TF1, a major French television channel, has confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Christmas telefilm season, which will begin on Monday, October 12, 2026. As part of the Public Audiovisual Fund (PAF), TF1 will air two original films each afternoon, one at around 2 p.m. and another at 4 p.m. The season will open with Sur la liste du Père Noël, an original film starring Lacey Chabert, an American actress known for her roles in television films. This will be her fifth Christmas-themed telefilm, following appearances in Un Noël de princesse (2014), Noël à tout prix (2022), Mon bel homme de neige (2024), and She's Making a List (2025). Viewers will be able to watch the telefilms again through TF1+, the channel's online platform, which offers on-demand access to previous episodes. Before the season starts, titles like Un Noël hors du temps (2024) and La tempête de Noël (2022) will already be available on the platform for those who want to preview the lineup. This approach allows audiences to enjoy the films at their convenience, whether they watch live or later. Following the telefilm broadcasts, TF1 will return to its regular programming schedule. At 6:30 p.m., the popular soap opera Ici tout commence will air, followed by another daytime drama, Demain nous appartient, at 7:10 p.m. These shows have been staples of TF1's afternoon lineup and are expected to continue as usual after the Christmas telefilm season concludes. The Christmas telefilm season has become a significant event for TF1, drawing a wide audience with its mix of family-friendly stories and familiar faces. With Lacey Chabert's involvement and the availability of previous films online, the 2026 season is anticipated to be both entertaining and accessible to viewers across France.