These include heartwarming dramas, romantic comedies, animation, and even musicals.

Unfortunately, Murray’s own Christmas special didn’t make the cut.

Find out which ones did.

Kurt Russell as Santa Claus

And as it turns out, that was no coincidence.

In addition to Hudgens, the cast includes Josh Whitehouse and Emmanuelle Chriqui.

In the movie, Hudgens plays Brooke, a teacher who no longer believes in love.

Vanessa Hudgens in the Princess Switch

It was exactly this plot twist that convinced Hudgens to star and executive produce another holiday project for Netflix.

Unlike “The Princess Switch” though, fans have yet to see a follow-up film to this movie.

That said, director Monika Mitchell once teased that she’s interested in doing a sequel.

Josh Whitehouse and Vanessa Hudgens

Interestingly, Urie wasn’t necessarily up for the co-lead role when he was first sent the script.

While Urie didn’t exactly connect with that role, he remained interested in doing the film.

It worked in my favor this time around," Urie later told W Magazine.

Philemon Chambers and Michael Urie

“I pushed back a little bit and I got the job.”

And there was no one more qualified for that top job than veteran actor Kurt Russell.

Fortunately, his ex-wife, romantic comedy queen Nancy Meyers, recommended Hartley for the part.

Kurt Russell as Santa Claus

“He’s in the movie pretty much 100 percent because of Nancy.

“There’s this feeling of being alone.

For Shields, agreeing to do the Netflix holiday film had been quite an easy choice.

Justin Hartley driving with a dog

For starters, she could relate to her character very well.

“It’s such a refreshing perspective, because it’s real.

As it turns out, Merced and Shipka had known about the film for years.

Ben Lamb and Rose McIver

Both stars also expressed interest in doing the movie even when no one knew whether it would push through.

Meanwhile, for Batalon, there were two key reasons why he agreed to do the movie.

Joining him on his journey are his pet mouse and the reindeer Blitzen.

Cary Elwes and Brooke Shields

For these scenes, Lawfull had to learn to act opposite puppets or even a tennis ball.

2. Who Killed Santa?

The 2022 Christmas special “Who Killed Santa?

Isabela Moner and Shameik Moore

A Murderville Mystery” sees the return of “Murderville” series star Will Arnett as Detective Terry Seattle.

Klaus

As far as Netflix holiday films go, this animated film takes the top spot.

That would be definitely an interesting exercise.”

Nikolas riding Blitzen

In addition, the (voice) cast also includes Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, and Joan Cusack.

This Netflix holiday film went on to score an Oscar nod for best animated feature film.

Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle

Will Arnett and Jason Bateman

Klaus holding up Jesper