LIFETIME UNVEILS ANNUAL "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME" HOLIDAY MOVIE SLATE KICKING OFF NOVEMBER 28TH

Talent Around the Tree This Year Includes Brandy Norwood, Tia Mowry, Joely Fisher, Debbi Morgan, Jana Kramer, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Sy'Rai Smith, Henderson Wade, Cristián de la Fuente, Robert C. Riley, Josh Henderson and Juliah Cheree Taylor Among Others in All-New Holiday Movies

Holiday Microseries Casting Christmas and Christmas, Delivered from vertTV Also Part of Slate

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 15, 2026) - Get ready to jingle all the way! Lifetime is set to unwrap its festive holiday movie lineup for the network's annual It's a Wonderful Lifetime programming event. The slate features heartwarming new movies every weekend beginning Saturday, November 28th at 8/7c. Highlights include Tia Mowry and Henderson Wade in Christmas from the Heart, the touching story of a widow who encounters the recipient of her late husband's heart; Mistletoe in Mexico featuring Joely Fisher and Cristián de la Fuente, which follows a sociology professor who stumbles upon love during a Mexican vacation after she finds out her son has recently eloped and Checking Inn for Christmas, a delightful film starring fan favorites Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry alongside Josh Henderson and Juliah Cheree Taylor.

These films join the previously announced and eagerly awaited sequel Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright, featuring Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan, Sy'rai Smith, Robert C. Riley, and produced by Dr. Holly Carter and Ryan Ramsey.

This year, Lifetime has expanded into vertical storytelling on Lifetime's mobile app. The holiday slate will include Casting Christmas and Christmas, Delivered, two vertical originals from vertTV, the filmmaker-led studio and mobile-first streaming platform founded by Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz, Peter Sullivan, Brian Nolan and Ben Rosenthal. These films will also be sponsored.

Beginning 11/1 through 12/31, Lifetime will be presenting 100 beloved holiday titles on the Lifetime website and app, as well as its video-on-demand (VOD) partners. Special holiday-themed playlists will also be available. All new premiere movies will be available day after premiere on TVE/VOD and Lifetime Movie Club will offer 70 library titles starting 11/3 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.

Movie info below:

CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY: MARRIED AND BRIGHT

Starring Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan, Sy'Rai Smith and Robert C. Riley

Premieres November 28 at 8/7c

Chicago fashion designer Fancy Ballantine (Brandy Norwood) is preparing for the biggest season of her life as she works to secure the future of her thriving boutique while planning her dream Christmas wedding to her fiancé, Jaylen (Robert C. Riley). With her supportive mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan), and spirited sister Belle (Sy'rai Smith) by her side, everything seems to be falling into place. But when mounting business pressures and the unexpected return of a reformed ex lead Fancy to shoulder every burden on her own, she unintentionally pushes Jaylen away. As Christmas approaches, Fancy must decide whether she's willing to let go of the past before it costs her the future she's always dreamed of. Also returning to reprise their roles are Kajuana S. Marie as Deena, Journey Carter as Tia, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Germaine, and Lamman Rucker as Richard. Gregory Alan Williams joins the cast as Earl.

Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios (FES), Relevé Entertainment, and Motion Entertainment, A WPP Media Company, for Lifetime. Executive producers are Brandy Norwood, Dr. Holly Carter, Ryan Ramsey and Stella Bulochnikov; Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, and Adam Shepard for FES; Chet Fenster for Motion Entertainment; and Brie Miranda Bryant. Keesha Brickhouse and Angela Shin produce. Roger Bobb returns to direct, reuniting with writer Meg DeLoatch. FOX Entertainment Global will distribute the film internationally.

CHECKING INN FOR CHRISTMAS

Starring Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Josh Henderson, Vanessa Angel, Michael Paré, Eric Roberts and Juliah Cheree Taylor

Premieres Saturday, November 28 at 10/9cClaire (Juliah Cheree Taylor) receives a career-changing assignment from her editor Amelia (Vivica A. Fox) to write a front-page feature on a charming holiday resort and its intriguing owner, Julian Clark (Josh Henderson). Determined to meet a Christmas deadline and laser focused on her story, Claire soon finds herself drawn in by cozy fireside interviews, heartfelt acts of kindness, and Julian's inspiring vision. As their connection deepens, she must decide what matters more, the perfect headline or the perfect Christmas kiss.

