Must-Watch Holiday Films for Your Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 Binge
Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to relax with family, feast on leftovers, and settle in for a holiday movie marathon. Whether you're looking for Thanksgiving-themed classics or new Christmas movies to kick off the festive season, the major streaming services and theaters have you covered.
Here are the top films to watch this Thanksgiving weekend.
New Releases to Stream Now
Kick off the holiday season with some brand-new 2025 movies that have just dropped on streaming platforms.
(Prime Video): Released November 5, this romantic drama starring Shannon Thornton is a story of self-discovery and unexpected love after a humiliating setback, blending holiday cheer with emotional depth.
(Netflix): Available since November 12, this rom-com stars Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson as a divorced couple attempting one last family Christmas, complicated by the arrival of new partners.
(Disney+/Hulu): This fun holiday film, available since November 14, follows the Jonas Brothers as they face escalating obstacles trying to get home for Christmas.
(Netflix): Released on November 26 (Thanksgiving Eve), this new Netflix original features two overworked individuals who plan to rob a London department store on Christmas Eve, unexpectedly falling for each other in the process.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
(Paramount+/ Rent on Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV): The quintessential Thanksgiving road trip comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy as mismatched travelers desperate to get home for the holiday.
(Apple TV+): This timeless classic features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang celebrating the holiday with a very unique, makeshift dinner.