Netflix has announced the release date and the first images for The Christmas Switch, a Swedish romantic comedy starring twin sisters Felice and Happy Jankell. In the film, both actresses play two sisters who swap lives in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
The film marks the directorial debut of Adam Pålsson. The screenplay is written by Christin Magdu and Mikael Syrén, while the story was developed by Michaela Hamilton, Christin Magdu, Mikael Syrén, and Lina Åström. Production was handled by Eleonor Sager for Breakable Films AB, with Lena Rehnberg, Hadis Jabbari, and Viktor Linnell serving as executive producers. The project is based on the audiobook by Eleonor Sager titled Christmas in St. Anna.
When is The Christmas Switch released on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that The Christmas Switch will be released on November 12, 2026. The date places the film within the platform's Christmas catalog for that year.
What is The Christmas Switch about?
Netflix has shared the official synopsis for the film:
In this romantic comedy, two sisters with radically different personalities are forced to swap lives in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In their new environments, both must face the decisions they have made in their lives and find love where they least expected it.
The Christmas Switch cast
Felice Jankell as Mathilda Stjärne
Felice Jankell plays Mathilda Stjärne. So far, her only appearance on Netflix has been in the biographical miniseries The Playlist. The actress has also participated in titles such as Prime Video's Paradis City, Hamilton, and Snabba Cash, as well as films like The Bunker Game, Black Circle, and Tack för senast.
Happy Jankell as Freddie Stjärne
Happy Jankell brings Freddie Stjärne to life. She previously appeared in an episode of The Rain on Netflix. Her previous work includes the series Beck, Delete Me, and Dystopia, as well as the films The Year I Started Masturbating, King of Atlantis, and Inga skuggor Kvar.
Christian Fandango Sundgren as Oliver
Christian Fandango Sundgren plays Oliver. The actor had previously participated in the Netflix titles Barracuda Queens and A Nearly Normal Family.
Rest of the cast
The cast of The Christmas Switch is rounded out by the following actors:
Anastasios Soulis as Jonas, Celie Sparre as Emma, Dag Malmberg as Janne, Maria Kulle as Lilian, and Bahar Pars as Katja.
Frequently asked questions about The Christmas Switch
When is The Christmas Switch released on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that The Christmas Switch will arrive on the platform on November 12, 2026.
Who are the stars of The Christmas Switch?
The stars are twin sisters Felice Jankell and Happy Jankell, who play Mathilda Stjärne and Freddie Stjärne, respectively, two sisters who swap lives before Christmas.
Who directs The Christmas Switch?
The film is directed by Adam Pålsson, marking his debut as a director.
What is the story of The Christmas Switch based on?
The film is based on the audiobook by Eleonor Sager titled Christmas in St. Anna.
What is the plot of The Christmas Switch?
The story follows two sisters with very different personalities who are forced to swap lives in the weeks leading up to Christmas, facing their life choices and finding love where they least expected it.
