December 2025 boasts a strong lineup of new Black holiday movies that feature a crime caper, along with traditional themes of love, faith, and reconnection. In addition, Brandy Norwood and her daughter Sy’Rai Smith are among the leads of these Black holiday films, which also feature Jeremy Meeks. (Yes, “Prison Bae.”) Whether you’re gathering with friends and family or enjoying solo time, here are the holiday flicks across various networks and streaming platforms.
Christmas Everyday on Lifetime
This film stars Brandy Norwood and her daughter Sy’rai Smith as sisters, one a bridezilla (Smith) and the other a fashion designer (Norwood) trying to uphold her late father’s Christmas traditions as her mother (Debbi Morgan) has begun losing her sight. Chaos disrupts the fairytale wedding and a handsome contractor (Robert C. Riley) arrives on the scene.
Vera’s Holiday Flop on BET+
According to BET+, “A high school reunion 20 years later. What could go wrong? Vera is NOT ready for this wild weekend packed with old flames, bad decisions, and big laughs in this raucous, romantic new holiday classic!” The film features an ensemble cast including Charity Jordan, Terri J. Vaughn, Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL, and Saycon Sengbloh.
Never Alone for Christmas: Memphis on BET+
A follow-up to Never Alone for Christmas, tells the story of “two Memphis ladies with big hearts, a dating coach, and a once great Beale Street blues singer, find themselves unexpectedly alone for Christmas. So they help one another reset their love lives.” Never Alone for Christmas: Memphis stars Melissa L. Williams, Juhahn Jones, K. Michelle, Chris Sakyi, and Tom Arnold. It also features two original holiday songs performed by BBR Records recording artist K. Michelle, “Christmas Blues” and “Never Gonna Be Alone for Christmas (Remix).”
Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on “OWN for the Holidays“
Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas stars Kiki Layne as a reserved professor who lies about being in a relationship with an unconscious stranger and gets swept up in the stranger’s family’s holiday plans. “Things are made even more complicated by her undeniable chemistry with her “boyfriend’s” doctor, Daniel (Etienne Maurice), who just so happens to be her ex,” according to OWN.
The Christmas Showdown on “OWN for the Holidays“
According to OWN, “Former childhood best friends, April (Corbin Reid) and Chastity (Amber Stevens West), haven’t spoken ever since April bailed on their plan to move to New York, choosing Paris instead to chase her dream as an event producer. When her career fizzles, April returns home and unexpectedly crosses paths with Chastity, who is also out of work, and desperate for a fresh start. Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular. But to impress Hen (Loretta Devine), the event producer overseeing the show, they’ll need to mend old wounds and work as a team. What begins as a friendly rivalry, quickly escalates to an all-out holiday showdown.”
Very Merry Mystery on “OWN for the Holidays“
“Known for her unmatched hairstyling skills and her infectious love of Christmas, beloved beauty shop owner Bea (Ashleigh Murray) is the bedrock of Goldfern, GA. When she attends a Christmas Murder Mystery party at the mansion of a hard-nosed businesswoman, the evening takes a shocking turn when the host goes missing and a ransom note is found. To solve the crime, Bea must team up with her boyfriend, Troy (Tristan Mack Wilds), who is also a newly promoted detective,” in this OWN original.
Christmas by Design on BET+
In this BET+ Original, “a famous handbag designer working on deadline to complete her special edition holiday line for charity finds her newest designs stolen in a company data breach and calls in an IT expert only to find they have embarrassing romantic history from last year’s Christmas party.” Christmas by Design stars Danielle LaRoach, Lamon Archey, Celeste Seda, and Monanik Dugar.
Son of the Preacher on BET+
In this Black holiday movie, “Jasmine (Gabrielle Graham), a whip-smart beauty entrepreneur, dreams of launching her haircare brand that feels just out of reach. Enter Caleb Samuel (Chris LeBlanc) — a flashy, social media–famous preacher’s kid with three million followers, a fast car, and a complicated relationship with his megachurch dynasty. What starts as Jasmine’s hustle to land a business deal quickly sparks into a connection neither of them saw coming.”
Love After Holidays on BET+
In Love After Holidays, “A talk show host battling alcohol addiction and personal demons loses everything she holds dear—her faith, career, and custody of her daughter. On a journey of self-discovery, she must confront her past, rebuild her relationships, and transform her pain into purpose to find healing and redemption.” The film stars co-writer Jacinth Headlam, Jeremy Meeks (Yes, “Prison Bae”), Trina, Amia Brock, and Malik Yoba.
The Christmas Campaign on Lifetime
In The Christmas Campaign, “Kayleigh Brooks (Chelsea Rose Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Austen Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Vivica A. Fox) puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa’s Pajamas. Sparks fly—not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win—no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?”
12 Baes of Christmas on ALLBLK and Tubi
In 12 Baes of Christmas, Simone Starr learns her quintessential relationship with her boyfriend and podcast co-host Khalil is a lie when a gossip blog leaks a video of him sleeping in another woman’s bed right before Christmas. As fans and the blogosphere question her position as a relationship coach, she is in danger of losing a big TV deal, her sponsors, and possibly her mind. Her friends suggest now as the perfect time for Simone’s “ho phase,” and “Simone dives headfirst into the online dating world for the first time. She is on a mission to find a Christmas bae. Hilarity ensues as Simone navigates the murky dating pool in Atlanta, running into every dating stereotype imaginable.”
A Soulful Christmas on BET+
A Soulful Christmas focuses on what occurs “when the children of two feuding musical legends are forced to collaborate on a holiday song remake, their rivalry turns into an unexpected romance. But with family legacies, unresolved grudges, and a ticking Christmas Eve deadline, they must learn to harmonize on and off the stage before the past repeats itself.” The film features an ensemble cast, including Kaci Walfall, Myles Truitt, Shanice, Kenny Lattimore, Taylor Symone, E. Roger Mitchell, Towanda Braxton, KB Holland, Kyler Chavis, Gail Everett-Smith, Gerard Catus, Ryan James, and Elijah Resurreccion.
Unexpected Christmas in Theaters
You’ll have to head to the theaters for Unexpected Christmas, which details what happens “when the Scott family gathers for Christmas” and “the dream reunion Momma Scott (Anna Maria Horsford) planned quickly turns upside down. Her daughter Marissa (DomiNque Perry) returns home fresh off a breakup with her boyfriend Richard (Lil Rel Howery) and is then shocked when Richard arrives arm in arm with her estranged stepsister Kerry (Reagan Gomez). Marissa tries to play it cool and invites a surprise guest of her own who has everyone talking, all while Kerry is cooking up a scheme that could ruin the whole celebration. Add in a few romantic mix-ups, old rivalries, and plenty of family secrets, and everyone is in for an unforgettable holiday. With love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos around every corner, this Christmas might just bring the Scotts closer together—or blow the roof off the house!”
