Netflix Drops 31 Holiday Titles This Month—Here Are 5 Christmas Picks Worth Your Time

A recent roundup from a U.S. tech outlet reports that Netflix is loading up its catalog with 31 holiday‑themed movies and shows over the course of November, turning the service into an early Christmas hub. From that hefty slate, the site highlights five standouts it considers essential viewing, spanning sequels to fan‑favorite festive films, adaptations of BookTok‑approved holiday romances, and a star‑studded baking special led by celebrity chefs.

Among the buzziest picks is a new Christmas drama from filmmaker Tyler Perry, set in a tight‑knit church community struggling to keep both their parish and their families together. Early write‑ups describe it as an uplifting story of faith and forgiveness tailored for holiday viewing. The curated list also features a new season of Netflix’s now‑traditional holiday baking competition and a romance movie spun out of a viral YA novel, signaling how closely the platform is tracking social‑media trends when it commissions seasonal content.

For viewers in Japan, final availability and Japanese‑language options will depend on local licensing, but the broader trend is clear: Netflix wants subscribers to start celebrating early. With rival streamers also rolling out Christmas lineups throughout November, 2026 is shaping up to be another year in which “holiday movie season” is defined less by TV schedules and more by what’s sitting in your VOD queue.