Directed by Sal Strom, the film ‘A Very Arctic Christmas’ centers on single dad, Jim (Mathison) and his spirited, science-minded 20-year-old daughter, Isla (Maya Rose Skabar), who share a tradition of alternating who decides how they spend Christmas each year. Jim, a former major league baseball player turned broadcaster, never misses hosting his annual Christmas Eve show from Times Square – until Isla persuades him to take a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic cruise, promising they will return in time for his broadcast.
When a timing mix-up leaves them stranded in an arctic town after their ship departs without them, their carefully planned holiday quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure. With no planes, trains, or automobiles available, they must rely on wildlife conservationist Jane (Wagner) and her rugged tundra buggy to navigate the frozen wilderness. As they journey through the awe-inspiring Arctic – from the glow of the Aurora Borealis to the famed Polar Bear Capital of the World—Isla embraces the glory of nature, Jim wrestles with letting go of control, and Jane brings heart and charm to the path forward.
‘A Very Arctic Christmas’ stars Cameron Mathison (as Jim), Jill Wagner (as Jane), and Maya Rose Skabar (as Isla).
Written by Robin Dunne and Arcade Riley, ‘A Very Arctic Christmas’ is executive produced by Candace Cameron Bure.
The film’s music is by Michael Richard Plowman.
Watch the trailer below:
**When released, the official trailer will be posted here.
Great American Media / Great American Pure Flix and Great American Family will release ‘A Very Arctic Christmas’ digitally/streaming on Great American Pure Flix on October 29, 2026, and on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 31, 2026 at 8/7c.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Cameron Mathison is most known for General Hospital, All My Children, and A Merry Christmas Wish. Jill Wagner is most known for Teen Wolf, Lioness, and A Merry Christmas Wish.
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