Hallmark’s July 2025 Movie Slate – Celebrating Summer with Familiar Faces and Festive Cheer
Hallmark Channel has revealed its sparkling July 2025 movie lineup, and it’s shaping up to be one of the network’s most exciting summer offerings yet. Packed with warmth, romance, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, this year’s “Christmas in July” slate blends brand-new original premieres with fan-favorite stars from popular franchises like Virgin River, All My Children, When Calls the Heart, and more.
This annual tradition has become a beloved mid-year celebration, turning the heat of summer into a cozy holiday spectacle. In 2025, Hallmark is going all-in — not only premiering new original movies but also showcasing special limited series, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and festive programming blocks designed to reignite the holiday spirit in the heart of July.
The centerpiece of the 2025 event is a four-part original film series titled “Unwrapping Christmas”, airing every Saturday night. Each installment tells a stand-alone story centered around love, healing, and self-discovery — all wrapped in the comforting glow of Christmas lights and snowy small-town charm. From unexpected reunions to magical new beginnings, the series offers something for every Hallmark fan.
Week 1: “Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle” opens the month with a bang. The story follows Tina, a small-town gift shop owner played by All My Children alum Natalie Hall, who struggles to keep the town’s Christmas Gala alive after a wealthy estate owner tries to cancel it. This heartwarming tale of resilience, community spirit, and second chances kicks off the slate with pure Hallmark charm.
Week 2: “Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince” introduces us to Mia, a practical-minded accountant portrayed by Kathryn Davis. She crosses paths with Beau, a charming stranger who resembles the hero from her favorite holiday novel — and who might not be exactly who he claims to be. With Nathan Witte playing the romantic lead, the movie blends humor and fantasy in a feel-good holiday romance.
Week 3: “Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny” brings Ashley Newbrough back to Hallmark as Lily, a marketing executive who finds herself at a career crossroads. When a work trip strands her in a snowy mountain town, she teams up with a local real estate agent (Torrance Coombs) to help save a historic inn. As sparks fly, Lily must decide whether her destiny lies in ambition — or in love.
Week 4: “Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion” closes the series with an emotional bang. Cindy Busby stars as Olivia, who returns to her hometown after years away and ends up snowed in at a lodge… with her ex-boyfriend, played by Jake Epstein. Trapped by a blizzard and surrounded by holiday cheer, the two must confront their past and consider whether their love story deserves a second chapter.
What sets this year apart is the casting. Hallmark has pulled talent from across daytime and primetime television. Fans of Virgin River will immediately recognize Benjamin Hollingsworth, who makes a guest appearance in one of the “Unwrapping” films as a wise bartender with a mysterious past. His role, though brief, ties into a rumored spin-off movie set to film later this year.
