Tired Of The Same Old Christmas Movies? Check Out This List!
The gentle drift into the holiday season has turned into a full-on slip-n-slide coated in tinsel and peppermint bark. And as sure as clockwork, one of the first big debates of December has begun: What NEW Christmas movies are worth watching that aren’t the same five everyone replays every year?
While classics like The Holiday and Love Actually continue to hold the emotional hostage-notes of millions, there’s a growing push for “something different”—festive films with fresh ideas, updated humor, or at the very least, a slightly modern haircut.
Here are some of the most popular suggestions making the rounds:
- “Klaus” – Heartwarming, beautifully animated, and safe for the whole family.
- “The Night Before” – Christmas chaos, heavy on the comedy and herbal refreshments.
- “Violent Night” – A holiday flick for people who want their Santa with bruised knuckles.
- “The Holdovers” – Not a Christmas movie per se, but set during the season and wonderfully done.
- “Krampus” – When Christmas goes wrong… and summons a demon.
- “Office Christmas Party” – Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, and total workplace disaster.
- “Spirited” – Will Ferrell + Ryan Reynolds + musical chaos = “Scrooged” meets “Hairspray.”
- “Tokyo Godfathers” – A hidden gem that more people should discover.
- “Arthur Christmas” – Adorable, witty, feel-good fun.
- “8 Bit Christmas” – Nostalgia soaked in wrapping paper.
- “Rare Exports” – Finnish holiday horror with a wink.
- “The Christmas Chronicles” – Kurt Russell as Santa works surprisingly well.
- “That Christmas” – Cozy Netflix comfort.
- “Holidate” – Light, funny, and great background cheer.
- “Die Hard” – Because someone always brings it up.
