24 doorsEditors’ pickThe Best 2026 Franchise Advent Calendars
74 calendars, 46 new for 2026, from $15 to $449, most of them 24 doors. Full stats
Page 2 of 2: 74 calendars with franchise, this season first. The shortlist, the steps and the numbers are on the first page.
UpdatedOctober 21, 2026Curatedby Viktoria
74 calendars, 46 new for 2026, from $15 to $449, most of them 24 doors. Full stats
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25 doorsEditors’ pickHow to choose a franchise advent calendar
- Step 01
Decide what you will spend first
Set the number before you browse, because it decides the shelf more than anything else here. Of the 45 priced in dollars, 29 come in under $50, 15 sit between $50 and $200 and 1 cost more than that — the range runs $15 to $449, and half are above $40. Compare the price bands
- Step 02
Match the doors to the days
63 of the 74 here have 24 doors — a 24-door box opens one a day from 1 December to Christmas Eve. The others run 10, 12 and 25, and the shorter ones start partway through the month: a 12-door box opens on 13 December. For someone who will not open one every day, or a gift that will arrive late, fewer doors is the better fit, not the lesser calendar. Every start date
- Step 03
Know which season you are buying
46 of the 74 here are 2026 editions, and 13 are last season's — still sold, often discounted, and with the contents already on the page. The 15 older than that are listed for the record, not for buying. A brand's page keeps every edition together, so check whether the box you are looking at is this year's before you compare prices.
- Step 04
Start from the ones we have opened
15 of the 74 here carry an editors' pick — the chip above the grid narrows the shelf to those — and 56 have a written score. Those are the boxes somebody on this site has actually judged. The rest are listed because they exist, not because we are recommending them; being on this page is not a verdict. How we review
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If you cannot decide, get Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 2026
The best value among the calendars here that we have rated this season, rated 4/5, $99.98, 24 doors. A build calendar for a Formula 1 fan rather than a box of treats: the doors add up to a metal RB21 in 1:43 with an engine sound base and a small diorama to stand it in. Expect plenty of days that are just a part or an accessory, with the payoff on the last few.
24 doorsFrequently asked questions
Are there franchise advent calendars in 2026/2027?
Yes. 46 of the 74 franchise advent calendars we list are 2026 editions. The other 28 are 2025 and 2024 boxes, which some retailers still stock.
How much do franchise advent calendars cost?
Franchise advent calendars run from $15 to $449, with the middle of the range at $40. That is across the 45 of the 74 we list that carry a US price.
How many doors do franchise advent calendars have?
Most franchise advent calendars have 24 doors, 63 of the 74 we list. The rest run 10, 12 and 25.
Which brands make franchise advent calendars?
46 brands make the 74 franchise advent calendars we list. Funko has the most with 6, then Cinereplicas with 5 and Harry Potter with 5. The other 43 have up to 4 each.
What is inside a franchise advent calendar?
Across the 9 2026 boxes that print a door list, 102 items: mostly candy (32), battle figure (19) and accessory (11). Every calendar page carries its own list where the maker prints one.