May 19, 2025 (Summer)
Movies for Christmas in July:
Rise of the Guardians
While not officially a Christmas movie, the perfect summer Christmas film that my siblings and I rewatch every holiday season is Rise of the Guardians (2012). The story follows Jack Frost as he discovers his purpose and identity while assisting the Guardians in putting a stop to Pitch Black, otherwise known as the Boogeyman. The Guardians consist of Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and Sandman, who were chosen by the Moon to protect children from losing their childlike wonders and bring them joy. Pitch threatens this by creating a darkness. As more children lose their belief in the Guardians through the darkness, the more the Guardians lose their powers.
Jack Frost is reluctant to help at first because no one believes in him like the other Guardians, and he has been invisible to others for centuries. This, combined with his unanswered questions as to why he was created, leads to his annoyance with the Moon for ignoring him, too.
This film’s creative take on beloved holiday figures from childhood, themes of self-discovery and friendship, and the nostalgic feelings it brings for holiday seasons makes it perfect to watch any time of year.
Available on Netflix.