LIFETIME ANNOUNCES ANNUAL "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME" HOLIDAY MOVIE SLATE KICKING OFF NOVEMBER 29TH

Talent Around the Tree This Year Includes Brandy Norwood, Kane & Katelyn Brown, Loretta Devine, Debbi Morgan, Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton, James Lafferty, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Sy'Rai Smith, Nischelle Turner, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and others in All-New Holiday Movies

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 16, 2025) - The countdown to the holidays is on as Lifetime announces its full holiday movie slate for the network's annual It's a Wonderful Lifetime programming event, kicking off Saturday, November 29th with 12 new movies, every Friday and Saturday! The slate's highlights include Loretta Devine in Deck the Hallways, the story of family reviving old traditions while embracing some new ones, A Pickleball Christmas starring James Lafferty and Zibby Allen in which a tennis star returns home for Christmas, and the return of perennial favorites Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry in The Christmas Campaign and Nischelle Turner in A Runaway Bride for Christmas.

These movies join the previously announced and highly anticipated movies Christmas Everyday, starring Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan and Sy'rai Smith and Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch, executive produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown and starring Arielle Kebbel and Tyler Hilton.

As part of this season's offerings, beginning 10/27 through 12/31, and featuring special holiday-themed playlists through the entire holiday season, Lifetime will be presenting 100 beloved holiday titles on the Lifetime website and app, as well its video-on-demand (VOD) partners. All new premiere movies will also be available day after premiere on TVE/VOD, and Lifetime Movie Club will offer 70 library titles starting 10/24 to stream commercial-free! Holiday Movie Favorites By Lifetime (FAST Channel) kicks off on 11/1 with library titles that will air throughout the holiday season.

Additionally, for those looking for some chills and thrills this season, LMN is kicking off a December event with premiere thriller Do You Fear What I Fear.

The full slate includes:

Christmas Everyday
Starring Brandy Norwood, Sy'rai Smith, Debbi Morgan and Robert C Riley
Premieres November 29th at 8pm

Following the death of her father, Fancy (Brandy Norwood) has been more determined than ever to uphold her father's cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan) has also begun losing her sight. But things aren't a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister, Belle's (Sy'rai Smith), wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged, yet charming, contractor Jaylen (Robert C Riley) who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas. Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnReal) also stars as Fancy's co-worker Germaine.
Christmas Everyday is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios (FES) and Motion Entertainment, A WPP Media Company, for Lifetime. Executive producers are Stella Bulochnikov, Dr. Holly Carter, Brandy Norwood, and Ryan Ramsey along with Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi and Adam Shepard for FES. Michael Buttiglieri and Chet Fenster executive produce for Motion Entertainment. The film will be directed by Roger Bobb and is based on a script written by Meg DeLoatch. FOX Entertainment Global will distribute the film internationally.
Part of its Broader Focus initiative, Lifetime collaborated with Fresh Films in hiring a paid apprentice on the set.

The Christmas Campaign
Starring Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks and Austen Jaye
Premieres November 29th at 10pm

Kayleigh Brooks (Chelsea Rose Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Austen Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Vivica A. Fox) puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa's Pajamas. Sparks fly - not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win - no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?
The Christmas Campaign is produced bv Hybrid with Vivica A. Fox, Jeffrey Schenck and Barry Barnholtz serving as executive producers. David DeCoteau directs from a script by Adam Rockoff.

Do You Fear What I Fear
Starring Ciara Hanna and Josh Henderson
Premieres December 4th at 8pm
LMN Premiere

When Claire (Ciarra Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she's finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment... each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous "Secret Santa" watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won't let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own. Josh Henderson also stars
Do You Fear What I Fear is produced by Hybrid with Jeffrey Schenck, Brian Nolan and Barry Barnholtz serving as executive producers. Peter Sullivan directs from a script written by Adam Rockoff.

Jingle All the Way to Love
Starring Erin Agostino and Romaine Waite
Premieres December 5th at 8pm

Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year's party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.
Jingle All the Way to Love is produced by Champlain Media with Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Sebastian Battro and Laurence Braun serving as executive producers. Grame Campbell directs from a script by Courtney Cilman.

