Over 20+ 2024 Holiday Original Movie Premieres Starring Black Talent
There are at least 25 upcoming holiday films appearing on TV featuring a slew of Black talent in lead roles. Just about most cable channels from Lifetime, Hallmark, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, BET+, Netflix, OWN, and Bounce have original holiday films premiering from Novemeber to December.
Here’s a roundup of some of the films.
Nov. 5 A Holiday For Harmony (Peacock)
Nov. 5 Christmas With Da Fam (Prime Video)
Nov. 5 Rain For Christmas (Tubi)
Nov. 6 Meet Me Next Christmas (Netflix)
Nov. 7 A Christmas Miracle (BET+)
Nov. 14 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince (Hallmark)
Nov. 14 Style Me for Christmas (BET+)
Nov. 15 A Heart for Christmas (Roku & Pluto TV)
Nov. 15 The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland (Prime Video & Hulu)
Nov. 17 Christmas In The Friendly Skies (Amazon, Apple TV+)
Nov. 21 A Wesley South African Christmas (BET+)
Nov. 22 Christmas On Call (Hallmark)
Nov. 26 Letters At Christmas (VOD)
Nov. 27 Christmas Under the Lights (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Nov. 28 The Day Before Christmas (BET+)
Nov. 30 BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings (Lifetime)
Dec. 1 Make or Bake Christmas (Lifetime)
Dec. 5 Brewster’s Millions: Christmas (BET+)
Dec. 6 Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza (In theaters)
Dec. 7 A Very Merry Beauty Salon (Lifetime)
Dec. 7 A Season to Remember (OWN)
Dec. 12 Too Many Christmases (BET+)
Dec. 13 Disaster Holiday (Netflix)
Dec. 14 Mistletoe & Matrimony (OWN)
Dec. 19 Trading Up Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Dec. 19 Queens of Christmas (BET+)
Dec. 20 Christmas In Lagos (Prime Video)
Dec. 21 24-Karat Christmas (OWN)
Dec. 25 Blended Christmas (BET+)
Scouting for Christmas
Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks, and Marci T. House
Official description: "Angela (Mowry-Housley) has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce a couple of years ago to Dakota (James Paladino), a paleontologist whose adventures kept him anywhere but home. Now, she is a devoted, if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn (Audrey Wise Alvarez). Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything… or anyone… else. As it is, she can barely get Brooklyn to her scout meetings on time, much to the disapproval of the other mothers. When Brooklyn gets the idea to have William (Marks), the owner of her favorite bakery, cater her scout troop’s posh annual holiday event, she asks Angela to work with him on pitching the idea to the moms in charge. Despite sensing that her daughter might be trying to play cupid, she agrees to help and finds herself enjoying time with him, but is reluctant to open her heart and life to someone new. When Dakota returns, missing her, Angela must decide what is best for her daughter and best for her heart."
The 5-Year Christmas Party
Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher
Official description: "Over five years, Alice (Findlay) and her old theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance – until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way."
A Holiday For Harmony
Nov 5 On Peacock
Director: Amiri Thompson
Cast: Sara Watson, Amiri Thompson, Rayana Briggs, Christopher "Coolie" Thomas
Jaxon Moore is a struggling arcade bar owner with debt and facing a possible shutdown before the holiday season. When his sister dies unexpectedly in a car crash, he becomes the guardian of his young niece Harmony, who inherited a trust fund from her late mother. Jaxon hopes he can use the trust to save his struggling business, but faces obstacles when Harmony's father decides to come back into her life.
Christmas With Da Fam
Nov 5 on Prime Video
Director: Kaegan Alazander Blaq
Cast: Brandon Medlock, LaNita Bryant, Cory Espie, Missy Lee, Dex Lewis, Kasey Evans, De'Tuan Williams
After Malcom proposes to Serenity, she takes him home to meet her family for the holidays. The spirit is alive, until they discover that Serenity's ex Denzel is living with her family after a house fire. A rivalry develops between Malcolm and Denzel that ends up in a hilarious battle of wits over the holiday weekend.
