A Merry Little Ex-Mas

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Directed by Steve Carr
Screenplay byHolly Hester
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Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • November 12, 2025 (2025-11-12)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Merry Little Ex-Mas is an upcoming American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Steve Carr and written by Holly Hester.

Contents

It is expected to be released on Netflix on November 12, 2025.

Premise

A divorcing couple had planned to have one last family Christmas together for their children, but as the festivities are about to begin, the husband's new girlfriend arrives. [1]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Steve Carr and written by Holly Hester. An ensemble cast features Alicia Silverstone, Melissa Joan Hart and Jameela Jamil. Paula Hart and Melissa Joan Hart are producers for Hartbreak Films. [2]

Principal photography commenced in Toronto on 3 February 2025, with filming lasting into March 2025. [3] [4]

Release

In January 2025, the film was included on Netflix slate of films for 2025. [5] In August 2025, it was announced that the film would be released on November 12, 2025. [6]

References

  1. DeVore, Britta (January 30, 2025). "Netflix Unwraps the Release Window for Its Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson-led Christmas Rom-Com, 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas'". Collider. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  2. Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2024). "Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode & Melissa Joan Hart To Star In Netflix Rom-Com 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  3. Gittins, Susan (January 10, 2025). "Netflix Romance A VERY MERRY EX-MAS With Alicia Silverstone Filming This February in Toronto". Hollywoodnorthbuzz. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  4. Gittins, Susan (February 3, 2025). "Netflix Romance A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS With Alicia Silverstone Starts Filming in Toronto". Hollywoodnorthbuzz. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  5. Stephen, Katcy (January 30, 2025). "Netflix Unveils 2025 Film Slate: 'Knives Out 3,' 'Frankenstein' and Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly' Set for Fall, Plus 'The Old Guard 2' and More". Variety. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  6. Bitran, Tara; Ostby, Ingrid (August 2, 2025). "Have Yourself A Merry Little Ex-Mas with Alicia Silverstone". Netflix Tudum . Retrieved August 5, 2025.