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Christmas 2025 is right around the corner. If you need some new holiday movies, TV specials, and music to keep you sane while you\u2019re making your lists and checking them twice, check out what new pop culture dropped down the chimney this year.<\/p>\n
I talk about some very <\/strong>old <\/em><\/strong>Christmas entertainment in the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast episode devoted to the Best Traditional Christmas Carol:<\/strong><\/p>\n Prime Video, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n This new holiday comedy puts the focus on mom \u2013 specifically, overworked, underappreciated moms who keep the holidays bright. Michelle Pfeiffer plays a mother trying to to the throw the perfect Christmas for her adult children (Felicity Jones, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Dominic Sessa), and who is taken for granted at every turn. She hits her limit and goes on a cross-country trip by herself to attend a TV talk show\u2019s holiday mom contest. With Dennis Leary, Danielle Brooks, Eva Longoria, and Jason Schwartzman.<\/p>\n Disney+, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n The fraternal boy bands plays themselves in this musical spin on the \u201cgotta get home before Christmas\u201d trope. After getting mystically stranded in Europe, the brothers must re-establish their bond and also stay one step ahead of Christmas magic keeping them detained from their individual families. Look for supporting appearances by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Billie Lourd, Chloe Bennett, and Laverne Cox, plus some surprises I won\u2019t spoil.<\/p>\n Netflix, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n Part heist film, part Christmas film, part romantic comedy, this movie follows two employees at a London department store who team up to rob the place as revenge against their awful boss.<\/p>\n Prime Video, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n A very different Christmas movie, this documentary looks at the five families that control most of the live Christmas tree market in New York City. Learn the ins and outs of a business that lasts roughly five weeks of the year, and the challenges that come with a highly competitive trade fraught with complication.<\/p>\n In Theaters Now<\/strong><\/p>\n A reboot of the 1980s Christmas slasher about a mentally disturbed young man who puts on a Santa suit and punishes the \u201cnaughty.\u201d By the folks behind the Terrifier<\/em> horror series.<\/p>\n This project brings together classic mid-century blues\/jazz\/r\u2019n\u2019b standards by the likes of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and others and remixes them with modern instrumentals and sensibilities. Impeccable vibes for your chill Christmas party.<\/p>\n Yet another re-release of the Australian pop diva\u2019s 2015 holiday album, this time with a few new songs, including the single \u201cXMAS\u201d which is only available via Amazon Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been more than 30 years since Yearwood\u2019s first holiday album, so the country icon is due for another dip into the Christmas standards.<\/p>\n This collection of 14 holidays songs from the 1950s to the 1970s includes some iconic 20th Century Christmas hits (Chuck Berry\u2019s \u201cRun Rudolph Run\u201d) and a bunch of other lesser-known gems that make for a great festive soundtrack.<\/p>\n Twenty-five years ago Taylor Momsen played Cindy Lou Who in the Jim Carrey How the Grinch Stole Christmas<\/em> movie. Now, she\u2019s a rock star and lead vocalist of the band Pretty Reckless, which put out this seven-song EP of mostly originals. Look for a rollicking cover of Faith Hill\u2019s schmaltzy \u201cWhere Are You Christmas\u201d from the Grinch<\/em>, complete with a sax solo.