Christmas Movies on Netflix in 2026 to Kick Off the Holiday Season

The article recommends Christmas films available on Netflix for viewers who want more variety than familiar seasonal rom-coms and cable imports. Its selections span animation, ensemble romance, a heist comedy, a musical and a tense airport thriller.

The picks include *Klaus*, *Love Actually*, *Jingle Bell Heist*, *Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey* and *Carry-On*. The article highlights their casts and different approaches to holiday storytelling, from a reimagined Santa Claus story to a caper set in a department store and a thriller unfolding at an airport on Christmas Eve.