Netflix has confirmed that In a Holidaze will premiere worldwide on December 2, 2026. It is a Christmas romantic comedy that combines the classic time loop trope with holiday spirit, directed by Tiffany Paulsen and starring Maddie Ziegler, Graham Phillips, and Rob Lowe.
The film adapts the hit novel of the same name by Christina Lauren, the pseudonym under which Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs write together. Both authors also penned the screenplay alongside Paulsen, who previously worked for Netflix writing Reunion and directing the Christmas romantic comedy Holidate.
The project is produced by Alloy Entertainment, with Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton serving as executive producers.
When is In a Holidaze released on Netflix?
In a Holidaze will arrive on Netflix globally on December 2, 2026, just in time for the streaming service's holiday release season.
What is In a Holidaze about?
According to the official synopsis reported by Production Weekly, the story follows Maelyn Jones, a young woman who lives with her parents, hates her dead-end job, and has just made an epic romantic mistake. To make matters worse, this will be the last Christmas she spends at her favorite place in the world: a snowy cabin in Utah where her family, along with two other beloved families, has celebrated the holidays since she was born.
As she leaves the cabin for the last time, Mae makes a simple wish to the universe: to show her what will make her happy. After a car crash that leaves everything black, she wakes up again on a plane headed to Utah, reliving the same holidays over and over. Between one hilarious disaster after another that always sends her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break this strange time loop and finally find true love under the mistletoe.
Who is in the cast of In a Holidaze?
Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe, Graham Phillips, and Elias Kacavas were the first names confirmed for the project.
Maddie Ziegler plays Maelyn Jones
Ziegler, known for her time on Dance Moms as a student of Abby Lee Miller, has collaborated extensively with the artist Sia, even starring in her controversial film Music. She has also participated in titles such as To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, West Side Story, and Pretty Lethal.
Rob Lowe joins the cast
Rob Lowe has an extensive career in series such as The West Wing, Parks and Recreation, and 9-1-1: Lone Star, as well as films like St. Elmo's Fire, Austin Powers, Wayne's World, and Behind the Candelabra. He has already participated in four Netflix projects, including the series Unstable and the film Dog Gone.
Graham Phillips plays Andrew
Phillips is recognized for playing Zach Florrick in The Good Wife and Nick St. Clair in Riverdale. He has also appeared in Evan Almighty, Blockers, and the Netflix titles Atypical, XOXO, and Yes Day.
Elias Kacavas completes the main cast
Kacavas has previously starred in series such as Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Fire Country, and Euphoria.
Rest of the confirmed cast
Other actors confirmed for In a Holidaze include Andrea Anders, Patton Oswalt, Jackie Sandler, Gil Bellows, Meredith Salenger, and Christopher Shyer. The cast also includes Luke Roessler as Myles, Joelle Farrow as Astrid, Samer Salem, Danyella Angel as Thea Harper, Nolan Raitt as young Andrew, Sébastien Duncan as young Theo, and Aliyah McLachlan as young Mae.
What stage of production is In a Holidaze in?
Filming for In a Holidaze took place in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, between January 29, 2026, and March 12, 2026. Currently, the film is in post-production, the step prior to its scheduled release in December 2026.
Frequently asked questions about In a Holidaze
When is In a Holidaze released on Netflix?
Netflix will release In a Holidaze globally on December 2, 2026.
Who stars in In a Holidaze?
The main cast is led by Maddie Ziegler as Maelyn Jones, alongside Rob Lowe, Graham Phillips as Andrew, and Elias Kacavas.
What is In a Holidaze based on?
In a Holidaze adapts the novel of the same name by Christina Lauren, the pseudonym for authors Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs, who also participate in the screenplay for the adaptation.
Who directs In a Holidaze?
The film is directed by Tiffany Paulsen, who previously directed the Netflix Christmas comedy Holidate and wrote Reunion.
Where was In a Holidaze filmed?
Filming took place in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, between January and March 2026.