Checking Inn for Christmas is produced bv Hybrid with Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz and Vivica A. Fox serving as executive producers. David DeCoteau directs from a script written by Jeffrey Schenck and Adam Rockoff.

A FIREFIGHTER'S CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

Starring Holly Deveaux and Kyana Teresa

Premieres Sunday, November 29 at 8/7cWhen rookie firefighter Dani Ramos (Holly Deveaux) is recruited to revive her fire station's dwindling holiday toy drive, she turns to her sister, a city fundraiser, who enlists the help of talented photographer Sasha (Kyana Teresa). To boost donations, Sasha comes up with a bold idea for a firefighter calendar that quickly heats up their fundraising efforts and a surprising connection with Dani. But with Dani afraid to risk her place on her new team, and with Sasha's dream job in Paris calling, they'll need more than mistletoe to take a chance on love. Will they find the courage to step into each other's hearts?

A Firefighter's Christmas Calendar is produced by Brain Power Studio for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman and Nataline Rodrigues serving as executive producers. Mars Horodyski directs from a script written by Meeshelle Neal and Nataline Rodrigues.

CHRISTMAS FROM THE HEART

Starring Tia Mowry and Henderson Wade

Premieres Saturday, December 5 at 8/7cJade (Tia Mowry), a grieving widow, travels to Lisbon during Christmas to meet the recipient of her late husband's heart. In a twist of fate, she finds herself falling for the woman's brother, Alex (Henderson Wade). Now Jade must navigate through an intricate maze of love and grief, while grappling with finding new romance while still feeling loyal to her late husband.

Christmas from the Heart is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios. Jessica Bahowick, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew and Tia Mowry executive produce and Stefan Scaini serves as co-executive producer. Veronica Nichols directs from a script by Lorna Osunsanmi.

THE TOYMAKER'S CHRISTMAS ROMANCE

Starring Chantel Riley and Brendan Morgan

Premieres Saturday, December 5 at 10/9cWhen ambitious toy executive Vanessa (Chantel Riley) finds her dream of becoming CEO threatened by a looming corporate takeover, she must rediscover the true meaning of the holidays with the help of Christmas spirits and charming toy designer Jordan (Brendan Morgan) before she risks losing everything she's worked for.

The Toymaker's Christmas Romance is produced by Brain Power Studio for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman and Nataline Rodrigues serving as executive producers. Mike Donis directs from a script written by Kathryn Fasegha and Nataline Rodrigues.

MENDING HEARTS FOR CHRISTMAS (wt)

Starring Michelle Argyris and David Pinard

Premieres Sunday, December 6 at 8/7cAs Christmas approaches, Sabrina (Michelle Argyris), an events coordinator at Big White Independent Living, reunites veteran Edward with Joey (David Pinard), the estranged son he hasn't seen in years. As she helps father and son heal old wounds and rediscover their bond, Joey finds himself unexpectedly falling for the woman who brought them back together.

Mending Hearts for Christmas (wt) is produced by 5 Bridges Entertainment for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro and Abbey Sibucao-MacDonald serving as executive producers. Adrian Langley directs from a script written by Maddy Hillis and Corina Bizim.

MISTLETOE IN MEXICO

Starring Joely Fisher and Cristián de la Fuente

Premieres Saturday, December 12 at 8/7cIn a sudden change of Christmas plans, Judy (Joely Fisher), a widowed sociology professor specializing in relationships, heads to Mexico to meet the in-laws and diffuse the familial tension caused by her son (Patrick Keleher) and new daughter-in-law's surprise elopement. While caught up in the family chaos, she unexpectedly falls for the bride's charming godfather Antonio (Cristián de la Fuente), a tech CEO by day and Lucha Libre wrestler by night, challenging everything she thought she knew about love and what's really worth fighting for.

Mistletoe in Mexico is produced by Amazing Films and Fox Entertainment Studios with Ashley Squires and Larry Grimaldi serving as executive producers. Traci Hays directs from a script written by W. Stewart, Cecilia Franco, and David Zanardi.

AN INSEPARABLE CHRISTMAS (wt)

Starring Rebecca Dalton, Jinesea Bianca Lewis, Nicolas Nondono and Dennis Andres

Premieres Saturday, December 12 at 10/9cFree-spirited traveler Abbie (Rebecca Dalton) returns home for Christmas, where her lifelong best friend Sam (Jinesea Bianca Lewis) books a holiday walking tour of their hometown. Led by Abbie's former travel crush Wes (Nicolas Nondono) and joined by Sam's recently divorced neighbor David (Dennis Andres), the tour sparks an unexpected romantic detour for both women, prompting them to reconsider what they're looking for in love, adventure, and home.

