It’s a Wonderful Lifetime: Celebrate with Lifetime’s Holiday Movie Collection
The holiday season is officially here, and that means patrons will be cozying up with heartwarming stories, festive romance, and a touch of holiday magic.
Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime campaign has grown from a seasonal treat into a full-blown holiday phenomenon, delivering a sleigh-full of original holiday movies that bring joy, nostalgia, and star-studded casts to TV screens across the country. And Hoopla lets your patrons stream many of these fan-favorite films anytime, anywhere!
With each passing year, the campaign has expanded its lineup, featuring more diverse stories, bigger productions, and familiar faces that audiences adore. From Mario Lopez and Jana Kramer to Tia Mowry, Melissa Joan Hart, Tatyana Ali, and Jackée Harry, Lifetime’s holiday movies are packed with beloved actors that add sparkle to every scene.
This year’s new titles—including Christmas Everyday, Deck the Hallways, Thank God: Christmas at the Keller Ranch, and A Pickleball Christmas—will start hitting Hoopla on December 30, but there’s no need to wait to get into the holiday spirit: Hoopla already offers a curated collection of It’s a Wonderful Lifetime favorites from previous seasons, including last year’s biggest hits.
One standout is Christmas in the Spotlight, inspired by the whirlwind romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. With their recent engagement announcement and Taylor’s new album release, this film is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and is a must-watch for patrons who are fans of pop culture and holiday cheer.
Other highlights include:
- Yes, Chef! Christmas, a deliciously romantic tale set in a festive kitchen, starring Tia Mowry and “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro
- Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas, a glamorous reunion of iconic stars from the golden age of pop
- Steppin’ Into the Holiday, a dance-filled celebration starring Mario Lopez and Jana Kramer that’s perfect for the whole family
- Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune, a musical treat starring the country legend herself
Gospel music lovers will rejoice with a pair of uplifting titles featuring Kirk Franklin:
For those who prefer movies that show how messy things can get around the holidays, the Merry Liddle film series, starring Kelly Rowland, follows the charming and chaotic holiday adventures of the Liddle family:
And patrons seeking inclusive holiday storytelling will love The Christmas Setup, which stands out as Lifetime’s first LGBTQ holiday movie—a heartfelt and groundbreaking addition to the lineup.
Whether your patrons are looking for romance, laughter, music, or meaningful moments, the It’s a Wonderful Lifetime collection on Hoopla has something for everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Hoopla Resource Center for downloadable promotional resources you can use to get the word out this holiday season!
