Movies Like Alien Xmas

If you liked Alien Xmas (2020), a animation and family movie directed by Stephen Chiodo, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and comedy
When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.
2
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
3
Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and comedy
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless "button" unleashes the gigantic robot…
4
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
Christmas Eve takes a twisty turn when the Boss Baby accidentally swaps places with one of Santa's elves and gets stranded at the North Pole.
5
The Star (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
6
The Boxtrolls (2014)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and comedy
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
7
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and family
As her friends prep for a Life Day holiday celebration, Rey journeys with BB-8 on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force at a mysterious Jedi Temple. There, she embarks on a cross-timeline adventure through…
8
The Son of Bigfoot (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also family and animation
Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for…
9
The Grinch (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
10
Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
11
That Christmas (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
12
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
Shaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else’s present?
13
Shrek the Halls (2007)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and comedy
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to…
14
Planet 51 (2009)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and family
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an…
15
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and…
16
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
On Christmas Eve, Kelly is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve ball, so Barbie tells her the story of Eden Starling, a glamorous singing diva in the Victorian England and the owner of a theatre house. However, Eden is…
17
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and family
When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill, the two must learn to appreciate each…
18
The Twits (2025)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.
19
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also family and animation
At Christmastime in Bikini Bottom, everyone's excited except Plankton, who always gets a lump of coal from Santa. But he vows this year he'll finally get his wish – the Krabby Patty formula! And it won't be by being…
20
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney pals star in an original movie about the importance of opening your heart to the true spirit of Christmas. Stubborn old Donald tries in vain to resist the joys of the…