The Holiday 2: Love Across the Seasons (2025) is a heartwarming romantic dramedy sequel that revisits the cozy charm and cross-continental romance of the beloved 2006 film. With its snowy cottages, crackling fireplaces, and unexpected love stories, the sequel explores how love evolves—not just during the holidays, but through all the seasons of life.
The film opens nearly two decades after the original. Iris (Kate Winslet) is now a successful writer living in Surrey, raising her teenage son while still cherishing her bond with Miles (Jack Black). Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Graham (Jude Law) are happily married, juggling family life with Graham’s daughters, who are now young women finding their own paths. Though life is fulfilling, both couples sense a quiet longing—wondering if the spark of adventure that once brought them together has faded into routine.
When Amanda suggests another house swap—this time not out of heartbreak, but out of a desire to rekindle joy—Iris reluctantly agrees. Amanda and Graham head to Surrey for a slower, simpler season, while Iris and Miles take on the bustle of Los Angeles, rediscovering who they are outside of their family roles.
The swap sets off parallel journeys of rediscovery. Amanda struggles with the challenges of living unplugged from her glamorous world, learning to find happiness in small, everyday moments with Graham. Iris, meanwhile, is swept into the vibrancy of L.A., reconnecting with old friends and sparking unexpected chemistry with a charming fellow writer who pushes her to dream bigger than ever before.
The daughters—Sophie and Olivia—step into larger roles, navigating their own first experiences with love and heartbreak, bringing a new generation’s perspective to the story. Their struggles mirror the older characters’ themes of risk, vulnerability, and choosing love even when it’s messy.
As the seasons change—spring in L.A., autumn in Surrey—the characters come to realize that love isn’t defined by holiday magic alone, but by the choices you make every day, through the highs and lows, the ordinary and extraordinary.
The Holiday 2: Love Across the Seasons is a warm, funny, and emotionally resonant sequel that honors the original’s charm while offering fresh stories of love, family, and second chances. It’s a reminder that while the holidays may bring people together, it’s the seasons in between that test—and deepen—their bonds.