35 Best Christmas Movies on Disney+ to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Stream these family-friendly favorites all season long.
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’Tis the season for watching Christmas movies on loop! Whether you’re into the classics, a lover of cheesy Hallmark holiday movies, or want to find some new favorites, there is no shortage of flicks to choose from. If you need your holiday viewing to be kid-friendly, Disney+ is a great place to look for movies that won’t spoil the secret about Santa and that all ages can enjoy. Already a subscriber? You’re in luck because we’ve rounded up all the best Christmas movies on Disney+ in 2023!
So go ahead and cozy up on the couch as a family for a good-ole Christmas movie (or two). It's never too early in the season for a Christmas movie marathon, after all. Just be sure to have a variety of Christmas snacks on hand to help everyone power through (Sweet-and-Savory Peppermint Popcorn is one of our faves!).
Now, we're confident you'll find enough Disney+ Christmas movies on this list to last all season long, even including more unconventional holiday movies (think Marvel, Star Wars). But if you need more ideas, peruse our list of the best Christmas movies for kids on Netflix too. Just be sure to watch all your favorites before the big man comes down the chimney, and, as always, no Scrooges allowed!
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians team up once again to bring some Christmas Spirit to Peter. To his surprise, it comes in the form of Kevin Bacon.
Christmas...Again?!
After a disappointing holiday, Rowena wishes for a Christmas do-over and finds herself in a Groundhog's Day-type loop.
Best in Snow
This all-new special finds teams from around the world competing to transform a 10-foot-tall block of snow into favorite Disney characters.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
This film, starring Keira Knightley, is the classic tale of the Nutcracker but with a twist. Clara embarks on a journey through four realms where she discovers her true power.
Godmothered
A young fairy godmother wants desperately to prove her relevance in this world—then she discovers grown-up Mackenzie Walsh who is definitely in need of a little magic in her life.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A little bit Halloween, a little bit holiday. When Pumpkin King Jack Skellington gets bored with himself and Halloween, he decides to take on Christmas. Turns out, his spooky spin on the holiday doesn’t go over so well.
The Santa Clause
Funny man Tim Allen gets stuck with Santa’s long list of Christmas duties in this classic comedy about an estranged dad trying to create a closer bond with his family.
Santa Clause 2
After a successful stint of being Santa for the past eight years, Tim Allen's character finds himself on the hunt for Mrs. Clause, or else he can hang up his red suit forever.
Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Wait, there's more! In the final flick in this Santa Clause trio, Jack Frost rears his ghostly white (and spiky) head to put a freeze on Christmas. Don't forget to follow up the trilogy with Disney+'s The Santa Clauses series—season two arrives November 8.
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Perhaps the most famous of all Disney Christmas movies, this animated classic tells the tale we all know and love.
Peter Pan
There’s something about Peter Pan’s imagination that makes him the ideal holiday mascot (that green outfit is reminiscent of an elf, no?).
Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
A live-action movie with a cast of canines all about Christmas? The whole family will be on board for this adorable ride!
Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas!
Follow the Duncan family on a wild adventure to reach their holiday travel destination. It might just take a Christmas miracle or two to make it all happen in time.
Miracle on 34th Street
In this classic from 1947, an old man, claiming his name is Kris Kringle, is hired as a department store Santa, the whole town has to decide whether they truly believe in Santa Clause.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
This sweet series of stories covers all of your holiday bases and is ideal for viewers of all ages.
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Join all your favorite animated friends—Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and more—as they discover the true joys of Christmas.
Star Wars: A New Hope
Star Wars has become a Christmas tradition for many movie-loving families, and Disney+ has the full collection available for an out-of-this-galaxy movie marathon.
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
Leave it to four playful pups to bring the holiday spirit back just in time for Christmas.
Noelle
Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader star in the Disney+ original Christmas movie about Santa's kids and the pressure they feel about filling his shoes.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets—Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the whole gang—are the stars in this retelling of the beloved Charles Dickens tale.
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