Following Lori Loughlin's appearance in Great American Family's Christmas special, the actor secured a role in her first TV movie post-prison in 2022, "Fall Into Winter," another GAF original that debuted on the channel in January 2023. The "Full House" alum steadfastly continued her holiday streak with another GAF Christmas film, "A Christmas Blessing," which premiered in November 2023.

The plot follows Mandy, a celebrity chef played by Loughlin, who unexpectedly inherits a food bank from her late aunt. The inheritance disrupts Mandy's plans, as she had intended to embark on a culinary tour of the world's most successful Michelin-starred restaurants after retiring from hosting a popular cooking show. Instead, Mandy finds herself having to address the needs of individuals who have arrived seeking food just in time for the holidays. True to GAF's style, the movie includes a romantic twist and exudes holiday warmth, but fans were particularly excited about Loughlin's comeback.

Leading up to the premiere, GAF shared promotional clips on their Instagram account, sparking a flood of positive comments for Loughlin. Under a promotional photo featuring the actor, one user eagerly commented, "Can't wait for this movie. Love Lori and so glad [GAF] has her," while another fan wrote, "She's the absolute best." The network also posted a video of Loughlin providing a behind-the-scenes tour of the set, generating even more love for the beleaguered star. "Thrilled that [GAF] is working with Lori," one person shared, with another penning, "Seeing Lori at work just makes me happy!"