🎄✨ Great American Christmas Movies Coming October 2026

Exciting news, friends!!!🎄

Great American Family is spreading more Christmas cheer during their Christmas in July event with a brand-new commercial announcing four of the network's upcoming Christmas movies! And here's the really exciting part... these new holiday premieres are arriving early in October!

UPDATE: Look for two new updates below!

Here's a look at all four films with their premiere dates on Great American Family. Plus see the promo below!

(Note: Each of these movies will also air 2 days earlier on Great American Pure Flix.)

#1: An Accidental Artic Christmas

Starring: Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

#2: Christmas at Moose Lake

Starring: Britt Robertson and Ryan Paevey

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

#3: A Christmas Prayer 2

Starring: Shae Robins and Christopher Russell

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

#4: Christmas Wrapped in Love

Starring: Cindy Busby and Marcus Rosner

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Hope you enjoyed this movie news!

Have a Merry Weekend,

Net

🌟 Cameron Mathison's Christmas Movie Co-star Revealed - See Here:

( image via: Great American Media ) 

Great American Family revealed today that Cameron Mathison's co-star for the Christmas movie he is filming right now is... Jill Wagner!

Did YOU get it right?

I almost did. Does that count? Nope. I said Danica McKellar, but I also mentioned it was really hard choosing between her and Jill Wagner because I love them both! Ugh... so close!

Anyway... so it's Jill and Cameron reuniting again! I personally loved them together in "A Merry Christmas Wish"! They had such great chemistry in that - it should be fun to see them paired once again.

See all the details for their new movie in Great American Media's press release:

Great American Media Sets 

An Accidental Arctic Christmas,

Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites

Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner,

From Executive Producer

Candace Cameron Bure

NEW YORK, NY – April 2, 2026 – Great American Media announced An Accidental Arctic Christmas, reuniting beloved Great American stars Cameron Mathison (Home Sweet Anniversary, A Merry Christmas Wish) and Jill Wagner (“Lioness,” A Merry Christmas Wish) premiering as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.

“This year’s Great American Christmas represents a maturation of our business and the highest level of talent and storytelling we have ever brought to the screen. From beloved stars to richly layered stories, every film reflects our commitment to creative excellence. Our success as a business in the five years since launch has allowed us to reinvest in content that will yield our most compelling and complete Christmas slate to date and will be a true celebration of the reason for the season,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.

In An Accidental Arctic Christmas, single dad, Jim (Mathison) and his spirited, science-minded 20-year-old daughter, Isla (Maya Rose Skabar), share a tradition of alternating who decides how they spend Christmas each year. Jim, a former major league baseball player turned broadcaster, never misses hosting his annual Christmas Eve show from Times Square – until Isla persuades him to take a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic cruise, promising they will return in time for his broadcast.

When a timing mix-up leaves them stranded in an arctic town after their ship departs without them, their carefully planned holiday quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure. With no planes, trains, or automobiles available, they must rely on wildlife conservationist Jane (Wagner) and her rugged tundra buggy to navigate the frozen wilderness. As they journey through the awe-inspiring Arctic – from the glow of the Aurora Borealis to the famed Polar Bear Capital of the World—Isla embraces the glory of nature, Jim wrestles with letting go of control, and Jane brings heart and charm to the path forward.

This is Bure’s third film for the 2026 holiday lineup. The “Queen of Christmas” stars in Home Sweet Anniversary with co-star Mathison, the third film in the Home Sweet franchise and sequel to last year’s successful theatrical film, Another Sweet Christmas. Additionally, Bure stars in One More Christmas with Jonathan Scarfe, and executive produces An Accidental Arctic Christmas, currently filming in Canada.

An Accidental Arctic Christmas is a Magic Motion Media production in association with CandyRock Entertainment. Candace Cameron Bure is Executive Producer along with Jeffery Brooks, Ford Englerth, Tim Owens, Eric Jarboe and Holly A. Hines, and Robin Dunne. Caitlin Delaney serves as Producer. Michael Shepard, Justin Kelly, and Pino Halili serve as Supervising Producers, along with Kathy Ceroni and Laurie Singleton as Associate Producers. An Accidental Arctic Christmas is written by Robin Dunne & Arcade Riley.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT

CandyRock Entertainment is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times Best Selling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. CandyRock Entertainment has developed, produced, and distributed over 40 television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content.

Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com

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Please share your thoughts on this movie in comments below. Are you looking forward to seeing Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison paired together again?

Have a Merry Day!

Net

✨🎄Your Ultimate *Christmas Movie Watch LIST* for the Weekend — Packed With Fan-Favorite Stars & More 🌟 SEE HERE:

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Happy Weekend, Friends! I hope you all are soaking in the month of December, thus far, and all the joys of the Christmas season!

I've got more NEW Christmas movies for you to add to your LIST this weekend... with Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Ashley Newbrough, Daniel Lissing, and more!

This weekend’s lineup has it all... whether you're longing to visit a cozy Christmas inn, explore the halls of a centuries-old English castle, unravel a holiday mystery, dream about mistletoe kisses, or soak in some delightful Christmas magic!

With festive premieres on Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and UPtv, plus special tree lightings and joyful musical performances, you’re sure to find the perfect way to celebrate the season!

See what's new this weekend...


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Friday, December 5, 2025:

The 2025 National

Christmas Tree Lighting

The ceremony will include performances by The Beach Boys, Jillian Cardarelli, Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, Gabby Barrett, Jon Pardi, and Warren Zeiders, with Gabby Barrett and Matthew West serving as co-hosts. The evening’s performances will be led by Music Director Tariqh Akoni, backed by The United States Navy Band Commodores.

Here's a quick preview of the event from Great American Media:
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The 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting

Airs Friday, December 5, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Friday, December 5, 2025:

Jingle All the Way to Love

Storyline: Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year's party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.

Jingle All the Way to Love

Premieres Friday, December 5, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Lifetime

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Friday, December 5, 2025:

A Christmas Cookbook

Storyline: Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club—a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions—but the people who feel like home.

A Christmas Cookbook

Premieres Friday, December 5, 2025

at 10pm/9c on Lifetime

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Christmas at the Inn

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."

Christmas at the Inn

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

She’s Making a List

Storyline: "Falling on Santa's Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula. As a top inspector with the group, it's Isabel's (Chabert) job to make the tough calls by assessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating a mischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie's widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart."

She’s Making a List

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Hallmark Christmas Experience:

A Hometown Holiday

Filmed during the first weekend of the event, the Hallmark Christmas Experience is a holiday event in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a Christmas market, tree lightings, and various activities.

There will also be a special announcement during this show from Lacey Chabert!

Hallmark Christmas Experience:

A Hometown Holiday

Airs Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 10:01pm/9:01c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Deck the Hallways

Storyline: Zoe (Naika Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who’s traded old traditions for bold new adventures—including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Jaime M. Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve—showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.

Deck the Hallways

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Lifetime

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Merry Missed Connection

Storyline: Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don'ts she’s compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas? 

Merry Missed Connection

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 10pm/9c on Lifetime

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Sunday, December 7, 2025:

A Christmas Murder Mystery

Storyline: Vera Vexley is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger’s puzzle section, and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff’s office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?

A Christmas Murder Mystery

Premieres Sunday, December 7, 2025

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

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Sunday, December 7, 2025:

Christmas at Mistletoe Manor

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.

Christmas at Mistletoe Manor

Premieres Sunday, December 7, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, December 7, 2025:

Single on the 25th

Storyline: "For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he's missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles' Christmas together starts to feel like something more. Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Cooper only offered to help because he felt sorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays. Inspired by the song 'Single on the 25th' by Lauren Spencer Smith."

Single on the 25th

Premieres Sunday, December 7, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Hopefully, you'll be able to watch many of the new and some classic Christmas movies, too!

The series, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas, starring Mae Whitman, Julian Morris, Jane Seymour and Mary McDonnell, also begins Friday night. Not sure if it will be family-friendly.

Please note: I haven’t pre-screened the NEW movies mentioned above, so if you watch and would like to share your thoughts, please stop back by and leave a review in the comments. I always love hearing what you think.

Special Links:

Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.

You can find the 2025 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.

And you'll find the Christmas Movie List by network *here*.

