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Less-appreciated Christmas films might not receive the acclaim they deserve due to audiences finding them overly cheesy or sentimental. Particularly when it comes to Hallmark Christmas movies, these productions often earn a reputation for being excessively cringe-worthy. However, despite frequent humor about their quality, there is a substantial fanbase who are utterly captivated by them. The reason the Hallmark Channel churns out numerous new Christmas movies year after year becomes clearer: it’s no longer just an annual tradition but a beloved institution for many viewers. Some enthusiasts even claim that the cheesier a Christmas movie is, the more enjoyable it is! Here are some “cheesy” films guaranteed to bring joy to your face. These films can be streamed on Peacock and with Hallmark Now subscriptions.

Actress Zoe Saldaña, famous for her roles in both Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, has voiced worries about the extended postponement of Star Trek 4, hinting that time may be slipping away for the original cast’s space voyage return. In an interview with Deadline to promote her Golden Globe-nominated portrayal in Emilia Pérez, Saldaña discussed the status of the eagerly anticipated sequel to 2016’s Star Trek Beyond. She expressed concern that if they wait too long to make the movie, she and the rest of the cast might become too old to reprise their roles in Star Trek.

The popular series “Gintama” is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, and recently, the first trailer for an upcoming spinoff anime series based on the franchise was unveiled, set to air next year. Despite Hideaki Sorachi’s manga of Gintama wrapping up some years back, the franchise has continued to thrive through the anime adaptations. Over the past few years, new movies have been released in theaters, bringing the anime series to a conclusion. However, “Gintama” is making a fresh comeback as it marks two decades since the manga was first published by Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.

The much-anticipated return of Dragon Ball Super is set for next year, with an unexpected appearance by Black Frieza signaling its impending comeback. After a prolonged hiatus following the demise of creator Akira Toriyama, it was revealed during the Jump Festa 2025 weekend that the manga will make a grand return in 2026. In the meantime, fans can look forward to Black Frieza stealing the limelight once more before they witness the next significant chapter of this beloved series.

There’s often been debate about whether the original Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie, and this discussion tends to overshadow the status of the second film. This might be because the first movie, directed by John McTiernan, is more iconic. However, it’s strange because Die Hard 2 clearly fits the mold of an R-rated Christmas action movie, which strengthens the argument that the original should also be considered as such.

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Kenta Shinohara’s “Witch Watch,” which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2021, is set to debut next year as part of a new wave of franchises. Fans have recently received a clearer glimpse into what the new anime will offer and how much content it will cover. Unlike many other franchises from early 2020s manga getting their anime adaptations around the same time, “Witch Watch” seems best suited for a weekly series filled with antics.