Since Halloween is over, it's officially Christmas season for those who like to enjoy the holiday spirit for as long as possible. Many streaming services added a few new Christmas titles on Nov. 1, to get a start on the season (honestly, we need the cheer). So check out some choices for just-added family-friendly early Christmas selections, listed by streaming service.
Disney+
— "Disney's A Christmas Carol": There are many, many cinematic versions of Charles Dickens's 1843 novel. New to Disney+ in November is Robert Zemeckis' 2009 3D animated version. Jim Carrey leads an all-star cast, starring as Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
HBO Max
— "A Christmas Carol": HBO Max just added the 1938 "A Christmas Carol," in which Reginald Owen stars as Scrooge. Test out all the versions and see which one you like best!
— "A Flintstone Christmas" (1977) and "A Flintstone Family Christmas" (1993): Not one but two half-hour Flintstone Christmas specials!
— "Get Santa": The 2014 British Christmas caper in which Jim Broadbent stars as a waylaid Santa is a charming twist on the holiday tale. New on HBO Max.
— "Ice Age: Continental Drift": This 2012 animated feature is seasonally appropriate at least.
— "Yogi Bear's All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper" (1982) and "Yogi's First Christmas" (1980): Introduce your kids to the pic-a-nic basket snatching grizzly bear with these throwback Christmas specials, new on HBO Max.
Hulu
— "Kids Halloween Baking Championship: Special": Always reliable with the seasonal Food Network programming, Hulu just added this kid-oriented baking special, which may get kids in the mood to experiment with Thanksgiving and Christmas treats.