Rain For Christmas
Nov 5 on Tubi
Director: Denise Mone’t
Cast: Jared Gray, Cariella Smith, Desi French, Denise Mone’t
Malik decides to bring his girlfriend home to Houston for Christmas. When she meets his family, they think he is all wrong for her. He meets his grandpa’s nurse, Rain, and soon realizes the true meaning of love and what he really wants for Christmas.
Meet Me Next Christmas
Nov. 6, Netflix
Cast: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Kalen Allen, Nikki Duval, Wesley French
Official description: "In pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert."
A Christmas Miracle
Nov. 7, BET+
Director: Christopher A. Nolen
Writer: Cassandra Mann
Cast: Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble, Victoria Rowell, Nadia Simms, Aaron D. Spears, Marc Jones, Javon Johnson, Cayen Martin, Tiffany M. Snow, Kenneth Okolie, Addie “The Bam” Benson, Michelle Lamb, Lennox Simms, Cayen Martin, Christopher A. Nolen
Official description: "When the Christmas Jubilee at the local community center is in danger of losing funding, the family must band together to make sure everyone, including the kids, have a Merry Christmas.
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince
Nov. 14, Hallmark+
Cast: Kathryn Davis, Nathan Witte
Official description: "Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairytale romance that’s straight out of her dreams."
Style Me for Christmas
Nov. 14, BET+
Director: LazRael Lison
Writers: Julene Fluermond & Lynette J. Blackwell
Executive Producers: Naturi Naughton Lewis, Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Donte Lee
Producers: Ty Johnston- Chavis and Melissa Llewellyn
Cast: Raven Goodwin, Pretty Vee, Mario
Official description: "A boutique owner facing eviction at Christmas gets the fashion assignment of a lifetime when she's chosen to style a handsome celebrity who's a playboy."
A Heart for Christmas
Nov 15 on Roku & Pluto TV
Director: Maurice Hall
Cast: Nikiva Dionne, Taja V. Simpson, Maurice Hall, Annie Gonzalez, Major., George Gallagher, Sydney Reese Hall
A young girl’s Christmas wish comes true when the mom she never knew comes home for the holidays, but the family reunion gets complicated now that her father’s heart belongs to someone else.
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Nov. 15, Prime Video and Hulu
Cast: Gerard Butler, Emilia Clarke, Simone Ashley
Official description: "St. Nick (Gerard Butler) receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts. He and his dedicated team of reindeer set off to Wonderland, where they're greeted by the mean and miserable Queen of Hearts (Emilia Clarke), who hates all things Christmas… especially presents! Can St. Nick, aided by Alice (Simone Ashley), and the Mad Hatter and March Hare show the Queen the true meaning of Christmas and save the day before it's too late?"
Christmas In The Friendly Skies
Nov. 17 on Amazon, Apple TV+
Director: Victoria Rowell
Cast: Brad James,Tiffany Snow,Todd Bridges
Flying can be stressful but that doesn’t mean it can’t be exciting! And if you believe in miracles, it can mean falling in love with the passenger sitting right next to you.
A Wesley South African Christmas
Nov. 21, BET+
Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
Writers: Bree West & Chazitear
Executive Producers: Chuck West & Bree West
Co-Executive Producers: Chazitear, Terk Stevens, Mqondisi Ngubane
Produced By: Chuck West & Bree West
Producer: Chazitear
Cast: Dorien Wilson, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “TC” Carson, Jesse Suntele, Ayanda Banda-Ngubane, Kiki Haynes, Rolonda Rochelle, Judi Johnson, Novi Brown, Terayle Hill, Bheki Mkhwane, Baby Cele, Dineo Langa, Bohang Moeko, Trevor Gumbi, Nay Maps, Chazitear
Official description: "When his international business venture comes to a screeching halt, Todd must stick around Durban, South Africa during the Christmas holiday to close the deal, but not without the Wesley family and all their holiday shenanigans."
Christmas On Call
Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Sara Canning, Ser'Darius Blain, plus a cameo appearance by Donna Kelce
Official description: "In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels (Canning) juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan (Blain) in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia, it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy."
