Netflix to Stream In a Holidaze on December 2
The Rob Lowe and Maddie Ziegler Christmas film, adapted from Christina Lauren's 2020 novel, arrives on the streaming service this December.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Celebrities
Netflix will release the Christmas film In a Holidaze on December 2, 2026. The movie stars Rob Lowe and Maddie Ziegler and follows a young woman who relives the same holiday week after wishing for a happier life.
Why it matters
The release gives U.S. subscribers a new holiday film for the 2026 season, drawn from a previously published novel. The story's focus on divorce and the threatened loss of a family cabin adds emotional stakes beyond a standard seasonal romance.
The film is scheduled for a Netflix streaming release on December 2, 2026, 25 days after the reporting date. It is adapted from Christina Lauren's novel first published in 2020.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming entertainment service that produces and distributes original films and series to subscribers worldwide.
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe is an American actor known for roles in television series such as The West Wing and Parks and Recreation and for appearing in numerous feature films.
Maddie Ziegler
Maddie Ziegler is an American dancer and actress who gained widespread recognition as a young performer on the reality competition series Dance Moms and later in film and music videos.
The details
Rob Lowe and Maddie Ziegler star in the Christmas film, which Tiffany Paulsen wrote and directed. The story follows Maelyn Jones, who returns to her family's cabin for the holidays, accidentally kisses Theo instead of his older brother Andrew, and turns to her longtime friend Benny for advice as her parents divorce and the family faces losing the cabin.
Timeline
December 2, 2026: Netflix streaming release of In a Holidaze.
Industry Dynamics
The release continues Netflix's annual pattern of holiday romance films, a programming strategy the service has repeated since A Christmas Prince in 2017. Its adaptation from a published novel reflects the streaming industry's continued reliance on book-to-screen properties for seasonal content.
Subscribers can watch In a Holidaze on Netflix starting December 2, 2026, with no separate theatrical release indicated in the source. The film will be available through the existing Netflix subscription.
The takeaway
Viewers planning holiday viewing can mark December 2 on their calendars for the release. Checking Netflix's listings closer to the date will confirm availability and any regional differences.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
