Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story

Upcoming romantic comedy and drama Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story follows Avery Clark, a freelance journalist who returns to Chicago for the Christmas holidays. While visiting her mother and stepfather, Avery is assigned to write a profile on Darlene Donnelly, a devoted Chicago Bears fan reaching her 500th game. Because Avery is unfamiliar with the city and the sport of football, she receives guidance from Darlene's grandson, Matt, a local firefighter and passionate fan.

The film is directed by Dustin Rikert, who previously directed several projects including Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story in 2025 and Lost in Paradise in 2026. This production is a collaboration between Synthetic Cinema International, NFL Films, and Skydance Sports. The cast features Lyndsy Fonseca as Avery and Robert Buckley as Matt, alongside Marsha Mason as Darlene, Khary Payton as Ron, Barbara Alyn Woods as Jody, and Jasmine Baker as a team reporter. Produced by Andrew Gernhard and Molly M. Mayeux, the movie is scheduled for release on October 17, 2026.