✨ “This Christmas, get ready for a sleigh ride of laughs.”
⭐ Will Ferrell • Zooey Deschanel • Ryan Reynolds • Mary Steenburgen • Ed Asner (in tribute)
🎬 Directed by Jon Favreau
🎭 Genre: Family • Comedy • Holiday Magic
🎥 Warner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema
📅 In Theaters Worldwide — December 2025
🧝♂️ THE ELF RETURNS — BIGGER, JOLLIER, AND STILL FULL OF SUGAR
Two decades after Elf became a holiday classic, Buddy the Elf is back — and so is the laughter, the warmth, and the pure, candy-coated magic that made the original an instant favorite.
In Elf 2: Buddy’s Big Christmas, Will Ferrell returns as the world’s most cheerful human-elf hybrid, now navigating adulthood, parenthood, and the modern world — with the same childlike wonder and unstoppable spirit that made audiences fall in love with him in 2003.
Buddy’s life in New York has changed — he’s swapped snowball fights for school drop-offs and candy canes for carpools. Alongside his loving wife Jovie (Zooey Deschanel) and their teenage son Michael, Buddy is doing his best to bring Christmas cheer to the city that never sleeps. But when the North Pole’s magic begins to fade, Santa himself sends for the only man who can restore it — the one who still believes.
🎅 A NEW ADVENTURE FOR A NEW GENERATION
The journey takes Buddy from Manhattan’s glittering streets back to the snow-dusted workshops of the North Pole, where old friends and new faces await. There, he meets Max Frost (Ryan Reynolds), a fast-talking, overworked marketing executive sent to “rebrand” Christmas for the digital age. Max is all business — hashtags, analytics, and no heart — until Buddy crashes into his world like a tinsel-covered tornado.
Their unlikely partnership sparks chaos, hilarity, and, ultimately, transformation. As Buddy’s unstoppable joy clashes with Max’s cynicism, both men learn that Christmas doesn’t need a new marketing campaign — it just needs people who still believe in its magic.
🕯️ A TRIBUTE TO THE MAGIC OF BELIEF
Directed by Jon Favreau, Elf 2 captures the original’s whimsical tone while deepening its message for today’s world — about slowing down, reconnecting, and remembering what truly matters. The film also pays heartfelt tribute to Ed Asner, the beloved actor who portrayed Santa Claus in the original, with a moving storyline honoring his legacy.
Featuring original music from Zooey Deschanel and a new holiday anthem written by Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Mendes, the film blends classic charm with contemporary heart.
🎁 WHY IT’S THE HOLIDAY EVENT OF THE YEAR
After years of speculation and fan petitions, Elf 2 finally delivers what audiences have been waiting for — a sequel that feels both familiar and fresh. It’s filled with laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt lessons, and the same infectious spirit that made the first film a holiday staple.
Will Ferrell, in his triumphant return, balances Buddy’s goofball innocence with tender emotional depth. Zooey Deschanel’s Jovie brings warmth and musical sparkle, while Ryan Reynolds’ quick wit provides a modern twist. Together, they create a feel-good film for families, fans, and anyone who still believes in magic.
💬 QUOTES FROM THE TEAM
🎙️ Will Ferrell: “It’s rare to revisit a character who means so much to people. Buddy reminds us that joy isn’t naive — it’s brave.”
🎙️ Jon Favreau: “We didn’t want to just repeat the first movie. We wanted to tell a story about legacy — about finding joy again when the world feels colder.”
🎙️ Zooey Deschanel: “It’s Christmas through music, laughter, and love. I think audiences will feel like they’re coming home.”
🌟 TAGLINES
🎄 “The world’s happiest elf just got an even bigger mission.”
✨ “Two decades later — the cheer is back.”
🧁 “He’s older, wiser… and still addicted to syrup.”
🎬 ELF 2: BUDDY’S BIG CHRISTMAS (2025)
🎅 Directed by Jon Favreau
⭐ Will Ferrell • Zooey Deschanel • Ryan Reynolds
🎥 Warner Bros. / New Line Cinema
📅 In Theaters December 2025 — Just in time for Christmas
“Don’t stop believing. Don’t stop singing. And whatever you do… don’t stop smiling.”
