Get in the festive spirit with Disney+ this holiday season! Here's a rundown of some Christmas classics and novelties you can stream, perfect for warming up during cooler winter nights.
"The Miracle of Manhattan" (1994)
This timeless classic follows lawyer Dorey Walker (Elizabeth Perkins) and her daughter Susan (Mara Wilson) as they meet an elderly gentleman named Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough), who claims to be the genuine Santa Claus. As Kris begins working as a department store Santa, spreading holiday cheer, legal trouble ensues when he claims to embody the true spirit of Santa Claus.
"Santa Clause: The Series"
Tim Allen reprises his role as Scott Calvin, the man-turned-Santa from the hit film, in the second season of "Santa Clause: The Series," available from November 8. With Christmas having been saved for the time being, Scott focuses on training his son Cal (Austin Kane) as the next Santa and gets caught up in an adventure filled with elves and North Pole conspiracies.
"Kevin - Home Alone"
The McCallister family's festive prep is a whirlwind, as evidenced by Kevin (Macaulay Culkin)’s banishment to the attic by his mother. Asleep for the day, Kevin wakes up to find his family missing – left behind for a holiday trip to Paris. Make no mistake; the 1990 film's enduring hilarity and Christmas cheer remain unshaken, even after 30 years.
"Much Ado About Christmas"
Social worker Eddie Garrick (Ludacris) dreads Christmas due to his painful childhood memories. However, this year, his ex-wife Allison (Teyonah Parris) can't attend, and Eddie is left to care for his daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) on Christmas Eve. As Nick (Lil Rel Howery) shows up in a chimney, introducing himself as the “real” Santa Claus, mayhem ensues. Convinced that Nick has lost his marbles, Eddie grapples with his disbelief while Charlotte befriends him.
"Greg's Diary: Don't Panic at Christmas!"
Depicting Greg's (Marco Eßer) anticipation for a coveted gaming console for Christmas, the animated adaptation of Jeff Kinney's novel will debut on Disney+ on December 8. When Greg and his friend Rowley damage a snowplow, they attempt to hide their misdeeds from their family. As tensions rise, the family becomes snowed in, but Greg's brother Rodrick suspects his sister of a secret mission.
"The Fairy Godmother"
Young fairy godmother-in-training Eleanor (Jillian Bell) faces the prospect of becoming a redundant profession in "The Fairy Godmother." Determined to prove the importance of good fairies in modern society, she intervenes in the life of a disillusioned 40-year-old news station employee named Mackenzie (Isla Fisher).
Disney+ also offers a variety of classic films, such as the "Kevin" trilogy, "Die Hard," and favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Disney's A Christmas Story," and "Frozen."
Excited for the holiday season? Don't forget to mark your calendars for these captivating Christmas movies and series on Disney+!
