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The end of October is two weeks away, which means yuletide fun is just around the corner — and that includes a lot of Christmas programming. Netflix revealed their end of the year lineup of movies, series and documentaries, which includes a serious slate of yuletide cheer.

“Holiday in the Wild” starring Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis is amongst their lineup of festive features, a project that was announced in May of 2018 under the working title “Christmas in the Wild”. The Netflix original film will kick off the seasonal programs when it begins streaming on November 1st.

You can also look forward to more exclusive film premieres, including the Vanessa Hudgens lead “A Knight to Remember” as well as “The Holiday Rush” starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Darlene Love and La La Anthony. “A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby”, the third followup to their beloved royal saga, will debut in December.

Fans of the series “Nailed It!”, “Family Reunion”, “Alexa & Katie” and “The Great British Baking Show” can expect holiday episodes. Netflix will also premiere the new series, “Merry Happy Whatever” starring a mega cast, which includes: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Ashley Tisdale, and Garcelle Beauvais.

The streaming service has an addition lineup of acquired films, including: “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish” with Laura Marano and Gregg Sulkin, “Christmas in the Heartland” starring Bo Derek, Shelley Long, Tiffany Fallon, Paula Trickey and Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, and “Christmas Crush” with Rachel Boston and Jonathan Bennett, which was originally known as “Holiday High School Reunion”.  Check out the full lineup below!

Holiday in the Wild

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 1
Starring: Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis
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Let it Snow

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 8
Starring: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson, Mitchell Hope, Kiernan Shipka, Jacob Batalon and Joan Cusack
Photo: Netflix

Merry Happy Whatever

(A Netflix Original)
Season 1 Premieres: November 8
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Siobhan Murphy, Adam Rose, Hayes MacArthur, Elizabeth Ho, Ashley Tisdale, Garcelle Beauvais and Tyler Ritter
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The Great British Baking Show: Holidays

Season 2 Premieres: November 8
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Klaus

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 15
Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald
Photo: Netflix

The Knight Before Christmas

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 21
Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Isabelle Franca, Ella Kenion and Jean-Michel Le Gal
Photo: Netflix

Nailed It! Holiday!

(A Netflix Original)
Season 2 Premieres: November 22
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Super Monsters Save Christmas

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 26
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True: Winter Wishes

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 26
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The Holiday Rush

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 28
Starring: Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green, La La Anthony and Darlene Love
Photo: Netflix

Sugar Rush Christmas

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: November 29
Judges: Hunter March, Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo
Special Guests: Tiffani Thiessen, Liza Koshy and Olympic Gold Medalist Meryl Davis
Photo: Netflix

Team Kaylie: Part 2

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: December 2 (Holiday Episode)
Starring: Bryana Salaz, Rosa Blasi, Alison Fernandez, Kai Calhoun and Symera Jackson
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A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: December 5
Starring: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb and Momo Yeung
Photo: Netflix

Magic for Humans

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: December 6 (Holiday Episode)
Starring: Magician Justin Willman
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Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of Christmas

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: December 6 (Holiday Episode)
Photo: Netflix

A Family Reunion Christmas

(A Netflix Original)
Premieres: December 9 (Holiday Episode)
Starring: Loretta Devine, Richard Roundtree, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, Talia Jackson, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Cameron J. Wright and Jordyn Raya James
Photo: Netflix

Alexa & Katie

(A Netflix Original)
Season 3 Premieres: December 30 (Holiday Episode)
Starring: Paris Berelc, Isabel May and Tiffani Thiessen
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Christmas in the Heartland

Premieres: November 1
Starring: Bo Derek, Shelley Long, Christopher Rich, Joe Don Rooney, Tiffany Fallon, Paula Trickey and Christian Kane
Photos: Gravitas Ventures

Max Lucado’s The Christmas Candle

Premieres: November 1
Starring: Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Susan Boyle
Photos: Pinewood Studios

A Holiday Engagement

Premieres: November 4
Starring: Bonnie Sommerville, Jordan Bridges, Haylie Duff and Shelley Long
Photos: Johnson Production Group

Dear Santa

Premieres: November 4
Starring: David Haydn-Jones, Amy Acker, Emma Duke, Patrick Creery and Gina Holden
Photos: IMDb

Christmas Crush

Premieres: November 4
Starring: Rachel Boston, Jonathan Bennett, Jon Prescott, Sunny Mabrey, Julia Voth and Elizabeth Braun
Photos: IMDb

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

Premieres: December 1
Starring: Laura Marano, Gregg Sulkin, Isabella Gomez and Barclay Hope
Photos: Warner Bros.

Original Holiday Movies

Holiday in the Wild (Netflix Original)
Cast: Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis
Available: November 1

To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari. During a detour through Zambia, she helps her pilot, Derek Holliston (Lowe), rescue an orphaned baby elephant. They nurse him back to health at a local elephant sanctuary, and Kate extends her stay through Christmastime. Far from the modern luxuries of home, Kate thrives amidst majestic animals and scenery. Her love for the new surroundings just might extend to the man who shared her journey.

