Great American Media Greenlights 'A Christmas Prayer 2' Sequel
Event summary
- Great American Media begins production on 'A Christmas Prayer 2', sequel to its 2026 Movieguide® Epiphany Prize® winner.
- World premiere scheduled for October 2026 as part of Great American Christmas programming.
- Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, with Anthony Fankhauser as executive producer.
- Film will air on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.
- Original film won Best Family Movie at the 2026 Movieguide® Epiphany Prize®.
The big picture
Great American Media continues to solidify its position as a leader in faith and family entertainment with the production of 'A Christmas Prayer 2'. The sequel leverages the success of the original film, which won the 2026 Movieguide® Epiphany Prize® for Best Family Movie, reinforcing the company's strategy of producing content that resonates with its core audience. The film's premiere as part of the Great American Christmas programming event underscores the company's focus on seasonal content, a key driver of viewership and subscriber engagement.
What we're watching
- Content Pipeline
- Whether Great American Media can sustain its momentum in faith-based film production.
- Audience Retention
- How the sequel will perform against the original's award-winning success.
- Strategic Expansion
- The pace at which Great American Media scales its original content offerings.