Holiday rom-coms have steadily grown in popularity over the years, but it wasLindsay Lohan’s 2024 Netflix Christmas movie that really helped me take notice of the genre, and I would love to see more of them from the streaming giant. For years,Hallmark has dominated holiday rom-coms, and their 2009 launch of their “Countdown to Christmas” programming helped propel the genre to even greater popularity. After dabbling in making their own holiday movies, Netflix seems to have realized that there is a market for these types of stories, as they continue to invest in them.
Lindsay Lohan has appeared in three different Netflix rom-comssince 2022, with two of them being holiday movies. The most recent was 2024’sOur Little Secret, about two exes who must spend Christmas together when they discover they’re dating a pair of siblings.Our Little Secretquickly became the number one movie on Netflix after it was released, a good sign that Lohan has found her groove as an actress once again, with more Netflix holiday movies most likely in her future. This is good news for anyone who loves holiday rom-coms, which I have a much better affinity for after seeing how greatOur Little Secretwas.
A Celebration Of The Genre
Our Little Secretwas released on Netflix on August 20, 2025, and was an instant success, solidifying thatLindsay Lohan was a rom-com star two years after her comebackwithFalling For Christmas. There is a lot to love about her recent movie, as she leads a stellarcast inOur Little Secret, with everyone really understanding what makes holiday rom-coms so appealing.Our Little Secretas a whole understands why the genre is so beloved too, really celebrating everything there is to love about it; the coziness, atmosphere, and wish fulfillmentthat isn’t as prevalent anywhere else.
If You Liked Lindsay Lohan’s Our Little Secret, You’ll Love The 2022 Christmas Movie That Started Her Acting Comeback
Lindsay Lohan closed her trilogy of Netflix movies with Our Little Secret, and if you liked it, you will love her 2022 Netflix Christmas movie.
Not only doesOur Little Secretshow admiration for other holiday rom-coms that any hardcore fan of the genre can appreciate, butit is the perfect gateway for those that might be weary of them, by focusing on the fantastic lead performance from Lindsay Lohan. Having her as the lead givesOur Little Secreteven more appeal to a broader range of viewers, and in turn is great enough that it could be the perfect push for those looking to get into holiday rom-coms as a whole.
Netflix Went All In On Holiday Rom-Coms In 2024
A Charming Variety Of Holiday Romance
Netflix has sporadically released holiday rom-coms for the past several years, butit seems like they decided to really go all in for their 2024 slate, premiering a variety of romantic comedies right in time for the Christmas season. These includedHot Frosty, a delightfully sweet story about Frosty the Snowman coming to life and finding love;The Merry Gentlemen, featuringOne Tree Hillstar Chad Michael Murray in the leading role as man who performs in an all-male Christmas revue to save a local bar;Meet Me Next Christmas, a charming and cozy story featuring a cappella sensation, Pentatonix. And of course,Our Little Secret.
A lot of people are looking for those warm, fuzzing feelings that these movies give them during the holiday season.
For years, many a fan has obsessively watched Hallmark Christmas films, never seeming to get enough of them, even during their “Christmas in July” programming. As these types of movies continue to gain popularity, it’s a smart move by Netflix to realize the immense potential market that these films can bring in.They only seem to be getting more and more popular each year, and for good reason, given how enjoyable and breezy they are to watch. A lot of people are looking for those warm, fuzzing feelings that these movies give them during the holiday season, and streamers realize that.
Lindsay Lohan Is Becoming A Holiday Rom-Com Queen
Lindsay Lohan was one of the biggest celebrities from the early to mid-2000s, appearing in major studio movies at that time, but stepped out of the spotlight for a variety of personal issues. Lately, though, it feels like Lohan has made a career resurgence, largely led by romantic comedies she has starred in for Netflix.Most notable is her 2024 holiday rom-comFalling for Christmas, which serves as a reminder to everyone that she is still just as charming as before, and her presence as an actor is just as impressive as it has ever been.
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Most holiday rom-coms don’t have major actors as their romantic leads, which makes Lindsay Lohan’s continuing to star in them an even bigger boost to the entire genre. Her immense talent as an actress is evident inFalling for ChristmasandOur Little Secret, and her pop-culture popularity makes it all the more appealing for viewers to check out, even if they aren’t familiar with the Hallmark/Netflix holiday rom-coms that are increasingly more popular every year. People love a comeback story, and Lindsay Lohan’s is pretty great, with her rise as a holiday rom-com queen incredibly fun to see.
What’s Next For Lindsay Lohan
A Major Sequel Is Coming For The Freaky Friday Star
2024 was actually a pretty big year for Lindsay Lohan’s career. She had a small role in theMean Girlsmusical remake, whileIrish WishandOur Little Secretwere both big successes for Netflix. With her comeback fully in motion, it raises the question of what’s next for the actress. As of right now, the only project she seems to have in development at the moment isthe highly anticipatedFreakier Friday,aFreaky Fridaysequel two decades later. The 2003 body-swapping comedy starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis was immensely successful when it came out.
PerThe Numbers,Freaky Fridaymade over $160 million on a $26 million budget, which is a good indication thatFreakier Fridaycould be a success.
Although there aren’t any announced Netflix movies on the horizon for Lindsay Lohan,it is safe to assume that she will be back to leading more holiday rom-coms at some point in the future.Falling for Christmas,Irish Wish, andOur Little Secretwere major releases for the streaming giant, and with Lohan back in the spotlight, leading the surge in popularity of the genre, it’s only a matter of time before she stars in another one. In fact, it’s possible that there will be another Netflix holiday rom-com for Lindsay Lohan in 2025 that hasn’t been announced yet.
It sometimes feels like holiday rom-coms from Hallmark or Netflix can get a bad rap from people who might not be as passionate about the genre as others might be, but there is so much to love about them, and most are pretty great films in their own right.Our Little Secretis one of those, and the broad appeal ofLindsay Lohanat the center is the perfect opportunity to begin to love the genre.
