trilogy will air for the first time on Hallmark Channel on October 26, 2025.
This post was updated September 2025.
Your Complete Guide to the Christmas on Cherry Lane
If you’ve been searching for clarity on the Christmas on Cherry Lane movies, you’ve found the ultimate guide. Whether you’re trying to figure out the correct viewing order, curious about how the trilogy connects to the original 2023 film, or looking for cast details and story summaries — it’s all right here. This post breaks down everything you need to know about Hallmark’s Cherry Lane collection, all in one place.
Will the Christmas on Cherry Lane Trilogy Air on Hallmark Channel?
The three Christmas on Cherry Lane movies will make its Hallmark Channel debut on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
- 4pm: Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane
- 6pm: Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane
- 8pm: Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane
Christmas on Cherry Lane Movies in Order
If you’re wondering about the correct order to watch the Christmas on Cherry Lane movies, you’re not alone. The trilogy released on Hallmark+ in 2024 follows the 2023 original, and together they form a multi-generational collection of holiday stories set in the same beloved home. Watching them in order ensures you catch every connection across characters and timelines.
- Christmas on Cherry Lane (Hallmark Channel – 2023)
- Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane (Hallmark+ – 2024)
- Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane (Hallmark+ – 2024)
- Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane (Hallmark+ – 2024)
Christmas on Cherry Lane Plot Explained
Hallmark’s original Christmas on Cherry Lane isn’t your typical holiday movie and that’s exactly what has left many viewers searching for answers. The film tells three parallel stories set in the same house across different decades. While it’s not immediately clear how the characters relate to one another, the film’s emotional twist brings it all together in the final act.
The house on Cherry Lane serves as the thread connecting generations: a young couple preparing to welcome their first child, an older couple celebrating a final Christmas at home, and a new homeowner wondering what comes next. As their stories unfold, viewers come to realize these characters are linked not just by location but by family, tradition, and the passage of time.
That’s just enough to help make sense of the movie’s structure without spoiling the reveal at the end.
The Cast of the Original Christmas on Cherry Lane
The original Christmas on Cherry Lane featured a stacked cast of Hallmark favorites, each anchoring one of the film’s three timelines. Erin Cahill and John Brotherton starred as a young couple preparing to welcome their first child. James Denton and Catherine Bell portrayed longtime partners celebrating what may be their final Christmas in their cherished home. Jonathan Bennett and Vincent Rodriguez III rounded out the ensemble as new homeowners embracing a fresh start during the holidays.
Inside the Christmas on Cherry Lane Trilogy
Following the success of the original 2023 film, Hallmark expanded the world of Cherry Lane with a brand-new trilogy. Each movie explores different decades and characters, continuing the theme of multi-generational storytelling, all centered around the home on Cherry Lane. While each film stands on its own, watching them as a trilogy offers a deeper connection to the families and traditions that span generations.
Because the trilogy picks up after the 2023 original, we refer to its installments as Movie #2, Movie #3, and Movie #4 in the Christmas on Cherry Lane collection.
Movie #2: Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane
The first film in the trilogy introduces three new timelines, each capturing the spirit of the season in its own era. In 1951, a doctor (Corey Cott) plans a heartfelt Christmas Eve for his wife (Annabelle Borke) before deploying to Korea. In 2003, newlyweds (Shannon Kook and Sarah Dugdale) discover that holiday hosting brings more chaos than harmony. And in 2024, a present-day couple (Jonathan Bennett and Vincent Rodriguez III) try to keep their Christmas surprises under wraps but with mixed results.
Movie #3: Happy Holidays From Cherry Lane
This chapter embraces nostalgia, showing how holiday traditions and relationships shift across decades. In 1960, Eli (Benjamin Ayres) and Penny (Erica Durance) juggle family dynamics while hosting a grumpy grandfather. In 1998, a Christmas Eve snowstorm brings strangers Regina (Julie Gonzalo) and Nelson (Ryan Rottman) together in unexpected ways. And in 2015, Jessie (Catherine Bell) organizes a last-minute wedding and comes face-to-face with her high school sweetheart, Tim (James Denton).
Movie #4: Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane
As the final installment, Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane delivers heartfelt surprises and one last glimpse into life on Cherry Lane. In 1966, David (Benjamin Hollingsworth) hopes for a quiet Christmas, until neighbor Stephanie (Chelsea Hobbs) accidentally signs him up for a live TV holiday special. In 1981, John (John Brotherton) and Lizzie (Erin Cahill) are faced with life-changing news as they prepare for one last Christmas in their beloved home. And in 2000, best friends Matt (Sam Page) and Rebecca (Brooke D’Orsay) uncover the origins of anonymous holiday acts of kindness and maybe something more.
Where to Watch Christmas on Cherry Lane movies
All four Christmas on Cherry Lane movies – including the original 2023 film and the 2024 trilogy – are currently available to stream on Hallmark+, Hallmark’s dedicated streaming platform. While there’s speculation the trilogy may debut on Hallmark Channel during the 2025 Countdown to Christmas season, no official air dates have been announced. For now, streaming on Hallmark+ is the best way to experience the full Cherry Lane collection.
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