Great American Media has officially unveiled the very first Christmas film for its 2026 holiday slate — and it’s already wrapped in everything viewers love about Great American Christmas: faith, family, tradition, and small-town heart.
The new original movie, An Ozark Mountain Christmas, is currently filming on location in beautiful Branson, Missouri — including the iconic Silver Dollar City — and it promises to be one of the most authentic, visually rich Christmas films the network has ever produced.
🌟 The Cast
The film stars:
- Brianna Cohen (A Royal Christmas Manor, Saving the Christmas Ranch)
- Jonathan Stoddard (Crossroad Springs, A Royal Christmas Tail)
Cohen plays a driven young designer at a professional crossroads who returns home to the Ozarks for Christmas. Stoddard plays Paul, a man who helps her rediscover purpose rooted in community, craftsmanship, and faith.
If you follow Great American Family movies closely (and I know many of you do!), this pairing already feels like a strong Christmas romance match.
🎬 What Is the Movie About?
In An Ozark Mountain Christmas, a talented designer returns home at her sister’s urging during the holidays. Back in the Ozarks, she reconnects with her family’s legacy of craftsmanship and rediscovers a quieter, steadier faith.
As she works alongside Paul, she begins to rethink what success really means. Through work grounded in care, tradition, and community, she finds renewed direction — and perhaps even love.
This story feels especially aligned with Great American Media’s core values:
✔ Faith
✔ Family
✔ Craftsmanship
✔ Community
✔ Country roots
Get a Sneak Peek
📍 Why Branson & Silver Dollar City Matter
This isn’t just a filming location — it’s a true partnership.
Great American Media has teamed up with:
- The City of Branson, Missouri
- Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts
Silver Dollar City’s beloved “An Old Time Christmas” festival, set in an 1880s Ozark-era village, will serve as an authentic holiday backdrop. Even more special: the city is extending its holiday light displays into January to support filming.
That means this movie will feature:
- Real Ozark craftsmanship
- Genuine small-town holiday decor
- Historic charm
- A deeply traditional Christmas atmosphere
As one production note beautifully put it, Branson “carries the spirit of Christmas and the spirit of America in a real and meaningful way.”
You can almost feel the glow already.
🎥 How to Watch
An Ozark Mountain Christmas will:
- Stream exclusively on Great American Pure Flix
- Have linear and live-feed premieres on Great American Family**
- Be available via GFAM+ app
Great American Media continues expanding its ecosystem, giving viewers options whether they prefer traditional cable or streaming.
If your audience already subscribes to Pure Flix, this will be a must-watch premiere.
📺 How to Watch An Ozark Mountain Christmas
When An Ozark Mountain Christmas premieres as part of Great American Christmas 2026, you’ll have multiple ways to watch — whether you have cable or prefer streaming.
🎄 Watch on Great American Family (Cable)
The film will air on Great American Family as part of the 2026 Christmas lineup. Check with your local cable or satellite provider to confirm availability.
If your provider does not carry Great American Family, don’t worry — there are easy streaming options below.
📡 Stream with Frndly TV (Budget-Friendly Live TV Option)
If your cable carrier doesn’t offer Great American Family, many viewers use Frndly TV — an affordable live TV streaming service that includes Great American Family in its channel lineup.
👉 You can check it out here:
Frndly TV Free Trial & Plans
Frndly TV is known for:
- Family-friendly channels
- Lower monthly pricing than traditional cable
- Live + on-demand viewing options
It’s a popular choice among Great American Christmas fans.
💻 Stream on Great American Pure Flix
An Ozark Mountain Christmas will stream exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Media’s faith-and-family streaming platform.
If you’re new to Pure Flix, you may be eligible for a free trial through Amazon.
👉 Start your Pure Flix free trial here.
Pure Flix offers:
- Original Great American movies
- Faith-based films
- Family-friendly series
- On-demand streaming anytime
✨ Tip for readers: If you’re unsure whether your cable carrier includes Great American Family, streaming through Frndly TV or Pure Flix is often the simplest solution.
🎬 Who Is Producing It?
The film is produced by Nicely Entertainment, which is already in full production mode for Christmas 2026.
Founder Bill Abbott’s team continues to lean into original storytelling rooted in values and heritage — something that clearly resonates with the Great American Christmas audience.
🎄 Why This Is Significant
This isn’t just another Christmas movie announcement.
It’s the first official Christmas 2026 production reveal, signaling:
- Great American’s early commitment to next year’s holiday slate
- Strategic location partnerships
- A continued emphasis on faith-based, values-driven storytelling
- A cinematic love letter to traditional American Christmas culture
And for longtime viewers, it’s exciting to see the network deepen its commitment to authenticity rather than studio-created small towns.
✨ Final Thoughts
If you love:
- Stories about returning home
- Christmas lights glowing in mountain towns
- Romance rooted in purpose
- Faith rediscovered gently and naturally
- Craftsmanship and heritage honored
Then An Ozark Mountain Christmas is already shaping up to be one of the most heartfelt entries in Great American Christmas 2026.
As more details are finalized, including premiere dates and additional cast announcements, this story will only grow richer.
💛 A Quick Note
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