How to Watch Best Christmas Movies Ever! on The CW
By American TV editorial team |
Best Christmas Movies Ever! airs Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. An encore presentation airs on Christmas night, Friday, December 25, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT. If The CW is included in your DIRECTV lineup, watch on the local affiliate assigned to your address.
The special counts down the best Christmas movies ever made, with classics including Home Alone, Elf, The Santa Clause, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, Christmas Vacation, It's a Wonderful Life and, yes, Die Hard. More than 50 stars, writers, athletes, directors and critics share their favorite holiday movie moments.
Schedule
| Airing | Date | Time (ET/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 8:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Encore | Friday, Dec. 25 | 8:00-10:00 p.m. |
On December 9 the special leads into CW Courtside Wednesday with Incarnate Word at Gonzaga at 9 p.m., and Yogi's First Christmas follows the next night, Thursday, December 10, from 8 to 10 p.m.
How to watch on DIRECTV
Check whether your DIRECTV package carries the local CW affiliate at your address. Search the guide for "Best Christmas Movies" and record both airings. If your CW station is new to your lineup, see how DIRECTV STREAM has been adding CW stations.
Want to watch the movies themselves? See 25 new Christmas movies this holiday and the best Christmas TV episodes and how to stream them. Need help finding your CW channel on DIRECTV? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air dates and descriptions are from The CW's holiday programming announcement of October 27, 2026 and may change. The CW and the films named belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.