One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is to watch a holiday-themed movie! Get in the festive spirit this holiday season with our list of Christmas movies in theatres, or one of our many at-home viewing suggestions. From black and white classics to brand new releases, there’s something for everyone!
There are two brand-new Christmas movies to watch in theatres this holiday season, plus several eagerly anticipated new releases set to hit the big screen! Which one will you choose?
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | November 8; Rated G
- RED ONE | November 15; PG
- Wicked | November 22; PG
- Moana 2 | November 27; G
- Mufasa | December 20; PG
- Sonic The Hedgehog: 3 | December 20; PG
To stretch our budget, we like to take advantage of cheap movie Tuesday’s at Cineplex Theatres, or Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays. We are also big fans of the the old-school charm and affordable movie and concession prices at Leduc Cinemas – their Tuesday tickets are just $6!
The Polar Express IMAX 3D Experience
November 23 – December 24 | The holiday tradition continues at the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton with IMAX screenings of The Polar Express on Saturday and Sundays from November 23 to December 22, 2024 plus December 23 & 24, 2024. Come in your coziest Christmas pajamas and treat your family to a morning at the movies watching the holiday favorite on Alberta’s largest theatre screen.
Other Holiday Movies in the IMAX Theatre include:
- Love Actually | Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 pm
- The Holiday | Friday, December 20 at 7:15 pm
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | Saturday, December 21 at 7:15 pm
- Elf | Sunday, December 22 at 6:00 pm
Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema
Reel Family Cinema is getting festive this month with a selection of Christmas-themed movies on Saturday afternoons in December. Enjoy these family favourite films together, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids ages 12 and under. Get the full details here.
- Flow | Saturday, November 30 at 1:00 pm & Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm
- A Christmas Story (1983) | Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm
- Elf | Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 pm
- The Great Muppet Caper | Saturday, December 28 at 12:30 pm
PLUS don’t miss the Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party on December 7, 2024. These nostalgia-filled events offer up a morning of non-stop retro cartoons from the 1940’s – 1980’s while kids and kids-at-heart binge on colorful sugary cereals (included with admission). NOTE: Kids admission is not free at these events.
Landmark Cinemas Merry Movies
Join Landmark Cinemas all season long to enjoy your holiday movie favorites! See it all on the BIG screen, at the SMALL cost of just $7.99 per ticket (plus tax). See the full festive schedule here with your choice of:
- The Grinch
- Elf
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- The Polar Express
- Wonka
Cineplex Family Favourites Movies
Treat your family to a Saturday morning at the movies and still have money leftover for popcorn, candy and drinks! For just $3.99 per ticket (+fees), you can enjoy a selection of fairly recent movies and classic films your family might already know and love. December’s line-up includes:
- Elf | Saturday, December 7, 2024
- The Polar Express (2D or 3D) | Saturday, December 14, 2024
Home Alone in Concert
December 14 | Enjoy a classic holiday movie and concert performance from FILMharmonique Orchestra! Home Alone in Concert offers a unique and memorable experience with the beloved Christmas movie enhanced by a live musical performance of John Williams’ spectacular soundtrack. Don’t miss it on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium!
FREE Family Films at the Whitemud Crossing Library
Looking for a FREE afternoon of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy together? Visit the Whitemud Crossing Public Library location every Sunday at 2:00 pm for Family Films at the library! Get the full details here. Selections in October include:
- Despicable Me 4 | December 1, 2024
- Anastasia | December 8, 2024
- Rise of the Guardians | December 15, 2024
- Elf | December 22, 2024
- Happy Feet | December 29, 2024
Pop the popcorn and stream a Christmas childhood favourite while making fun memories with the kids. Here are a few of our favourites for inspiration:
🎄 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)
🎄 A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
🎄 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
🎄 Frosty the Snowman (1969)
🎄 A Christmas Story (1983)
🎄 Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)
🎄 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
🎄 Home Alone (1990)
🎄 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
🎄 The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
🎄 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
🎄 Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
🎄 The Santa Clause (1994)
🎄 The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs Clause (2002)
🎄 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
🎄 Jingle All the Way (1996)
🎄 Jingle All the Way 2 (2014)
🎄 Jack Frost (1998)
🎄 Snow Day (2000) *Filmed in Edmonton!
🎄 Elf (2003)
🎄 The Polar Express (2004)
🎄 Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)
🎄 Prep and Landing (2009)
🎄 Arthur Christmas (2011)
🎄 The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
🎄 The Princess Switch (2018)
🎄 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
🎄 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
🎄 Klaus (2019)
🎄 Noelle (2019)
🎄 The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
🎄 Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
🎄 A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
🎄 That Christmas (2024)
🎄 Dear Santa (2024)
🎅 Looking for more Family Fun this holiday season? Don’t miss
our guide to the Best Christmas Events in Edmonton! 🎄