Let it Snow (Netflix Original)
Cast: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson, Mitchell Hope, Kiernan Shipka, Jacob Batalon, Joan Cusack
Release Date: November 8

When a snowstorm hits a small midwestern town on Christmas Eve, a group of high school seniors find their friendships and love lives colliding thanks to a stranded pop star, a stolen keg, a squad of competitive dancers, a mysterious woman covered in tin foil, and an epic party at the local Waffle Town. Come Christmas morning, nothing will be the same.

Klaus
Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, Joan Cusack, Will Sasso, Norm Macdonald
Available: November 15

When Jesper (Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Jones), and discovers Klaus (Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care.

The Knight Before Christmas
Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Isabelle Franca, Ella Kenion, Jean-Michel Le Gal
Available: November 21

After a magical sorceress transports medieval knight Sir Cole (Whitehouse) to present-day Ohio during the holiday season, he befriends Brooke (Hudgens), a clever and kind science teacher who’s been disillusioned by love. Brooke helps Sir Cole navigate the modern world and helps him discover how to fulfill his mysterious one true quest — the only act that will return him home. But as he and Brooke grow closer, Sir Cole begins to wonder just how much he wants to return to his old life.

The Holiday Rush
Cast: Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Darlene Love, La La Anthony and Deon Cole
Available: November 28

Popular New York radio DJ Rush Williams (Malco) has been spoiling his four children since they lost their mom. Unfortunately, the kids share their pricey Christmas lists right when he loses his job. To keep Rush on the air, his producer Roxy Richardson (Martin-Green) and his Aunt Jo (Love) plan to help him buy another station — if the Williams family can downsize fast and embrace a simpler life. In this heartwarming film, a loving father reconnects with his children and opens his heart to love when they all learn that true joy comes from not what you have but who you have around you.

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
Cast: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Momo Yeung
Available: December 5

It’s Christmastime in Aldovia, and a royal baby is on the way! Queen Amber (McIver) and King Richard (Lamb) are getting ready to take some time off to prepare for their first child’s arrival, but first they have to host King Tai (Kevin Shen) and Queen Ming (Yeung) of Penglia to renew a 600-year-old sacred truce. But when the priceless treaty goes missing, peace is jeopardized and an ancient curse looms. Amber will have to figure out who the thief is before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, for the safety of her family and the kingdom.

Original Holiday Specials & Episodes

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays (Season 2)
Available: November 8

Twinkling eyes? White beard? Santa has nothing on Paul Hollywood as he and Prue Leith judge festive treats baked by some favorite former competitors.

Nailed It! Holiday! (Season 2)
Available: November 22

Grab your loved ones because Nailed It! Holiday is back! The messes are-a-plenty as St. Nicole and Jacques Frost deliver the best of the worst baking fails this season. Whether wrecking the halls or destroying the dreidel, jaws will drop as the bakers attempt all new challenges inspired by the holidays. From Santa to Scrooge and angels to elves, these bakers find new ways to destroy the kitchen and ruin more taste buds in Nailed It! Holiday — even The Grinch makes an appearance to help ring in the New Year! Guest judges include: Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, David Burkta, Bridget Everett, Jason Mantzoukas and Ron Ben Israel. Nailed It! Holiday is produced by Magical Elves.

Super Monsters Save Christmas
Available: November 26

It’s Christmas Eve in Pitchfork Pines, and the Super Monsters are joining forces to deck the halls, find Santa’s missing reindeer and save the holiday!

True: Winter Wishes
Available: November 26

Just when everyone in the Rainbow Kingdom is about to celebrate the Winter Wishfest, Forever Frost leaves the Ice Kingdom. True sets out on a mission to make things right for all her friends who are wishing for a happy holiday.

Merry Happy Whatever (Season 1)
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Siobhan Murphy, Adam Rose, Hayes MacArthur, Elizabeth Ho, Ashley Tisdale, Garcelle Beauvais, Tyler Ritter
Available: November 28

Set during the happy but hectic days before and after Christmas, Merry Happy Whatever follows Don Quinn (Dennis Quaid), a strong-willed patriarch from Philadelphia doing his best to balance the stress of the holidays with the demands of his close-knit but eclectic family — and his family doing their best to manage him. But when youngest daughter Emmy (Bridgit Mendler) arrives home from L.A. with a new boyfriend, struggling musician Matt (Brent Morin), Don’s belief that “there’s the Quinn way… and the wrong way” is put to the test. From Emmy Award-winning creator Tucker Cawley (Everybody Loves Raymond), Merry Happy Whatever is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy that proves while family may not come wrapped up in a neat little bow, it sometimes can still be the greatest gift.

