The Grinch (2018)

The Grinch (also known as Dr. Seuss' The Grinch) is an upcoming 2018 American 3D computer-animated Christmas comedy  fantasy-musical  film produced by Illumination Entertainment.

Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss story How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, it is directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, written by Michael LeSieur and stars Benedict Cumberbatch.The film is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures on November 9, 2018. The film will be given a Real D 3D and IMAX 3D release.

Premise
The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) hatches a scheme with his trusted canine Max to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. Meanwhile, Cindy-Lou Who plots to capture Santa Claus to thank him for helping her single mother every Christmas, something which will interfere with the Grinch's plans.

Cast

 * Benedict Cumberbatch as The Grinch

Release
The film was originally scheduled to be released on November 10, 2017, but in June 2016 it was pushed back to November 9, 2018.

Marketing

A balloon of The Grinch and Max debuted in the 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2017 to promote the film. The first official trailer was released on March 8, 2018. The second trailer was released on June 14, 2018.