Parijat Ghosh 
Lucy Hale and Ian Harding are officially stepping back into the spotlight together, and this time it’s a festive romance, not mystery drama. The Pretty Little Liars alumni are reuniting for a brand-new holiday romantic comedy called The Twelve Dates of Christmas, and honestly, fans can’t cope with excitement. This marks nearly a decade since the duo played Aria Montgomery and Ezra Fitz, one of PLL’s (Pretty Little Liars) most talked-about on-screen couples. Their chemistry sparked endless fan theories back then, and now that nostalgia is spilling straight into this new project.
What The Twelve Dates of Christmas Is Actually About
In The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Hale stars as Christina Walker, a successful but romantically unlucky shop owner who has thrown herself into her career. Seeing all her siblings tie the knot before her, Christina makes a bold promise: she will go on 12 dates in the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas to find love.
The film follows her as she navigates online dating, awkward first encounters, real connections, and holiday-season chaos. It’s the kind of plot that screams cozy sweaters, festive lights, and maybe love at the last stop. While details on Harding’s exact role are still under wraps, he is confirmed to star opposite Hale, reuniting the pair once again on screen.
Behind the Scenes and Creative Team
This holiday rom-com is directed by David Lipper, known for feel-good storytelling, and the screenplay is co-written by Lipper and Seth Howard. The movie is being produced by a team from Latigo Films, BuzzFeed Studios, Applewood Studios, CaliWood Pictures, and Fortitude International. Basically, a collaboration that’s blending nostalgia and seasonal vibes.
Producers include Robert A. Daly Jr. and a whole lineup of executive producers. And, this sets the stage for what could become next year’s must-watch feel-good flick.
Why Fans Are Losing It
When Hale and Harding teased the reunion on Instagram with a cute latte video where they said in unison, “It’s good to be back”, fans immediately started squealing. Some took the post as confirmation of this project. But others just enjoyed seeing them together again after years. This reaction makes total sense. “Ezria” was famously controversial, beloved, and impossible to forget. Now seeing these two together again in a totally new story, especially one as cheerful as a holiday rom-com, hits all the feelings.
There’s no official release date yet, but insiders suggest the film should land in time for the 2026 holiday season. That timing would make it the perfect addition to your festive watchlist next winter. For fans of PLL and new rom-com lovers alike, The Twelve Dates of Christmas promises nostalgia, warmth, and maybe a little holiday magic. Who knows? This could be the start of your new holiday obsession.
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