It’s beginning to look
a lot like Christmas! 🎄
Great American Family
has officially announced
their upcoming
Christmas movie lineup! ✨
This holiday season promises everything we love most: faith-filled stories, heartwarming romances, magical time travel adventures, and inspiring tales of giving back. With returning favorite stars and brand-new faces to Great American Christmas, these movies are sure to capture the true heart of Christmas!
See all of the exciting, joyful Christmas movie news below via Great American Media...
UPDATE: MORE CHRISTMAS MOVIES ADDED TO SCHEDULE BELOW!
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A Wisconsin Christmas Pie
Premiere Date: October 11 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+.
(October 9 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes
Storyline: "A pastry chef (Leclerc) returns home to Door County, Wis., for Christmas and finds that saving her family's orchard — and her heart — may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love."
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A Christmas Prayer
Premiere Date: Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+.
(Oct. 16 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Shae Robins and Christopher Russell
Storyline: "In A Christmas Prayer, Natalie (Robins), a weary children's book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl's father's (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope."
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Once Upon a Christmas Crown
Premiere Date: Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Oct. 23 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley
Storyline: "In Once Upon A Christmas Crown, Princess Charlotte (Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement."
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Christmas Of Giving (working title)
Premiere Date: Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Oct. 30 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly
Storyline: "In Christmas of Giving, when a weary non-profit director (Tsai) faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love (Williams) and a new and unexpected ally (Reilly) teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart."
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Love at Kringle Lake (wt)
Premiere Date: November 8, 2025, 8 p.m. ET Great American Family and GFAM+.
Starring: Alexa Maria Huerta and Joseph Morales
Storyline: When two ambitious executives from a top Chicago marketing firm (Huerta, Morales) are sent to the quaint town of Kringle Lake to rekindle the spirit of Christmas, they discover the greatest gift of the season may be each other.
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Timeless Tidings of Joy
Premiere Date: Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 13 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene
Storyline: "When Ally (Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother's (Bure) letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop's fate and their own."
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Christmas on Every Page
Premiere Date: Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 20 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Rose Reid and Jake Allyn
Storyline: "An advertising executive (Reid) returns to her hometown to help save her family's struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman (Allyn) to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection."
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Christmas in Midnight Clear
Premiere Date: Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family
(Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren
Storyline: "A high-powered real estate developer (Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas, where she meets a local pastor (McLaren) and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook."
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The Christmas Spark
Premiere Date: Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 26 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin
Storyline: "At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer (Lopez) joins his small town's fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero's son — and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom (Cobrin)."
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Timeless Tidings of Joy
Encore Presentation: November 29, 2025, 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene
Storyline: "When Ally (Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother's (Bure) letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop's fate and their own."
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There’s No Place Like Christmas
Premiere Date: Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 27 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Cindy Busby and Sam Page
Storyline: "A big city realtor (Busby) returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer (Page), she must decide if success means chasing her career – or following her heart."
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Cranberries and Carols
Premiere Date: Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Dec. 4 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan
Storyline: "When a devoted café owner (Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town's cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date 20 years ago — a military engineer (Donovan) — only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love."
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Mistletoe at the Manor (wt)
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+.
Starring: Madeleine Coghlan and Lior Selve
Storyline: When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle's holiday magic—and the unexpected warmth of it charming proprietor.
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Have We Met This Christmas?
Premiere Date: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
Starring: Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch
Storyline: "After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan (McKellar) with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper's son (Hutch) from her forgotten past — while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love."
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Coupled Up for Christmas
Premiere Date: Dec. 12 on Great American Pure Flix
Starring: Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner
Storyline: "Two heartbroken singles (Canning, Rosner), desperate to win back their exes, hatch a scheme to pretend they are madly in love – only to discover that the real sparks flying may be between them."
NOTE: "Coupled Up for Christmas" premiered last year on Great American Family; the film will premiere this December on PureFlix.
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A Royal Christmas Tail
Premiere Date: Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
Starring: Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood
Storyline: "When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman — and her adorable pup — who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment."
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SURPRISE CHRISTMAS FILM
Premiere Date: December 20, 2025 on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Dec. 18 on Great American Pure Flix)
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Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas
Premiere Date: Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Dec. 19 on Great American Pure Flix)
Starring: Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Dominic Lopez
Storyline: "A wish tree unites a morning show host (Donovan) and an artist (Murray) as they race across Buffalo with the host's daughter and the artist's son (Lopez) to find the season's hottest toy — discovering love and family along the way."
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My Quick Take:
2025 is poised to be another truly joyful Christmas movie season, with Great American Family’s schedule of faith-filled, family-centered stories.
It warms my heart to see beloved stars returning once again, along with some new faces, for their 5th annual Christmas celebration!
Please note: I am not currently seeing Candace Cameron Bure's previously announced second Great American Christmas movie with Cameron Mathson on the list, the sequel to "Home Sweet Christmas." Stay tuned for any updates there. Could it be exclusively premiering on PureFlix or somewhere else this year?
Additionally, "Coupled Up for Christmas" premiered last year on GAF; the film is set to premiere this December on PureFlix.
