“The Thursday Murder Club: Christmas at Coopers Chase” (2025) brings a festive twist to the beloved mystery series, following Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron as they face one of their most puzzling cases yet — all against the backdrop of an over-the-top holiday celebration at their retirement community. Coopers Chase is transformed into a winter wonderland full of lights, events, and seasonal chaos, but the cheer doesn’t last long. Days before Christmas, the residents are stunned when a famous television personality arrives to film a special holiday segment and is soon found dead under suspicious circumstances. What appears at first to be an unfortunate accident quickly becomes a tangled web of secrets, grudges, and hidden motives.
The Thursday Murder Club, unable to resist the lure of a fresh mystery, dives into the case with their usual mix of charm, insight, and mischief. Joyce eagerly documents every detail in her journal while trying to maintain festive spirit; Ibrahim approaches the investigation with clinical precision, analyzing alibis and psychological profiles; Ron uses his bold personality to pressure suspects into slipping up; and Elizabeth, ever the strategist, leverages her mysterious past as she pieces together clues others overlook. Their teamwork becomes both hilarious and brilliant as they maneuver holiday parties, competitive bake-offs, and chaotic rehearsals for the Christmas pageant — events that unexpectedly provide key breakthroughs.
As the investigation deepens, the group uncovers simmering tensions among the film crew, including professional rivalries, financial disputes, and a scandal the victim had threatened to expose. The suspect list grows longer as the club realizes many people had something to gain from the celebrity’s death. Even within Coopers Chase, old resentments resurface as new evidence suggests that someone inside the community may have played a role. With Christmas approaching, pressure mounts to solve the case before the celebrations turn sour.
Amid the mystery, heartfelt moments shine through. The residents of Coopers Chase support one another through loneliness, memories of past Christmases, and the bittersweet reflections that come with aging. Joyce attempts to reunite two estranged neighbors, Ibrahim helps a grieving widower rediscover joy, and Ron tries — with little success — to keep himself from overeating at every holiday buffet. These warm subplots add emotional depth to the unfolding drama.
As the club pieces together the final clues, a dramatic twist emerges: the murder was intricately planned, but a single unexpected detail exposes the culprit. In a tense yet comically chaotic confrontation involving a faulty snow machine, the truth finally comes to light, allowing the residents to enjoy their long-awaited Christmas feast in peace.
“The Thursday Murder Club: Christmas at Coopers Chase” (2025) blends humor, heart, and a sharp whodunit into a cozy holiday mystery. It celebrates friendship, second chances, and the thrill of solving a puzzle — proving once again that age is no barrier to adventure, especially when the Thursday Murder Club is involved.
