
Hallmark's 2026 Movie Schedule Revealed: From Fiji Rom-Coms to 'Fall Into Love'
Lacey Chabert kicked off a massive year of romance, cozy mysteries, and returning drama hits spanning all four seasons.
By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read
Hallmark is delivering an ambitious slate of romantic titles, cozy mysteries, and long-running drama for its 2026 broadcast calendar. The feel-good network kicked off its year-round lineup early in January, setting up months of themed movie blocks that extend straight through autumn's cozy season and beyond. The programming marathon launched with the "Winter Escape" event on January 3, featuring fan favorite Lacey Chabert alongside Ian Harding in *Lost in Paradise*. Filmed on location in Fiji, the comedic romance set the tone for the channel's winter schedule. Chabert took to social media at the time to describe the project as a fun tropical adventure packed with humor and heartwarming moments.
What movies are in the 2026 Hallmark lineup?
Drama fans immediately pivoted the following night to the premiere of *When Calls the Heart* Season 13, taking viewers right back to Hope Valley. That set the stage for February's annual "Loveuary" campaign, which rolled out four brand-new romantic comedies. As the seasons shifted, the channel delivered six more romance features under its "Spring Into Love" banner across March and April. May turned up the suspense with a dedicated lineup of puzzling whodunits, alongside the launch of the Hallmark+ reality series *Mom's the Bride*. Summer travel took center stage in June with globe-trotting premieres set in Greece and Texas, followed by the network's staple "Christmas in July" holiday preview marathon.
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When does Fall Into Love start on Hallmark?
After soaking up August's sunny rom-coms, the network transitions into its cozy "Fall Into Love" programming block. The autumn celebration stretches all the way into October, offering viewers plenty of seasonal romance before the inevitable winter holiday movie rush begins. Network staples like Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, and Paul Campbell remain core fan favorites throughout the year's packed slate. With a full calendar spanning tropical getaways, small-town romance, and mystery series, the channel is keeping viewers hooked through every season of 2026.
The backstory
Verified moments, in order.
How Hallmark Builds Its Romance—and Faces Its Backlash
A cable-channel relaunch, a Christmas franchise and a widening definition of the leading couple shape Hallmark’s path to year-round movies and returning dramas.
- 2001-08-05
Hallmark Gets Its Own Channel

The Odyssey Network becomes Hallmark Channel, putting the greeting-card company’s name on a cable destination for family programming. Original movies eventually become its calling card.
Christmas Becomes a Franchise

Hallmark Channel launches Countdown to Christmas. The seasonal programming event becomes a cornerstone of the brand, turning holiday romance into an annual appointment and providing a template for other themed movie seasons.
Lacey Chabert Enters the Picture

Chabert makes her Hallmark movie debut opposite Ryan Merriman in Elevator Girl. Already known for Party of Five and Mean Girls, she begins the screen partnership that makes her a recurring face of Hallmark romance.
- 2019-12Flashpoint
A Same-Sex Kiss Triggers a Reversal

Hallmark Channel removes wedding-service commercials featuring brides kissing after pressure from conservative campaigners. The decision draws backlash, and Hallmark reverses course. Hallmark Cards chief executive Mike Perry apologizes for the hurt and disappointment caused.
- 2022-12-11
A Gay Couple Leads the Holiday Romance

The Holiday Sitter premieres with Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa as its romantic leads. It is Hallmark’s first Christmas movie centered on a gay couple—a shift from earlier holiday films that place LGBTQ characters in supporting stories.
- 2023-01-15
The Way Home Opens Another Door
The Way Home premieres on Hallmark Channel, starring Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh and Sadie Laflamme-Snow. Its multigenerational family story and time-travel mystery give Hallmark a serialized drama beyond its self-contained romances.
- 2024-09-10
Hallmark Expands Its Streaming Home

Hallmark+ launches, replacing Hallmark Movies Now. The subscription service combines on-demand programming with retail benefits and adds streaming originals, giving the company another home for movies, scripted series and unscripted shows.
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People also ask
- What was the first Hallmark movie of 2026?
- Hallmark opened 2026 with Lost in Paradise, a tropical romantic comedy starring Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding that premiered on January 3.
- When did When Calls the Heart season 13 premiere?
- Season 13 of When Calls the Heart premiered on January 4, 2026, following the channel's winter movie kickoff.
- How long does Hallmark's Fall Into Love programming last?
- Hallmark's annual Fall Into Love movie slate begins in late August and stretches through October.
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- paul campbell
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- mom's the bride
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