Lifetime unveils its full Christmas 2025 movie lineup — including“ A Pickleball Christmas”

Call it a slam dink! Lifetime is serving up some serious festive fun with its holiday movie lineup this year, including films like A Pickleball Christmas. 

The network officially announced its annual It’s A Wonderful Lifetime slate on Thursday, unveiling 12 brand new Christmas films that will air each and every wintery weekend from Nov. 29 until Dec. 20. The holiday cheer will also carry over on the Lifetime Movie Network, which is set to premiere its own seriously scary stalker film, Do You Fear What I Fear.

This year’s star-studded slate includes the feel-good Christmas Everyday, which sees Brandy Norwood attempt to save her bridezilla sister’s wedding day from disaster with a little help from an extra cute contractor. Elsewhere, 9-1-1 alum Arielle Kebbel is an equine therapist who takes in an injured hockey star (Tyler Hilton) in Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch, and Vivica A. Fox sets two coworkers on an enemies-to-lovers pipeline by forcing them to work together on a holiday sales pitch in The Christmas Campaign.

It all culminates with the pièce de résistance: A Pickleball Christmas, which stars Zibby Allen and James Lafferty as a famous tennis star and a pickleball coach, respectively, who must team up to win a tournament to save his family’s racquet club. Expect sparks to fly both on and off the court!

Check out the full list of Lifetime’s holiday films below.

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Christmas Everyday

Premieres: Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET

Cast: Brandy Norwood, Sy’rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C Riley

Official description: “Following the death of her father, Fancy (Brandy Norwood) has been more determined than ever to uphold her father’s cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan) has also begun losing her sight. But things aren’t a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister, Belle’s (Sy’rai Smith), wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged, yet charming, contractor Jaylen (Robert C Riley), who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas. Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnReal) also stars as Fancy’s co-worker Germaine.”

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The Christmas Campaign

Premieres: Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET

Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks, Austen Jaye

Official description: “Kayleigh Brooks (Chelsea Rose Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Austen Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Vivica A. Fox), puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa’s Pajamas. Sparks fly — not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win — no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?”

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Do You Fear What I Fear

Premieres: Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. ET, Lifetime Movie Network

Cast: Ciara Hanna and Josh Henderson

Official description: “When Claire (Ciara Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous ‘Secret Santa’ watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own. Josh Henderson also stars.”

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Jingle All the Way to Love

Premieres: Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET

Cast: Erin Agostino and Romaine Waite

Official description: “Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.”

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A Christmas Cookbook

Premieres: Dec. 5 at 10 p.m.

Cast: Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti

Official description: “Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club — a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions — but the people who feel like home.”

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Deck the Hallways

Premieres: Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.

Cast: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, Jaime M. Callica

Official description: “Zoe (Naika Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who’s traded old traditions for bold new adventures — including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Jaime M. Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve—showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.”

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Merry Missed Connection

Premieres: Dec. 6 at 10 p.m.

Cast: Emily Alatalo and Andrew Bushell

Official description: “Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don’ts she’s compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas? Andrew Bushell also stars as Andrew.”

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A Runaway Bride for Christmas (working title)

Premieres: Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.

Cast: Nischelle Turner and Mark Ghanime

Official description: “When runaway bride, Emma (Nischelle Turner), seeks refuge in the only town she’s ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush Mitch (Mark Ghanime) — who’s hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she’s brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas.”

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Christmas in Alaska

Premieres: Dec. 12 at 10 p.m.

Cast: Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner

Official description: “Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Emma Johnson) follows her young son’s festive bucket list, and Oliver (Marcus Rosner) puts his family issues aside to help save his sister’s inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.”

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Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch

Premieres: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

Cast: Arielle Kebbel and Tyler Hilton

Official description: “After pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Tyler Hilton) suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Arielle Kebbel), a single mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes’s walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling?”

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Rodeo Christmas Romance

Premieres: Dec. 13 at 10 p.m.

Cast: Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier

Official description: “When fiercely independent equestrian, Emma (Rebecca Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Corey Sevier) — only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.”

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Sweet Holiday Romance

Premieres: Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.

Cast: Erin Karpluk and Christopher Russell

Official description: “Amanda (Erin Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she’s losing her edge. Wanting to reclaim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she’ll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Christopher Russell), in charge of operations, and he doesn’t have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.”

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A Pickleball Christmas

Premieres: Dec. 20 at 8 p.m.

Cast: Zibby Allen and James Lafferty

Official description: “Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (James Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family’s racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Zibby Allen), the club’s pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.”

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