Elsie UdohIt’s almost Christmas, and we’re still on our A-game with providing movie recommendations for a fun holiday—whether you’re a Nollywood, K-drama, or Hollywood lover.
This year, Hollywood outdid itself with many exciting Christmas movies that featured a mix of comedy, romance, action, and even horror.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelSo, if you’re looking for the perfect watchlist, here are the 15 hottest Hollywood movies to watch this Christmas.
Top 15 Hottest Hollywood Movies to Watch This Christmas
- Red One
Let’s start off with the latest Christmas action movie. Red One has a sprinkle of both action and adventure in the Christmas spirit.
The plot revolves around Santa Claus being kidnapped and the North Pole’s Head of Security teams up with a hacker to save Santa Claus and save Christmas.
The movie casts include:
- Dwayne Johnson
- Chris Evans
- Lucy Liu
- J.K. Simmons
You can watch the movie’s trailer here
- Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
Next up is a Christmas family drama, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point. The movie tells the tale of a family who meet together for what might be their last holiday in their ancestral home.
However, this meeting comes with much drama, self-discovery, and reflection.
You can watch this movie on Netflix and Prime Video with casts like:
- Matilda Fleming
- Maria Dizzia
- Ben Shenkman
- Elsie Fisher
See the movie’s trailer here.
- Dear Santa
Dear Santa presents a hilarious twist on holiday wishes. The movie’s drama begins when a young boy makes a typo on his Christmas wish list.
He misspells “Santa” as “Satan,” and this brings a devilish Jack Black into his Christmas festivities to wreak havoc instead of Santa.
This movie is chaotic, comedic, and has the vibrant Christmas cheer that you’re used to, so you can see it together with your family this holiday.
The cast line-up includes:
- Jack Black
- Robert Timothy Smith
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Post Malone
Watch the trailer here.
- A Sudden Case of Christmas
Have you ever imagined celebrating Christmas in another month that is not December? Well, this movie brings your imagination to life, at least on screen.
It is about an American couple who are on the verge of separation and brings their 10-year-old daughter to her grandfather’s hotel in Italy to break the news to her.
However, their daughter wishes for them to celebrate Christmas together one last time, even though it’s August, with hopes that it would bring them back together.
If you’re a sucker for second chances, then you just got yourself a Christmas movie.
The cast of the movie includes:
- Luca Bagnoli
- Treyston Braine
- Valeria Cavalli
- Nathan Cooper
See the movie’s trailer here.
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
This movie was adapted from a novel and it is about the Herdman kids, who are known as the worst children in the world. These chaotic kids take over a Christmas pageant and end up teaching the community the true meaning of Christmas.
The cast includes:
- Kynlee Heiman
- Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez
- Judy Greer
- Pete Holmes
You can watch the movie’s trailer here.
- Terrifier 3
If you love horror movies, then you’ll enjoy watching Terrifier 3. This movie is a sequel to Terrifier 2, where Art the Clown returns to cause more terror on Christmas just as the survivors from the previous movie try to embrace the holiday spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind.
The cast includes:
- Lauren LaVera
- David Howard Thornton
- Antonella Rose
- Elliott Fullam
You can watch the trailer here.
- Meet Me Next Christmas
This is a Christmas rom-com. The movie features Layla trying to get tickets to the sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert, hoping to meet her dream man.
If you’re looking for a romantic Christmas movie to watch during Christmas Eve with your loved ones, then this movie is the perfect treat for you.
Some of the movie’s cast are:
- Christina Milian
- Devale Ellis
- Mitch Grassi
- Scott Hoying
Watch the trailer here.
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- Hot Frosty
Hot Frosty is about a Frosty snowman coming to life to melt a lady’s heart (not literally, though). A widow magically brings a snowman to life and he helps her to heal and rediscover love.
It’s a perfect blend of magic and romance from casts like:
- Lacey Chabert
- Dustin Milligan
- Chrishell Stause
- Joe Lo Truglio
You can watch this movie on Netflix. See the trailer here.
- The Merry Gentlemen
This is another Christmas rom-com. It is all about a lady who is a former big-city dancer saving her parents’ small-town performing venue. To do this, she stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.
The movie cast includes:
- Britt Robertson
- Chad Michael Murray
- Marla Sokoloff
- Marc Anthony Samuel
See the trailer here.
- Our Little Secret
Two exes discover that their partners are siblings and they’re forced to endure a festive holiday under one roof as they try to keep their past a secret.
You can expect fiery banter, awkward moments, and a few sweet surprises along the way in the movie.
The cast includes:
- Lindsay Lohan
- Ian Harding
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Jon Rudnitsky
See the trailer here.
- Holiday in the Vineyards
This is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a man who is on a secret job for his mother’s wine company. He tries to hide his identity but falls for the widow renting him her home.
Some of the movie’s cast are:
- Josh Swickard
- Sol Rodriguez
- Eileen Davidson
- Omar Gooding
See the trailer here.
- Best. Christmas. Ever!
This is a light-hearted comedy about a lady named Charlotte who tries to expose the cracks in her friend’s seemingly perfect life.
The cast includes:
- Heather Graham
- Brandy Norwood
- Matt Cedeño
Watch the trailer here.
- Christmas As Usual
Christmas as Usual mixes Norwegian traditions with Indian culture when an engaged couple visits Thea’s, a Norwegian, rural hometown. Their different traditions clash and they have to unlearn their preconceived beliefs and traditions.
The cast includes:
- Ida Ursin-Holm
- Kanan Gill
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
- Erik Follestad
See the trailer here.
- Home Alone (1-4)
Your Christmas is not complete without rewatching this classic Christmas movie. Home Alone has been around for a long time but it’s still a special movie every Christmas.
If you’ve seen the movie before, you can rewatch the adventure or even introduce the series to your kids.
- Holidate
Holidate is about a lady, Sloane, who gets mocked for being single. She finds the perfect solution when she meets Jackson, her perfect date for her holidays. However, her heart starts yearning for something more
Final Thoughts
This holiday, enjoy the perfect movie night with your family and friends watching one or more of these Hollywood movies.
You can stream them on Netflix or Prime Video, or visit the cinema to watch movies like Red One.
Elsie Udoh is an SEO content writer who specialises in writing engaging stories that resonates with diverse audiences. She studied mass communication at the Lagos State University.
