- New movies 2025 bring a wide mix of festive fare: star-driven dramas, rom-coms and cheesy comfort films.
- Highlights include Kate Winslet’s directorial debut Goodbye June, Michelle Pfeiffer in Oh. What. Fun. and Kiefer Sutherland in Tinsel Town.
- Streamers and channels: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Sky Cinema, BBC One, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Paramount+ all feature new holiday releases.
A festive roll call: what to expect from new movies 2025
This year’s holiday slate ranges from glossy rom-coms to heartfelt drama and gloriously cheesy fare. If you’re planning a binge, choices span family fun, panto humour, seasonal romance and a serious turn from Kate Winslet.
Standouts to add to your watchlist
Goodbye June (Kate Winslet)
Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut and stars alongside Dame Helen Mirren, Toni Collette and Timothy Spall in this intimate family drama. Set around a mother with cancer and the family coming together, it’s not conventional comfort viewing but offers strong performances and emotional depth. In cinemas now and on Netflix from Christmas Eve.
Tinsel Town (Kiefer Sutherland)
Kiefer Sutherland plays a washed-up action star dragged into a traditional English panto. The premise yields warm laughs and a strong ensemble — Rebel Wilson, Derek Jacobi, Meera Syal and Danny Dyer among them. A playful, seasonal crowd-pleaser available on Sky Cinema/Now.
Oh. What. Fun. (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Michelle Pfeiffer headlines a family-focused comedy-drama about a matriarch trying to hold a fractious clan together. With Felicity Jones and Chloe Grace Moretz in the cast, the film riffs on Christmas classics while aiming for a modern, maternal take. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Champagne Problems (Netflix)
A cosy, Paris-set holiday romance about an executive drawn into a champagne-business deal and a chance at love. It’s warm and stylish — perfect for viewers who want festive atmosphere over farce.
Other picks: Jonas Brothers, Christmas Karma, Stuffed and more
- A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (Disney+): A silly, musical journey for fans of the band.
- Christmas Karma: Gurinder Chadha’s multicultural A Christmas Carol with Kunal Nayyar (in cinemas and on digital).
- Stuffed (BBC One/iPlayer): A 60-minute comedy-drama starring Guz Khan.
- Scottish Christmas Secret (Channel 5/Paramount+): Hallmark-style romance for viewers who love formulaic holiday cheer.
Quick tips for a festive binge
- Mix tones: pair a light rom-com with a slice-of-life drama to avoid holiday fatigue.
- Check availability: these new movies 2025 are spread across platforms — streamers and broadcasters release titles at different dates.
- Embrace the cheese: some films are intentionally tacky and can be the most fun with friends or family.
Listen: For deeper chat on the season’s films, author Olly Richards appeared on the Bah Humbug Christmas film podcast (link referenced in the original round-up).
Whether you want something moving or so-bad-it’s-good, 2025’s festive crop offers something for every holiday mood. Schedule wisely and enjoy the mince pies.
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