Letters At Christmas
Nov. 26 on VOD
Director: Jim Burleson
Cast: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, Dean Cain, Richard Gabai, Alaina Huffman, Lexi Rabe, Jim Burleson, Micah Burleson, Steven Michael Quezada, Hanna Huffman, Raejon Jones
When a couple facing divorce take their kids to help them renovate a historic hotel, their marriage is given a new lease on love when their kids discover letters left decades earlier by a young couple who never met. Saving their parents marriage in time for Christmas and before a greedy land developer buys the hotel out from under the family, is the teenager sibling’s mission.
Christmas Under the Lights
Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini
Official description: "Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily’s mother’s legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves."
The Day Before Christmas
Nov. 28, BET+
Writer: Trell Woodberry
Executive Producers: Perrí Camper Rivers, Trell Woodberry
Cast: Tristan Wilds, Candace Maxwell, Finn Maloney, Ava Marie Threat, Gerard Catus, Palmer Williams Jr., Ashley Forrestier, Perri L. Camper, Trell Woodberry, Heiress Harris, Ace Tucker, Joyce Glenn, Towanda Braxton, Chinai Routte, Darren Brand
Official description: "When two single parents accidentally swap phones and their children's backpacks on a hectic Christmas Eve, they find themselves covering for each other in a series of chaotic yet heartwarming events, leading to unexpected romance."
BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings
Nov. 30, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: BeBe Winans, Deborah Joy Winans, Lisa Berry, Faith Wright, Bethany Brown
Official description: "In BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings, Bebe plays Lincoln, retired musician turned record store owner, and proud father to the three King sisters, Lydia (Lisa Berry), Gracie (Faith Wright) and Abigail (Bethany Brown). For the first time since their mother’s death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays. Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend Genelle (Deborah Joy Winans) to bring his girls back together again this Christmas. Living under the same roof and hearing their father sing joyful Christmas melodies sparks old family memories. Holiday love songs and mistletoe are found around every corner, and the sisters end up finding love in the very town they tried so hard to leave behind. It isn't long before the sisters face the facts; life's better when they are together."
Make or Bake Christmas
Dec. 1, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Landon Moss, Jasmine Aivaliotis
Official description: "With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss). Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas spirit, staff, and, especially, David. 'Tis the Season to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the holidays, including love."
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas
Dec. 5, BET+
Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
Writers: Patricia Cuffie-Jones, Joseph Nasser
Cast: China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Sierra McClain, Rain Pryor, Richard Pryor Jr., Tequan Richmond, Rico Simonini, Bennie Taylor, Joseph Nasser, Telma Hopkins
Official description: "When Monica Brewster, a wealthy heiress who has lost her way, faces a Christmas challenge to inherit her uncle Monty Brewster’s grandfather's fortune, she must learn the true meaning of love, faith, and family by giving instead of receiving, all while navigating the charming chaos, and the true meaning of the holiday season."
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza
Dec. 6 in theaters
Director: Noel Calloway
Writers: Kellen Calloway and Noel Calloway
Cast: Tommy Davidson, Geoffrey Owens and featuring Wakeema Holli
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza follows three music-loving teens clashing with the “popular” kids that are attempting to crush their annual Christmas show dreams. Inspired by the kids’ passion, Santa (Owens) hatches a plan and steps in as a substitute teacher. With the stakes higher than ever, delivering toys to a billion children suddenly seems easy compared to restoring teenagers' belief in the holiday spirit and saving Christmas before time runs out.
A Very Merry Beauty Salon
Dec. 7, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Tia Mowry, Donna Biscoe, RonReaco Lee, Cocoa Brown, Ashli Auguillard
Official description: "In A Very Merry Beauty Salon, Sienna (Tia Mowry), the owner of the bustling Divine Beauty Salon, is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball, where she will be honored for her charitable work in the community. The annual event takes a glamorous turn with the arrival of Lawrence, a charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is now co-sponsoring the Ball. Sparks fly between them, but Sienna’s mother Georgia (Donna Biscoe), who is the head of the Ball’s committee, worries his involvement may ruin the event’s traditions. As Sienna and Lawrence are unexpectedly paired as dance partners, romance blooms, setting the stage for a steamy romance that challenges Sienna’s thoughts on love and family and makes this year’s Tinsel Ball the most memorable yet."
