Glisten and the Merry Mission is a 2023 American animated Christmas adventure film directed by Cory Morrison and written by Temple Mathews and Sharon Price John. Produced by Build-A-Bear Entertainment and Foundation Media Partners and animated by Big Jump Entertainment, the film had a one-day exclusive theatrical release through Cinemark Theatres on November 3, 2023, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, before moving to digital and streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
| Title | Glisten and the Merry Mission |
| Type | Movie (Animated Christmas / Family) |
| Release Date | November 3, 2023 |
| Director | Cory Morrison |
| Composer(s) | Meiro Stamm, Antonio Naranjo |
| Starring (voices) | Julia Michaels, Trinity Bliss, Freddie Prinze Jr., Billy Ray Cyrus, Michael Rapaport, Dionne Warwick, Leona Lewis, Chevy Chase |
| Where to Watch | Prime Video |
About Glisten and the Merry Mission
According to IMDb, Glisten and the Merry Mission follows Marzipan, a young halfling, and her mother Cinnameg, as Marzipan must believe in the magic of the season and goes on an adventure to rediscover the enchanted snow deer named Glisten and save Christmas. The film runs 78 minutes and was released exclusively at Cinemark Theatres for one day nationwide before arriving on digital and streaming platforms.
Composer of Glisten and the Merry Mission
The film’s original score was composed by Toronto-based composers Meiro Stamm and Antonio Naranjo — the film’s own credits list only these two names (an earlier version of this page mistakenly repeated Stamm’s name as if there were a third composer). In an interview with Ludwig Van Toronto, the pair described building the score around uplifting orchestral holiday motifs, including twinkling bells, sweeping strings, and rhythmic percussion, to underscore the story’s theme of rediscovering wintertime wonder and magic.
Beyond the instrumental score, songwriter-producer Damon Elliott wrote and produced two original songs for the film: “Merry Mission,” performed by Dionne Warwick (who also voices Sage Evergreen), and “We Go to Work,” performed by the movie’s voice cast. Both songs were formally released as standalone singles in February 2025, more than a year after the film premiered. No full commercial soundtrack album pairing Stamm and Naranjo’s score with these songs appears to have been released as of this writing — the two singles are the closest official soundtrack release currently available.
Cast of Glisten and the Merry Mission
- Trinity Bliss (Trinity Jo-Li Bliss) as Marzipan
- Julia Michaels as Cinnameg, Marzipan’s mother (her film debut)
- Freddie Prinze Jr. as Crumble Starsnaps
- Billy Ray Cyrus as Donner
- Michael Rapaport as Grizz
- Dionne Warwick as Sage Evergreen
- Leona Lewis as Glisten, the enchanted snow deer
- Chevy Chase as Santa
Where to Watch Glisten and the Merry Mission
Glisten and the Merry Mission is available to stream on Prime Video (with a subscription or with ads), and is also streaming free with ads on The Roku Channel and Plex. You can watch the official trailer on YouTube.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Glisten and the Merry Mission?
Toronto-based composers Meiro Stamm and Antonio Naranjo wrote the film’s original score. An earlier version of this article mistakenly listed Stamm’s name twice, as if a third composer were involved.
Is there a full soundtrack album for Glisten and the Merry Mission?
No standalone score album has been released. Two original songs, Merry Mission (performed by Dionne Warwick) and We Go to Work (performed by the voice cast), written and produced by Damon Elliott, were released as singles in February 2025.
Who voices Glisten in the film?
Singer Leona Lewis voices the enchanted snow deer Glisten, the film’s title character.
Where can I watch Glisten and the Merry Mission?
It streams on Prime Video (subscription or with ads), and is also available free with ads on The Roku Channel and Plex.
Is Glisten and the Merry Mission connected to Build-A-Bear?
Yes. It was produced by Build-A-Bear Entertainment, and the film had a one-day exclusive theatrical release through Cinemark Theatres before moving to digital and streaming platforms.
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