Christmas movie marathons are a holiday tradition, and while classics like 'Home Alone' never get old, there’s plenty of fresh festive content worth adding to your watchlist. This Christmas, if you want to cosy up in bed and enjoy some great movies and shows, we have the perfect watchlist. From laugh-out-loud family comedies to unconventional thrillers, this year’s Christmas watchlist is fun and unique.
The Jonas Brothers' 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie' stands out as the only 2025 release to make Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the 100 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time. Starring the Jonas Brothers as themselves, the film follows Nick, Joe, and Kevin as they get stranded in the UK while desperately trying to make it back home to the US in time for Christmas. It makes for a great Christmas watch.
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If you’re craving a festive film with a Bollywood twist, 'Christmas Karma' delivers just that. This vibrant, Bollywood-inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol' is a must-watch. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast, including Kunal Nayyar, Charithra Chandran, Billy Porter, Eva Longoria, and Hugh Bonneville. The film offers a feel-good take on redemption and holiday spirit.
Looking for a Christmas film that’s both funny and heart-warming? BBC’s 'Stuffed' should be on your list. The movie follows the Farooqi family, whose Christmas celebrations spiral out of control when a surprise work bonus leads to an impulsive trip to Lapland. However, there is a huge twist to the happy tale. Starring Morgana Robinson and Guz Khan, the film captures the chaos of family dynamics, financial stress, and festive expectations with warmth and wit.
If you’re tired of re-watching old Christmas movies for the fiftieth time, 'Oh. What. Fun.' is a refreshing new alternative. Led by Michelle Pfeiffer, the film centres around an exhausted mother trying to hold Christmas together. Featuring a strong supporting cast including Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jason Schwartzman, and Eva Longoria, the movie is a realistic take on the pressures many face during the “most wonderful time of the year.”
Craving a Bollywood film this Christmas? For Bollywood fans seeking something different, 'Merry Christmas' is an unconventional yet compelling holiday watch. Starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, this 2024 mystery thriller is not your regular Christmas movie. The film earned major IIFA and Filmfare nominations, including Best Actress and Best Film (Critics).
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So, which of these movies would you pick this Christmas?
