18 Christmas Day Movies Coming to Theaters in 2019 That Make for a Perfect Holiday Outing
You can sneak in Christmas cookies—we won't tell.
Christmas is practically here! If you ask us, it's never too early to start trimming the tree, listening to Christmas music, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies every single night in preparation for December 25. When the big day arrives, it's tempting to cuddle up at home and watch Christmas movies on Netflix after the presents are opened and Christmas dinner is devoured—but there's something to be said about hopping in the car and heading to the movie theater instead. If that happens to be your annual tradition, then you're in luck—there are tons of Christmas Day movies you can watch on the big screen this holiday season.
Remakes are particularly popular this year, as the highly anticipated modern versions of Cats, Little Women, and Charlie’s Angels are all slated to premiere before Christmas. There are some charming kid-friendly options—including Frozen II!—and even a horror flick too. No matter your tastes, there’s a little something for everyone in this roundup of new Christmas movies in theaters. But before you go, don’t forget the most important task: Stashing up on Christmas movie treats. If you don't fill your bags with Christmas cookies and Christmas candy, you're doing it wrong!
Bombshell
Premieres: December 13
Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie bring the real-life controversy surrounding Roger Ailes to the big screen.
Uncut Gems
Premieres: December 13
Adam Sandler's latest is a thriller about a jeweler who risks it all for what could be some serious cash.
Richard Jewell
Premieres: December 13
Director Clint Eastwood's new movie recounts the life of Richard Jewell, the American security guard who saved thousands of lives from a bombing—but was later vilified by the media.
Jumanji: The Next Level
Premieres: December 13
The characters from the remake are back—but with a twist. This time, Danny DeVito and Danny Glover get sucked into the game along with the kids. Hilarious antics obviously ensue.
Black Christmas
Premieres: December 13
Black Christmas has been reimagined multiple times, and the 2019 installment is bound to be the scariest yet. We wouldn’t suggest bringing the young ones to this horror flick that doesn't end well for a group of sorority girls.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Premieres: December 20
Star Wars movies are basically a Christmas tradition at this point. Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley, and Carrie Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd all appear in the latest film of the Skywalker saga.
The Aeronauts
Premieres: December 20
This biographical adventure film shows pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher's (Eddie Redmayne) fight for survival as they attempt to fly higher than anyone in history in a gas balloon.
Cats
Premieres: December 20
The star-studded cast—including Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba, and Taylor Swift, to name few—is only one of the reasons to see this live-action version of the popular musical. The costumes, songs, and choreography are just as noteworthy.
Little Women
Premieres: December 25
Greta Gerwig is directing the latest spin on Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel. Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Saoirse Ronan, and Timothée Chalamet—the list of A-list cast members never ends!
Spies in Disguise
Premieres: December 25
Will Smith and Tom Holland play the dynamic duo Lance and Walter in this kid-friendly spy flick that will have the whole family laughing.
Just Mercy
Premieres: December 25
A true story of civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) and the experiences he faced while trying to free a condemned death row prisoner.
Harriet
Premieres: November 1
This powerful biopic chronicles Harriet Tubman’s incredible life, including how she freed many slaves using the Underground Railroad.
Last Christmas
Premieres: November 8
Game of Thrones queen Emilia Clarke and Crazy Rich Asians’ Henry Golding lead this rom-com brought to you by the great Emma Thompson (who stars in another holiday classic, Love Actually, by the way).
Arctic Dogs
Premieres: November 8
Dreams do come true—at least for Swifty. He's an arctic fox who's out to prove he can be the best sled dog the Arctic Blast Delivery Service has ever seen.
Charlie’s Angels
Premieres: November 15
Kristin Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, and Elizabeth Banks head up the latest film take on the original TV show that starred Farrah Fawcett.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Premieres: November 15
This holiday tale follows the ups and downs of a large Italian family on Christmas Eve as they prepare for the traditional feast, all while reminiscing about the past and seeking love for the future.
Frozen II
Premieres: November 22
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven are back in the highly anticipated sequel to the popular Disney film.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Premieres: November 28
The trailer alone for the Mister Rogers movie made us cry, so we can’t imagine what kind of shape we’ll be in after the full feature.
Megan Stein is the executive editor for The Pioneer Woman, and oversees entertainment, features, and news for the website. Whether it's catching up on the latest true crime podcast, or re-watching the best '80s movies for the zillionth time, she's always here to talk about anything and everything relating to pop culture.
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