The 15 Must-Watch Disney Christmas Movies For 2025: New Originals And Timeless Classics
The 2025 holiday season is officially underway, and Disney has once again rolled out a sleigh-full of festive cheer, blending brand-new, must-see original movies with the timeless classics that define Christmas for generations of families. This year, the focus is heavily on fresh, exclusive content premiering on Disney+, ensuring your holiday viewing is both current and nostalgic. As of today, December 19, 2025, streamers are already diving into the latest releases that are quickly becoming new annual traditions.
The Disney+ platform has become the definitive home for holiday viewing, offering everything from animated specials and Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs) to blockbuster theatrical releases. Whether you are looking for a heartfelt comedy, a classic musical, or a new animated adventure, this definitive list of the best Disney Christmas movies for 2025 has your entire holiday viewing schedule covered.
The Essential 2025 Disney+ Original Holiday Movie Lineup
Disney+ has invested heavily in creating fresh, unique holiday content, and the 2025 slate delivers on that promise with high-profile comedies and animated features. These new films offer a contemporary twist on the holiday movie genre and are perfect for starting new family traditions.
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
One of the most anticipated holiday films of the year, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, premiered on Disney+ on November 14, 2025, and has been an instant hit.
Synopsis: The film centers on the real-life brothers—Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas—as they face a chaotic and escalating series of obstacles. The plot kicks off with the brothers desperately trying to make it from London to New York City in time to spend Christmas with their families. Their journey is fraught with comedic mishaps, celebrity cameos, and a race against the clock to reunite for the holidays.
Key Cast & Entities:
- Nick Jonas (as Himself)
- Joe Jonas (as Himself)
- Kevin Jonas (as Himself)
- Chloe Bennet (as Lucy)
- Billie Lourd
- Laverne Cox
Joy to the World (2025)
Another 2025 original that premiered on November 1, 2025, on both Disney+ and Hulu, Joy to the World offers a classic holiday romantic comedy premise with a modern twist.
Synopsis: The story follows Joy Edwards (Emmanuelle Chriqui), a celebrated lifestyle guru and author who has built a massive empire on the image of her "perfect" home life and family. Her world is thrown into chaos when a major television network decides to film her family’s supposedly idyllic Christmas celebration, forcing Joy to scramble and cover up the reality that her cozy homemaker persona is built on a mountain of lies.
Key Cast & Entities:
- Emmanuelle Chriqui (as Joy Edwards)
- Chad Michael Murray (as Max)
- Josh Reich (as Hawk)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025)
The latest installment in the animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, based on the popular book of the same name, arrived on Disney+ on December 5, 2025. While not exclusively a Christmas movie, its December release and winter setting make it a perfect family holiday watch.
Synopsis: Laid-back middle-schooler Greg Heffley continually finds himself at odds with the outsized expectations of his father, Frank Heffley. The film follows Greg as the pressure builds for him to "turn his act around," leading to a series of hilarious and relatable near-disasters as he tries to navigate family, school, and his dad’s attempts to toughen him up.
Key Cast & Entities (Voice Cast):
- Wesley Kimmel (as Greg Heffley)
- Chris Diamantopoulos (as Frank Heffley)
- Erica Cerra (as Susan Heffley)
- Aaron D. Harris (as Rowley Jefferson)
The Timeless Classics: Evergreen Holiday Films on Disney+
No holiday movie marathon is complete without revisiting the iconic films that have cemented their place in Christmas lore. Disney+ is the ultimate hub for these beloved classics, which provide essential topical authority for any discussion about holiday cinema.
The Santa Clause Trilogy (1994, 2002, 2006)
The original 1994 film, starring Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, remains a cornerstone of the Disney Christmas collection. The premise—a divorced father accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall off his roof and must take his place—is a perfect blend of fantasy and family drama. The entire trilogy, including The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, is available, alongside the recent Disney+ series, The Santa Clauses.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Widely regarded as one of the best adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol, this film features Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside all your favorite Muppets, including Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. It is a heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly faithful retelling that has become a perennial favorite.
Home Alone Franchise (1990, 1992)
While originally 20th Century Fox films, the acquisition by Disney means the first two iconic movies, Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, are now firmly part of the Disney+ holiday catalog. The misadventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) defending his home from the Wet Bandits are required viewing for many families.
More Festive Fare and Essential LSI Entities
To deepen your festive movie marathon, Disney+ offers a wealth of other holiday-themed content, including animated features, shorts, and Disney Channel throwbacks. These films and specials are crucial for building topical authority around the "Disney Christmas movies" keyword.
Animated & Fantasy Essentials:
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): Tim Burton's stop-motion masterpiece, which perfectly bridges the gap between Halloween and Christmas.
- Noelle (2019): A Disney+ original starring Anna Kendrick as Noelle Kringle, Santa’s daughter, who must save Christmas when her brother Nick (Bill Hader) gets cold feet.
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022): A surprisingly touching and hilarious Marvel-themed holiday special featuring Star-Lord, Drax, and Mantis.
Live-Action Comedies & Rom-Coms:
- Dashing Through the Snow (2023): A newer Disney+ original starring Lil Rel Howery as a divorced social worker who has lost his Christmas spirit but meets a mysterious man named Nick.
- Jingle All the Way (1996): Arnold Schwarzenegger's frantic quest to find the season's hottest toy, Turbo-Man.
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947): The classic Oscar-winning film about a man claiming to be the real Santa Claus, available for a dose of vintage holiday magic.
- 12 Dates of Christmas (2011): A popular ABC Family/Freeform (now Disney-owned) romantic comedy where a woman relives Christmas Eve until she gets her date right.
Disney Channel Throwbacks:
- Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas! (2011): A fan-favorite Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) that sees the Duncan family separated on their way to a family vacation.
- The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000): A classic DCOM about two girls who find a weather machine and use it to make it snow in Los Angeles.
With new, fresh releases like A Very Jonas Christmas Movie anchoring the 2025 schedule, and the vast library of classics from The Santa Clause to The Muppet Christmas Carol, Disney+ truly offers an unparalleled selection of Christmas movies. From animated adventures to heartfelt family comedies, your holiday viewing is set for the season.
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