New OTT movies to watch on Christmas

1. Candy Cane Lane:Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the holiday gem Candy Cane Lane, features the legendary Eddie Murphy in a family-friendly role as Chris Carver, a man determined to win a local Christmas decoration competition. The star-studded cast, including Tracee Ellis Ross and Nick Offerman, promises a delightful experience for the whole family. The film is streaming on Prime Video.

2. Merry Little Batman: Those in search of a little superhero surprise to lighten up the holiday season, step into a DC Comics Christmas with 'Merry Little Batman' on Prime Video. In this charming Christmas special, Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Little Batman, finds himself on a festive adventure protecting Wayne Manor from iconic supervillains. Clever, cute and Christmassy, it's a must-watch for DC fans of all ages.

3. Dashing Through the Snow: Directed by Tim Story, this goofy Christmas comedy on Disney+ Hotstar features Lil Rel Howery as a modern-day Santa with a troubled past. Join Eddie Garrick on a hilarious journey to rediscover the spirit of the season, encountering unexpected challenges and a touch of holiday magic.

4. Family Switch: Based on the children’s book 'Bedtime for Mommy', the new holiday film 'Family Switch' stars Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms as parents exhausted by the holiday-season crunch. Things take a wacky turn when a rare planetary alignment causes a body switch between parents and their distant teenage kids, leading to heartwarming moments. Catch the film streaming on Netflix.

5. Genie: Richard Curtis, the mastermind behind 'Love Actually', presents a magical tale for the holidays with his new film 'Genie'. The story follows Paapa Essiedu as he tries hard to hold on to his life as it falls apart around the holidays. As things go from bad to worse with the crumbling of his marriage and loss of his job, he stumbles upon a genie played by Melissa McCarthy. The film blending elements of Aladdin with Curtis's signature holiday charm. The film is streaming on Peacock.

6: The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday: Building on the success of the 2022 hit animated film, 'The Bad Guys', comes 'A Very Bad Holiday', a festive prequel to the Netflix film. Considering that this is a prequel, the lovable mischievous characters return in their 'Bad' era, as they discover their 'heart of gold' when their heist accidentally cancels Christmas. Join the bunch as they attempt to save Christmas in this 25-minute special streaming on Netflix.