Hallmark fans have so many reasons to be grateful over Thanksgiving weekend. Before and after the turkey and pumpkin pie, there’s a cornucopia of 10 original premieres for fans to dig into, featuring some of the network’s biggest stars.
Need a quick menu of all that Hallmark’s serving up? Feast your eyes on this: EntertainmentNOW’s Gobble Guide of not-to-miss goodness to gobble up this weekend, sorted by each day from November 27 to December 1, 2024.
Hallmark Premieres: November 27, 2024
Hallmark“Christmas Under the Lights” on Hallmark Mystery at 8 p.m. Eastern time: Fresh off her role as B.J. Britt’s fiancee in “The Groomsmen” trilogy, Heather Hemmens stars in “Christmas Under the Lights” opposite “Betty’s Bad Luck in Love” star Marco Grazzini. According to Hallmark’s synopsis, Hemmens plays Emily, who “reluctantly returns home to her family’s rescue ranch to organize the Christmas Carnival and works with a handsome artist to honor her mother.”
In an Instagram post about the movie on November 21, Hemmens wrote, “Guys, this movie may look like a comedy because we were having so much fun on the farm. It IS extremely funny, (and romantic of course) but it’s also about working through loss and heartache over the holidays. We decided to find the levity, the laughs and the happy tears because they are always there when you need them. Grief and love are twins. The holidays can be heavy for some of us, but let’s find the humor, the irony and the ridiculousness that life hands us everyday and keep laughing.”
Hallmark Premieres: November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
Hallmark“Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs Miracle” on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. Eastern time: A heaping dose of magic is on the menu for Thanksgiving night, as Rachel Boston stars in “Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs Miracle.” In the new original movie, three adult siblings — played by Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Matthew James Dowden and Max Lloyd-Jones) — honor their late grandmother’s wishes by returning home for Christmas and agreeing on a leadership plan for their family’s company. Mrs. Miracle, posing as an estate planner, uses her “special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds.” Pssst — listen for country duo Dan+Shay’s new single during the movie!
“Finding Mr. Christmas” Episode 6 streaming on Hallmark+: There are five leading men left in the addictive Jonathan Bennett-hosted reality competition. Each guy must show his acting chops in an emotional scene with guest Rachel Boston and learn from guidance provided by prolific Hallmark director and actress Ali Liebert.
“Holidazed” Episode 4 streaming on Hallmark+: In the latest episode of “Holidazed,” the show turns to Lucy (played by Lindy Booth) and her sister Sylvie (played by Rachelle Lefevre), who have “been at odds since their Mom’s sudden passing when they were kids. Now, as adults, Sylvie’s home for Hanukkah and wants to spice things up.”
“Mistletoe Murders” Episode 5 streaming on Hallmark+: The newest episode of Sarah Drew’s holiday mystery series begins streaming today. According to the synopsis, “The murder of the town Scrooge leads Emily and other shopkeepers to ‘A Christmas Carol’ themed scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim. Emily tries to keep Sam at arm’s length.”
“Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion” streaming on Hallmark+: In the fourth of this collection of four movies, Cindy Busby plays Olivia, a “creative gift-wrapping whiz,” who’s determined to “make it back home in time for the Christmas Gala after getting snowed in with her ex while delivering Christmas gifts.”
Hallmark Premieres: November 29, 2024
“A ’90s Christmas” on Hallmark Channel at 6 p.m. Eastern time: The first of two back-to-back holiday movies, “A ’90s Christmas” stars Chandler Massey and Eva Bourne. Hallmark’s synopsis says “a workaholic lawyer destined to spend Christmas alone is transported back to 1999 after an unexpected run in with a particularly wise rideshare driver.”
“Deck the Walls” on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. Eastern time: In the second movie of the night, interior designer Rose DeMonte, played by Ashley Greene, “uses her skills back in her hometown to renovate a Christmas Charity Home” for her brother Sal, played by Danny Pellegrino, and his contractor Brysen, played by Wes Brown, who has his own home flipping company.
Hallmark Premieres: November 30, 2024
“Holiday Touchdown” Red Carpet Event: Throughout the day on November 30, Benjamin Ayres will be in Kansas City to host Hallmark’s first-ever red carpet premiere event leading up that night’s movie. He’ll break into commercial breaks all day long to give updates and interview many of the celebrities attending, including those in the movie and other Hallmark stars there to celebrate the big night.
“Believe in Christmas” on Hallmark Channel at 6 p.m. Eastern time: Meghan Ory and John Reardon star in this movie follows Beatrice, played by Meghan Ory, when she “reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland,” per Hallmark. She’s skeptical of all the holiday magic they witness but when she meets a stranger named Ethan, played by John Reardon, “she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience.”
“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. Eastern time: In the most buzzed-about Hallmark movie of the season, Tyler Hynes and Hunter King are joined by a slew of stars — including cameos from Chiefs players, Donna Kelce, coach Andy Reid and “Today Show” co-host Jenna Bush Hager.
Hallmark Premieres: December 1, 2024
“The Finnish Line” on Hallmark Channel at 6 p.m. Eastern time: Thanksgiving weekend wraps up with another double header, beginning with the premiere of “The Finnish Line” starring Kim Matula and Beau Mirchoff. In the movie, per Hallmark, “Anya, inspired by her father’s legacy, competes in Finland’s Joulurauha race. Partnered with a new dog, she faces challenges, her father’s rival, and her own anxieties.”
“The Christmas Quest” on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. Eastern time: Hallmark royalty Kristoffer Polaha and Lacey Chabert wrap up the 2024 Thanksgiving weekend with their adventure rom-com shot in Iceland. Polaha told EntertainmentNOW that they spent a month traveling and filming to get the perfect shots.
The story follows archeologist Stefanie, played by Chabert, as she “embarks on a mission to track down the legendary Treasure of the Yule Lads—a quest that was her late mother’s lifelong dream.” Who does she call in for assistance? Her ex-husband Chase, of course!
Want to know what else is scheduled to premiere through Christmas? Here’s our guide to Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas.
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All 10 Hallmark Premieres Airing This Thanksgiving Weekend