Full list of Netflix codes that unlock the best Xmas movies for no extra cost

A FULL list of little-known Netflix codes has been revealed – and they unlock some of the best Christmas films and TV shows for no extra cost.

The clever hack lets you bypass the endless scrolling and head straight to hidden festive categories packed with seasonal favourites.

Netflix is overflowing with Christmas content, from cosy classics to brand-new festive releases, but many titles remain tucked away behind the streamer’s niche tagging system.

Whether you’re in the mood for Love Actually or fancy diving into Klaus, Netflix has a festive pick for everyone – if you know where to look.

Netflix sorts its entire library into extremely specific categories, which explains why certain films appear with tags like “upbeat” or “strong female lead”.

Christmas films and series are grouped using the same system.

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The secret codes to unlock Netflix’s hidden Christmas movies and TV series

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Exact Netflix codes to instantly unlock every Christmas film and series

By entering the right code, you can instantly open curated shelves of festive favourites rather than relying on whatever pops up on your homepage.

According to The Mirror, each Christmas genre has its own number.

On to The Sun , you simply type a code into the search bar. On a laptop or browser, you just add the code to the end of https://www.netflix.com/browse/m/genre/ to jump straight to the category.

Netflix’s codes open up everything from feel-good family films to nostalgic ’90s favourites, creature-filled festive adventures, British Christmas classics and age-specific collections for younger viewers.

There are also tailored sections for Christmas comedies, festive romances, Christmas animation, Christmas TV shows and even categories for hopeless romantics.

NETFLIX CODES – THE REAL STORY

Here’s how Netflix’s Jessica Dershowitz explains the codes…

“According to Mary Bertone of Netflix’s evidence team, these codes date back to the days when Netflix was still in its DVDs-only phase.

“At the time, Netflix.com had a public-facing genre tree that linked out to all the various types of films and TV series, each of which has its own specific ID code.

“A fan scraped the genre tree for all the codes, shared the list online, and people have been using those codes (along with the thousands more that have been added since) to this day.

“New codes are being added whenever inspiration strikes.”

HOW TO USE NETFLIX CODES

There are two main ways to use Netflix codes.

The first is if you’re using something with a web browser – like a laptop or PC.

Simply tap in the following URL into your web address bar and replace the Xs at the end with the Netflix code of your choice:

If you’re watching on a TV, simply enter the code into the search bar.

However, note that you might find the odd code or two won’t work using this method.

The Sun isn’t exactly sure why – but most codes will work in the search bar, so keep trying.

While Netflix’s secret-code system offers a neat shortcut, other TV giants are taking different approaches to keep viewers hooked during the countdown to Christmas.

Disney+, for instance, has launched a dedicated “Holiday Favourites” hub featuring Home Alone, The Santa Clause trilogy and new festive specials from its biggest brands, making it easier for families to settle on a film without digging through menus.

Over on Amazon’s Prime Video, a growing Christmas carousel is being pushed to the top of the homepage, spotlighting everything from classic romcoms to brand-new festive originals.

Meanwhile, Sky and NOW have rebranded entire channels for the season, filling them with round-the-clock Christmas movies so viewers can drop in at any time without having to search at all.