Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch (voice), Pharrell Williams (voice), Rashida Jones (voice), Awkwafina (voice)

 Director: Yarrow Cheney & Scott Mosier

 Genre: Animated Family Comedy, Holiday Adventure, Musical

The trailer opens with Whoville blanketed in sparkling snow, the cheerful Who-children singing atop candy-cane rooftops. Everything seems perfectly festive — but in the shadows of Mt. Crumpit, the Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) snoozes with a grumpy frown.

This time, a mysterious new character — a magical mischief-maker named Twizzle (Awkwafina) — arrives in Whoville with a plan to steal not only Christmas gifts, but the very spirit of holiday cheer itself. The Grinch, initially wanting nothing to do with the town’s festivities, finds himself reluctantly drawn into a quest to save the Whos… and maybe, just maybe, discover a bit more of his own heart along the way.

The trailer teases:

• The Grinch attempting elaborate, over-the-top schemes to stop Twizzle

• Max, his loyal dog, heroically saving the day in comically clumsy ways

• Musical numbers blending classic Seuss rhymes with modern pop beats

• Whoville’s Mayor organizing a hilariously chaotic “Spirit Patrol”

• The Grinch awkwardly participating in Whoville’s ice-skating pageant

As the stakes rise, the Grinch learns that heroism isn’t just about stopping the bad guys — it’s about embracing friendship, community, and the unpredictable joy of the season.

The trailer ends with a heartwarming shot of the Grinch holding a tiny Who baby, whispering:

“Maybe I’m not so grinchy after all…”

Screen fades to green:

 DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH 2 — RETURN TO WHOVILLE