Hallmark’s Christmas in July is Back
The 13th annual "Christmas in July" event on Hallmark Channel will feature four new movies, an original TV series, and an all-new docuseries that chronicles the network's inaugural holiday cruise. The premiere of Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle will commence the festive lineup on Saturday, July 5. The film is one of four new films that will be broadcast on Hallmark Channel. However, it has previously been shown on Hallmark+.
A four-part docuseries titled "Christmas at Sea" will be broadcast on Hallmark Channel beginning Monday, July 7, in addition to the former Hallmark+ programs transitioning to the main network. This unique miniseries transports viewers to Hallmark's holiday cruise from the previous year, which included genuine proposals, meet-and-greets with some of the network's most prominent personalities, and more. Sneak previews from the forthcoming "Countdown to Christmas" slate and reruns of fan-favorite holiday features will also be available to viewers throughout the month. The entire "Christmas in July" schedule for this year is provided below:
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle’
Premiere Date: Saturday, July 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
Stars: Natalie Hall and Alec Santos
Logline: “Successful gift-wrapping shop owner Tina (Hall) is in charge of planning this year’s annual Christmas gala. But things begin to go awry when the gala faces cancellation due to a scrooge-like estate owner.”
‘Holidazed’
Premiere Date: Sunday, July 6, at 8 p.m. ET.
Cast: Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, Ian Harding, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre, Ser'Darius Blain, and Virginia Madsen.
Logline: "Holidazed follows six families living on the same cul-de-sac as they prepare for the holiday season." During a time when emotions run high, each family gathers to celebrate their unique, rich traditions and navigate family quirks, which eventually lead them to discover what they do have in common: love in all its forms.
‘Christmas at Sea’
The premiere date is Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m. ET. (Streaming the next day on Hallmark+)
Stars include Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Taylor Cole, Nikki DeLoach, Sarah Drew, Tyler Hynes, Kimberley Sustad, and Andrew Walker.
Logline: The four-part documentary "captures the joy, connection, and community that define the Hallmark fan experience, as it follows passionate superfans aboard Hallmark's inaugural Christmas Cruise from Miami to Nassau," according to the company. "Viewers will meet cruisers with unforgettable stories — a surprise proposal and wedding, lifelong best friends on a long-awaited girls' trip, a teenage grandson celebrating his 16th birthday with both grandmothers, and more — as they set sail for the ultimate fan adventure."
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince’
The premiere date is Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m. ET.
Stars: Kathryn Davis and Nathan Witte
Logline: "Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is astounded when local star Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who resembles her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her reservations, Beau, the heir to a wealthy family, proves his love for her are genuine, even though his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself caught up in a storybook relationship straight out of her imagination."
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny’
Premiere Date: Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m. ET.
Stars: Ashley Newbrough and Torrance Coombs
Logline: “Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it’s guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to question everything. As her chemistry with Sean grows, Lily begins to wonder if he’s the true match she’s been waiting for all along.”
‘Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion’
Premiere Date: Saturday, July 26, at 8 p.m. ET.
Stars: Cindy Busby and Jake Epstein
Logline: “Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy to be forced to spend time together. However as talk turns to shared memories, old feelings and warmth begins to resurface and they are left wondering if it’s possible to get it right a second time.”