The festive season is the holiday where family, friends, re-unions come together to celebrate through gift sharing and parties, among others.

It usually happens at the end of the year, in most cases from late November to early January the following year.

A movie is a series of motion pictures recorded by a camera and is joined with visual sounds to entertain and educate audiences based on the context.

• Red One (2024)

It is a movie with a collection of action content and comedy-related activities.

It can work on the festive season perfectly due to its display of winter-magic, sleighs, and North-pole scenes that relates with festive mood, hence making it outstanding.

The main characters are Dwayne Johnson (main actor), who plays the role of North Pole security and Chris Evans, a hacker and also a bounty hunter.

They will unite and rescue J.K. Simmons after being kidnapped by the villainous Gryla.

It is filled with mixed reactions, including emotions and temper.

If you are looking for a big spectacle film, it stands out well.

Viewers who love films that are Christmas-mashed-up, spiced up with adventure, will love it.

• Unexpected Christmas (2025)

Narrates how the Scott family has re-united for celebrating together during the holiday.

Unfortunately, during the gathering, things turn chaotic as Marissa, who is a kid in Scott’s family, returns home after a breakup.

It shows some dramatic scenes as the ex-boyfriend of Marissa shows up at Scott’s home with her step-sister secretly.

It is highly recommended because it carries the density of the season through family gatherings, creating a festive mood filled with warmth and tension.

Highly anticipated by audiences who love holiday films, family gatherings and humor.

Also Read: How to Enjoy the Festive Season Without Spending Much Money

• A Merry Little Ex‑Mas (2025)

A couple planning to divorce but decides to organize one last mega family Christmas for the kids to enjoy together.

However, things didn’t go as planned as the husband’s new girlfriend arrived, bringing the house at standstill.

The film is set on holiday mood, that is, snow and family planning to enjoy together.

It contains a mixture of romantic and comedy-related activities, setting up a theme of love, change and how families prepare for holidays.

• Jingle Bell Heist (2025)

This film talks about two thieves, Sophie and Nick, who plan to rob a store on Christmas in London.

It is mixed up with heist and romantic comedy,flavoring it to be outstanding.

It is spiced up with holiday fun moments and is more modernized.

The young generation will find it interesting.

Injects holiday fun with a twist (crime/heist theme) mixed with romance

Also Read: How Man’s Love Affair With His Mother-in-law Became a Viral Film

• Our Little Secret (2024)

It is built around Lindsay Lohan, who decides to spend her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family.

The celebration takes another twist when her ex shows up at their house.

The film can work on festive season because it blends more of a holiday setting with a mixture of family chronicles and romantic tensions.

It is highly recommended to individuals or couples looking for holiday romance and situational comedy.

• My Secret Santa (2025)

The film talks about a single mother who loses her job and decides to disguise herself as an elderly man just to become the ski resort’s Santa.

Unfortunately, the manager develops a romantic attitude, thus complicating things.

Ski resort sets a holiday mood with a playful mood and it’s good when viewed with family and friends.

• The Holdovers (2023)

The play is set around boarding school during the Christmas break.

Students remain at school during the holiday and a romantic relationship develops between a teacher, cook and student.

It is played around Christmas break, therefore it counter balance with festive mood.

An individual in the mood for something mindful during the festive period will like it.

Follow our WhatsApp Channel and WhatsApp Community for instant news updates

Family watching movies for illustration purposes. PHOTO/pexels