Here’s the schedule of 40 new Hallmark Christmas movies

The Hallmark Channel kicks off its ”Countdown to Christmas” on Oct. 26 and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas” programming starts Oct. 25.

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Scott Wolf and Kristin Chenoweth star in “A Christmas Love Story,” one of 40 new movies coming this holiday season on the Hallmark channels.

Scott Wolf and Kristin Chenoweth star in “A Christmas Love Story,” one of 40 new movies coming this holiday season on the Hallmark channels.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like, no, not Halloween. Turn on the Hallmark Channel and it’s going to look a lot like Christmas, starting before Oct. 31 even arrives.

Hallmark is ready to get into the holiday spirit with 40 brand-new movies for 2019.

The Hallmark Channel kicks off its ”Countdown to Christmas” on Oct. 26 and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas” programming starts Oct. 25.

So grab that Halloween candy and cuddle on the couch to catch your favorite stars in a holiday movie marathon.

Here’s the schedule:

Friday, Oct. 25

“A Merry Christmas Match”:Stars Ashley Newbrough (“Privileged”) and Kyle Dean Massey (“Nashville”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26

“Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses”:Stars Jill Wagner (“Teen Wolf”), Matthew Davis (“Legacies”) and Donna Mills (“Knots Landing”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 31

“Nostalgic Christmas”:Stars Brooke D’Orsay (“Royal Pains”) and Trevor Donovan (“Sun Records”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1

“Two Turtle Doves”:Stars Nikki DeLoach (“Awkward”) and Michael Rady (“Timeless”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2

“Merry & Bright”:Stars Jodie Sweetin (“Fuller House”), Andrew Walker (“Against the Wall”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Shameless”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3

Kim Shaw and Kevin McGarry star in “A Christmas Scavenger Hunt” on the Hallmark Channel.

Kim Shaw and Kevin McGarry star in “A Christmas Scavenger Hunt” on the Hallmark Channel.

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“A Christmas Scavenger Hunt”:Stars Kevin McGarry (“Heartland”) and Kim Shaw (“Saving Hope”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 7

“A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas”: Stars Rachael Leigh Cook (“She’s All That”) and Benjamin Ayres (“Suits”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8

“Holiday for Heroes”:Stars Marc Blucas (“The Fix”), Melissa Claire Egan (“The Young and the Restless”) and Patti Murin (“Chicago Med”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9

“Picture a Perfect Christmas”:Stars Merritt Patterson (“The Royals”) and Jon Cor (“Shadowhunters”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10

“The Mistletoe Secret”:Stars Kellie Pickler (“Christmas at Graceland”), Tyler Hynes (“UnReal”) and Patrick Duffy (“Dallas”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14

“A Christmas Miracle”:Stars Tamera Mowry-Housley (“The Real”), Brooks Darnell (“The Young and the Restless”) and Barry Bostwick (“Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15

“A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love”:Stars Kathie Lee Gifford (“Then Came You”), Cindy Busby (“Date My Dad”) and Benjamin Hollingsworth (“Code Black”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16

“Christmas Under the Stars”:Stars Jesse Metcalfe (“Desperate Housewives”), Autumn Reeser (“The Arrangement”) and Clarke Peters (“The Wire”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Johnny Ghorbani (from left), Drew Seeley and Garfield Wilson in a scene from “Write Before Christmas,” airing on the Hallmark Channel.

Johnny Ghorbani (from left), Drew Seeley and Garfield Wilson in a scene from “Write Before Christmas,” airing on the Hallmark Channel.

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“Write Before Christmas”:Stars Torrey DeVitto (“Chicago Med”), Chad Michael Murray (“Riverdale”), Grant Show (“Dynasty”), Lolita Davidovich (“How to Get Away with Murder”) and Drew Seeley (“Glory Daze”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21

“The Christmas Wish”:Stars Ashley Williams (“How I Met Your Mother”) and Paul Campbell (“Spun Out”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 22

“Our Christmas Love Song”: Stars Alicia Witt (“Nashville”) and Brendan Hines (“Suits”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23

“Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays”: Stars Adrian Grenier (“Entourage”), Kaitlin Doubleday (“Nashville”), Priscilla Presley and Chase Bryant. Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 24

“Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2”: Stars Ali Liebert (“Ten Days in the Valley”), Peter Porte (“Baby Daddy”) and Tina Lifford (“Parenthood”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 25

“A Christmas Duet”:Stars Chaley Rose (“Nashville”), Rome Flynn (“How to Get Away with Murder”) and Teryl Rothery (“The Good Doctor”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Elizabeth Mitchell and Cameron Mathison star in “The Christmas Club” on the Hallmark Channel.

