Netflix’s new Christmas movie with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score becomes the streaming service’s No. 1 movie as the holiday season begins. Netflix has been producing originalChristmas moviessince 2017, starting withA Christmas Prince. Since then, the streaming service has solidified its reputation as a go-to platform for holiday films with titles likeThe Princess Switchstarring Vanessa Hudgens,The Christmas Chroniclesstarring Kurt Russell, andKlaus, an Oscar-nominated animated movie, exemplifying the diversity of Netflix’s Christmas movie catalog.
In 2024,Netflix already had the holiday romantic comedy,Meet Me Next Christmas, top its Global Top 10 chartfor the week of November 4–10 with over 18 million views. The holiday season is just beginning, so there should be plenty more Christmas movies appearing on Netflix’s global chart before the year’s end. This includes Netflix’s new romantic comedy Christmas movie starring Lacey Chabert, a frequent star of Hallmark’s Christmas movies, which has become the streaming service’s new No. 1 movie.
Hot Frosty Becomes Netflix’s No. 1 Movie
The Christmas Movie Debuted To 16 Million Views
Hot Frosty, Netflix’s new Christmas movie, becomes the streaming service’s No. 1 film as the holiday season begins. Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti with a script written by Russell Hainline, Netflix’s new romantic comedy Christmas movie followsa widow who counters her loneliness with a magical snowman brought to lifewhose innocence helps her heal and find love again during the holiday season before he melts.Lacey Chabert leadsHot Frosty’s castalongside Dustin Milligan, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, Joe Lo Truglio, and Craig Robinson.
Where Was Hot Frosty Filmed? Netflix Christmas Movie’s Filming Locations Explained
Netflix’s Hot Frosty gives Kathy a second chance at finding love at Christmastime, and its cozy setting was actually filmed in several locations.
Now, as the holiday season begins,Netflix’s new Christmas movieHot Frostyranks first on the Global Top 10 chart for the week of November 11–17 with 16 million viewsand 24.6 million hours viewed. It finished aboveMeet Me Next Christmas,Minions: The Rise of Gru,Alita: Battle Angel,Ready or Not,Time Cut,Don’t Move,The Lost City, andReturn of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley.Hot Frostyfinished in the Top 10 films in 79 countries, including the United States.
Our Take On Hot Frosty’s Netflix Success
There’s Better Christmas Movies To Watch
Hot Frosty’s reviewshave resulted in a strong 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it’s only from 19 reviews, some of which criticize the film’s formulaic plot and over-the-top premise. Its audience score is much worse at 56%, with user reviews criticizing its clichéd writing, lackluster plot, and over-the-top cheesiness. If one is willing to leave the comfort of their own home this holiday season instead of watchingNetflix, there are some much better Christmas movies showing in theaters, such asThe Best Christmas Pageant EverandChristmas Eve in Miller’s Point.
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Hot Frosty is a heartwarming holiday film where a young widow’s magic scarf brings a charming snowman to life. Together, they embark on a journey filled with romance and laughter, as she rediscovers joy and holiday spirit with his help before he melts away.
