Awards season just keeps rolling, and this time, it’s bringing a familiar face to the mic. Former Hallmark favorite Cameron Mathison is officially set to host the 2026 MovieGuide Awards, a night that celebrates faith, family, and the stories that bring both to the screen. According to the official MovieGuide website, the ceremony is described as “a beloved celebration of faith” that brings “together top entertainment studios to honor faith and family films.” And honestly? That feels right on brand for Mathison.
If you’ve been watching him for years (and let’s be real, a lot of us have), this hosting gig makes total sense.
Mathison is most well known for his soap opera roles on shows like “All My Children” and “General Hospital,” as well as his work on the Hallmark hit, “Murder She Baked” movie series, alongside Alison Sweeney. He’s built a career on charm, warmth, and that easy, welcoming energy; exactly what you want leading a celebration like this. And fans are clearly here for it.
Cameron Mathison: The Announcement that Started It All
In the joint Instagram post featuring Mathison, Great American Pure Flix said, “Our host for the Movieguide Awards 2026 is none other than—Cameron Mathison! 🎤 We’re so excited to spend the night celebrating faith and family in film!”
The comment section? Pure joy. One fan wrote, “CAN’T WAIT!!! ❤️” while another chimed in with, “You look wonderful 😊” Others kept it short and sweet, adding, “Nice. 😊” and “Classy!”
Then there was the enthusiastic, “How cool is this? Yes!!,” which even got a response from the official Great American Pure Flix account: “We’re thinking an 11 on a scale from 1-10 🎉”
And in case there was any doubt about how beloved Mathison is among his peers, fellow Great American Family star Danica McKellar commented, “The best host EVER! 😍” We love supportive co-stars.
What’s Being Honored This Year?
The MovieGuide Awards spotlight a wide range of projects across film and television. The key categories include:
- Best Family Movies
- Best Mature Audience Movies
- Best Family Television/Streaming
- Best Mature Audience Television/Streaming
- Best Movies for Children
- Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies (Actress)
- Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies (Actor)
- Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance for Streaming (Actress)
- Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance for Streaming (Actor)
- Epiphany Prize Movies
- Epiphany Prize Television
- Faith & Freedom Award Movies
- Faith & Freedom Award Television
- Aletheia: Best Documentary Prize
- Best Television/Streaming for Children
That’s a packed lineup. And yep, many Hallmark and Great American Family stars, shows, and films are up for nomination this year. The ceremony itself was filmed back in February, but fans won’t have to wait much longer to see who takes home the honors.
When & Where to Watch
The 2026 MovieGuide Awards will air on Great American Family on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:00pm ET. So yes, clear your evening plans accordingly.
Between the faith-forward celebration, the familiar faces, and Cameron Mathison steering the ship, it seems like this year’s ceremony will lean fully into what these fans love most: heart, inspiration, and a whole lot of community spirit.
And if the Instagram excitement is any sign? Tomorrow can’t get here fast enough.
