Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison To Star in ‘An Accidental Arctic Christmas’ on Great American Family (Exclusive)
The GAF favorites reunite for a heartwarming holiday adventure hitting screens this Christmas
Key Takeaways
- Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison star in a 2026 Great American Family holiday film.
- A father and daughter stuck in an Arctic town get help from a wildlife conservationist.
- It will be available on Great American Family, Pure Flix and GFAM+ during the holiday season.
As the bitter winter cold finally begins to thaw and we gear up for summer, Christmas is probably the last thing on your mind—but Great American Family is giving us reason to look toward the holiday season with excitement. Woman’s World is thrilled to announce a heartwarming new film apart of the Great American Christmas lineup for 2026—An Accidental Arctic Christmas—which stars none other than GAF favorites Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison and is executive produced by Candace Cameron Bure. Here, read all about this exciting new film hitting screens this Christmas.
All about ‘An Accidental Arctic Christmas’
In An Accidental Arctic Christmas, Mathison takes the lead as Jim, a former professional baseball player turned broadcaster who spends every Christmas Eve in Times Square hosting his annual show. Each holiday season, he and his 20-year-old daughter, Isla (Maya Rose Skabar), alternate deciding what their Christmas plans will be, and when she proposes the Arctic cruise of a lifetime, she promises they’ll make it back in time for his big broadcast. Things take a turn, however, when a timing mishap leaves them stuck in an arctic town after their ship sets sail without them on board. With no form of transportation available to bring them back to their home base, they find comfort in Jane (Jill Wagner), a wildlife conservationist who helps them navigate this unfamiliar territory. What begins as an unexpected mix-up eventually evolves into a journey full of wonder as they take in all the Arctic has to offer.
“This story reminds us that the best gifts in life aren’t always the ones we plan for,” shared Candace Cameron Bure. “Sometimes you miss your boat, literally, and end up exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
Great American Christmas 2026 promises heart and holiday magic
Each Christmas season, GAF rolls out an exciting lineup of original films that bring a sense of wonder and joy to living rooms around the world. Candace Cameron Bure is already slated to appear in two films in this year’s lineup, and President and CEO of Great American Media, Bill Abbott, promises another year of magic.
“This year’s Great American Christmas represents a maturation of our business and the highest level of talent and storytelling we have ever brought to the screen. From beloved stars to richly layered stories, every film reflects our commitment to creative excellence. Our success as a business in the five years since launch has allowed us to reinvest in content that will yield our most compelling and complete Christmas slate to date and will be a true celebration of the reason for the season,” he shared.
When to watch ‘An Accidental Arctic Christmas’
While there’s not yet a premiere date for this upcoming holiday film in the Great American Family schedule, it will be available to watch on Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and GFAM+.
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