Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris is a 2025 Christmas special and a documentary-concert film performed by American singer Christina Aguilera and directed by Sam Wrench. The film was released theatrically on December 14 and 22, 2025, and was a celebration for the 25th anniversary of Aguilera's Christmas album, My Kind of Christmas (2000). It later aired on CBS on December 22 while simultaneously being sent to streaming.
Filmed at multiple locations in Paris, France, Aguilera performed various Christmas songs alongside three songs of her own. The performances were released as a live album titled Christmas in Paris on December 14, 2025 by Three Wishes and 5020 Records.
The film was released theatrically on December 14 and 21.[8]The Hollywood Reporter reported that during the film's two-weekend theatrical run in the United States, the film grossed a total of $137,444 domestically.[2] A shortened version of the special excluding the non-Christmas performances at the cabaret nightclub Crazy Horse aired later on CBS on December 22, 2025 and was made available to stream on Paramount+.[1][9]
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The special opened with Aguilera performing the Christmas song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" atop the Eiffel Tower.[10] Aguilera explained during an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show that despite the fact that she is afraid of heights, the experience "paid off" and described it as a "magical" moment.[11] She went on to perform other Christmas songs in front of the tower in a winter garden terrace above the Musée du Quai Branly, while having additionally performed "a few of her biggest hits" at the cabaret nightclub, Crazy Horse.[12]
The film was intercut with "dreamlike Parisian interludes", showcasing Aguilera contemplating "love, motherhood, reinvention, and her artistry".[6] Aguilera was joined by guests American drummer Sheila E. and French singer Yseult on the songs "Little Drummer Girl" and "Ave Maria" respectively.[13]
Christmas in Paris is the first live album and second soundtrack album by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on December 14, 2025, by Three Wishes and 5020 Records. It is also Aguilera's second Christmas-themed album following her third studio album My Kind of Christmas (2000). The 13-track album consisted of Christmas standards and three non-Christmas tracks. Aguilera's covers of "My Favorite Things" and "Someday at Christmas" were released on streaming prior to the film's release.[16][17]
All tracks were produced by Aguilera and Rob Lewis.[19]
On streaming services, all tracks are subtitled "Live from the Eiffel Tower", save tracks 6, 7 and 8 which are subtitled "Live from the Crazy Horse".[20]
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