Hallmark Channel is going all-in on the holidays with 34 original movies for its 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup—the most ever for the annual event. The festivities begin October 16 with ’Tis the Season for Setups, followed by new movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 20. Highlights include a third Holiday Touchdown movie inspired by the NFL’s Chicago Bears, a Disney World-themed Christmas movie, and the return of Mistletoe Murders for Season 3. The lineup also features plenty of familiar Hallmark stars, including Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, Lori Loughlin and Andie MacDowell.