We Must Have Been Good This Year, Because Netflix Is Dropping So Many New Holiday Movies

Jules Claus isn't afraid to admit he's a real-life Scrooge, but all of that is about to change when he learns of his grandfather's true identity and his familial ties to the most magical holiday of the year.

When it's available: Nov. 1

Starring Darren Barnet and Nina Dobrev, this holiday rom-com follows a young woman from LA who travels to her hometown to meet up with a dating app match for Christmas, only to discover she's been catfished. Luckily, the catfish knows her old crush, and he promises to set her up with him . . . if she pretends to be his girlfriend for the holidays, that is.

When it's available: Nov. 5

In this holiday comedy starring Elizabeth Hurley and Kelsey Grammer, four quarreling sisters retreat to their lavish family estate for Christmas, where a surprise guest is waiting to crash all their holiday fun. Hint, hint: it's their long-lost father.

When it's available: Nov. 7

The third installment in the Princess Switch franchise follows Queen Margaret, Princess Stacy, and Margaret's cousin Fiona as they work together to retrieve a priceless stolen relic, and of course, Vanessa Hudgens will once again be playing all three roles.

When it's available: Nov. 18

Based on the book of the same name by Matt Haig, this playful reimagining of the story of Father Christmas follows a boy named Nikolas who sets off north on a search to find his father. You can expect to see some faces you recognize, including Kristen Wiig and Maggie Smith.

When it's available: Nov. 24

This stop-motion holiday musical short follows a bird raised by mice who — after she begins to question where exactly she belongs — goes on an epic journey of self-discovery.

When it's available: Nov. 24

Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes star in this holiday rom-com that follows a wealthy American author who has her eye on a castle in Scotland . . . but unfortunately, the Scottish duke who owns it is reluctant to sell to a foreigner.

When it's available: Nov. 26

Michael Urie stars in this holiday rom-com, which centers on a perpetually single man who convinced his friend to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holidays. The problem: His meddling mom already has plans to set him up on a blind date with someone else.

When it's available: Dec. 2

Get excited, Shaun the Sheep fans, because he's getting his own Christmas special, which follows the wooly character on a desperate search for Timmy, his troublemaking cousin, after Timmy mysteriously goes missing.

When it's available: Dec. 3

New friends David and Albert the Elf flee town in hopes of discovering the true meaning of Christmas in the snowy and magical Tatra Mountains. All the while, David's parents struggle to bring the holiday spirit into their new home, and Santa comedically fumbles his way through the modern world searching for his trusty elf Albert.

When it's available: Dec. 6

A California Christmas is getting a sequel with returning real-life husband and wife duo Josh and Lauren Swickard. A whole year has passed since Joseph and Callie tied the knot, and just as they're settling into their new life on the ranch, Joseph is needed back in the city, putting their marriage on thin ice.

When it's available: Dec. 16

In this hilarious follow-up to the 2016 film Un Padre No Tan Padre, Don Servando makes an arch nemesis out of Alma's strong-willed, opinionated aunt, Doña Alicia. When Don Servando's role as head of family is put into question, he spends their Christmas vacation trying to get the family back on his side instead of Doña Alicia's.

When it's available: Dec. 22

For Raúl, Christmas means a beach vacation as far away from holiday festivities as possible, until his boss sends him on a business trip to inspect the most popular Christmas candy factory in town. To make things even sweeter, he has to share his accommodations with a woman named Paula, who is trying to get in the world record book for creating the largest real-life nativity scene.

When it's available: Dec. 24

Determined to carry out their mother's one wish, three brothers scramble to find wives they can bring home by Christmas. Meanwhile, their mom sets out to plan the most beautiful Christmas celebration ever.

When it's available: December