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

Net🌟

SHINING HIS LIGHT

"...the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” "

~Luke 1:30-33

🌟 Watch the *Great American Christmas* Year 5 Celebration Here! 🌟

If you missed the Great American Christmas Year 5 Celebration last night, I have good news for you! The program is available to watch right now via Facebook or YouTube. In fact, I've embedded the YT video below!

It was truly a delightful, festive evening filled with joy, laughter, prayer, baking, opening gifts, and sharing stories. It truly felt like family!

At nearly 3 hours long, the program was such a fantastic event. It was wonderful to see everyone, including... Cameron Mathison, Candace Cameron Bure, Mario Lopez, Dominic Lopez, Danica McKellar, Shae Robins, Natasha Perry, Katie Leclerc, Sam Page, and Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott.

Jill Wagner, Christopher Russell, and Cindy Busby joined the program live with virtual interviews from Texas (Jill) and Canada (Christopher and Cindy).

Previews were shown of each Christmas movie, and the actors all gave a little information on their films with no spoilers, of course!

Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan sent in a pre-taped video from the set of their GAF Christmas movie, Chasing Christmas, which is still filming in Buffalo, New York.


🌟Two Major Announcements:

Katie Leclerc, A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, will be filming a new Christmas movie in December for Great American Family next year!

Bill Abbott announced that "A Christmas Prayer" sequel is in the works, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell!


Enjoy the celebration here...

Wishing You Warm 

Christmas Blessings,

Net🎄

🎄Great American Christmas Celebrates Year 5 TONIGHT!!!🎄

🎄 Join the Celebration! 🎄

Tonight, Wednesday, November 12th at 8pm/7c, some of our favorite Great American Family stars are coming together to celebrate five wonderful years of Great American Christmas movies! These are the films we love most… filled with heart, faith, love, and the true joy of the season.

Tune in live tonight on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix’s Facebook pages, or on Great American Family’s YouTube channel to be part of the fun!

The celebration will be hosted by Cameron Mathison, with special appearances from Candace Cameron Bure, Mario Lopez, Danica McKellar, Cindy Busby, Jill Wagner, Christopher Russell, Shae Robins, Natasha Perry, Katie Leclerc, Sam Page, Dominic Lopez, and Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott.

Plus, the newest promotional image for the event also features Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan, so it’s sure to be a festive, star-studded night we won’t want to miss!

So... get ready, put on your favorite Christmas sweater, and let's all celebrate Great American Christmas together tonight!!!

Happy watching! 

Hope to see many of you there!

Net

🌟 Join Great American Family Stars for a Christmas Facebook Live Event

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image: Great American Family Facebook

Mark your calendars! Great American Family is inviting their Facebook followers to a Special Facebook Live Event on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8/7c.

Hosted by Cameron Mathison, this event will feature many of GAF's well-loved stars, including Candace Cameron Bure, Mario Lopez, Danica McKellar, Cindy Busby, Jill Wagner, Christopher Russell, Shae Robins, Natasha Perry, Katie Leclerc, Sam Page, Dominic Lopez, and Bill Abbott, the CEO of Great American Media.

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This is Great American Family's official invite message on Facebook:

"It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to go LIVE! 🎄

Join us for our Great American Christmas 5th Anniversary Celebration, a can’t-miss live event featuring your some of your favorite Christmas stars! Tune in Wednesday, November 12 at 8/7c on our Facebook pages for an evening filled with festive fun, faith, and holiday cheer. ✨

RSVP at https://bit.ly/49GuBwS

Sponsored by Snack Factory, The Salvation Army USA and Explore Branson"

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I'm hoping to attend, and I really hope a lot of you can make it as well!

Have a Merry Day,

Net

INSP Announces November 2025 Stunts and Movies

This November, INSP will pay tribute to our military heroes in the days leading up to Veterans Day. The network will also debut several classic Western films making their first appearance on the channel, alongside encore presentations of fan favorites, including 'The Legend of the 5 Mile Cave' (pictured above), starring Jill Wagner and Jet Jurgensmeyer.

See programming details here...

