Black Christmas Movies: Celebrate the Holidays with Beyoncé, The Wiz, and More!

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While Thanksgiving is still a week away and many across the nation are still raking away fallen leaves, the holiday spirit is here.

Since November began, Christmas movies have been dropping and popping up on streamers’ top-watched lists. Holiday commercials and promotions are cluttering our feeds. And, as Mariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas, has officially announced, “It’s time.”

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the unique specials. So far, it’s been announced that Beyoncé will perform the halftime show on Christmas Day during the Ravens-Texans game. The game and her performance will air on Netflix at 4:30 PM ET and the teams’ local broadcasts. It was also announced that CNN will air their Luther Vandross documentary, “Luther: Never Too Much,” on New Year’s Day.

However, before either of these highly anticipated specials drop, Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” special will premiere on Dec. 1 at 10:30 AM ET on Freeform, and previous holiday specials by the music icon can already be watched on Apple TV and Disney +. Halle Bailey and Smoky Robinson will also be hosting the star-studded “A Motown Christmas” airing on NBC on Dec. 11 at 9 PM ET. Ashanti, Andra Day,  BeBe Winans, Jordin Sparks, Pentatonix, and more are slated to perform.

In the meantime, if you’re ready to really get into the spirit or are just looking to get your holiday season watch list together early, look no further than our guide to the top Black films to enjoy during the holiday season. Below, we have gathered 25 films that should be on everyone’s list. 

1. The Wiz (1978)

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2. The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990)

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3. The Preacher’s Wife (1996)

Credit: Touchstone Pictures

4. Last Holiday (2006)

Credit: Paramount Pictures

5. Genie (2023)

Credit: Peacock

6. Boxing Day (2021)

Credit: Warner Brothers

7. This Christmas (2007)

Credit: Screen Gems

8. Jingle Jangle (2020)

Credit: Netflix

9. The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

Credit: Focus Features

10. Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

11. The Perfect Holiday (2007)

Credit: Destination Films

12. Friday After Next (2002)

Credit: New Line Cinema

13. Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)

Credit: Netflix

14. Snowglobe (2007)

Credit: ABC Family

15. Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (2019)

Credit: Freeform

16. A Diva Christmas Carol (2000)

Credit: Viacom

17. Holiday Rush (2019)

Credit: Netflix

18. Almost Christmas (2016)

Credit: Will Packer Productions

19. The Best Man Holiday (2013)

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20. Black Nativity (2013)

Credit: Maven Pictures

21. A Madea Christmas (2013)

Credit: Tyler Perry Studios

22. A Naija Christmas (2021)

Credit: Netflix

23. This is Christmas (2022)

Credit: Vertigo Films

24. Merry Liddle Christmas Baby (2021)

Credit: Lifetime

25. Holiday Heart (2000)

Credit: MGM Television
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