Nutmeg & Mistletoe

Nutmeg & Mistletoe
Nutmeg & Mistletoe
Directed by	Peter Herro
Written by	Jennifer Bascom; Deborah Dodge;
Produced by	Stacy Jorgensen; Julia Knox; Charlie Cleveland; Peter Herro;
Starring	Madeleine Arthur; Sarah Jeffery; Arianna Rivas; Maia Kealoha; Nia Vardalos;
Cinematography	Tom Magill
Production; company	Abyssal Films
Release date	December 25, 2026;
Country	United States
Language	English

Nutmeg & Mistletoe is an upcoming American Christmas comedy film directed by Peter Herro and written by Jennifer Bascom and Deborah Dodge. It stars Madeleine Arthur, Sarah Jeffery, Arianna Rivas, Maia Kealoha, and Nia Vardalos.

Premise

Alma is a young girl who notices that her town has lost the festive spirit. Instead of wanting Christmas gifts, she writes a heartfelt letter to Santa Claus asking for help.

Cast

Production

In December 2024, it was announced that Peter Herro would be directing a Christmas comedy film, written by Jennifer Bascom and Deborah Dodge. Principal photography began on January 30, 2026, in Los Angeles. Madeleine Arthur, Sarah Jeffery, Arianna Rivas, Maia Kealoha, Nia Vardalos, Cedric Yarbrough, Jeff Meacham, Angelique Cabral, Tyler Barnhardt, and Reid Miller rounded out the cast. Filming wrapped on February 12, 2026.

Release

Nutmeg & Mistletoe is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2026.

References

↑ "Lilo & Stitch star Maia Kealoha joins Madeleine Arthur in Christmast adventure, Nutmeg & Mistletoe". Prime Timer. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
↑ "Jennifer Bascom & Deborah Dodge Writer Interviews". Abysmal Films. December 30, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
↑ @nutmegandmistletoe; (January 30, 2026). "And so the magic begins, with a slate and a snowflake ❄️" – via Instagram.
↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 12, 2026). "Madeleine Arthur, Sarah Jeffery, Nia Vardalos, Arianna Rivas & 'Lilo & Stitch' Star Maia Kealoha Lead Christmas Comedy 'Nutmeg & Mistletoe', First Look Revealed – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
↑ Christophel, Nathan (February 13, 2026). "Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action 'Lilo & Stitch' lands another starring role". Maui Now. Retrieved February 15, 2026.

External links

Nutmeg & Mistletoe at IMDb

[1] "Lilo & Stitch star Maia Kealoha joins Madeleine Arthur in Christmast adventure, Nutmeg & Mistletoe". Prime Timer. Retrieved February 15, 2026.

[2] "Jennifer Bascom & Deborah Dodge Writer Interviews". Abysmal Films. December 30, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.

[3] @nutmegandmistletoe; (January 30, 2026). "And so the magic begins, with a slate and a snowflake ❄️" – via Instagram.

[4] Wiseman, Andreas (February 12, 2026). "Madeleine Arthur, Sarah Jeffery, Nia Vardalos, Arianna Rivas & 'Lilo & Stitch' Star Maia Kealoha Lead Christmas Comedy 'Nutmeg & Mistletoe', First Look Revealed – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2026.

[5] Christophel, Nathan (February 13, 2026). "Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action 'Lilo & Stitch' lands another starring role". Maui Now. Retrieved February 15, 2026.