OCTOBER 2026
FESTIVE FILMS AT HALLMARK
Believe it or not, Countdown to Christmas starts this weekend at Hallmark and the first to air wil be HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BEARS LOVE STORY which arrives October 17th! When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Lindsy Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom and new stepdad, she’s hoping for a little
holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly, a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone: attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Robert Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that
football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s
always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place — and a person — that feels like home.
 |
| Robert Buckley leads the new movie |
football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place — and a person — that feels like home. MR AND MRS CHRISTMAS
Taylor Lewis (Brendan Penny) is a single dad in MR AND MRS CHRISTMAS airing October 18th, and holiday display expert who relocates to the charming town of Pineway with his two children
just weeks before Christmas. Despite the challenges of a new home, new school and a daughter who seems to be outgrowing their cherished holiday traditions he’s determined to make the season magical. As Taylor takes charge of the town’s beloved Christmas Market revival, he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with Sophie Shaw (Pascale Hutton), a practical accountant hoping to prove she’s ready for a new leadership role. Together, the unlikely duo brings fresh ideas, festive spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer to the community. But when Taylor’s well-intentioned efforts to help his teenage daughter backfire, he begins to realize that yuletide can’t be forced, it has to be discovered. As Taylor and Sophie grow closer, they learn that embracing change may be the key to creating new traditions and new memories.
 |
| The film arrives October 18th |
WINTER WONDERLANES
Audrey Bell (Ashley Newbrough) is a globe-trotting pop-up restaurateur in WINTER WONDERLANES
airing October 23rd who returns home for Thanksgiving to the news that her late grandfather’s beloved bowling alley, Wonderlanes, will be sold. Audrey agrees to stay for one last festive season at Wonderlanes and decides to revive its iconic Winter Wonderlanes youth bowling tournament. To drum up publicity for the event, she reluctantly partners with Jason Miller (Franco Lo Presti), a local news reporter and her high school boyfriend. While the two work side by side, the embers of their past start flickering, rekindling feelings they thought they left behind. As the tournament draws near, Audrey questions her next move that will take her away from the people and places she loves… and decides if she’s ready to walk away from Wonderlanes – or finally put down roots where her heart truly belongs. 
 |
| Winter Wonderlanes arrive October 23rd |
FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY
Kathryn Liu (Janel Parrish) is an antiques buyer for her father’s store in FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY which airs October 24th and has been happily dating Rob Ashford
(Daniel Lissing) for nearly a year. When he surprises her with a pre-Christmas proposal, her fear of a failed relationship sends her dashing away without giving him an answer. Heartbroken, Rob drives to his sister’s house and has a car accident that leaves him without memories of the past year, including his relationship with Kathryn and his once-infectious love of Christmas. Following the unconventional orders from his doctor, Kathryn agrees to help trigger Rob’s memory by retracing their romance and reintroducing him to the holidays. But as his memories inch closer to returning, Kathryn must face the painful truth that bringing Rob back to himself may mean losing him forever, unless she can finally find the courage to fight for the love she was too afraid to claim.
 |
| Forgotten Holiday is on October 24th |
WHO'S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS?
Having recently relocated, Julie (Rhiannon Fish) in WHO'S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS airing October 30th is setting up her new home using pieces she inherited from her late grandmother,
including a beautiful dining room table she plans to use on Christmas Eve when she hosts dinner for the first time. Though she doesn’t have her guest list set just yet Julie takes inspiration from her grandmother and has faith that her holiday table for eight will be filled. Julie’s warm, friendly nature leads her to quickly become part of the community and make friends, including her neighbor Mark (Jake Foy) and his young daughter Vanessa (Morgan). Mark suggests that he and his family could join her, making Julie’s dream of dinner for eight come true. But when bad weather keeps them from making the trip it looks like it will be a silent night with just the three of them unless a small Christmas miracle – or series of miracles – fills her holiday table.
 |
| The new film airs last weekend of October |
Here is the official Hallmark 2026 Countdown To Christmas trailer for the 16th anniversary!! So many amazing festive clips from a lot of the 34 new Christmas movies! 🎄🎅✨️❤️❄️ #CountdownToChristmas 🎥 Hallmark Media https://t.co/YcasukMbCu
— Hallmark Enthusiast🍁🎃 (@PinkSunsetxo) September 17, 2026
I think I am done with X'mas movies...no idea why, but last years all the X'mas movies we watched were just beyond terrible.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that this year's offer seems quite sad, not just on Hallmark, but also on Neflix. Not a single title to make me excited. I will just watch the ones with my fave boys Buckley and Luke MacFarlane.
DeleteI almost never watch holiday movies.
ReplyDeleteI watch them in December, but not earlier than that.
DeleteI have to LOL at the Chicago Bears. Our governor of Indiana is either trying to buy the team or already has. We don't approve, but wouldn't mind seeing some hot football hunks hanging around if the deal does go through.
ReplyDeleteIt aired last weekend and was a huge success, I will watch it as Buckley is my secret husband.
DeleteI just saw Buckley will be a guest speaker at one of the events we’re doing this winter. Sometimes we rub elbows with the celebs before or after the event. I won’t be going this time, but I’ll tell Jason if he gets the chance, to put in a good word for you 😉
DeleteThe last time I was at the event Karolyn Grimes husband called me fascinating. I thought it was cute until he actually came to hunt down my booth the next day (I had already driven home but Jason was there) because I made such an impression on him. Now I worry about what “fascinating” actually means because he’s a clinical psychologist 😳 Dude was judging my crazy lol
Oh, you must give him my number and tell him he has been waiting all his life for me! He and Julian Morris make my knees shake! Literally!
DeleteI have just googled her husband, well he is not a bad looking papucito, you could have had a celebrity affair to remember, I am sure Jason would not have minded LOL