<\/p>\n Pentatonix<\/strong>, Christmas in the City<\/em><\/p>\n Brad Paisley<\/strong>, Snow Glow Town<\/em><\/p>\n The Futureheads<\/strong>, Christmas<\/em><\/p>\n Mickey Guyton<\/strong>, Feels Like Christmas<\/em><\/p>\n Roberta Flack<\/strong>, Holidays<\/em><\/p>\n Hunter Hayes<\/strong>, Evergreen Christmas Sessions<\/em><\/p>\n Dave Stryker<\/strong>, Eight Track Christmas<\/em><\/p>\n David Archuleta<\/strong>, My Only Wish<\/em><\/p>\n Elizabeth Chan<\/strong>, Christmas Unhinged<\/em><\/p>\n Toby Gad<\/strong>, Piano Diaries Christmas<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cFamily Guy\u201d sends up the predictable made-for-tv holiday movie market.<\/p>\n Disney+, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n A new installment in the animated adaptation of the popular children\u2019s book series, this time with the titular wimp struggling to live up to his father\u2019s extreme expectations.<\/p>\n Netflix, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n Because Americans get these episodes a year after the Brits (boo!), we\u2019ve just gotten access to the 2024 specials, which include an episode featuring stars of British soaps EastEnders, Coronation Street<\/em>, etc., and a returnee episode with a focus on Scottish contestants from the show.<\/p>\n Netflix, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n The Duchess of Sussex\u2019s lifestyle series returns for a holiday special featuring cooking, crafting, and entertaining tips from such luminaries as Tom Colicchio.<\/p>\n Paramount+, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n After Santa falls ill and the evil mayor attempts to steal all the presents for himself, the PAW Patrol must save the day.<\/p>\n Apple TV+, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n A new special featuring the crew from Jim Henson\u2019s other <\/em>adorable puppet show.<\/p>\n Hulu\/Disney+, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n The erstwhile movie star hosts this retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Jesus.<\/p>\n Disney+, Available Now<\/strong><\/p>\n The dancing competition\u2019s troupe of professional dancers puts on a variety of festive routines, along with some surprise guests as well as a performance by Pentatonix.<\/p>\nNEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES<\/h2>\n
Oh. What. Fun.<\/a><\/h3>\n
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie<\/a><\/h3>\n
Jingle Bell Heist<\/a><\/h3>\n
The Merchants of Joy<\/a><\/h3>\n
Silent Night, Deadly Night<\/a><\/h3>\n
2025 HOLIDAY ALBUMS<\/h2>\n
Various Artists, Verve Holidays Remixed 2025<\/em><\/h3>\n
Kylie Minogue, Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)<\/em> (Pop)<\/h3>\n
Trisha Yearwood, Christmastime <\/em>(Country)<\/h3>\n
Various Artists, A Chess Records Christmas Album<\/em> (R&B, Classic Rock)<\/h3>\n
The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen\u2019s Pretty Reckless Christmas<\/em> (Rock)<\/h3>\n
Additional 2025 holiday albums:<\/h3>\n
NEW CHRISTMAS MUSIC SONGS:<\/h2>\n
Willie Nelson “Christmas Love Song”<\/h3>\n
Leon Bridges & Norah Jones “This Christmas I\u2019m Coming Home”<\/h3>\n
Meghan Trainor “Gifts For Me”<\/h3>\n
Jason Derulo “Miracle”<\/h3>\n
Gwen Stefani “Hot Cocoa”<\/h3>\n
Jonas Brothers “Coming Home This Christmas”<\/h3>\n
Thalia “Santa Crush on You”<\/h3>\n
Coco Jones “Skip My House”<\/h3>\n
Little Big Town “The Innkeeper”<\/h3>\n
Cher “Christmas Is Here”<\/h3>\n
John Waters x Little Cindy “Happy Birthday, Jesus”<\/h3>\n
NEW HOLIDAY TV SPECIALS<\/h2>\n
Family Guy \u201cDisney\u2019s Hulu\u2019s Family Guy\u2019s Hallmark Channel\u2019s Lifetime\u2019s Familiar Holiday Movie: Holiday Special\u201d<\/a>Hulu, Available Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw<\/a><\/h3>\n
Great British Baking Show: Holidays<\/a><\/h3>\n
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration<\/a><\/h3>\n
A PAW Patrol Christmas Special<\/a><\/h3>\n
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock<\/a><\/h3>\n
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas<\/a><\/h3>\n
Dancing with the Stars Dancing for the Holidays<\/a><\/h3>\n
Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris<\/a><\/h3>\n