Top 8 Must-Watch Christmas Movies & Specials on Apple TV+

Get in the festive spirit with these Christmas movies and specials on Apple TV+.
Top 8 Must-Watch Christmas Movies & Specials on Apple TV+

Highlights

  • Apple TV+ offers a small but carefully curated collection of holiday movies and specials, including exclusive rights to the Peanuts holiday specials.
  • Spirited is a must-watch Apple TV+ exclusive that puts a fresh twist on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with catchy musical numbers and a new spin on the story.
  • Viewers can enjoy a versatile treat with Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special on Apple TV+, featuring a star-studded holiday concert that will put them in a festive mood.

Apple TV+ is a streaming service that was launched in November 2019 and has quickly gained traction, offering award-winning titles and a small but carefully curated collection of holiday movies and specials to get you into the festive spirit.

Its lineup includes a variety of Peanuts holiday specials for exclusive streaming. In addition, there are other amazing films and specials available on the platform.

Here are the top 8 Christmas movies and specials available on Apple TV+:

1. Spirited

Rotten Tomatoes: 71%

Spirited puts a fresh twist on the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. Helmed by Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, the Apple TV+ exclusive features catchy musical numbers and a new spin on the story.

2. Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

Mariah Carey teams up with Santa Claus’ elves to organize a star-studded Christmas concert, with appearances by Ariana Grande, Snoop Dogg, and more, guaranteed to put viewers in a festive mood.

3. A Charlie Brown Christmas

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

This cherished Christmas cartoon is still considered to be the quintessential holiday special, and Apple TV+ is offering free streaming from December 22nd to the 25th, accessible with an Apple ID.

4. It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

Rotten Tomatoes (Audience Score): 69%

Peanuts' second full-length Christmas special consists of several holiday tales revolving around the beloved cartoon characters, making it a merry watch for the festive season.

5. Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales

Rotten Tomatoes (Audience Score): 56%

This special showcases Charlie Brown and his friends in five festive shorts, each centering on the characters' unique ways of getting into the holiday spirit.

6. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Rotten Tomatoes (Audience Score): 79%

This endearing special follows Rerun's desire for a dog and remains a seasonal watch for Peanuts fans.

7. For Auld Lang Syne

Rotten Tomatoes (Audience Score): 77%

This recent addition to the lineup shines the spotlight on Lucy and features a dual holiday celebration, perfect for a festive watch.

8. ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas

Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

This holiday documentary tells the true story of a man's battle against his neighborhood's Homeowners’ Association over the celebration of Christmas, offering a unique and entertaining watch for the holiday season.