10 Hallmark Christmas 2021 Movies That Should Get Sequels
When we tune in to Hallmark Christmas movies — whether part of the “Countdown to Christmas” or “Miracles of Christmas” event — we know what to expect: a heartwarming story, with a misunderstanding along the way for the central couple, and the two getting together in the final moments. Everything is wrapped up in a bow. But what if that wasn’t it?
After all, the 2021 offerings feature a couple sequels to previous movies — The Nine Kittens of Christmas (to 2014’s The Nine Lives of Christmas) and The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (to 2020’s The Christmas House). And since we love seeing our favorite characters again (it’s why we’re such big TV fans), we can’t help but wonder which of this year’s movies would make for great sequels going forward.
In one case, the concept would work with an almost entirely new cast (like Next Stop, Christmas), while in others, we’re hoping to see the happily ever after (like the aforementioned Nine Kittens of Christmas). And we enjoyed the Sister Swap companions so much, we know exactly how we’d like to see those characters again, though in a slightly different way.
Read on as we propose sequels for eight of 2021’s Hallmark Christmas movies.
A Very Merry Bridesmaid
At the end of the film, Leah (Emily Osment) planned to travel, while Drew (Casey Deidrick) revealed his plans to not sell his Nana’s house. So where might we find them a year (or two) later? Are they still together? Might he be planning to propose as a joint Christmas Eve/birthday present, and cue the hijinks as her brother (his best friend) and the rest of the family gets involved? Speaking of the rest of the family, do Leah’s parents return from Portugal for the holidays?
Christmas for Keeps
A couple years later, Mia (Marielle Scott) could bring everyone back together to save the annual production of A Christmas Carol for their teacher’s memory. (Maybe it has to do with budget cuts, or maybe there’s just a grinch-y principal.) We could see how Avery (Christa B. Allen) and Ben (Ryan Rottman) are doing being together in Michigan, Sarah (Ashley Newbrough) could have taken over her father’s practice, and Noah’s (Cardi Wong) cookie business could be a success.
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls
After watching brothers Mike (Robert Buckley) and Brandon (Jonathan Bennett) compete in this year’s offering, why not have them work together to build one Christmas House scene across their two houses in a third movie in the franchise? After all, Brandon, his husband Jake (Brad Harder), and their two kids are buying Andi’s (Ana Ayora) mother’s house. Plus, considering how important Christmas is to Mike and Andi, the holiday would also be the perfect setting for their wedding. The Mitchells would have those two events the same year.
Every Time a Bell Rings
Where are the sisters — Charlotte (Erin Cahill), Emily (Brittany Ishibashi), and Nora (Ali Liebert) — a year later? How does Charlotte’s biological mother fit in with the family for the holidays? Is Emily ready to have a baby with her husband, Paul (Ryan Sands)? Are Nora and Maizy (Lyndie Greenwood) still together? (Nora had planned to visit her in New Orleans, but might Maizy relocate to Natchez permanently?) Will we see Charlotte and Liam (Wes Brown) in a relationship after they (finally) got together at the end of the movie?
My Christmas Family Tree
Vanessa (Aimee Teegarden) spent most of her time with her biological father’s (James Tupper) family for Christmas worried about telling them that Family Tree made a mistake and they weren’t related … only to find out in the end that they actually are. So what are the holidays like after everyone’s gotten to know each other without anything hanging over any of them? Will Kristopher (Andrew Walker) plan to propose, and of course, the entire family gets involved, considering he’s practically part of it already?
Next Stop, Christmas
Thanks to Christopher Lloyd’s ticket agent/train conductor, Angie (Lyndsy Fonseca) traveled back 10 years and set herself on a new romantic path (one that caught up with her when she returned to the present). While it could be cool to have her cameo in a future movie, why not have Lloyd’s character return to guide a new character on a journey — maybe this time to the future?
The Nine Kittens of Christmas
Considering the sequel revealed Marilee (Kimberley Sustad) and Zachary (Brandon Routh) had broken up in the years that passed, why not have a film where we actually get to see them together? After all, they didn’t get back together — and engaged! — until the final scene of this one. Let’s see them plan their wedding, Marilee as a vet, Zachary at the firehouse, and, of course, the cats (especially Ambrose — we’re still not over the fact Queenie died).
One December Night
A year after Bedford & Sullivan’s reunion, how are the rock stars doing — Steve (Bruce Campbell) with Alzheimer’s and Mike (Peter Gallagher) with his sobriety? A sequel could feature special appearances from them as a check-in, with the focus on their kids, music managers Jason (Brett Dalton) and Quinn (Eloise Mumford). How did going on the road with Addison go for Quinn? Is she splitting time between her hometown and the city? Are Quinn and Jason still together?
