Tired of Netflix and Hallmark Christmas Movies? Hulu’s ‘The 12 Dates of Christmas’ Is Breaking Out

A US entertainment outlet is shining a spotlight on Hulu’s new holiday rom‑com The 12 Dates of Christmas, pitching it specifically to viewers who feel oversaturated by Christmas movies from Netflix and Hallmark. Directed and co‑written by David Lipper, the film debuted on Hulu on November 6 and has already climbed into the platform’s Top 15 Movies chart, reportedly reaching the number‑two spot—a strong early signal in the crowded seasonal lineup.

The movie follows a classic high‑concept premise: over the course of 12 dates during the festive season, relationships shift, expectations are upended, and the lead characters are pushed toward genuine connection. The article argues that while Netflix and Hallmark still dominate the holiday movie conversation, Hulu has quietly produced a contender that fans of cozy Christmas romances should add to their queue.

Hulu, now more tightly integrated with Disney+, doesn’t release detailed viewership numbers, so the piece relies on the internal popularity ranking as a proxy for momentum. Even so, the rapid rise of The 12 Dates of Christmas suggests word‑of‑mouth potential, and the writer speculates that it could evolve into a recurring seasonal favorite if the audience response holds through December. For Hulu, it’s also a test case for whether an original holiday movie can break through in a space long dominated by rival streamers.