25 Days of Christmas 2025: The Freeform Christmas Movie Schedule & How To Watch

Our guide has all the details and must-watch highlights available on Disney+.

Dial up the Christmas cheer as Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas returns. This lineup, filled with everything from nostalgic favorites to modern classics, is the perfect way to  celebrate the season all December long. Get all the details below and check out our top picks from the schedule.

What is Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas?

Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas is an annual event where Freeform airs Christmas movies and specials throughout the month of December.

When did Freeform start doing 25 Days of Christmas?

25 Days of Christmas started in 90s on The Family Channel (no longer in existence), so this year marks 29 years of the holiday tradition. Freeform has been home to 25 Days of Christmas since 2016.

When does Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas start this year?

As always, Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas kicks off December 1. Start the holiday season right with a Monday movie night, then keep the festivities going all the way to Christmas Day.

How can I watch Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas?

If you still have cable TV, you can watch right on the Freeform channel, with a Hulu + Live TV subscription, or you can stream the full lineup of movies on Disney+.

Here are our top picks from the lineup:

Home Alone

Macaulay Culkin stars as lovable rascal Kevin McCallister in this Christmas family favorite from 1990. When Kevin is accidentally left home alone over the holidays, he must fend off sneaky burglars Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). Using innovative contraptions and elaborate booby traps, Kevin gives the intruders a run for their money while his mom, Kate (Catherine O'Hara), races to get back to him. Written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, this movie is a hit with big and little kids alike. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. 

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Thirsty for more? Check out our Home Alone Guide, covering all six movies.

The Santa Clause

Scott Calvin is a divorced father whose strained relationship with his son, Charlie, begins to mend only after a bizarre twist of fate transforms him into the new Santa. When the current Mr. Clause falls off the roof on Christmas Eve, Scott dons Santa's suit, and he and his son are whisked off to the North Pole. There he meets Bernard, the head elf, who tells him about the Clause, a contract stating that whoever puts on the Santa suit must also take on all the responsibilities that go with the position. Scott isn't too thrilled about his sudden career change. Charlie, however, is overjoyed. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Scott’s adventures continue in the movies The Santa Clause 2, The Santa Clause 3, and the Disney+ Original series The Santa Clauses.

Jingle All the Way

Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a successful businessman but often falls short when it comes to his family. In a bid to impress his son, he vows to get the hottest toy of the year, Turbo-Man. Realizing on Christmas Eve that it’s been sold out for weeks, Howard embarks on a quest to do the impossible, tackling everything from rabid reindeer to devious mailmen along the way. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Frozen

When the kingdom of Arendelle is caught in a never-ending winter, Anna (Kristen Bell) embarks on a voyage to reconnect with her estranged sister Elsa (Idina Menzel), who has frozen the kingdom with her supernatural powers. Along the way, she meets ice courier Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and snowman Olaf (Josh Gad), who join her on a perilous mission.

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There’s a whole Frozen world to discover on Disney+, including the sequel Frozen 2, shorts, and a recording of the hit Broadway musical.

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land. This is the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town. When Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town, his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, and it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things together again.

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