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9 New Hallmark Movies to Warm Up Your Winter

From cozy rom-coms to the channel’s annual ‘Loveuary’ lineup, there’s magic in the air


Ryan Corr and Mallory Jansen in a scene from A Melbourne Match
Ryan Corr and Mallory Jansen fall in love Down Under in the new Hallmark movie, "A Melbourne Match."
Hallmark Media/Courtesy Jaggi Entertainment

With a new year comes brand-new movies from the Hallmark Channel, starting with five originals during “Winter Escape” in January and four more for “Loveuary” in February. What can we look forward to on America’s coziest channel and streamer?

​For Winter Escape, Hallmark takes viewers on vacation around the globe — a deserted island in Fiji, Australia, Italy, Malta, the Amazon and beyond. For Loveuary, get ready for romance everywhere from a New York City subway (it can happen!) to a dude ranch in New Mexico. There are missed connections, love potions and plenty more sweet vibes to make you forget about that box of candy on the counter (for a moment, anyway).

​Mark your calendars for these nine Hallmark originals premiering on the Hallmark Channel in January and February, and remember that each one appears on Hallmark+ the next day. 

Lost in Paradise

Fan favorite Lacey Chabert stars as Sophia, the founder of a high-end fashion company who is stranded on a deserted island after an emergency plane landing. Lucky for her, handsome chef Max (Ian Harding) is marooned with her, providing much-needed company and culinary skills. As they stick together to survive, sparks begin to fly. Let’s just hope those sparks turn into a flare that gets them rescued!

Watch it: Lost in Paradise premieres January 3, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

A Melbourne Match

Head Down Under with Georgia (Mallory Jansen), a travel writer going to Melbourne, Australia, on an assignment. There, she meets Zach (Ryan Corr), an ex-footballer who quickly becomes more than just her tour guide. From the incredible scenery to the cute koalas and kangaroos, this one will send you off to sunny Melbourne without having to leave your couch.

Watch it: A Melbourne Match premieres January 10, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

Love on the Amazon

Claire (Jaicy Elliot) needs to get an important message to her sister, a marine biologist who is studying pink dolphins in Brazil. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. She hires riverboat captain Danny (Rafael de la Fuente) to help her traverse the Amazon River to locate her sister but finds unexpected romance along the way.

Watch it: Love on the Amazon premieres January 17, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

Caught by Love

If you’re ready for an adventure, Caught by Love will whisk you away on a mission to find stolen jewels. Annie (Rachael Leigh Cook) thought she was going on a journey of self-discovery but finds herself caught up in an undercover investigation. Somewhere between the mystery and intrigue, a romance begins to blossom with Jake (Luke Macfarlane). From the luxury resort to the stunning coastline, this one will make you want to book a trip to the Mediterranean island of Malta, where it was filmed.

Watch it: Caught by Love premieres January 24, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

Missing the Boat

Enjoy more European scenery when you take a cruise around Italy with strangers Kelly (Emilie Ullerup) and Parker (Kristoffer Polaha) in Missing the Boat. As the title suggests, these two do indeed miss the boat during one of its stops. Forced to team up, they race across Italy to catch up to the ship, overcoming hilarious obstacles together as their attraction grows.

Watch it: Missing the Boat premieres January 31, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

The Way to You

A subway blackout isn’t all bad news for New Yorkers Emma (Kim Matula) and Conrad (Aaron O’Connell). When they agree to help each other find their missed connections, their search might just lead to love in the most unexpected way.

Watch it: The Way to You premieres February 7, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

Because of Cupid

Cupid’s arrows can be a bit unpredictable, and that’s certainly true in this Valentine’s Day movie. When best friends Naomi (Amy Groening) and Marcus (Evan Roderick) participate in a Valentine’s mocktail competition, they’re not expecting Cupid to interfere with a snuck-in love potion. When it affects Marcus and several of their friends, it becomes a Valentine’s none of them will ever forget.

Watch it: Because of Cupid premieres February 14, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

The Stars Between Us

Seven years ago, Kim (Sarah Drew) had a special connection with a stranger (Matt Long) during an eclipse. When she returns to Illinois for another eclipse, she may experience more than just an astronomical event.

Watch it: The Stars Between Us premieres February 21, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

Romance at Hope Ranch

Head west to Ruidoso, New Mexico, for Romance at Hope Ranch. Hope Morgan (Alison Sweeney) is fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch, while also trying to revive the town’s beloved Giddy Up Gala. Starring alongside her as her love interest is Gabriel Hogan, who’s spent quite a bit of time on another ranch, in the Hallmark series Heartland.

Watch it: Romance at Hope Ranch premieres February 28, 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel

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