INSP Network Movie Premieres:

Once Upon a Time in the West, starring Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Jack Elam: A shadowy, harmonica-playing stranger steps off a train in a Western town. He soon joins forces with a notorious desperado. Together, the two men work to protect a widow and her ranch from a brutal assassin hired by railroad barons.

The First Texan, starring Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr: In 1832 an Eastern lawyer moves to turbulent Texas to get a fresh start. At the request of the U.S. President, he becomes the leader of the Texan independence movement and must overcome many obstacles to secure freedom from Mexico.

Raw Edge, starring Rory Calhoun, Yvonne De Carlo, Mara Corday, Neville Brand: His innocent brother was lynched, and his beautiful Indian wife was claimed by the local bully. Now, a gunfighter travels the lawless Oregon frontier, seeking revenge and freedom for his brother’s widow.

Hostile Guns, starring George Montgomery, Yvonne De Carlo, John Russell, Tab Hunter: When a U.S. marshal takes a prison wagon full of convicts and misfits to the state prison, he finds that a feisty female passenger is the woman he once loved.

Day of the Outlaw, starring Robert Ryan, Tina Louise, Burl Ives: A seasoned rancher is the only hope when outlaws hold up a small frozen frontier town. The elderly leader of the outlaws keeps his men under control, but his failing health threatens to place the younger outlaws in charge and the town in chaos.

The Proud Ones, starring Robert Ryan, Virginia Mayo, Jeffrey Hunter: It’s a classic western showdown when a seasoned marshal, who is suffering attacks of blindness, must confront his old nemesis and the outlaw’s hired guns.

November Movies

*All Times in Eastern

Saturday, 11/1	1PM	Once Upon a Time in the West
Saturday, 11/1	4:30PM	Winchester ‘73
Saturday, 11/1	9PM	The First Texan
Saturday, 11/1	11PM	Yuma
Sunday, 11/2	1PM	Raw Edge
Sunday, 11/2	3PM	Suddenly
Sunday, 11/2	4:30PM	Crossfire Trail
Sunday, 11/2	9PM	The Professionals
Friday 11/7,	9PM	Broken Arrow
Friday, 11/7	11PM	Showdown
Saturday, 11/8	1PM	Ride the High Country
Saturday, 11/8	3PM	Seminole
Saturday, 11/8	5PM	Only the Valiant
Saturday, 11/8	9PM	To Hell and Back
Saturday, 11/8	11:30PM	Red Sun
Sunday, 11/9	1PM	Gunsmoke Return to Dodge
Sunday, 11/9	3PM	Hostile Guns
Sunday, 11/9	5PM	Day of the Outlaw
Sunday, 11/9	9PM	The Proud Ones
Friday, 11/14	9PM	Appaloosa
Saturday, 11/15	1PM	The Gambler
Saturday, 11/15	3PM	The First Texan
Saturday, 11/15	5PM	Yuma
Saturday, 11/15	9PM	Once Upon a Time in the West
Sunday, 11/16	1PM	Cavalry Charge
Sunday, 11/16	3PM	Far Haven
Sunday, 11/16	5PM	The Proud Rebel
Sunday, 11/16	9PM	Crossfire Trail
Friday, 11/21	9PM	The Professionals
Saturday, 11/22	1PM	Bandolero!
Saturday, 11/22	3:30PM	Red Sun
Saturday, 11/22	6PM	Winchester ‘73
Saturday, 11/22	9PM	Ride the High Country
Sunday, 11/23	1PM	Rio Diablo
Sunday, 11/23	3PM	The Proud Ones
Sunday, 11/23	5:30PM	Broken Arrow
Sunday, 11/23	9PM	Day of the Outlaw
Friday, 11/28	9PM	Once Upon a Time in the West
Saturday, 11/29	1PM	Raw Edge
Saturday, 11/29	3PM	Suddenly
Saturday, 11/29	4:30PM	Showdown
Saturday, 11/29	9PM	Hostile Guns
Saturday, 11/29	11PM	To Hell and Back
Sunday, 11/30	1PM	The Legend of 5 Mile Cave
Sunday, 11/30	3PM	Seminole
Sunday, 11/30	5PM	Appaloosa
Sunday, 11/30	9PM	Bandolero!

Until we ride again!

Net 🐎