Pretty Little Liars stars Lucy Hale, Ian Harding reunite for Christmas film

Christmas is arriving early for Pretty Little Liars fans as former co-stars Lucy Hale and Ian Harding reunite on screen in the upcoming holiday romantic comedy The 12 Dates of Christmas. The film’s official trailer has been released, offering a glimpse of a festive love story packed with awkward dates, unexpected twists and plenty of Christmas charm.

Hale and Harding, best known for portraying Aria Montgomery and Ezra Fitz in the hit television series, are bringing their on-screen chemistry back, this time in a completely different romantic setting.

In the upcoming film, Hale plays Christina Walker, a successful shop owner who has spent years focusing on her career while allowing her personal life to take a back seat. After facing yet another lonely Christmas Eve, Christina decides she wants something different before the next holiday season arrives.

Her best friend Molly, portrayed by Kahyun Kim, suggests an unconventional solution to her romantic struggles: Christina must go on 12 dates over 12 weeks in the hope of finding someone special before Christmas Eve.

What follows is a series of unpredictable romantic adventures that are anything but ordinary. The trailer showcases Christina navigating awkward introductions, disastrous matches and bizarre encounters, including a date that unexpectedly ends with someone being arrested.

However, her search for love takes an interesting turn when she meets Peter Grant, played by Harding. Their first encounter features an oversized candy cane, offering a playful introduction to what could become a promising romance.

But finding love may not be as straightforward as Christina hopes. The trailer hints that Peter’s romantic circumstances could complicate their growing connection, leaving viewers curious about where their relationship will lead.

The reunion has particularly excited fans of Pretty Little Liars, who will remember Hale and Harding’s memorable performances as Aria and Ezra. Their relationship was one of the show’s major storylines, and seeing the actors reunite in a festive romantic comedy offers a fresh opportunity to enjoy their on-screen pairing.

Directed by David Lipper, who co-wrote the screenplay with Seth Howard, the film also features Penelope Ann Miller, Paul Ben-Victor, Greer Grammer, Carter Jenkins and Zack Pearlman.

The 12 Dates of Christmas is scheduled to premiere on November 6, 2026, on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally.

With its mix of holiday romance, comedic disasters and a familiar television reunion, the film promises to bring a little extra excitement to the Christmas movie season. For fans who have waited to see Hale and Harding together again, this festive reunion may be one of the season’s most anticipated treats.