Great American Media Unveils the Greatest Slate of Christmas Movies Ever Assembled for a Single Season

18 Christmas Movies. The Biggest Stars in Christmas Entertainment. One Extraordinary Season.

Great American Christmas Originals Stream October 8 on Great American Pure Flix, Premieres begin October 10 on Great American Family and GFAM+

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Great American Media today unveiled Great American Christmas 2026, the greatest slate of Christmas movies ever assembled for a single season in television history.

Featuring all-new original movies and an extraordinary collection of the most beloved stars in Christmas entertainment, the 2026 season brings together unforgettable romances, powerful stories of faith and family, second chances, cherished traditions, and the incomparable joy of Christmas.

Beginning October 8 on Great American Pure Flix and October 9 on Great American Family and GFAM+ (with first Original premiere October 10), Great American Christmas invites audiences into nearly three months of original premieres and around-the-clock holiday entertainment. For millions of viewers, Great American Christmas is no longer simply something to watch. It's a tradition to look forward to all year long.

Leading the extraordinary lineup is the beloved "Queen of Christmas," Candace Cameron Bure, who stars in two films and serves as executive producer of a third movie. Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison and Ryan Paevey each headline two new Great American Christmas originals, joining an exceptional ensemble of talent that makes this season special. Great American Christmas 2026 also stars Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, Merritt Patterson, Jesse Hutch, Sam Page, Jana Kramer, Kelsey Grammer, Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Jonathan Stoddard, Cindy Busby, Marcus Rosner, and many more.

"This extraordinary season is the result of an exceptional team. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. "We have brought together an incredible combination of stars, stories, production talent and creative excellence. I have never seen a Christmas slate with this kind of range, from romantic comedies and compelling dramas to powerful journeys of faith, all brought to life through unforgettable characters and exceptional storytelling. Having spent more than 15 years building Christmas programming, I can say with confidence that this is the greatest slate of Christmas movies ever assembled for a single season in television history," Abbott concluded.

GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2026 IS HERE!

A Second Chance Christmas, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe, World Premiere Thursday, October 8, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, October 10 (8p). After five years, divorced parents Anna and James reunite with their adult children for Christmas, only to find an unexpected ice storm may give their love story a second chance.

Silver Bells at Christmas, starring Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Chuck Wicks, and Taylor Kalupa, World Premiere Thursday, October 15, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, October 17 (8p). When Ginny fights to save her late mother's beloved Christmas shop, a determined buyer and the return of her first love force her to choose between holding onto the past and opening her heart to a new future.

A Christmas Prayer Tradition, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, World Premiere Thursday, October 22, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, October 24 (8p). As Natalie prepares to launch her new children's book, a family's quiet mission to answer the prayers of neighbors reminds Bellford Falls that some of God's greatest works begin with simple acts of faith and kindness.

A Very Arctic Christmas, starring Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison, World Premiere Thursday, October 29, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, October 31 (8p). When a father-daughter Christmas cruise leaves them stranded in the Arctic, they must rely on a spirited wildlife conservationist to guide them home, turning a holiday mishap into an unforgettable journey of family, wonder, and unexpected romance.

Karen Kingsbury's The Christmas Ring, starring Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Kelsey Grammer, World Premiere, streaming Thursday, November 5, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, November 7 (8p). When a military widow's long search for her family's treasured Christmas ring leads her to a widowed antiques dealer, the heirloom becomes the key to reconnecting the past and opening both their hearts to a second chance at love.

An Ozark Mountain Christmas, starring Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard, World Premiere Friday, November 6, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Sunday, November 8 (8p). When a young designer reluctantly returns home to the Ozarks for Christmas, reconnecting with her family's legacy and a caring local man helps her rediscover the faith, purpose, and sense of home she left behind.

The Christmas Yes List, starring Danica McKellar and Sam Page, World Premiere Thursday, November 12, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, November 14 (8p). When a chronic people-pleaser returns home for Christmas determined to finally say "yes" to herself, an unexpected romance helps her discover that life's greatest gifts often come when you stop fearing the answer.

Christmas at Moose Lake, starring Britt Robertson, Ryan Paevey, Natasha Henstridge and Kevin Dillon, World Premiere Friday, November 13, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Sunday, November 15 (8p). After a breakup sends Alyssa home to Moose Lake for Christmas, a misplaced engagement ring and an unexpected connection with Sean help her rediscover love, family, and the courage to begin again.

Three Generations, One Christmas, starring Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, Taylor Kalupa, Dominic Lopez, Courtney Lopez, World Premiere Thursday, November 19, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, November 21 (8p). When a family's beloved supper club faces an uncertain future, three generations come together at Christmas to decide what traditions, memories, and legacy are worth holding onto.

Letters This Christmas, starring Ashley Newbrough and Jesse Hutch, World Premiere Friday, November 20, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Sunday, November 22 (8p). When a struggling Christmas novelist returns home searching for inspiration, reconnecting with family, cherished traditions, and her first love helps her rediscover the story she was meant to write.

A Sweet Christmas Anniversary, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, World Premiere Tuesday, November 24, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Friday, November 27 (8p). While celebrating their first anniversary in a storybook Christmas town, Sophie and Sam are swept into a royal mystery that tests their love and leads them to rediscover the true spirit of the season.

A Christmas Rescue, starring Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett, World Premiere Wednesday, November 25, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, November 28 (8p). When a devoted doctor and a visiting veterinarian team up for a Christmas pet adoption event, their shared mission to find homes for rescue animals may lead them to a home for their own hearts as well.

The Greatest Christmas Gift, starring Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden, World Premiere Friday, November 27, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Sunday, November 29 (8p). When an unexpected setback threatens their Christmas wedding, Emma and Caleb discover that the greatest gifts are found in faith, selfless love, and a community that reminds them to keep believing.

The Christmas Ornament Library, starring Merritt Patterson and Ryan Paevey, World Premiere Thursday, December 3, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 5 (8p). When a librarian and a newspaper reporter discover a hidden room filled with generations of Christmas ornaments, their quest to reunite each keepsake with its family revives a beloved tradition and reveals the stories that bind the community together.

Christmas by the Spoonful, starring Laura Vandervoort and Olivier Renaud, World Premiere, streaming Friday, December 4, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Sunday, December 6 (8p). When a food critic with no cooking skills must prepare her family's first Christmas dinner after her beloved mother's passing, she turns to a chef whose business she once nearly ruined, finding forgiveness, connection, and unexpected love along the way.

Making Christmas Bright, starring Jillian Murray and Liam McIntyre, World Premiere Thursday, December 10, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 12 (8p). When a teacher preparing to leave her small-town volunteers for her church's Christmas Angel Tree and is paired with a newcomer seeking a fresh start, their shared faith and service lead both to reconsider where God may be calling them next.

A Very Evergreen Christmas, starring Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut, World Premiere, streaming Friday, December 11, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Sunday, December 13 (8p). When Abby inherits her aunt's beloved Christmas tree farm, she must spend two weeks working alongside her childhood best friend, rediscovering family traditions, promises worth keeping, and the possibility that home may still hold her future.

Christmas Wrapped in Love, starring Cindy Busby and Marcus Rosner, World Premiere Thursday, December 17, Great American Pure Flix, premiering Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 19 (8p). When a professional gift finder agrees to pose as an overworked surgeon's girlfriend while helping him shop for his family, their arrangement becomes something more as she discovers the true meaning of belonging, family, and love at Christmas.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader 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.