Stars Shae Robins, Christopher Russell, and Madeleine Cox to Return, First Movie, A Christmas Prayer Is 2026 Movieguide^® Epiphany Prize^® Winning Film

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Just two days after the television premiere of A Christmas Prayer Tradition, Great American Media today announced a third installment of the beloved Christmas franchise is greenlit for Great American Christmas 2027. The announcement follows an exceptionally enthusiastic response from viewers to the latest chapter, starring Shae Robins (A Christmas Prayer, A Christmas Prayer Tradition), Christopher Russell (“When Hope Calls,” A Christmas Prayer, A Christmas Prayer Tradition), and Madeleine Cox, whose heartfelt portrayal of faith, love, and compassion continues to resonate deeply with audiences.

The franchise began with A Christmas Prayer, winner of the prestigious 2026 Movieguide Epiphany Prize for Best Family Movie, and continued with A Christmas Prayer Tradition, streaming now on Great American Pure Flix. The films follow Natalie Sands (Robins) and Wes Thornton (Russell) in the picturesque community of Bellford Falls, where prayers inspire action, kindness changes lives, and the true meaning of Christmas is reflected in the ways neighbors care for one another.

“The extraordinary response to A Christmas Prayer Tradition speaks to what makes our films different,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Our stories celebrate the traditions audiences love while keeping the true meaning of Christmas at their heart. This is one of the many reasons viewers have made Great American Family and Pure Flix America’s Christmas Destination,” Abbott concluded.

The third installment will reunite Robins, Russell, and Cox as Natalie, Wes, and Caroline, continuing a franchise distinguished by its uplifting stories of answered prayers and the profound impact of everyday acts of kindness.

The newest film will premiere as part of Great American Christmas 2027, further strengthening Great American Media’s commitment to Original Christmas entertainment that celebrates Christmas as it is meant to be.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media, the leader in faith and family entertainment, is America’s Christmas Destination. Great American Media is home to a growing portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network; Great American Pure Flix, a leading streaming service; second linear service, Great American Faith & Living; GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere; and Pure Flix Familia, a Spanish-language streaming service featuring original and curated entertainment that celebrates Latino culture, faith, and family traditions. Established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of U.S.-based family offices, Great American Media reaches audiences through cable television, streaming services, YouTube TV, and the GFam+ app. Across its expanding portfolio, the company delivers original movies, series, and family-friendly programming, connecting audiences with uplifting entertainment rooted in faith, family, and country.

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