AMC Networks is once again bringing the holiday cheer with the return of its beloved annual programming event, “Best Christmas Ever,” running from November 29 through December 26, 2025. With more than 600 hours of festive films and fan-favorite holiday specials, this year’s lineup promises something for everyone — from timeless classics to modern holiday hits.

Holiday Classics and Modern Favorites Take Over AMC

AMC remains the exclusive cable home for favorites like Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, Fred Claus, and Four Christmases. This year also marks the network debut of the timeless The Wizard of Oz, joining other beloved titles such as White Christmas and the nostalgic Rankin/Bass stop-motion holiday collection.

Best Christmas Ever Festive Marathons and Holiday-Themed Lineups

Viewers can tune in for themed marathons that celebrate comedy, nostalgia, and Christmas spirit all season long. Highlights include:

  • Murray Christmas Marathon – November 29 at 12pm: Scrooged, Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, and more.
  • Christmas with the Kranks – November 30 at 5pm: back-to-back airings of the holiday favorite.
  • Christmas All the Way Marathon – December 6 at 5pm: The Polar Express, Elf, The Wizard of Oz.
  • Holiday Hijinks Marathon – December 7 at 4pm: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, Trading Places, and more.
  • Christmas Candy Marathon – December 9 at 4pm: A John Candy tribute with Planes, Trains & Automobiles and Spaceballs.
  • December the TwELFth – December 12 at 6pm: an eight-hour Elf marathon.
  • Merry ‘80s Marathon – December 13 at 11am: nostalgic hits from Scrooged to Ghostbusters II.
  • Best Elf Marathon – December 14 at 4:30pm: Elf, Fred Claus, The Polar Express.
  • That’s Not Santa! Marathon – December 19 at 6:30pm: Elf, Trading Places, and Fred Claus.
  • Naughty or Nice Weekend – December 20–21: two full days of holiday favorites.
  • Best Christmas Marathon – December 24–25: Elf, Scrooged, Christmas Vacation, and more.
  • Holiday Hangover Marathon – December 26 at 12pm: cure the post-Christmas blues with encore favorites.

Streaming Highlights on AMC+, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and Shudder

The festive spirit continues across AMC Networks’ streaming platforms with all-new holiday content:

  • A Heart For Christmas (ALLBLK – November 27): A heartfelt family story starring Nikiva Dionne and Taja V. Simpson.
  • The Baltimorons (Sundance Now & AMC+ – November 28): Jay Duplass’ SXSW Audience Award-winning film starring Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen.
  • The Haunted Season: The Occupant of the Room (Shudder & AMC+ – December 1): A chilling new holiday ghost story from Kier-La Janisse.
  • The Creep Tapes: Christmas Episode (Shudder & AMC+ – December 12): From Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice, this eerie special brings psychological thrills to Christmas Eve.
  • Joe Bob’s Cold Cruel Christmas (Shudder TV – December 12): Live horror double-feature hosted by Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl.
  • The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Holiday of Horrors (Shudder & AMC+ – December 16): A bold new anthology from The Boulet Brothers, David Dastmalchian, and Akeela Cooper.

Celebrate the Season with AMC’s “Best Christmas Ever”

From cozy classics to spooky seasonal surprises, AMC Networks is the go-to destination for holiday entertainment in 2025. Whether you’re tuning in for Elf marathons, Christmas Vacation laughs, or the dark delights of Dragula Holiday of Horrors, there’s something for every mood and movie lover.

“Best Christmas Ever” begins November 29 on AMC and AMC+ — bringing nonstop holiday joy straight to your home all season long.