As the festive season brings forth new feel-good rom-coms, one film stands out and has captured people’s attention: “Hot Frosty.”

This Netflix original takes a romantic spin on the classic “Frosty the Snowman” tale, featuring a widow who longs for love and inadvertently brings a charming snowman to life.

Lead actress Lacey Chabert initially found the concept a little absurd, as she revealed in an interview, but the film has exploded online after winning viewers’ hearts. With a snowman portrayed by a “Schitt’s Creek” star and callbacks to Chabert’s iconic role in “Mean Girls,” audiences say it perfectly balances humor and warmth for the holiday season.

Its popularity propelled it to the No. 1 spot on Netflix in just its first week.

What is ‘Hot Frosty’ About?

<pIn “Hot Frosty,” we meet Kathy (Lacey Chabert, known as Gretchen from “Mean Girls”) who runs a diner while mourning her husband’s passing. She receives a magical scarf, which she drapes over a ruggedly handsome snowman, who then comes alive as “Jack,” portrayed by Dustin Milligan, also known for his role as Ted in “Schitt’s Creek.”

Other cast members include Craig Robinson from “The Office,” Joe Lo Truglio from “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Reno 911!,” and Chrishell Stause from “Selling Sunset.”

Once Jack comes to life, he explores the world and develops a romance with Kathy.

The Internet Falls for the ‘UNHINGED’ Christmas Film

Many users online are celebrating it as the ultimate feel-good holiday romance with a delightfully absurd premise.

“Hot Frosty on Netflix is the perfect blend of shamelessness for a Christmas film, and I fully endorse it,” one commenter stated on X.

Another user shared, “I watched Hot Frosty on Netflix yesterday, and the joy from its sheer absurdity is exactly what I’m looking for in a holiday rom-com. The idea that we’re cheering for Lacey to fall in love with a SNOWMAN is absolutely UNHINGED! Five stars!”

Others enjoyed spotting references to other Netflix holiday flicks, like “Falling for Christmas,” featuring Chabert’s “Mean Girls” co-star Lindsay Lohan.

TikTok’s Take – Christmas Movie or Horror Film?

On TikTok, one woman presented the film to her husband without any context, and he suggested it seemed to have the makings of a horror movie. She wasn’t alone in this perspective.

“Hot Frosty: charming Christmas rom-com, or is it a horror experience? Let’s talk,” one TikTok user stated.

However, many TikTokers came forward with their affection for the film, with one tearfully expressing, “This isn’t your usual Christmas film. Sure, it sounds ridiculous and it absolutely is, yet it embraces that ridiculousness and it’s so enjoyable.”

How to Watch ‘Hot Frosty’

You can watch “Hot Frosty” now streaming on Netflix, with subscriptions starting at $6.99 per month.

This article has been revised to fix a typo.