The 5 Best Christmas Movies on Disney+ to Stream on Christmas Eve 2025

Still scrolling for the perfect Christmas Eve movie? To save you from endless debate over the remote, we’ve selected five of the best Christmas films available to stream on Disney+ right now, on December 24, 2025. From timeless classics to laugh-out-loud comedies, here's your perfect watchlist for a cozy holiday night in.

Timeless Classics, Reimagined

Stories that resonate across generations often find new life through new technology. Here's a look at how a classic Christmas musical and a literary masterpiece were reborn with a modern touch.

Babes in Toyland (1961)

This adaptation of Victor Herbert's 1903 operetta is set in the magical world of Toyland. Annette Funicello stars as Mary Contrary, whose plans to marry her love are thwarted by the villainous Barnaby, who wants to take over the town. The stunning Technicolor production and oddball slapstick comedy make it a nostalgic trip back to Hollywood's golden age of Christmas musicals.

A Christmas Carol (2009)

Jim Carrey lends his incredible physical talents to the motion-captured role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Robert Zemeckis's adaptation. But he doesn't stop there—Carrey also plays all three ghosts who visit the old miser. Zemeckis's unique animation techniques create a dreamlike, storybook feel that brings Dickens' world to life.

Wintry Fantasy & Adventure

A movie doesn't need Santa to capture the holiday spirit. Snowy landscapes and magical journeys can evoke the season's wonder just as effectively.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)

While not a traditional Christmas film, its setting—the land of Narnia, where it's "always winter but never Christmas" thanks to the White Witch (Tilda Swinton)—is filled with seasonal imagery. Snowy landscapes, sleigh rides, and enchanted creatures perfectly embody the spirit of the holidays. This adaptation brought C.S. Lewis's classic novels to the big screen on a massive scale.

Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

The film follows a familiar formula: a jaded social worker, Eddie (Ludacris), who lost his Christmas spirit, meets a man named Nick (Lil Rel Howery) claiming to be Santa. It channels classics like Miracle on 34th Street but adds a modern, action-oriented twist to the story.

An Unconventional Comedy

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

In his second feature film, the zany cab driver Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) finds himself in a holiday jam. A burnt-out Santa Claus is in his back seat, and Ernest's bumbling attempts to help him get his groove back cause as much mayhem as they solve. The title gives away the ending, but the frenetic, slapstick journey is what makes this a cult favorite.