IT’S only just October but Netflix is already gearing up for the upcoming Christmas season with the release of some festive films.
Here’s a rundown of the new and old holiday flicks ready to stream this Autumn…
Christmas movies on Netflix for 2019
Netflix originals
Christmas in the Wild
Release date: TBC
Jilted by her husband on the eve of embarking on an African safari, a woman travels to the continent alone where she meets a elephant conservationist.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
Release date: TBC
This is the latest film in Netflix’s A Christmas Prince triology.
It’s Christmas time in Aldovia, and a royal baby is on the way.
Amber and Richard host royals from a distant kingdom to renew a sacred truce, but when the treaty vanishes, peace is jeopardised and an ancient curse threatens their family.
You can watch the first two A Christmas Prince films NOW on Netflix.
Klaus
Release date: TBC
A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place.
When Smeerensburg’s new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.
This animated Christmas movie has been in development for over four years by the time it releases on Netflix later in 2019.
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Release date: TBC
Kat Emerson could really use a Christmas miracle.
The aspiring singer-songwriter may have big dreams, but she has even bigger problems.
Treated like a servant by her vain stepmother and self-involved stepsisters, Kat is forced into a demoralising job as a singing elf, but could it all changed when she invited to the Christmas ball?
Christmas Inheritance
Release date: Available now
To be the CEO, an heiress is challenged by her dad to deliver a Christmas letter in person to his ex-partner in their hometown – travelling by bus, incognito and with only $100.
Will she learn something from the people there?
The Knight Before Christmas
Release date: TBC
This festive film stars High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens.
A medieval English knight is magically transported to the present day where he falls for a high school science teacher who is disillusioned by love.
The Princess Switch
Release date: Available now
Also starring Vanessa Hudgens, the film is shot in a Parent Trap style – with Vanessa playing two characters.
One week before Christmas, Margaret, the Duchess of Montenaro, switches places with Stacy, a “normal person” from Chicago, who looks exactly like her.
With the assistance of a magical Santa’s helper, Margaret falls in love with Stacy’s handsome co-worker.
Meanwhile Stacy falls in love with Margaret’s fiance, the dashing Prince.
Christmas classics
The Grinch
Release date: Available now
On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch (Jim Carrey), who plans on ruining Christmas for all of the citizens of the town
Nativity
Release date: Available now
An uptight but secretly heartbroken primary school teacher’s little white lie about Hollywood coming to see his class’ nativity play grows like wildfire in his rag-tag school low on self-esteem.
Arthur Christmas
Release date: Available now
Santa’s clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with St. Nick’s father to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than 2 hours.
Christmas With the Kranks
Release date: Available now
With their daughter away, the Kranks decide to skip Christmas altogether until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate the holiday at the last minute.
The Christmas Chronicles
Release date: Available now
The story of sister and brother, Kate and Teddy Pierce, whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about.
More on Netflix
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Release date: Available now
The journey that led to Charles Dickens’ creation of A Christmas Carol, a timeless tale that would redefine Christmas.
NOTE: Plus we are told by Netflix that they will be revealing more titles in November 2019