There is exciting news for all of us who love heartfelt romance and uplifting storytelling.
Merritt Patterson has officially signed an exclusive multi-picture deal with Great American Media — which means even more new movies starring her are on the way.
For our community who adores classic romance, beautiful holiday films, and stories filled with warmth and charm… this is truly something to celebrate.
📽️ The First Film in Her New Deal
The first movie under this new agreement is:
Meet Me in the Margins
This film is based on the bestselling novel by author Melissa Ferguson and is scheduled to begin production this spring.
In the story, Merritt plays a book editor who secretly writes her own romance manuscript. When mysterious editorial notes begin appearing in the margins, she finds herself drawn into an unexpected love story, one that unfolds right between the lines.
It sounds witty, heartfelt, and exactly the kind of romantic story we’ve come to love from her.
💛 A Beloved Leading Lady
Over the years, Merritt has become one of the most recognizable and cherished faces in romantic comedies and Christmas films.
On Great American platforms, she has starred in favorites such as:
- Jingle Bell Princess – Watch on Amazon
- Catering Christmas – [Watch on Amazon]
- ‘Twas the Text Before Christmas – [Watch on Amazon]
- A Vintage Christmas
- One Perfect Match – [Watch on Amazon]
Beyond Great American Media, many fans also remember her from holiday favorites like The Christmas Cottage.
Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media, shared that Merritt is “heartfelt, funny, and endlessly watchable” and if you’ve seen her films, you know exactly what he means.
Under this new exclusive agreement, she will appear in multiple upcoming originals across:
- Great American Family
- Great American Pure Flix
- GFam+
That means we’ll be seeing her regularly across television and streaming.
🌵 A Fresh Start for 2026
If you follow Merritt on social media, you may have noticed she started the year in beautiful Sedona, Arizona. She shared photos among the red rocks with the caption:
“The whole place is rocks ✨🔮 Manifesting intentions for the year in the high desert. Would recommend.”
It feels fitting that shortly after setting those intentions, this exciting career announcement followed.
And before that? She was enjoying winter up in Alberta, Canada, sharing snowy skiing photos and joking:
“It’s the cold for me.”
From the warm desert energy of Sedona to the crisp mountain air of Alberta, it certainly seems like she’s stepping into 2026 refreshed and inspired — and we are ready to see what she brings to the screen next.
📺 How to Watch Merritt Patterson’s Upcoming Movies
For our readers who like clear, simple steps — here are the easiest ways to watch her new films when they premiere.
Option 1: Watch on Great American Family (Live TV)
Great American Family is available:
- Through many cable providers
- On live TV streaming services like Frndly TV
- On YouTube TV
If you already receive Great American Family through your cable package, you simply tune in at the scheduled premiere time.
If you do not have cable, you can subscribe to a streaming service that carries the channel.
Option 2: Stream on Great American Pure Flix
Great American Pure Flix is the company’s dedicated streaming platform.
How to sign up:
- Visit the Pure Flix website.
- Click “Start Free Trial” (if available).
- Create your account.
- Download the app on your Smart TV, Roku, Firestick, tablet, or phone.
- Log in and begin watching.
Many new original films stream there either at the same time as TV or shortly after.
Option 3: Watch Anytime on the GFam+ App
GFam+ allows viewers to watch Great American content anytime.
You can:
- Download the GFam+ app on your device.
- Log in with your provider or subscription.
- Browse and stream on demand.
This is helpful if you miss the live airing and want to watch later.
Helpful Reminder for Our Readers 💛
If you are new to streaming:
- You will need internet service.
- You can watch on a Smart TV, Roku, Amazon Firestick, tablet, or computer.
- A family member can often help set things up in just a few minutes.
- Once installed, simply open the app and select the movie.
After that, it’s as easy as turning on the television.
What This Means for Fans
This exclusive multi-picture deal tells us something important:
Great American Media sees Merritt Patterson as a core part of its future.
And for viewers who value uplifting, romantic storytelling — that’s wonderful news.
Between new originals in development, her growing presence across multiple platforms, and what feels like a very intentional start to 2026, it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of Merritt in the months ahead.
We’ll continue sharing premiere dates and viewing details as soon as they are announced — so stay tuned.
Are you excited for Meet Me in the Margins? 💕
Did You Know?
Meet Me in the Margins is based off of a Melissa Ferguson novel.
Want to get a head start on knowing what is to come in Merritt’s new movie? We found the book, paperback for you on Amazon. Only a few left (apparently it’s a popular one!). We always like to read the novel movies are made about and wanted to share it just in case you did too.
[Find Meet Me in the Margins paperback on Amazon]
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