The new Hallmark Christmas movie Happy Howlidays will premiere Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

In Happy Howlidays, Mia, a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she’s drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog.

Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max, a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max’s ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.

Where can I watch Happy Howlidays?

Although premiering on the Hallmark Channel, those without basic cable can live stream the premiere of Happy Howlidays on Saturday with eitherPhilo or Fubo.

Both streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers who can watch Happy Howlidaysfor free before committing to a paid subscription.

What is Philo?

For those who are unfamiliar with Philo, it is set up like any other streaming service, but instead of offering exclusively on-demand content, it offers a variety of live TV channels. So like cable, but without the hassle.

At $28 a month after it’s7-day free trial, Philo is considered one of the cheaper live streaming services available with over 70 live TV channels to choose from.

Other than Hallmark, popular channels offered with Philo include Lifetime, MTV, AMC, HGTV, History Channel, Discovery Channel, CMT, TLC, BET and more.

Philo also offers unlimited DVR along with TV shows and movies users can watch on-demand from channels included in the streaming package.

What is Fubo?

Fubo is also an alternative to a regular cable subscription, but with more exclusive channel options that Philo does not offer such as ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, FOX and more.

While Fubo considers itself a sports-focused streaming service, its standard streaming package comes with over 100 TV live channels for $79.99 a month after its free trial.

Users also have the options to record their favorite movies and TV shows.