The holiday season just got a lot greener. Netflix has released the official trailer for The Grinch (2026), confirming the long-awaited return of Jim Carrey to one of his most beloved roles. Twenty-six years after his iconic performance in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Carrey is back under the fur, delivering a performance that blends nostalgia, humor, and surprising emotional depth.

The trailer begins with sweeping shots of Whoville, now modernized with glowing neon decorations and a new generation of holiday cheer. But the Grinch, older and grumpier, lurks on Mount Crumpit with plans not just to steal Christmas — but to rewrite it entirely. Hints of the plot reveal that the Grinch confronts the commercialization of the holiday, leading to chaotic but comedic confrontations with Whoville’s residents. Carrey’s rubber-faced antics return in full force, but the trailer also teases a softer arc, as the Grinch grapples with loneliness and legacy.

The film, produced by Netflix Originals in collaboration with Universal Pictures, is set for a worldwide release in November 2026, strategically timed to dominate the holiday season. Production insiders report a budget in the range of $95–110 million, reflecting heavy investment in practical effects, elaborate set design, and CGI enhancements to bring Whoville to life in dazzling detail.

Early projections point to a streaming juggernaut. Netflix expects The Grinch (2026) to become one of its most-watched seasonal titles, potentially rivaling the success of past holiday hits like Klaus and The Christmas Chronicles. Industry analysts anticipate it will not only drive massive subscriber engagement but also spawn new holiday merchandising, soundtracks, and theme-park tie-ins.

If successful, the film could mark a major career milestone for Jim Carrey, who has stepped away from Hollywood in recent years but reportedly returned to this role out of passion for the character and the story’s timeless message. The trailer’s mix of slapstick humor, festive spectacle, and heartfelt moments has already gone viral across social media, signaling that Carrey’s Grinch is still as mischievous — and as lovable — as ever.

Netflix may have just secured the defining holiday blockbuster of 2026.