An Inseparable Christmas (wt) is produced by Fireside Pictures for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Amelia Burstyn, Muriel Van Cruchten and Andrew C. Erin serving as executive producers. Stefan Brogren directs from a script written by Erica Deutschman.

A SECOND CHANCE CHRISTMAS LETTER (wt)

Starring Kelly Tappan and James French

Premieres Sunday, December 13 at 8/7cWhen Nora (Kelly Tappan) discovers a heartfelt letter she wrote to her first love Max (James French) fifteen years ago but never sent, she returns to her hometown at Christmas determined to finally deliver it. Bracing herself to find him happily married, she's stunned to discover Max is still single. What begins as a spark of nostalgia soon becomes a deeper reckoning as they realize the people they've become are not the teenagers who first fell in love. To build a future together, they must decide if their old love can grow into something new and if Christmas magic is strong enough to give them the second chance they've both been waiting for.

A Second Chance Christmas Letter (wt) is produced by RNR Media for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Amelia Burstyn, John Mehrer and Michael Roth serving as executive producers. Brittany Underwood directs from a script written by Jessica Randall.

LOVE ON THE CHRISTMAS LIST

Starring Jana Kramer and Ignacyo Matynia

Premieres Saturday, December 19 at 8/7cWhen ambitious assistant Lindsay (Jana Kramer) must track down the season's most sought-after toy to land a long-awaited promotion, she teams up with handsome widowed dad Erik (Ignacyo Matynia) on the same quest for his daughter. But as their practical mission turns into a heartwarming holiday journey, she has to make the decision between the career she's always chased and the unexpected joy of love, family, and Christmas magic.

Love on the Christmas List is produced by RNR Media for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Kayley Loveridge, John Mehrer and Michael Roth serving as executive producers. Ben Meyerson directs from a script written by Jessica Randall.

CHRISTMAS AT MISTLETOE HALL

Starring Kathryn Davis and Jonathan Stoddard

Premieres Sunday, December 20 at 8/7cPiper (Kathryn Davis), a burned-out writer in the big city, thought she left her hometown and her first love Dawson (Jonathan Stoddard) behind for good. But when they're both unexpectedly invited home for the holidays to compete for their late mentor's beloved estate, they find themselves unraveling a series of festive clues and heartfelt challenges. As they untangle puzzles from the past, old feelings start to resurface, leading them to discover the true gift this Christmas may not be the manor but a second chance at love.

Christmas at Mistletoe Hall is produced by Brain Power Studio for Studio TF1 America with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman and Nataline Rodrigues serving as executive producers. Mike Donis directs from a script written by Al Kratina.

Verticals:

CASTING CHRISTMAS

Starring Madison West, Kyle Michael, Andrew Lau

Vertical - Available on Lifetime's Mobile App 11/25

When advertising executive Courtney (Madison West) unexpectedly loses her long-term relationship, the future she'd planned suddenly feels out of reach. A work situation then leaves her scrambling to find the perfect family to bring to her company's Christmas party. Determined to create a picture-perfect holiday, Courtney assembles a pretend family and meets Dan (Kyle Michael), the son of the couple she's enlisted. As they grow closer, Courtney discovers that the bonds we choose can be every bit as meaningful as the ones we're born into.

Casting Christmas is produced by vertTV. Executive producers are Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz, Brian Nolan, Ben Rosenthal and Peter Sullivan. The film was directed and written by Marla Sokoloff.

CHRISTMAS, DELIVERED

Starring Juliana Folk, Alexander Molina, Kayla Fields, Theodore Mark Martinez and Birdie Katz

Vertical - Available on Lifetime's Mobile App 11/25

Single mom Denise (Juliana Folk) is determined to give her daughter Maya the Christmas she deserves while studying for the LSAT and waitressing to make ends meet at the local café. Meanwhile Jack, an old family friend and delivery truck driver, returns to town and secretly sets out to make Maya's Christmas wishes come true. Can Denise and Jack reconnect and face the feelings and unfinished history that never quite disappeared by Christmas?

Christmas, Delivered is produced by vertTV. Executive producers are Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz, Brian Nolan, Ben Rosenthal. Peter Sullivan directs from a script written by Adam Rockoff