I hope you’ll discover many wonderful movies throughout the holiday season. I’d love to hear which films you’re most excited about seeing this Christmas on Great American Family. Please share your top picks in comments.
Joyous Christmas Blessings to You All,
Net🎄
Top image credits:
Cindy Busby image via: Tresa Magazine - Ryan West
Mario Lopez image via: Mario Lopez
Christopher Russell image via: Hallmark Media
Candace Cameron Bure image via: Daily Mail
Movie Images: Great American Media
Movie Details via: Entertainment Weekly
5 years now, and even though there will definitely be a few changes along the way, it still looks happier and more hopeful then Hallmark's dismal lineup.
ReplyDeleteVery pleased to see a bright, and humble looking lineup that we know won't compromise any views at any time (unlike that other network that still has a hard lesson to learn). -Maria
disagree. Hallmark has more heartfelt storylines this year than they've had the past couple of years & although missing some faves, have much better matches in pairings with stars than last Christmas also. I don't even know half of the actors in this post. Also, the press releases are all over the place. There aren't 16as they've said there would be. One is from last year (well really from 2023) Coupled Up-- that is only showing their PF premiere so that shouldn't count nor even be in the press release mixed in and not separated. As Net said, where is the Home SC sequel? Even if swapping those two, that's still not 16. They have a different press release from PR Newswire saying Surprise movie...which is weird & also if it's CCB & Cameron's movie, everyone already knows about it. This is so unorganized. EW & PR Newswire have different announcements & the PF dates vs linear dates are making it cumbersome to read through.
Deleteor...this goes with my last comment in reply...is the surprise movie going to be The Christmas Ring
DeleteAgreed 100 %.
DeleteMy dream will come true if Kristoffer Polaha wakes up and move to GAF. Dreaming of a movie with him and Jill Wagner. I also wish that GAF buys the movie rights for Mystery 101 and continues to air new episodes. Just dreaming 😴
Additional note: Yes, this network obviously doesn't have the huge staff and writers that Hallmark has, hence the low number of new content and occasional changes
ReplyDeleteBut that's not a bad thing when you know that the content will be good. Having time to dedicate to making sure what you produce is the top of the line content you want should matter more then just making 1 movie after the other to fulfill a giant quota.
And also, Hallmark didn't start off with a huge staff or lineup, it grew that after many years of working towards it.
People are more hungry then ever for good content that doesn't compromise their beliefs and for some kind of hope in this dark world, that's what this network has been working to provide since 2021 and will continue to do so as long it still has it's growing number of supporters!
Ignore the nay sayers and just enjoy the movies and shows, and continue to let GAF know how much we appreciate them in their mission! -Maria
Well said Maria! I would rather have less with the good content we can trust than have so many poorly produced and not know what to expect with each scene!
DeleteAs always Net....thank you for always keeping us informed! You're the best my friend!
Bravo, Maria! Well said! My sentiments exactly! GAF is trying to give us what we need and want. Christian-based movies are answers to prayers.
DeleteThank you both for the kind words. And to the anons above, many of the actors above have been in other faith based films before, and if Hallmark is really more 'heartfelt' this year, then why did they just get rid of their more emotionally based Christmas lineup this year and is instead doing all movies on their rom com based main channel? And let's not even get into their cheap reality shows!
DeleteHallmark is in diress. And GAF, despite their craziness, is in better shape then them. -Maria
Coupled Up For Christmas is only listed for Pure Flix not for Cable.
ReplyDeleteWhere's the 16 new Christmas movies that were promised in the promo at the beginning of the week?
I'll watch most of these, also interesting to find out that Once Upon A Christmas Crown is disributed by Nicely - Florence
the royal one was produced/created by Bridgette Kingsley so that's a pass for me.
DeleteFlorence, Coupled Up for Christmas was aired last year GAC last year Year 4 on GAFAM
DeleteThis is exciting news, but I am still anxious to see an official announcement from GAF. I thought we were going to have 16 premieres. This is confusing since it lists 14 without Home Sweet Christmas Wedding, and I wouldn't think GAF would count Coupled Up for Christmas as new premiere. It also looks like we all have some new titles to learn with all the changes. Ha!! I am glad I have Pure Flix since many are airing first on GAPF. However, I will still watch all the premieres on GAF to help with ratings. Thank you Net for always informing us first of all the Christmas news! On a side note, I just watched episode 5 of Crossroad Springs and my love for this new series grows with each episode! Gena
ReplyDeleteI've got to say, I am a little bit disappointed with some of these movie choices. I am probably excited for about half of these movies. I don't know...I expected MORE for their 5 year anniversary. Hopefully they have some more things through out these next 3 months.
ReplyDelete13 movies and I thought 16 I am not counting Coupled up for Christmas. Doxy Mom
ReplyDeleteCoupled Up for Christmas was already aired last Christmas: GAC Year 4… it’s not counted - Coupled Up for Christmas on Great American PureFlix this year
DeleteGreat movies and all but I’m only seeing 13 ( not counting Coupled). Wasn’t there supposed to be 16?. I wonder if this is the full list or if GAF will eventually release more.
ReplyDeleteAnd like you said, where’s Candace & Cameron’s movie? Candace just posted the other day that it was premiering this Christmas. I’m baffled by this.
