Family ·Animation · United States of America · 2025 · 3m

A Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever

A Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever poster
Director
Taika Waititi
Cast
John Goodman as Doodle (voice) Molly Cartwright as Molly Emily Eaton-Plowright as Mom Gregan Aherin as Dad Harrison Peters as Brother Aaron Juritz as
Crew
Ben Seresin — Director of Photography
Synopsis

When Santa mistakes the doodle on a girl's list for a holiday wish, she wakes up on Christmas morning to find an unusual new friend under the tree.

Mood & Themes
christmascgi-live action hybridchristmas wish
Key Collaborators
Taika Waititi Director Ben Seresin Director of Photography
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