Sister Swap
Real-life sisters Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams play sisters Jennifer and Meg in the companion films, A Hometown Holiday and Christmas in the City, and each found love — Jennifer with her former debate team rival Eric (Mark Deklin) and Meg with her sister’s restaurant manager Joe (Keith Robinson). But why not capitalize on how much fun the sisters are on-screen together and make the next two movies take place over two separate holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas, or Christmas and New Year’s), to have them in the same place more often than not and check in on how their lives are going professionally and personally? (They could even be Sister Swap Weddings.)
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Why isn't A Dickens of a Holiday! on this list? I think it is read and shoulders above the others. Any predictable moments seem not predictable, but real! Excellent casting!
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I totally agree!
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Totally agree! My favorite this year for sure.
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count me in!
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Because its fans don't proof read? 😉
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yes to my
Family tree and 9 kittens of Christmas
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Christmas Starlight. Love these two together!!
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OK sure for My Christmas Family Tree, but I'd pass on the others.
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Aimee Teagarden is adorable and I'd gladly watch Andrew Walker if all he did was eat soup, so yes to a sequel.
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Check Inn to Christmas deserves a sequel. We need to see how the two families got together and are running the hotel in the town. Also to see how Julia (Rachel Boston) and Ryan (WesBrown) are doing as a couple and how they adjust to their new jobs. It would be fun to see how the families adjust to their relationship as well. They were so competitive.
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Only one for me, "nine kittens of Christmas!" Loved, "nine lives of Christmas.." But- They 2nd one, PERFECT.
Now, I need a wedding and, possibly, a baby.
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What about another sequel to Christmas in Evergreen. The last movie left us with Holly Robinson Peete and her fiance wedding adrift in the snow.
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Keith Richard and Ashley Williams on screen chemistry, sorry there was none.
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Who is Keith Richard? Obviously you aren't referencing Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.
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I enjoyed The Christmas House 1 & 2 more than most Hallmark Christmas movies I watched this season, so I'd love a 3rd.
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I think a Royal Queens Christmas should get a sequel!
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I think sequels are the best, it gives you the seasonal series story with more built up anticipation for the wait and keeps you coming back for more. I love a sequel for any Hallmark movie that leaves the story unfinished or creates unanswered questions 🤔
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9Kittens. For Christmas - Yes!!!
Family Tree - yes!!!
Sister Swap (both) - yes!!!
One December Night - yes!!
Christmas by Starlight - Yes!!
Then go back in years for sequels on a few. Talk about chemistry!! 5⭐'s
The Spirit of Christmas
A Timeless Christmas
Fallen Angel
A Godwink Christmas
Dear Christmas
Angels & Ornaments (Sergio Di Zio!!)
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Keep only,” The Nine Kittens of Christmas,” the rest no.
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First, when someone refers to diversity, they are not necessarily referring to Black people…so why did you? People of Asian and Middle-eastern decent, and others are also poorly represented in these movies. For decades, people of color (and other poorly represented groups) have had to endure the tv industry’s inability to accurately depict real life through casting. Diversity in casting is long overdue.
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I think Nine Kittens and Christmas in Harlem.
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A sequel for the Christmas Bow with Michael Rady
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There could be so many new story lines.
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Yes, please have sequel to My Family Christmas Tree with the same cast, wonderful movie!!!🎄
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Good news is there IS going to be another Sister Swap! I'd love to see more of Every Time A Bell Rings for sure, a million more Christmas Houses, a follow-up adventure to The Santa Stakeout, and more of My Family Christmas tree but it took me 4 times to get through Christmas for Keeps so that's a hard pass! More Emily Osment would be great but I'd really love to see Sustad and Campbell revive their characters from Christmas by Starlight.
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Eight gifts of hannukah. What happens to Sarah and Daniel?
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Holly and ivy was a great film. Could also be contin
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A great choice would be The Christmas Train!!
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Next Stop Christmas is the only one I would like to see a sequel.
Loved the story line. It was a little different from the other movies listed.
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Truth is , I'm tired of the Hallmark Christmas and romance shows. Need some more variety; bring back the mystery movies.
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The mysteries run on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel not regular Hallmark.
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NO DIVERSITY! Hallmark can kick rocks at Christmas time and any other time of the year.
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On the contrary, many feel they've diversified too much. An example would be the recent Melissa Joan Hart Christmas movie set in Montana. The black population in Montana is one half of one percent, so that was ridiculous. Another would be, in any given movie the leading character's boss is a person of color. That's subliminal brainwashing.
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ITA over saturation of the 13% .
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Christmas in Montana was a Lifetime movie
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