The Hallmark Channel is bringing holiday cheer to the summer months with its annual "Christmas in July" event, which began on June 26 and will continue through July 31. The celebration includes a lineup of past Christmas movies alongside four newly produced films and a special documentary.
This year's event offers a new season of "Christmas at Sea" on Hallmark+, documenting the second annual Hallmark Christmas Cruise. The documentary is set to stream on Hallmark+ and features stars such as Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, and Rachel Boston.
The "Christmas in July" movie schedule includes:
- "Renovation Romance," airing July 4, stars Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing as a reality TV couple whose relationship is tested while renovating a cabin for a live Christmas special.
- "The Christmas Market," airing June 11, features Katherine Barrell as a miniature artist fighting to save her late father's Christmas market from a corporate developer, with whom she forms an unexpected connection.
- "The Linden Lodge," airing July 18, stars Vanessa Lengies as an ambitious hotel executive evaluating her family's struggling lodge, where she meets co-owner Trey Sanderson (Marcus Rosner) and becomes involved in the town's holiday traditions.
- "Ribbons & Bows," airing July 25, follows interior designer Grace (Jen Lilley) and her former crush Ryan (Nick Bateman) as they work together to revive a beloved charity fundraiser in their hometown.
All new movies will be available for next-day streaming on Hallmark+.
For viewers without cable, Hallmark Channel can be accessed through live TV streaming services, with DIRECTV recommended for its free five-day trial and flexible subscription options starting at $49.99 per month. Hallmark+'s own streaming service is offering a promotional rate of $1 per month for the first two months when subscribing via Prime Video.