In terms of heartwarming Christmas romantic comedies, Netflix serves as the streaming industry’s equivalent to the Hallmark Channel, expanding its collection of titles every holiday season. The year 2024 was a particularly successful one for them, with Lindsay Lohan making a comeback in Netflix Christmas romance movies after her 2022 release Falling for Christmas, followed by Our Little Secret. Lohan’s co-star from Mean Girls and longtime Hallmark favorite, Lacey Chabert, also joined in the Netflix holiday fun with a movie titled Hot Frosty. Other Christmas romance titles on Netflix in 2024 included The Merry Gentlemen and Meet Me Next Christmas.
Absolutely, Netflix has been a significant player in the holiday romantic comedy genre since as early as 2017 with their debut film in this category, “A Christmas Prince.” This delightful movie tells the story of an American journalist who is dispatched to the fictitious kingdom of Aldovia to gather exclusive news about its roguish prince. Predictably, there’s a spark between them, and they become deeply smitten. Two sequels were released, “A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding” in 2018 and “A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby” in 2019. With nearly six years having passed since the last installment, fans of holiday romances can’t help but wonder if there might be a fourth movie in the series.
A Christmas Prince 4 Is Not Confirmed
It’s Not Likely To Happen
It seems that Netflix hasn’t given any hints about revisiting the enchanting land of Aldovia, and frankly, it appears as though a fourth installment of “A Christmas Prince” might be off the table. Given that the first three movies were consistently released during the holiday seasons from 2017 to 2019, if there was a plan for a fourth film, it would likely have been out in 2020 or perhaps even 2021, considering the impact of COVID-19. However, Netflix isn’t avoiding the holiday romance genre; instead, they seem to be investing more in it. So, while there’s always hope for a sequel, it seems unlikely at this point.
It’s worth noting that the A Christmas Prince series has been facing decreasing praise from a critical perspective. For instance, the initial movie garnered 73% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, but its sequels, The Royal Wedding and The Royal Baby, have received progressively lower ratings of 50% and 36%. To make matters worse, the audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes were even less favorable, with just 49%, 37%, and 40% for each film respectively. Although critics can sometimes be overly critical towards romantic comedies, it’s worth mentioning that female-led movies often struggle to get good ratings on the site.
| A Christmas Prince Rotten Tomatoes Scores | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tomatometer (Critics) | Popcornmeter (Audience) | |
| A Christmas Prince (2017) | 73% | 49% |
| A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018) | 50% | 37% |
| A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019) | 36% | 40% |
Another possibility for why there might not be A Christmas Prince 4 is that the writers have run out of creative directions for the story. Given that the first three movies show Amber (Rose McIver) and Richard (Ben Lamb) falling in love, getting married, and having their first child, it’s hard to imagine what could come next without putting their relationship in peril. Holiday romance fans like myself would prefer not to see their marriage tested, so if a fourth movie is made, it should offer an enjoyable and escapist adventure instead, perhaps the writers are still figuring out how to make that happen.
A Christmas Prince 4 Cast
Rose McIver Says She’d Come Back
If Netflix were to produce “A Christmas Prince 4,” the entire project would depend on whether the original cast members are available. Since “A Christmas Prince 3” came out in 2019, six years can be a significant period in Hollywood, making it possible that the cast has moved on. Notably, leads Ben Lamb and Rose McIver have garnered recent success on television with their roles in “The Gilded Age” and “Ghosts.” However, although it might seem unlikely, McIver expressed to Variety her desire to revisit the world of “A Christmas Prince.
I’m continuing to reach out to them, expressing my eagerness to rejoin them. I truly cherish that group of people, and the times we shared during our work together were truly unique and unforgettable. The filming location in Romania was exceptional as well. I’d be happy to carry on this story whenever possible. I believe it’s one of the funniest and most enjoyable franchises I’ve ever been a part of, and I had an incredible time working on it. Fingers crossed for future opportunities!
Hopefully, McIver can rally her co-stars from the “Christmas Prince” series to communicate their readiness for another installment to Netflix. Of course, it’s essential that Lamb reprises his role as Amber’s husband, King Richard of Aldovia. In the world of “A Christmas Prince,” family is highly valued, so a fourth movie should feature Queen Helena (Alice Krige) and Princess Emily (Honor Kneafsey), who have appeared in all three prior films.
A Christmas Prince 4 Story Details
Rose McIver Has Plenty Of Ideas
Without definite plans for “A Christmas Prince 4” yet, any guesses about its plot are merely speculative. Nevertheless, Rose McIver seems keen and ready to propose some ideas to Netflix. In a chat with Variety, she expressed her readiness to return, and in jest, proposed the title and premise of “A Christmas Second Royal Baby” for the fourth film. However, McIver also shared more intriguing ideas with Vulture:
A heartwarming tale that showcases a couple’s journey out of a marital rough patch by seeking assistance. It sure would be delightful. [Laughs.]
In response to popular interest, there are numerous directions in which the story of Princess Emily’s growth into maturity could unfold.
A Christmas romantic comedy focusing on a marital rut could indeed be fresh, since many romances often revolve around blossoming or youthful love. Yet, it might not provide the light-hearted holiday entertainment some viewers seek. Additionally, we’ve already enjoyed Amber and Richard’s journey to their happy ending – let’s avoid undoing that for us!
Instead of McIver’s suggestion, let’s consider shifting the focus of the franchise towards Princess Emily. Actress Honor Kneafsey brings charm to every scene as Richard’s little sister, and although she was a child when the series began, she’s now 20 – an ideal age for leading a holiday romance movie. Netflix, if you’re listening, open the door for Rose McIver, consider her ideas, and let’s bring A Christmas Prince 4 to life!
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2025-04-20 16:14