Sugar Rush Christmas
Judges: Hunter March, Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo
Special Guests: Tiffani Thiessen, Liza Koshy and Olympic Gold Medalist Meryl Davis
Available: November 29

It’s the present worth waiting for – Sugar Rush Christmas is here! Hunter March, Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo will be joined by guest judges Tiffani Thiessen, Liza Koshy, Donal Skehan, Jeanine Mason, Amirah Kassem and Olympic Gold Medalist Meryl Davis to devour tasty Christmas treats over three rounds of competition. Over six Christmas-themed episodes, the judges help decide which teams should walk away with the $10,000 prize. Sugar Rush Christmas is produced by Magical Elves.

Team Kaylie: Part 2 (Holiday Episode)
Cast: Bryana Salaz, Rosa Blasi, Alison Fernandez, Kai Calhoun and Symera Jackson
Available: December 2

To try to help Amber get through her first Christmas since her mom passed away, Kaylie decides to try and buy Amber the dollhouse she always wanted. Without any money, Kaylie has no choice but to take a job with Chewy and Jackie working as an elf for the local mall Santa. But when Santa is a no-show, Kaylie puts on the beard and takes on the work. It’s a disaster, and Kaylie isn’t able to raise enough money to buy Amber the dollhouse — but finds a way to make her something special with a more creative touch.

Magic for Humans (Holiday Episode)
Cast: Magician Justin Willman
Available: December 6

Ho ho ho! Justin embraces the holiday spirit by visiting Santa school and teaching kids about the magic of giving.

Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of Christmas
Available: December 6

Lucky and her friends embark on a Christmas Eve adventure into the city to find the perfect gift, but their return to Miradero for the holiday festivities are ruined when as avalanche derails their plans.

A Family Reunion Christmas (Holiday Episode)
Cast: Loretta Devine, Richard Roundtree, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, Talia Jackson, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Cameron J. Wright and Jordyn Raya James
Available: December 9

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but as we know, for it to be a “Wonderful Life” the McKellans must face the ghosts of Christmas past. The McKellans are back to spread Christmas joy in this holiday special about the importance of family, forgiveness, and empathy.

Alexa & Katie (Holiday Episode)
Cast: Paris Berelc, Isabel May and Tiffani Thiessen
Available: December 30

It’s Christmas break and Alexa has been getting quite a bit of attention from her ex boyfriend who’s going to be home from college. The person she’s not getting attention from is Spencer who has started to pull away. When she realizes it’s because he’s started to lose his hair from chemo, Dylan is the last thing on her mind and she jumps at the chance to help Spencer through this milestone. Meanwhile, Katie runs a canned food drive at Wired. But, as her job and charity work gets busier and busier while her friends are having holiday fun, she has trouble keeping the BAHS out of her HUMBUG.

Acquired Holiday Movies

Christmas in the Heartland
Cast: Bo Derek, Shelley Long, Christopher Rich, Joe Don Rooney, Tiffany Fallon, Paula Trickey and Christian Kane
Available: November 1

When two girls from completely different worlds sit by each other on a plane bound for their hometown, they spark an unlikely friendship that inspires them to switch places for the holiday.

Max Lucado’s The Christmas Candle
Cast: Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Susan Boyle
Available: November 1

In this film based on Max Lucado’s novel of the same name, a minister finds himself at odds with a community who believes in a miraculous candle.

A Holiday Engagement
Cast: Bonnie Sommerville, Jordan Bridges, Haylie Duff and Shelley Long
Available: November 4

After being unceremoniously dumped, a woman hires a man to play her fiancé for her holiday weekend with the family.

Dear Santa
Cast: David Haydn-Jones, Amy Acker, Emma Duke, Patrick Creery and Gina Holden
Available: November 4

Who doesn’t want to watch a bright-eyed woman learn a valuable holiday lesson as she falls in love with the owner of a soup kitchen? Nobody, that’s who.

Christmas Crush (aka High School Holiday Reunion)
Cast: Rachel Boston, Jonathan Bennett, Jon Prescott, Sunny Mabrey, Julia Voth and Elizabeth Braun
Available: November 4

Also released as Holiday High School Reunion, this movie combines two of the most potentially stressful events: Christmas and school reunions. When Georgia attends her high school reunion, she’s giddy at the possibility of a second chance with her former crush — but true love might have found her in a totally different way.

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Cast: Laura Marano, Gregg Sulkin
Available: December 1

 Laura Marano takes on the role of Katherine “Kat” Decker, an aspiring singer who’s stuck in the shadow of her overbearing stepmother and stepsisters. Fortunately, her seasonal job working as a singing elf at a Christmas fair brings her in contact with the handsome Nick (Runaways‘ Gregg Sulkin), who plays a Santa on the tree lot. The two hit it off, and soon Kat finds herself invited to a prestigious gala that draws the jealousy of her stepsisters. Will she be able to attend and fall for Nick? We’ll just have to wait and see!

Stay merry!