Elizabeth Mitchell and Cameron Mathison star in “The Christmas Club” on the Hallmark Channel.

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“The Christmas Club”:Stars Elizabeth Mitchell (“Lost”) and Cameron Mathison (“All My Children”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

“Double Holiday”:Stars Kristoffer Polaha (“Condor”) and Carly Pope (“Arrow”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 28

“Check Inn to Christmas”:Stars Rachel Boston (“Witches of East End”) and Wes Brown (“Deception”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 29

“Christmas at the Plaza”: Stars Ryan Paevey (“General Hospital”) and Elizabeth Henstridge (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 29

“A Homecoming for the Holidays”:Stars Laura Osnes (“Elementary”) and Stephen Huszar (“Ruby Herring Mysteries”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Lacey Chabert and Sam Page star in “Christmas in Rome” on the Hallmark Channel.

Lacey Chabert and Sam Page star in “Christmas in Rome” on the Hallmark Channel.

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“Christmas in Rome”: Stars: Lacey Chabert (“Mean Girls”) and Sam Page (“The Bold Type”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1

“Christmas Town”:Stars: Candace Cameron Bure (“Fuller House”), Tim Rozon (“Schitt’s Creek”) and Beth Broderick (“Sharp Objects”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 5

“Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen”:Stars: Erin Krakow (“Army Wives”), Luke Macfarlane (“Killjoys”) and Kimberley Sustad (“Unspeakable”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6

“Time for You to Come Home for Christmas”: Stars Alison Sweeney (“Days of Our Lives”) and Lucas Bryant (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”). Produced by Blake Shelton. Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7

“A Christmas Love Story”: Stars Kristin Chenoweth (“Pushing Daisies”), Scott Wolf (“Party of Five”), Keith Robinson (“Saints & Sinners”, Dreamgirls), and Kevin Quinn (“Bunk’d”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8

“Christmas at Dollywood”:Stars Danica McKellar (“The Wonder Years”), Niall Matter (“Eureka”), and Dolly Parton (“Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors,” “9 to 5”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12

“Christmas in Montana”: Stars Kellie Martin (“ER”) and Colin Ferguson (“Eureka”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13

“Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday”:Stars Jen Lilley (“Days of Our Lives”) and Carlo Marks (“Smallville”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14

“Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy”:Stars Paul Greene (“Bitten”), Maggie Lawson (“Psych”), Barbara Niven (“Chesapeake Shores”), Holly Robinson Peete (“21 Jump Street”), Rukiya Bernard (“Van Helsing”), Colin Lawrence (“The Good Doctor”), Ashley Williams (“How I Met Your Mother”) and Jill Wagner (“Teen Wolf”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15

“Holiday Date”:Stars Brittany Bristow (“Rising Suns”) and Matt Cohen (“General Hospital”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Jodie Sweetin and Andrew Walker star in “Merry & Bright,” airing Nov. 2 on the Hallmark Channel.

Jodie Sweetin and Andrew Walker star in “Merry & Bright,” airing Nov. 2 on the Hallmark Channel.

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Thursday, Dec. 19

“Christmas On My Mind”:Stars Ashley Greene (“Twilight”) and Andrew Walker (“Against the Wall”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20

“A Family Christmas Gift”: Stars Holly Robinson Peete (“21 Jump Street”), Patti LaBelle (“Star”), and Dion Johnstone (“Star Falls”). Channel: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”:Stars Eric Mabius (“Ugly Betty”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 22

“A Cheerful Christmas”:Stars Erica Deutschman (“Shadowhunters”) and Chad Connell (“Shadowhunters”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

“When Calls the Heart Christmas”: Stars Erin Krakow (“Army Wives”), Pascale Hutton (“Royal Pains”), Jack Wagner (“Melrose Place”), Kavan Smith (“Stargate: Atlantis”), Kevin McGarry (“Heartland”), Paul Greene (“Bitten”), Chris McNally (“Altered Carbon”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”) and Andrea Brooks (“Supergirl”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 28

“New Year, New Me”: Stars Aimee Teegarden (“Friday Night Lights”). Channel: Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

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