Netflix's 'Hot Frosty' Becomes a Holiday Sensation With Absurd Romance Premise

The rom-com about a snowman-turned-human is dominating Netflix's charts, blending humor, heart, and over-the-top holiday charm.

'Hot Frosty,' a Netflix original holiday rom-com, has become the platform's No. 1 movie, earning 16 million views in its first week.
The film stars Lacey Chabert as a grieving widow who falls in love with a snowman brought to life, played by Dustin Milligan of 'Schitt's Creek.'
Critics and audiences have praised its mix of absurdity and sentimentality, with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes and viral reactions online.
The film is part of a broader trend of streaming services producing high-budget, quirky holiday movies to compete with Hallmark's traditional Christmas fare.
Fans describe it as both ridiculous and comforting, fitting the growing appetite for lighthearted, escapist holiday entertainment.