Good tidings are making their way to OWN — and this year’s holiday season just got even more festive with the release of three brand-new trailers.
Oprah Winfrey Network is rolling out a trio of original Christmas movies as part of its 7th annual OWN for the Holidays lineup, kicking off Friday, November 29. Each title now comes with a first-look trailer, giving audiences a glimpse of the love, laughs, and holiday chaos ahead.
The network continues its tradition of spotlighting stories centered on Black love, family, and seasonal joy — with casts that include Loretta Devine, Kiki Layne, Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, Tristan Mack Wilds, Etienne Maurice, and more.
“From the beginning, OWN has led the way in creating holiday movies that reflect the lives, families, and traditions of Black audiences,” said Tina Perry, President of OWN. “This year’s premieres continue our commitment to stories that celebrate love, laughter, and the joy of togetherness.”
Below is the full lineup — now with newly released trailers.
Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Premieres: Friday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Kiki Layne, Etienne Maurice
Trailer: Now Released
Reserved college professor Maya (Layne) tells one small lie about being in a relationship with an unconscious stranger… and suddenly finds herself swept into his family’s holiday world. Things only get more complicated when she crosses paths with the stranger’s doctor — her ex, Daniel (Maurice). The new trailer teases a playful, emotional holiday romance with mistaken-identity stakes.
The Christmas Showdown
Premieres: Friday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Amber Stevens West, Corbin Reid, Loretta Devine, Obba Babatundé, Carla Renata
Trailer: Now Released
Former childhood best friends April (Reid) and Chastity (Stevens West) reunite under less-than-merry circumstances when both return home and compete for the same job. Working for Hen (Devine) on the Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular should be a dream — but old wounds resurface fast. The trailer teases comedy, rivalry, and a fun Run the World reunion.
Very Merry Mystery
Premieres: Friday, December 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Ashleigh Murray, Tristan Mack Wilds
Trailer: Now Released
Beloved beauty shop owner Bea (Murray) is the unofficial mayor of Goldfern, Georgia — until a Christmas Murder Mystery party takes a real turn. When the host disappears, Bea teams up with her detective boyfriend Troy (Wilds) to crack the case before Christmas morning. The trailer leans into cozy small-town charm and holiday whodunit fun.
All three films are produced by FOX Entertainment Studios for OWN.
This year’s OWN for the Holidays slate marks another milestone in the network’s commitment to amplifying Black joy, love, and storytelling during one of the most celebrated seasons of the year.
OWN for the Holidays premieres Friday, November 29, and continues every Friday through December 13 on OWN — with trailers available to stream now.