A Christmas Cookie Caper Will Debut This December
The holiday film, shot in Birmingham, is scheduled to premiere on UPtv on December 10, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Comedy
UPtv will premiere the new holiday movie A Christmas Cookie Caper on December 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT. The film features Vivica A. Fox and serves as a sequel to the 2025 production A Christmas Murder Mystery.
Why it matters
The production highlights Birmingham as a regional hub for film projects, having utilized metro locations and local background actors during the filming process.
The production is a direct sequel to the 2025 film A Christmas Murder Mystery. It features 62-year-old actress Vivica A. Fox and centers on the 100th Annual Christmas Cookie Challenge.
The players
Vivica A. Fox
She is an acclaimed American actress who stars in the upcoming holiday film.
UPtv
This cable network owned by UP Entertainment is the primary broadcaster for the holiday feature.
The details
Produced by UP Entertainment, the movie features a cast including Morgan Bradley, Rob Mayes, Zachary Bostrom, Joanie Geiger, and William Brock. Filming for the project took place throughout the metro Birmingham area during June 2026, involving local background actors and extras.
Timeline
Filming for the movie took place across metro Birmingham in June 2026.
The film will debut on UPtv on December 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
Industry Dynamics
The film follows the release strategy of the 2025 film A Christmas Murder Mystery. This project illustrates the growing trend of cable networks producing holiday-themed sequels to build recurring franchise appeal.
Viewers can catch the movie's premiere on UPtv starting at 7 p.m. CT on December 10, 2026. The film will be available for subscribers of the cable network to watch during the holiday season.
The takeaway
Local film productions like this one provide significant visibility for the Birmingham metro area. Audiences can look forward to seeing local locations and background talent featured in the upcoming network release.
Further reading
Find more holiday film news in the Birmingham Comedy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
