How to Watch Return to Santa on Hallmark Channel: Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. ET
By American TV editorial team |
Return to Santa, a new Countdown to Christmas movie starring Paul Campbell and Rachel Boston, premieres on Hallmark Channel on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central), the night after Thanksgiving. Hallmark Channel is DIRECTV channel 312, and the movie streams on Hallmark+ the next day.
Use our Hallmark Channel guide to check the TV route. Another upcoming movie is The Most Wonderful Secret.
Return to Santa at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Friday, November 27, 2026, 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) |
| Channel | Hallmark Channel (DIRECTV channel 312) |
| Encore | Sat., Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. ET |
| Streaming | Hallmark+, starting the next day |
| Stars | Paul Campbell (Jake), Rachel Boston (Julie) |
What is Return to Santa about?
Santa finds the Christmas list Jake wrote decades ago and decides to fast-track every wish on it. The sudden rush of childhood wishes upends Jake's practical life as he reconnects with his childhood best friend, Julie, and they try to manage the chaos together. Campbell plays Jake and Boston plays Julie, and both are longtime Hallmark leads.
When is the Return to Santa encore?
Hallmark Channel lists an encore the next afternoon, Saturday, November 28, at 4 p.m. ET, so Thanksgiving-weekend travelers get a second chance to catch it live. Times can shift during the holiday season, so it's worth checking the guide on your receiver the week of the airing.
Can I watch Return to Santa on DIRECTV?
Watch on channel 312 when your DIRECTV package includes Hallmark Channel. Search the title in the receiver guide or DIRECTV app, confirm the airing time shown for your location, and set a recording if your account supports it. App access and DVR features depend on your plan and device. Hallmark+ is a separate streaming route; the official movie page lists next-day availability. Check your existing subscriptions before paying for another plan.
Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884 to check options at your address.
Source: Hallmark’s official premiere and showtimes page and its linked story synopsis, checked October 26, 2026. Encore listings can change; recheck the guide near the airing.
Details reviewed October 26, 2026 from Hallmark Channel's movie and showtimes pages. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.