It's official, the countdown to the festive season has begun: Christmas movies are making a comeback on TV. TF1 and TF1+ are announcing that the Christmas TV movies will start airing on Monday, October 13, 2024 at 2:25 p.m., even earlier than in previous years. This event is eagerly awaited by fans of romance, winter magic and heartwarming stories to share as a family, couple or solo.
The TF1 channel opens the ball with a new movie starring Lacey Chabert: Le trésor de Noël (The Christmas Treasure). This TV movie follows archaeologist Stefanie Baxter, who travels to Iceland to find a legendary treasure coveted by numerous rivals. Alongside her ex-husband and a loyal pilot, she must solve a series of riddles, while discovering that true riches are not always material. This first film will be broadcast from Monday October 13 at 2.25pm on TF1 and streamed on TF1+.
All these films will be broadcast at 2:25 pm on TF1 and available at any time for streaming on TF1+.
While TF1 traditionally starts its end-of-year celebrations after Halloween, the channel is now choosing to bring its calendar forward to meet viewers' expectations. Back in 2022, TF1 explained to Europe 1 that "every year, TV movies are broadcast earlier and earlier, and it's working. Audiences are good. And the French need comfort.
These sentimental family productions, often starring recurring faces such as Lacey Chabert, Catherine Bell and Candace Cameron Bure, have become a ritual not to be missed. With their blend of romance, winter magic and magical settings, they continue to attract a loyal audience. The new films of 2024 will enrich this tradition, available not only on TF1 but also in catch-up mode on TF1+.
From October 13 at 2.25pm, TF1 and TF1+ will be broadcasting a new season of Christmas TV movies, opening with Le trésor de Noël starring Lacey Chabert. Other new films will follow throughout the week. Prepare your plaids and hot chocolates for a magical, early Christmas atmosphere.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 13, 2025 to October 17, 2025
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