It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . on Netflix, that is! The streaming giant is giving us a bunch of early holiday gifts in the form of brand-new movies and TV shows. For those of us obsessed with Netflix's rom-com collection, the long-awaited A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby [1] is set to premiere in early December, and a rom-com about a time-traveling knight [2] starring The Princess Switch alum Vanessa Hudgens [3] is also on the list! If those aren't Santa's your bag, a second season of Lost in Space is coming, as is a hilarious holiday edition of Nailed It. There's basically something for everyone, no? Keep scrolling to check out the full list.
Holiday in the Wild
- What it's about: Distraught after their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) books an extravagant trip to Africa with her husband, but he shocks her by ending their marriage before they can jet off. Jilted, Kate carries on for a solo safari and ends up on an elephant rescue mission with her pilot, Derek Holliston (Rob Lowe [5]), that convinces her to extend her stay through Christmastime. Something tells us sparks just might fly between the two of them.
- When it's available: Nov. 1
Let It Snow
- What it's about: Adapted from The New York Times bestselling book by YA authors John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle, the story will follow an ensemble cast of high school friends whose midwestern town is hit by a massive snowstorm on Christmas Eve, resulting in their friendships and love lives colliding.
- When it's available: Nov. 8
Klaus
- What it's about: In this animated holiday comedy Jason Schwartzman voices Jesper, the postal academy's worst student, who's stationed on a frozen island called Smeerensburg above the Arctic Circle that barely ever receives mail. But when he meets local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones) and discovers Klaus (J.K. Simmons), a carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys, laughter returns to their frigid island.
- When it's available: Nov. 15
The Knight Before Christmas
- What it's about: A medieval knight (Josh Whitehouse) is sent forward in time by a sorceress, but ends up crossing paths with Brooke, a clever, kind science teacher (Vanessa Hudgens [6]). She's all but given up on love, but her newfound friendship with Sir Cole just might change her mind.
- When it's available: Nov. 21
Holiday Rush
- What it's about: NYC-based radio DJ and widow Rush Williams (Romany Malco) loses his job right around Christmas, when his spoiled kids hit him with a list of pricey gift requests. His producer Roxy Richardson (Sonequa Martin-Green) and his Aunt Jo (Darlene Love) come up with a plan to help him buy another station, but it means the Williams family will have to downsize into a much simpler life. Can they do it?
- When it's available: Nov. 28
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
- What it's about: It's Christmastime in Aldovia, and a royal baby is on the way! Queen Amber (Rose McIver) and King Richard (Ben Lamb) prepare for their first child's arrival, which coincides with a pair of foreign dignitaries visiting their kingdom. But when the priceless treaty goes missing, peace is jeopardized and an ancient curse erupts. Uh-oh!
- When it's available: Dec. 5
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays, Season 2
- What it's about: A new holiday edition of the beloved British baking competition will arrive just in time for you to watch over Thanksgiving.
- When it's available: Nov. 8
Nailed It! Holiday! Season 2
- What it's about: Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres welcome a few high-profile celebrity guests (Hi, Maya Rudolph!) in a second season of the holiday version of their incredibly funny series about baking fails.
- When it's available: Nov. 22
Merry Happy Whatever
- What it's about: Philadelphia father Don Quinn (Dennis Quaid) struggles to balance the stress of the holidays with the demands of his large, eclectic family, but when his youngest daughter Emmy (Bridgit Mendler) returns home with a new boyfriend in tow, Don realizes it's going to be a more hectic celebration than usual.
- When it's available: Nov. 28
Magic For Humans, Season 2 (Holiday Episode)
- What it's about: Justin visits a Santa school in this special holiday episode, and later helps a group of kids discover the magic of giving.
- When it's available: Dec. 2
Sugar Rush Christmas
- What it's about: Judges Hunter March, Candace Nelson, and Adriano Zumbo will be joined by guests like Tiffani Thiessen, Liza Koshy, and Olympic Gold Medalist Meryl Davis as they devour scrumptious holiday-themed desserts.
- When it's available: Nov. 29
Lost in Space, Season 2
- What it's about: The thrilling sci-fi series returns with a second season, which will finally give us some answers about that major interdimensional cliffhanger at the end of season one.
- When it's available: Dec. 24
Alexa & Katie, Season 3 (Holiday Episode)
- What it's about: Alexa goes on Christmas break and finds herself pulled between Spencer and her ex-boyfriend Dylan, putting her in a potentially dramatic love triangle. Fortunately she figures out what's really going on with Spencer and jumps at the chance to help him figure things out over the holidays.
- When it's available: Dec. 30
A Family Reunion Christmas
- What it's about: The McKellans face the ghosts of Christmas past in this holiday special about the importance of family, forgiveness, and empathy.
- When it's available: Dec. 9
Team Kaylie: Part 2 (Holiday Episode)
- What it's about: Kaylie tries to help out a friend whose mother passed away by buying her the dollhouse she always wanted, but to do so she needs to get a job. Kaylie ends up working with Chewy and Jackie as an elf for the local mall Santa, and shenanigans ensue.
- When it's available: Dec. 2