A Christmas Cookbook
Starring Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti
Premieres December 5th at 10pm

Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club - a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club's warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions - but the people who feel like home.
A Christmas Cookbook is produced by Brain Power Studio with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Oliver De Caigny, and Shannon Minogue serving as executive producers. Mike Donis directs from a script by Jennifer Snow.

Deck the Hallways
Starring Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint and Jamie M. Callica
Premieres December 6th at 8pm

Zoe (Naika Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who's traded old traditions for bold new adventures - including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Jaime M. Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve - showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.
Deck the Hallways is produced by Front Street Pictures. The film is produced by Charles Cooper, with Executive Producers Meyer Shwarzstein, Reuben Cannon, Nicole Guenthard, Jackie Lind, Rama Diallo and Allen Lewis. Jason James directs from a Story by Meyer Shwarzstein & Gregory R. Anderson and Teleplay by Gregory R. Anderson.

Merry Missed Connection
Starring Emily Alatalo and Andrew Bushell
Premieres December 6th at 10pm

Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don'ts she's compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas? Andrew Bushell also stars as Andrew.
Merry Missed Connection is produced by Champlain Media with Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Sebastain Battro and Imogen Cooper serving as executive producers. Michael Kennedy directs from a script by Grace Knight.

A Runaway Bride for Christmas (wt)
Starring Nischelle Turner and Mark Ghanime
Premieres December 12th at 8pm

When runaway bride, Emma (Nischelle Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she's ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Mark Ghanime) - who's hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she's brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas.
A Runaway Bride for Christmas is produced by Brain Power Studio with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Oliver De Caigny and Shannon Minogue serving as executive producers. Marco Deufemia directs from a script by Erica Deutschman.

Christmas in Alaska
Starring Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner
Premieres December 12th at 10pm

Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Emma Johnson) follows her young son's festive bucket list, and Oliver (Marcus Rosner) puts his family issues aside to help save his sister's inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.
Christmas in Alaska is produced by Northern Gateway Films with Tom Berry, Sebastian Battro and Daniela Piper-Vegh serving as executive producers. Dylan Pearce directs from a script by Lorraine Brown.

Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Executive Produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown
Starring Arielle Kebbel and Tyler Hilton
Premieres December 13th at 8pm

After pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Tyler Hilton), suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Arielle Kebbel), a single-mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes' walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband's death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling?
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch is produced by Lex Emanuel for Fireside (TG) Films Inc in association with Studio TF1 America and ITV America, with Adam Reed, Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Martha Earls, Timothy O. Johnson, Abbey Sibucao, Carley Smale and Andrew Erin serving as executive producers. Stefan Brogren directs from a script penned by Carley Smale.

Rodeo Christmas Romance
Starring Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier
Premieres December 13th at 10pm

When fiercely independent equestrian, Emma (Rebecca Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Corey Sevier) - only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.
Rodeo Christmas Romance is produced by Brain Power Studio with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Oliver De Caigny and Shannon Minogue serving as executive producers.

Sweet Holiday Romance
Starring Erin Karpluk and Christopher Russell
Premieres December 19th at 8pm

Amanda (Erin Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she's losing her edge. Wanting to re-claim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she'll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Christopher Russell), in charge of operations and he doesn't have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie's world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.
Sweet Holiday Romance is produced by Champlain Media with Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, Sebastian Battro and Rena Sapon-White serving as executive producers. Danny J. Boyle directs from a script by Courtney Cilman. Story by Michael Musi and Madison Walsh.

A Pickleball Christmas
Starring James Lafferty and Zibby Allen
Premieres December 20th at 8pm

Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (James Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family's racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Zibby Allen), the club's pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.
A Pickleball Christmas is produced by Navid Soofi for PF Oak Productions Inc. in association with Studio TF1 America. Timothy O. Johnson, Karen Glass and Meghan Hooper White serve as executive producers. Monika Mitchell directs from a script written by Blake Rutledge.

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