Almost a decade after their time on the television series Pretty Little Liars, where they played Aria Montgomery and Ezra Fitz from 2010 to 2017, Lucy Hale and Ian Harding are returning to the screen as a couple. The two actors star in the upcoming holiday film The 12 Dates of Christmas, which premieres November 6, 2026, on Hulu.
The on-Screen Chemistry
The project marks the first Christmas movie for Hale. During the production, which took place last year, the actors noted that their professional dynamic remained unchanged. “We picked up right like that,” Hale said, noting that Harding’s habit of singing in the hair and makeup trailer remained a constant. She added, “He is just as wonderful as he always has been… like, he’s a true friend.”
Harding described the filming process as highly improvisational. He noted that the pair often had difficulty distinguishing between their scripted lines and their natural off-camera conversations. “It’s a very natural film, because Lucy and I were just like, off the cuff most of the time,” Harding said.
The Holiday Storyline
He emphasized that the production benefited from the existing rapport between the cast members, which he believes is visible on screen. “The people in it actually like each other. So that’s always a positive thing. So I think that comes through,” he said.
The film also stars Carter Jenkins, Kahyun Kim, and Greer Grammer. The supporting cast includes Zack Pearlman, Andrew Stevens, David Lipper, Leonidas Gulaptis, Jaylen Moore, and Demetrius Shipp Jr. It was directed by David Lipper, who co-wrote the script with Seth Howard.
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Global Streaming Availability
While the film debuts on Hulu in the United States on November 6, 2026, its reach extends further. The movie will be available on Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. and will also be released on Disney+ internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 12 Dates of Christmas?
The film will be available to stream on Hulu in the United States starting November 6, 2026. International viewers can access the movie through Disney+.
Who are the lead actors in this holiday film?
Lucy Hale, known for her roles in Life Sentence, Katy Keene, Riverdale, The Hating Game, and F*** Marry Kill, stars as the lead character, Christina. Ian Harding, who recently appeared in Our Little Secret, Chicago Med, Holidazed, Lanterns, Nobody Wants This, and Pam & Tommy, plays the character Peter.
Is this the first time Lucy Hale and Ian Harding have worked together?
No, the two actors previously starred together as Aria and Ezra in the long-running series Pretty Little Liars, which aired from 2010 to 2017.
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Who else is in the cast?
The film features Kahyun Kim, currently starring on St. Denis Medical and known for Cocaine Bear and American Gods; Greer Grammer, known for Awkward, The Middle, and the Frasier revival; and Carter Jenkins, known for Aliens in the Attic, Unfabulous, and After We Fell.
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