How the Grinch Saved Christmas (2026) Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Christine Baranski
He once plotted to steal the holiday, but in a twist of fate, he has become its last line of defense. How the Grinch Saved Christmas marks the triumphant return of Jim Carrey to the role that defined a generation, bringing him back behind the iconic green fur for a hilarious and deeply heartwarming reunion. Twenty six years have passed since the original events, and the Grinch has settled into the role of the beloved, albeit perpetually grumpy, guardian of Whoville. However, the town he once learned to love has changed drastically. The simple, communal joy of the Who bilation has been suffocated by towering Mega Who Marts, virtual reality presents, and a soulless wave of aggressive commercialism that threatens to erase the true meaning of the season.
Taylor Momsen reprises her role as Cindy Lou Who, but the innocent girl who once melted a frozen heart is now the stressed out Mayor of Whoville. She is fighting a losing battle to keep the town spirit alive against a ruthless tech billionaire who plans to purchase Mt. Crumpit and automate the entire Christmas experience. When the literal Spirit of Christmas is siphoned away by a cold corporate algorithm, Cindy Lou realizes that polite politics will not save them. She climbs the mountain one last time to recruit the only person crazy and chaotic enough to fight back against the machine.
Jim Carrey delivers a manic, high energy performance that reminds audiences why he is a comedy legend, proving that while his heart grew three sizes, his patience for modern nonsense is shorter than ever. Accompanied by the energetic puppy grandson of his loyal dog Max, the Grinch descends upon the town to unleash a storm of calculated chaos. He aims to short circuit the digital distractions and disrupt the corporate takeover, forcing the Whos to look up from their screens and reconnect with one another. Packed with slapstick humor and emotional depth, the film is a reminder that Christmas does not come from a store or a screen, and sometimes you have to be a little bit bad to do a whole lot of good.