Christmas 2026 is bringing a new selection of festive movies and TV specials to Australian cinemas and streaming services. These include some big films like Violent Night 2, as well as Arnold Schwarzenneger playing Santa in The Man With the Bag.

There’s also a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol starring Johnny Depp, while Apple TV and Disney+ have new animated Christmas specials featuring Snoopy, the Fraggles, Mickey Mouse and Greg Heffley.

Here’s all the information on Christmas films and TV specials arriving this holiday season.

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NOVEMBER 4

A Dog’s Perfect Christmas [New Netflix Movie]

When a family faces a crisis over Christmas, a teenager, her grandfather and their basset hound attempt to keep everyone together. Thomas Haden Church provides the voice of the dog, Winstead.

NOVEMBER 11

Tyler Perry’s The Gospel Of Christmas [New Netflix Movie]

Faced with challenges that threaten his faith, family and community, he must find a way to bring everyone together before Christmas.

NOVEMBER 12

Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol [New Movie In Cinemas]

A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, following one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and future as he fights for a second chance at redemption.

The Christmas Switch [New Netflix Movie]

Mathilda enjoys a quiet life in her small hometown, while Freddie prefers the excitement of the city. When the sisters unexpectedly swap lives during the lead-up to Christmas, they discover new opportunities, unexpected challenges and potential romance.

A Christmas Castle Proposal: A Royal In Paradise 2 [New Movie On Netflix]

After falling for Prince Alexander, Olivia travels to Torovia to spend Christmas with the royal family. However, cultural differences and royal traditions soon create complications.

NOVEMBER 13

Snoopy Presents: 12 Days Of Snoopy [New Apple TV Special]

Snoopy discovers he’s landed on Santa’s naughty list, giving him just 12 days to prove he deserves a place on the nice list.

NOVEMBER 18

Guarding Stars [New Netflix Movie]

Meester plays a professional bodyguard assigned to protect a Hollywood action star over the holidays. Their arrangement becomes increasingly complicated as sparks begin to fly.

NOVEMBER 21

Marry Christmas [New Movie On Netflix]

Two brothers discover they’ve both arranged to have their weddings at the same venue on Christmas Day, creating a festive celebration full of unexpected complications.

Mistletoe Mixup [New Movie On Netflix]

A career-focused woman who has put romance and Christmas celebrations aside unexpectedly meets two charming men, only to discover they’re brothers.

NOVEMBER 23

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays – Season 9 [New Netflix Holiday Episodes]

Familiar contestants return to the baking tent for festive challenges, seasonal treats and another round of Christmas competition.

NOVEMBER 27

Mickey’s Home Alone [New Disney+ Special]

Mickey Mouse and Pluto find themselves accidentally left behind when their friends head away for the holidays.

NOVEMBER 28

Dasher [New Disney+ Special]

A new holiday release scheduled as part of Disney+’s November programming.

DECEMBER 2

The Man With The Bag [New Prime Video Movie]

When Santa’s magical bag is stolen, he recruits a thief to help recover it before Christmas is ruined.

In A Holidaze [New Netflix Movie]

After making a romantic mistake during Christmas at her family’s cabin, Mae finds herself trapped in a time loop, reliving the holiday until she discovers what will make her happy.

DECEMBER 3

Violent Night 2 [New Movie In Cinemas]

Stranded in a crumbling New Jersey mall and cut off from the North Pole, Santa Claus is trapped dishing out violent justice to a ruthless Crime Lord and his henchmen overrunning the town’s mall.

DECEMBER 4

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway [New Disney+ Movie]

With the stress of Christmas approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to an all-inclusive island resort. Their holiday quickly becomes another disaster when their tropical getaway doesn’t go according to plan.

Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift [New Apple TV Special]

When Wembley is named Spirit Captain, he attempts to spread festive cheer throughout Fraggle Rock. However, a missing snow globe threatens to ruin the celebrations.

DECEMBER 5

André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow [New Cinema Special]

André Rieu brings another festive concert to Australian cinemas, performing alongside the Johann Strauss Orchestra and special guests.

DECEMBER 10

Zero A.D.: The Birth Of Christ [New Movie In Cinemas]

A star rises over Bethlehem as Christ is born. But when Herod orders the slaughter of the innocents, Mary and Joseph must protect the child promised to save the world.

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Which new Christmas movie or TV special are you most looking forward to watching in 2026? And what’s going on your Christmas watchlist? Let us know in the comments below.

[Descriptions taken from IMDB & Flicks]