ABC is getting viewers into the Christmas spirit early with a slate of programming that begins airing on Thanksgiving Day and runs through the end of the year. Alongside some of Hollywood's biggest titles, the celebration features TV specials such as CMA Country Christmas from Nashville, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2026, the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, The Year: 2026, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
Ahead of the broadcasts, the network has released a full schedule of titles, per TV Insider, and among them is one of the greatest action movies of all time. Directed by John McTiernan and written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza, the film is widely regarded as the ultimate, albeit unconventional Christmas entertainment, despite being an action thriller. It follows a New York City police detective who gets caught up in a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper while visiting his estranged wife at a Christmas Eve party.
Nearly four decades after its theatrical release, Die Hard will air on ABC on December 6, 2026, as part of the Wonderful World of Disney presentation, from 8:02 to 11:00 p.m. It follows America's Funniest Home Videos: "Festive Flops, Santa's Knee, and Holiday Hijinks," which airs from 7:00 to 8:02 p.m. Die Hard stars Bruce Willis as NYPD detective John McClane, alongside Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, and Bonnie Bedelia. Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Paul Gleason, and Hart Bochner appear in supporting roles.
'Die Hard' Is Also One of the Best Christmas Films Ever!
Inspired by Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever, Die Hard became a franchise after its successful July 1988 release, with four sequels similarly centered on McClane. In these films, the lead character foils repeated attempts on his life, driving his enemies to distraction by piling up and exploiting dumb luck. The franchise has grossed a combined $1.4 billion worldwide, with the first film earning around $139.8–141.5 million; its lowest-grossing installment, but still a commercial success. Also, while critics initially gave it mixed reviews, the original has since become a favorite, earning a Certified Fresh 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus calling it "the definitive holiday action classic."
Die Hard airs on ABC this December.
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