The 12 Dates of Christmas is a 2026 Christmas romantic comedy movie from Hulu, made by Latigo Films, BuzzFeed Studios, Applewood Studios, CaliWood Pictures and Fortitude International. It is directed by David Lipper, who wrote it with Seth Howard.
It stars Lucy Hale as Christina Walker and Ian Harding as Peter Grant, with Greer Grammer, Kahyun Kim, Penelope Ann Miller, Paul Ben-Victor and Carter Jenkins. It was filmed in Mississippi, mainly in Clinton.
Christina is a successful shop owner who has put her career ahead of her dating life. After her younger siblings start getting married before her, she vows to go on 12 dates in the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas, hoping to find Mr. Right. Lucy Hale and Ian Harding last worked together on Pretty Little Liars.
The movie premiered on November 6, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US, and on Disney+ in other countries, according to What’s On Disney Plus. It is a romance comedy and streams on Hulu.
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When and Where Was The 12 Dates of Christmas Filmed?
| Film Name | The 12 Dates of Christmas |
|---|---|
| Genres | Romance, Comedy, Holiday |
| Filming Locations | Clinton and Jackson, Mississippi, USA |
| Filming Dates | December 2025 (reported) |
| Production Management by | Chelsea Kater |
| Release Date | November 6, 2026 (Hulu and Disney+) |
Filming in Clinton began in early December 2025. WJTV reported on December 10, 2025, that crews would be filming downtown for the next 11 days, according to a local business. The Clinton Courier shows a scene with Lucy Hale filmed in Olde Towne on December 19.
The Clinton Courier says this is the fourth movie Lipper has made in Clinton and the seventh in Mississippi since 2022.
📍Olde Towne District, Clinton, Mississippi
The movie was filmed in Clinton’s Olde Towne District, according to Wikipedia, and the downtown shops and restaurants were dressed for Christmas. Producer Kipp Tribble said the location was chosen for its small-town charm. In the Blue & Gold, he said: “While it’s not a Hallmark movie, it does have that charm.” Tribble also said it was easy to bring cast, crew and equipment in and out.
Visiting: Olde Towne is the public downtown of Clinton, and you can walk around it.
📍303 Jefferson, 303 Jefferson Street, Clinton
Moviedelic says many of Christina’s date scenes were recorded in Olde Towne restaurants, including 303 Jefferson. We could not confirm which scenes were shot there.
Visiting: Since it is a working restaurant, please check the opening times before you go.
📍The Bank by Pizza Shack, 200 West Leake Street, Clinton
Moviedelic also names The Bank by Pizza Shack, a restaurant in the same district, as a place used for date scenes. We could not find a second report, so please treat it as reported.
Visiting: It is a working restaurant, so please check before you visit.
📍Coach’s Creamery, Clinton
The Clinton business Coach’s Creamery told WJTV that it was included in the filming and that downtown filming would last 11 days. We could not confirm which scenes were shot there.
Visiting: It is a working business, so please check before visiting.
📍Jackson, Mississippi
IMDb lists Jackson as the filming location, and Moviedelic says the production also travelled to Jackson. We could not find the exact places used there.
Visiting: Jackson is a public city, but we could not confirm a filming spot.
📍Other Areas
We could not confirm any other exact place, and we will update this guide as soon as more are named. Our USA page lists more titles shot in the country, including the Hulu series The Shards. For other holiday movies on our site, see Mr. & Mrs. Christmas and Winter Wonderlanes.
The 12 Dates of Christmas Behind the Scenes
To make your search for The 12 Dates of Christmas filming even more interesting, here is what the team has shared. Lucy Hale and Ian Harding joined the movie in December 2025, according to Wikipedia.
David Lipper told the Clinton Courier that he wanted a change of pace after an action-thriller he shot in Olde Towne in December 2024, so he returned for a Christmas movie. Lipper also appears in the cast as Jimmy.
Fun fact: Penelope Ann Miller plays Christina’s mother, Helen, and Paul Ben-Victor plays her father, Frank.
We will add more cast and crew Instagram posts and set photos here as soon as they are shared.
Is There Any Trailer Available for The 12 Dates of Christmas?
Yes. Hulu published the trailer on its YouTube channel on November 2, 2026, and What’s On Disney Plus shared it. We could not open the video, so we will add the link here as soon as we can confirm it.
The 12 Dates of Christmas streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US, and on Disney+ in other countries. It was released on November 6, 2026, and it runs about 95 minutes. We could not confirm regional dates.
FAQs
Q1: Where was The 12 Dates of Christmas filmed?
A1: It was filmed in Mississippi, mainly in the Olde Towne District of Clinton, with some filming reportedly in Jackson.
Q2: When was The 12 Dates of Christmas filmed?
A2: Filming took place in December 2025. We could not find the exact start and wrap dates.
Q3: Is The 12 Dates of Christmas a Hallmark movie?
A3: No. It is a Hulu movie, made by Latigo Films and BuzzFeed Studios.
Q4: Who is in the cast of The 12 Dates of Christmas?
A4: Lucy Hale plays Christina Walker and Ian Harding plays Peter Grant. Greer Grammer, Kahyun Kim, Penelope Ann Miller, Paul Ben-Victor and Carter Jenkins are also in the cast.
Q5: Who directed The 12 Dates of Christmas?
A5: David Lipper directed it, from a script by Lipper and Seth Howard.
Q6: Where can I watch The 12 Dates of Christmas?
A6: It is on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US, and on Disney+ in other countries.
The 12 Dates of Christmas was filmed in Clinton, Mississippi, in December 2025, with Olde Towne as the main location.
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