Major Platforms Hosting Holiday Movies
In 2025, the largest holiday movie libraries are concentrated on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max, and Apple TV+, with Netflix and Prime Video leading in total holiday titles available. Netflix added over 40 holiday-themed films and specials in late 2024 and early 2025, while Prime Video bundles holiday content with its broader catalog and offers premium rentals for new theatrical titles. Disney+ maintains the strongest slate of family holiday films, including recent Marvel and Star Wars holiday specials, and Hulu carries a mix of network TV holiday classics and newer streaming originals. Max continues to expand its seasonal catalog with Warner Bros. holiday titles, and Apple TV+ invests in high-budget holiday originals each year, with new releases typically arriving in November and December. For a current list of holiday titles and platform availability, see the latest streaming guides on Forbes and The Wrap, which track new additions weekly.
Subscription costs vary by platform, with ad-free plans on Netflix, Disney+, and Max ranging from roughly 15 to 25 dollars per month, while Prime Video is bundled with Amazon Prime at around 15 dollars per month and Apple TV+ runs about 10 dollars per month. Many platforms now offer ad-supported tiers at lower prices, with Netflix's ad plan starting around 7 dollars per month and Hulu's ad plan starting around 8 dollars per month. Bundling services such as the Disney Bundle and Amazon Prime can reduce the effective cost per streamer for households watching across multiple platforms. Rental and purchase options on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Vudu allow viewers to access new holiday theatrical releases within days of their digital premiere, often priced between 5 and 20 dollars per title. Global availability differs by region, with Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ operating in over 190 countries, while Hulu remains limited to the United States, and Max has expanded to parts of Europe and Latin America.
New and Upcoming Holiday Movie Releases
Major studios released or announced new holiday films for 2025, including original movies from Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Apple TV+, as well as theatrical titles moving to streaming shortly after their theatrical runs. Netflix's holiday slate includes animated specials and live-action family films produced in partnership with A-list directors and studios, with release dates typically announced in the summer and fall. Amazon Studios has greenlit several holiday-themed projects, some starring well-known talent, with premieres timed for the November and December window. Apple TV+ continues its annual tradition of releasing a flagship holiday film in December, often accompanied by a related documentary or limited series. Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures have also scheduled new holiday entries in their established franchises, with streaming premieres on Max and Peacock following the theatrical window.
Release timing is shifting, with several studios compressing the gap between theatrical and streaming debut to as few as 45 days for premium titles, according to recent industry reports and earnings calls. Disney's theatrical holiday releases typically arrive on Disney+ with a premium window, while Netflix releases its originals directly on the platform worldwide. Licensing deals between studios and streamers mean that some holiday classics appear on new platforms each year, with Paramount and Lionsgate titles rotating onto Netflix, Prime Video, or Max depending on regional agreements. For the most up-to-date release calendar and confirmed dates, check the latest coverage from Variety and Deadline, which update their holiday movie trackers throughout the year.
How to Find and Watch Holiday Movies by Title
Search tools such as JustWatch, Reelgood, and TV Time aggregate streaming availability across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max, and Apple TV+, letting users search by title, genre, or mood to see where a holiday movie is currently available. These services update in real time as licensing agreements change, and they indicate whether a title is included with a subscription, available to rent, or free with ads. Most platforms also