It could be more than 16 Christmas movies
DeleteThe Christmas Roses
Casey Elliott
Sweet Home Christmas Wedding
Candace Cameron Bure & Cameron Mathison
Christmas, Chocolate, Fudge
Christopher Russell
A Sprinkle for Christmas
Hayley Sales & Marshall Williams
Thanks for posting the list, Net! I’m looking forward to most of these.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I’m noticing some more title changes.
Surely there are going to be addition(s).
ReplyDeleteIf I'm reading the above schedule correctly there is nothing listed for GAF between 1st and 15th November - there's hardly likely to be a free weekend.
Maybe Candace and Cameron then but there are rumors of another acquired movie _ Florence
What’s about The Christmas Roses
ReplyDeleteStarring Casey Elliott
For GAFAM
So...here's what we have based on other press releases...the 13 you have (not counting Coupled either) plus one surprise that I'm thinking is The Christmas Ring after it's short theater run...& these two...Love on Kringle Lake which is a 2021 movie with a 4.3 rating on imdb called The Christmas Pitch...& Mistletoe at the Manor (new but on imdb under The Christmas Garden). So that would =16 linear premieres. So...looks like CCB & Cam got axed even with their contracts or at least for him, he's supposed to get a movie. If his deal has ended bc it started in Sept 23 or somewhere close to there, did he not renew or was he not asked to renew...I know a lot of grumblers have commented they won't watch him bc of the character he plays on GH which is stupid. So...Idk. Something's up.
ReplyDeleteI feel sorry for all the work you have put into this, Net - now you'll have to do it again
ReplyDeleteGAF have now put out a press release with the full schedule and a lot of the dates have changed.
Poor EW , the "exclusive" list which they announced this morning had been revamped and nobody thought to tell them.
In addition to Candace/ Cameron there are two more acquired movies which I haven't heard of before and there is a surprise movie on the 20th December the details of which they are not revealing.
But interestingly they are saying a surprise Christmas FILM (not movie) so perhaps it could be British based? - Florence
Florence, You are so super sweet to think of me!
DeleteWell, the dates EW released are all correct, and like you said, it didn't have information on the movies "Love at Kringle Lake" and "Mistletoe at the Manor" (wt), and the BIG Surprise movie. I'm sure you've noticed that I've added those in, and I've been checking back repeatedly for additions, corrections, etc.
I've also heard a lot of people express confusion over the GAF press release - since it states movies more than once and gives the dates of the movie's premiere on Great American Family and PureFlix. I hope the way I have it written above makes it easy to read.
I considered removing the PureFlix airdates, but I know some like referring to those dates, as well.
Hopefully, more announcements are coming soon! :)
So excited to see all the new ones! And so very grateful that we don't have to be on edge throughout the movie for fear of them including something that conflicts with our Christian convictions! I, too, am a bit disappointed that there weren't the promised 16, but maybe this list isn't finished. I am just super excited for the Christmas season to celebrate Jesus, and am really looking forward to seeing all the movies. God bless you, dear Net!
ReplyDeleteWhat’s about Cameron Mathison & Candace Cameron Bure’s 2nd Christmas movie is about their Wedding Day - Home Sweet Christmas Wedding if the title has changed?
ReplyDeleteThank you for this super exciting post Net! Hmmm I will probably watch about 2/3 of these. I love so many of the storylines and to see familiar faces! Whatever the amount , grateful for more options! 😊
ReplyDelete~Paula
I am a little disappointed where is A Home Sweet Christmas Wedding. I hope it is not the surprise Christmas film that is streaming on Pure Flix. That to me would be a big disrespect to the Great American Family fans who have been with them since day one and supporting this network in their beginning.
ReplyDeleteWell, not a whole lot of surprises here, but I’m intrigued by the Christmas Surprise!
ReplyDeleteI also want to know- what in the world happened to Candace’s 2nd movie??? Christie
I think most of these movies look amazing and I am happy with 13 or 16....what ever GAF does will be fine with me! We can trust them! Makes a big difference!
ReplyDeleteI'm not getting any plus services so I won't be able to watch the CCB CM movie. I know these people think people will buy these services but I won't and will just miss it or until the eventually play on cable TV. It happened with HM too, just wait and it will be there eventually. I do want to watch that movie, but I'm not getting any plus. Happy to watch the other movies.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Cameron and Candace new movie they said was going to premiere this Christmas and where is Merritt Patterson?!
ReplyDeletefantastic news!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Christmas, Love, Fudge (2024)
ReplyDeleteChristopher Russell
Enchanting Christmas
Emily Sweet
Looks like some terrific Christmas movies. Way to go GAF!
ReplyDelete-Gabe’s Mom
I would say it's a slam dunk that the "mystery" Christmas film is A Home Sweet Christmas Wedding - Florence
ReplyDeleteDisappointed that we don’t seem to have a Merritt Patterson movie this year. Been with GAF since their first year and they were always good.
ReplyDeleteWhile I’m watching Crossroad Springs: Season 1 Episode 5
ReplyDeleteCandace Cameron Bure & Paul Greene
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