A Season to Remember
Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, OWN
Cast: Michele Weaver and Nathan Owens
Official description: "Sports reporter Symone Gibson (Michele Weaver) is ambitious and good at her job, but often has to navigate being a woman in a male-dominated field. She gets a crash course in how to be more assertive after teaming with freelance sports photographer Iggy Love (Nathan Owens), who knows a thing or two about going after what’s really important in life. She has just a week before Christmas to find an attention-grabbing story that could take her career to the next level. With Iggy’s assistance, Symone chases down a story and finds romance, courage and a new sense of direction along the way."
Too Many Christmases
Dec. 12, BET+
Director: Kenny Young
Writer: Clarence Williams IV
Cast: Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Jackie Harry, Michael Colyar, Valarie Pettiford, Adele Givens, DeShawn Bowens, Juhahn Jones, Russell G. Jones, Willie C. Carpenter, Jordan Babbs, Ratoya Banks, Jonath Davis
Official description: "Jerome and Kayla are excited to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife. The only problem is that they’ve never celebrated Christmas without their respective families. This Christmas, instead of deciding on one event, they agree to attend two at the same time, to appease their families."
Disaster Holiday
Premiere Date: Dec 13 on Netflix
Director: Rethabile Ramaphakela
A holiday season film from the Ramaphakela siblings billed as a “fun-filled and hilarious offering” from Burnt Onion Productions, which made Netflix titles How to Ruin Christmas, How to Ruin Love, Lobola Man and Seriously Single. The feature follows a career-driven workaholic, who sets out to prove he is a perfect father and husband by taking his dysfunctional family on an impromptu holiday.
Mistletoe & Matrimony
Dec. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, OWN
Cast: Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut and Etienne Maurice
Official description: "Olivia Morris (Ashlei Sharpe) is a successful wedding planner who plays it safe in life and love. She is forced to reckon with her timid tendencies when she’s unwillingly tasked with planning her vivacious younger sister’s Christmas Eve wedding. Things get even more complicated when Olivia’s ex-boyfriend, Isaiah (Etienne Maurice), returns from overseas to help with the wedding. When sparks fly with her former flame amidst unfolding family drama, Olivia contemplates if she is finally ready to live life on her own terms this holiday season."
Trading Up Christmas
Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier
Official description: "Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It's Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most."
Queens of Christmas
Dec. 19, BET+
Director: Kenny Young
Writer: Chad Quinn & Kenny Young
Cast: Terri J. Vaughn, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Hannah Whitley, Tyler Whitley, Aasha Davis, Gary Budoff, Bear Jackson, Isaiah Romain, Carl Gilliard, Russell G. Jones
Official description: "Doris and Julia, life-long friends and feuding neighbors, learn the true meaning of 'sisterhood' and Christmas while hilariously competing for the annual title of 'Queen of Christmas.'"
Christmas in Lagos
Premiere: Dec 20 on Prime Video
Director: Jade Osiberu, Adekunle Gold, Richard Mofe Damijo and Rayxia Ojo.
Cast: Shalom C. Obiago, Teniola A. Aladese, Ayra Starr.
Set against the backdrop of “Detty December” in Lagos, the film focuses on three intertwined love stories, including one involving Fiyin (Aladese), who believes her best friend, Elo (Obiago) is the love of her life– just as he is primed to propose to his girlfriend.
24-Karat Christmas
Dec. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, OWN
Cast: Samantha Marie Ware and Curtis Hamilton
Official description: "When Trish (Samantha Marie Ware), an unlucky-in-love jewelry designer, accidentally sends a set of Christmas wedding bands off with the wrong person, she and the charming best man, Book Mosely (Curtis Hamilton), must work together to track them down and get them to the wedding on Christmas Eve – in the process learning that you can’t wait for love to find you, you have to go out and find it."
Blended Christmas
Dec. 25, BET+
Written and directed: Tamala Baldwin
Executive Producers: Clay Pecorin, Tamala Baldwin, Kevin Paulhus, Gabriela Custodio, Ryan D. Adams, Dan Yoon Hyuck Choi
Producers: Kevin Weisberg
Produced by: Cecil Chambers
Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll, Victoria Rowell
Official description: "After a freak accident, a new bride cancels her tropical Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband's ex-wife and kids with a little help from a holiday angel."