Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit as Hallmark Channel’s Merry Thanksgiving Weekend returns, offering a lineup of all-new original movies designed to evoke warmth and maybe even a sprinkle of romance. Kicking off on Thanksgiving night at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the festivities begin with the premiere of “We Met in December,” featuring Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter. This captivating film sets the stage for a joyful weekend filled with delightful movie doubles from Friday, November 28, through Sunday, November 30.
The programming is rich with heartwarming characters and festive storylines. On Thanksgiving night, “We Met in December” tells the charming tale of Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter), who meet in a beautifully adorned hotel during a December layover. Their magical evening ignites a quest to find one another, teaching them invaluable lessons about love and the true essence of Christmas.
The double-feature weekend kicks off on Friday at 6:00 PM ET/PT with “The Snow Must Go On.” This film follows former Broadway star Isaiah Heyward (played by Corey Cott) as he returns home to help direct his niece’s high school Christmas musical while navigating unexpected romance and holiday chaos.
At 8:00 PM ET/PT, tune in for “The More the Merrier,” where ER doctor Alice (Rachel Boston) and new cardiologist Brian (Brendan Penny) are snowed in at a hospital on Christmas Eve. Together, they manage to deliver four babies amid a blizzard, realizing that the night might turn into a life-changing miracle.
As the weekend progresses, Saturday presents two enchanting films starting with “An Alpine Holiday” at 6:00 PM ET/PT, where sisters Faith (Ashley Williams) and Kelly (Laci J. Mailey) honor their grandmother’s wish for a trip to the French Alps, leading to family bonding and new romances. At 8:00 PM ET/PT, “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas” takes viewers back to 1995, where Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach) reconnects with her late father in a heartfelt narrative that blends holiday music with nostalgic memories.
Sunday’s lineup features “The Christmas Cup” at 6:00 PM ET/PT, where Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Rhiannon Fish) leads her hometown team in a festive competition, forging connections within the community while navigating budding romance. The weekend wraps up at 8:00 PM ET/PT with “Christmas at the Catnip Café,” where Olivia Pierce (Erin Cahill) discovers the joys of community and love as she contemplates her future with a cat café she has inherited.
With a range of stories that celebrate love, family, and the magic of the holiday season, Hallmark’s Merry Thanksgiving Weekend promises to be a heartwarming delight for viewers of all ages. So grab your favorite cozy blanket and tune in for a weekend filled with cheer, romance, and festive fun.