Get ready to kick off the holiday season—Hallmark Channel’s Merry Thanksgiving Weekend is back! After the turkey is carved and the football games are done, settle in for all-new original movies that will warm your heart and maybe even inspire a little holiday romance.
Starting Thanksgiving night at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter light up the screen in We Met in December, followed by a full weekend of double features starting Friday, November 28, through Sunday, November 30.
From snowy Christmas Eve baby booms to magical Alpine adventures, small-town competitions, and cozy cat cafés, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while you put your feet up and sip something warm.
Thursday, November 27 – 8:00 PM ET/PT
We Met in December
Stars: Autumn Reeser (Junebug), Niall Matter (This Time Each Year)
On a December layover, strangers Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet in a beautifully decorated hotel. One magical night of shared hopes, dreams, and a perfect kiss sets them on a quest to find each other again. As they navigate the holidays apart, the lessons they learn along the way help them discover what truly makes Christmas special—for themselves, their families, and their loved ones.
Friday, November 28
6:00 PM ET/PT – The Snow Must Go On
Stars: Corey Cott (Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane), Heather Hemmens (Christmas Under the Lights)
Former Broadway star Isaiah Heyward (Cott) comes home for the holidays to escape the city grind. But when his niece’s high school Christmas musical is in jeopardy, he steps in as director—and even casts himself as the lead to land a Broadway role. Amid rehearsals and holiday chaos, Isaiah finds unexpected romance with guidance counselor Lilly-Anne (Hemmens) and discovers that the greatest holiday gift is love, family, and friendship.
8:00 PM ET/PT – The More the Merrier
Stars: Rachel Boston (Adventures in Love & Birding), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores)
ER doctor Alice (Boston) and new cardiologist Brian (Penny) are snowed in at a rural hospital on Christmas Eve. They join forces to deliver four babies during a blizzard, turning a chaotic night into an unforgettable holiday miracle. Along the way, sparks fly and they realize this might just be the Christmas Eve that changes everything.
Saturday, November 29
6:00 PM ET/PT – An Alpine Holiday
Stars: Ashley Williams (To Barcelona, Forever), Laci J. Mailey (The Perfect Setting), Julien Samani (Holidate)
Sisters Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey) reunite to fulfill their grandmother’s last wish: a trip to the French Alps, retracing a journey she took with their grandfather. Amid snow-capped mountains and festive charm, they reconnect, face family challenges, and even discover romance along the way.
8:00 PM ET/PT – A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Stars: Nikki DeLoach (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Kris Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas), Rob Mayes, Eliza Maher, Luke Benward, Sharon Lawrence, James Denton
Gentry Wade (DeLoach) returns to the Grand Ole Opry and is magically transported back to Christmas 1995, where she reconnects with her late father. Amid holiday music and cherished memories, she gains closure, creative inspiration, and the chance to heal old wounds—all with a little Opry magic.
Sunday, November 30
6:00 PM ET/PT – The Christmas Cup
Stars: Rhiannon Fish (A Prince in Paradise), Ben Rosenbaum (When Calls the Heart)
After a knee injury, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns home and leads her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against a rival town. With the help of Fire Captain Quinn (Rosenbaum), Kelly organizes the competition while navigating sparks of romance—and learning that there’s more than one way to serve her community.
8:00 PM ET/PT – Christmas at the Catnip Café
Stars: Erin Cahill (Holidazed), Paul Campbell (Three Wise Men and a Baby)
Olivia Pierce (Cahill) inherits half of a cat café and hopes selling it will fund her dream condo. But the veterinarian co-owner, Ben (Campbell), isn’t selling anytime soon. As Olivia helps plan holiday events at the café, she grows close to the community—and maybe finds love along the way. By Christmas, she learns the true meaning behind her great aunt’s gift and discovers a holiday miracle of her own.
Photo Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media.
Key Takeaways
- Hallmark Thanksgiving Weekend features all-new original movies to kick off the holiday season.
- Starting Thanksgiving night, enjoy movies like We Met in December, followed by back-to-back features throughout the weekend.
- Each film, from The Snow Must Go On to Christmas at the Catnip Café, brings heartwarming stories and a touch of holiday romance.
- Viewers can tune in for double features from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30, with shows starting at 6 PM ET/PT.
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