Every Christmas Movie Coming to Great American Family in 2023: Complete Schedule (PHOTOS)
It’s October, which means … holiday programming begins, of course! Great American Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 13 (usually a day you might associate with a more spooky theme).
Great American Family was originally set to launch its holiday programming event in a week, but Candace Cameron Bure, Chief Creative Officer, Great American Media, has announced it will kick off a week earlier, beginning at 6a/5c on October 13. The event will include original movie premieres every weekend, with the first airing on October 14, through December 23. Encores of the new films, along with classic Great American Christmas originals, will fill the schedule 24 hours a day.
The stars in these movies include Bure, Merritt Patterson, Trevor Donovan, Jill Wagner, Paul Greene, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, Jen Lilley, Danica McKellar, Cheryl Ladd, and Chad Michael Murray.
Then, on December 31, Great American Family is the exclusive cable television home of the beloved 135th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day.
Check out the Great American Christmas original world premiere movie lineup for 2023, along with the air dates, stars, and synopses, below. (All movies begin at 8/7c.) Plus, check out our printable holiday movie schedule here!
Destined 2: Christmas Once More
Air date: Saturday, October 14
Stars: Shae Robins and Casey Elliott
In this sequel, Theo (Elliott) continues to miss connecting with his girlfriend, Kim (Robins) as he attempts to propose at Christmas.
‘Twas the Text Before Christmas
Air date: Saturday, October 21
Stars: Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan
An unexpected text message sent to the wrong number (Patterson) sets into motion a Christmas tradition with a new family (Donovan) over three separate years.
Bringing Christmas Home
Air date: Saturday, October 28
Stars: Jill Wagner and Paul Greene
A professor of military history (Wagner) teams with an antique store owner (Greene) to track down the original owner of a historic WWII uniform and the love letters left in its pockets.
Journey to Christmas (working title)
Air date: Sunday, October 29
Stars: Ash Tsai and Joey Heyworth
While on a charity press tour, a model (Tsai) ends up stranded by the weather at the family home of the driver (Heyworth) she hired to assist her for the week.
A Dash of Christmas
Air date: Saturday, November 4
Stars: Laura Osnes and Christopher Russell
A marketing exec (Osnes) must learn a recipe to get her dream job and ends up entered in a holiday bakeoff with a dream baker (Russell).
Our Christmas Wedding
Air date: Sunday, November 5
Stars: Holly Deveaux and Drew Seeley
In the sequel, roles reverse as Nicole’s boss plans newly engaged Nicole (Deveaux) and Michael’s (Seeley) wedding in two weeks at Christmas.
Christmas Keepsake (working title)
Air date: Saturday, November 11
Stars: Jillian Murray and Daniel Lissing
A father (Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance (Murray) while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.
A Christmas Blessing
Air date: Sunday, November 12
Stars: Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, and Jesse Hutch
A TV chef (Loughlin) is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend (Hutch) and handsome business associate next door (Tupper).
Santa, Maybe
Air date: Saturday, November 18
Stars: Aubrey Reynolds and Samuel Whitten
Can theater director Lila (Reynolds) rise to the challenge of putting on the perfect Christmas ballet, while also discovering her office Secret Santa in the process?
A Paris Christmas Waltz
Air date: Sunday, November 19
Stars: Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison
A novice dancer (Lilley) pairs with a professional (Morrison) to enter a renowned dance competition…in Paris! The next story in The Christmas Waltz universe, the highest-rated Christmas rom com of 2020, from Michael Damian and Janeen Damian.
My Christmas Hero
Air date: Friday, November 24
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan
An army reserve doctor (Bure) tracks down her family’s military history with the help of a new romance (Hogan).
A Royal Date for Christmas (working title)
Air date: Saturday, November 25
Stars: Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan
When a European Duke (Runyon) arrives in the US, he realizes that his bags have been lost in transit. He has no choice but to be styled, and ultimately inspired, by Bella (McKellar) the owner of a local boutique.
A Christmas for the Ages
Air date: Sunday, November 26
Stars: Natasha Bure, Anna Ferguson, Kate Craven, and Cheryl Ladd
Prompted by their youngest granddaughter (Bure), four generations celebrate family and what Christmas was like in the 40s, 60s, 90s, and present day.
Christmas on Windmill Way
Air date: Saturday, December 2
Stars: Christa Taylor Brown and Chad Michael Murray
To save her family’s legacy windmill, a woman (Taylor Brown) must remind her ex-boyfriend (Michael Murray) of the best of their hometown.
The Jinglebell Jubilee (working title)
Air date: Sunday, December 3
Stars: Erin Agostino and Marshall Williams
A city manager (Williams) recruits the help of a childhood friend (Agostino) in setting right his town’s Christmas Charity event, while she sets to work setting him up with her close friend.
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
Air date: Saturday, December 9
Stars: Sarah Fisher and Simon Arblaster
Two rival realtors (Fisher and Arblaster) are forced to work together to sell one special house before Christmas.
Peppermints & Postcards
Air date: Sunday, December 10
Stars: Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell
When a Christmas letter concerning her love life goes viral, one mom discovers that romance might be right at her door.
Designing Christmas with You (working title)
Air date: Saturday, December 16
Stars: Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre
With her career on the line, a decorator (Abromeit) must work with an unexpected partner (McIntyre) to showcase a house for an upcoming Christmas gala.
12 Games of Christmas
Air date: Sunday, December 17
Stars: Johnny Ramey and Felisha Cooper
A group of old friends and neighbors are transported into a Christmas-themed board game during a Christmas party.
A Royal Christmas Holiday
Air date: Saturday, December 23
Stars: Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard
In search of her big break, a reporter (Underwood) arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince (Stoddard) visiting the states. Will the reporter’s big story become her love story?
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