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Great American Family’s 2026 Christmas Lineup Is Here Boasting 18 Holiday Films and the Biggest Stars—Including Candace Cameron Bure
Great American Family is gearing up for the holidays.
On the first day of fall, the network ushered in the spirit of the holidays, revealing the 2026 Great American Christmas lineup, which features 18 original holiday films across the festive season.
“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,” the press release notes.
In addition to the 18 festive films, there will be around-the-clock holiday programming for a total of three months, kicking off on Great American Pure Flix and October 9 on Great American Family and GFAM+ (with the first Original premiere October 10).
“Queen of Christmas” Candace Cameron Bure will be leading the lineup, starring in two films and serving as an executive producer on a third.
The lineup also includes many familiar faces from the GAC programming such as Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison, Ryan Peavey and more.
Other special guests include Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, Jill Wagner, Jana Kramer, Kelsey Grammer, and 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.
Check out the Full 2026 Great American Family Christmas Lineup 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.
Great American Family Christmas Lineup
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.
Move over, spooky season—it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Hallmark.
The network is starting the Christmas season in October, unveiling its 40-movie holiday lineup on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Fans will be thrilled to know that 31 of the movies will air on Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” schedule and nine will be available on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas.”
The beloved TV movie event that fans look forward to each year will kickoff on Oct. 20—yep, while most networks are still airing all of their Halloween content.
The streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now, will also offer early access by a week to two upcoming premieres, along with other perks like two original films available only for streaming—An Ice Palace Romance and Rescuing Christmas—along with extended versions of two 2022 original fan-favorites, A Holiday Spectacular and Three Wise Men and a Baby.
There’s plenty of familiar faces returning to the network, including Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett, Brennan Elliott, Dan Jeannotte and Bethany Joy Lenz, along with some new exciting faces making their debut like Virgin River’s Mark Ghanimé, Phylicia Rashad, and Bryan Greenberg.
The full lineup is below, so mark your calendars and let the Christmas vibes:
Virgin River is giving a holiday gift of two bonus episodes.
After all 10 episodes of the fifth season arrive on Sept. 7, fans can look forward to two additional holiday-themed episodes streaming a few months down the line as “part 2” on Thursday, Nov. 30. It will be the show’s first-ever Christmas offering, bringing the episode count to 12 in total for season 5.
The 10th episode, the unofficial “season finale,” even included a time-jump four months into the future, setting the scene for the additional episodes as Mel and Jack can be seen gearing up for Christmas by decorating their cabin with wreaths and lights.
Mel is chatting with her sister, Joey, as Jack asks if she and the kids are excited for their first Virgin River Christmas.
A few days after the fifth season premiered, Lauren Hammersley, who plays Charmaine, shared the first look at the holiday episodes, revealing what fans can expect—and yes, Christmas in Virgin River looks just as magical as you’d expect.
As the town goes all-out for the Christmas tree decorating competition (the grand prize is a Yule log and bragging rights), Mel, who is sporting some chic new bangs, explains that she’s looking for her biological father as she wants to know “what happened.”
By the end of the brief trailer, she informs Jack that they’ve located him, with Preacher noting that he’s “still in Virgin River.” There are a handful of possibilities as to who it could be, which we break down in full right here!
Lizzie’s pregnancy is also addressed as she has doubts about whether she’ll be a good mom as Hope (likely) gears up to give her some incredible advice.
And speaking of pregnancies, one of the longest in TV history is finally coming to an end as Charmaine begins experiencing contractions at Doc’s practice and Mel jumps in to help.
As for Brady and Brie shippers, there may still be hope for their reconciliation after all as she approaches her ex and accidentally meets him right under the mistletoe. One fan in the comments suggested that she’s now doing the chasing, though a later scene, which seems to be a holiday dinner with everyone in town, sees her cozying up to Mike, so it seems she’s still very much conflicted on matters of the heart.
The only upsetting storyline includes Preacher, who may have found love with Kaia, but whose life might also blow up now that they’ve located Wes’ body after the fire.
“This thing is about to blow,” Mike tells him over the phone as Kaia inquires if he can clue her in on anything.
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We have to wait till Nov. 30 to see how everything unfolds, but remember, despite the drama and love triangles, it’s still the most wonderful time of the year!
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When the weather outside is frightful, holiday rom-coms are surely delightful.
There’s a reason why those predictable Hallmark-esque movies continue to be a holiday tradition—there’s nothing better than cozying up on the couch with some hot cocoa (or Gluhwein) and getting lost in the magic of the season.
And since there are so many good Christmas 2022 movies to choose from, we put together this little movie guide to help you so that you don’t miss any of the holiday goodness!
Fa la la la—enjoy!
Falling for Christmas (Netflix) – Nov 10
Lindsay Lohan triumphantly returns to the screen in this original Netflix rom-com, which hit the streamer on Nov. 10. In the flick, the Mean Girls star is a newly engaged heiress who suffers an accident at a ski resort and must figure out her identity with the help of, you guessed it, a charming hunk. The film is the first of two-projects that Lohan has secured for Netflix. Her other film, Irish Wish, is set to premiere in 2023.
Christmas with the Campbells (AMC+ and in theaters) – Dec 2
Brittany Snow will star in the upcoming holiday romantic comedy alongside Justin Long. Snow stars as Jess, who is dumped right before the holidays by her boyfriend Shawn (Alex Moffat) but is convinced by his parents to still spend the holidays with them and Shawn’s cousin (Long) while he’s away. While we expect feelings to develop, thing take a turn when a blast from the past, played by Sweet Magnolias’ JoAnna Garcia Swisher, arrives with her sights set on him. Co-writer Vince Vaughn called it almost a parody of the Hallmark movies.
Christmas With You (Netflix) – Nov 17
Aimee Garcia is Angelina, a pop star that escapes from her daily life to grant a young fan’s wish in small city, where she finds inspiration for the career burn out she’s feeling and even finds herself smitten with a new love, played by Freddie Prinze Jr.
Hotel for the Holidays (Amazon’s Freevee) – Dec 2
Riverdale’s Madeline Petsch is Georgia, the manager of a high-end hotel whose guests for the season include heartbroken singles, an infamous pop star, and a European ex-prince who recently abdicated his throne. As they look for an escape from their everyday lives, Georgia finds herself entangled in the madness and in a love triangle with the hotel chef and the ex-prince!
The Noel Diary (Netflix) – Nov 24
Kevin Pearson, er, Justin Hartley is a best-selling author who returns home for Christmas and is forced to sort out his mother’s estate. When he finds a diary, he’s “led down a path of self-discovery.”
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