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+ | '''''Vanellope & Friends: Christmas''''' is a 2017 American animated [[Christmas by medium|Christmas]] [[musical]] [[comedy film]] produced by [[Dice Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. Directed by [[Tim Hill (director)|Tim Hill]], the film serves as the sequel to ''[[Vanellope & Friends: 4th Of July]]'' and the third installment in the [[Vanellope & Friends (film series)|''Vanellope & Friends'' film series]]. Returning actors [[Sarah Silverman]], [[Tom Hanks]], [[Cameron Boyce]], [[Ginnifer Goodwin]], [[Ed O'Neill]], and [[Michael J. Fox]] are joined by [[Mckenna Grace]], [[Martin Short]], [[Bill Murray]], and [[Ian McKellen]]. In the film, [[Santa Claus]] crashes in Anythingville on Christmas Eve, prompting Vanellope von Schweetz, his granddaughter Carol Claus, [[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]], [[Frosty the Snowman (song)|Frosty the Snowman]], and four "Elfguins" to embark on an adventure to save Christmas by delivering the presents and gifts to the children of the world before Christmas morning. |
| + | ''Vanellope & Friends: Christmas'' was released theatrically in the United States on December 8, 2017. The film received acclaim from critics, who praised the writing, animation, humor, voice acting, use of Christmas carols, and [[Harry Gregson-Williams]]' musical score. It was also commercially successful, grossing $375 million in the opening weekend and $711 million worldwide against a $150 million budget and becoming the [[List of highest-grossing Christmas films|highest-grossing Christmas film of all time]]. It was nominated for the [[Academy Award for Best Animated Feature]]. A sequel, [[Vanellope & Friends: Wild Wild West|''Vanellope & Friends: Wild Wild West'']], was released on March 21, 2018. |
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| − | Released theatrically in the United States on December 26, 2017, the film was considered Walt Disney Wonder Studios' first [[box office bomb|box office dissapointment]] (having grossed $160 million worldwide against a budget of $133 million), and received mixed reviews, with criticism for its lack of originality and facial emotion on the reindeer while the production design, performances, humor, and [[Harry Gregson-Williams]]' musical score were favorably praised. |
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| + | Vanellope von Schweetz is hosting the Anythingville [[Christmas]] Party. She, Judy Hopps, Hank, Mr. Ziploc, Lawrence Broderick West, and Iggy expose [[Sheriff Woody]] to Vanellope's party. [[Santa Claus]], his granddaughter Carol Claus, and her four Elfguin friends (a all-male [[penguin]]/[[elf]]-like creatures with big rounded noses), Dobson, Skewered, Knob, and Orlando, fly by, but crash-land in Anythingville, [[Amnesia|erasing Santa's memory]] and causing the others to worry that Christmas could be permanently canceled, except for Vanellope, who declares a plan she came up with to save Christmas, which calms down her family and the rest of the hysterical Anythingville. Before setting off with Carol and the Elfguins accompanying, Vanellope leaves Woody in charge of her party. |
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| + | Vanellope, Carol and the Elfguins build a [[snowman]] and name him "[[Frosty the Snowman|Frosty]]". Frosty starts to get warmer. To avoid the fate of melting, Frosty joins Vanellope, Carol, and the Elfguins on their quest, in order to reach the [[North Pole]] to avoid melting. Vanellope, Carol, the Elfguins and Frosty witness Santa's [[Santa Claus's reindeer|reindeer]] (except Cupid) blaming [[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer|Rudolph]] for causing Santa's crashing. Their leader, Donner, declares Rudolph to be on the Naughty List and says they only take orders from Santa. After the reindeer leave, Rudolph, sulking over being on the Naughty List, joins Vanellope, Carol, Frosty, and the Elfguins. They then climb aboard Santa's sleigh and take off into the sky to deliver every present. |
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| − | It was followed by five sequels: [[Disney In The House: Wild Wild West|''Disney In The House: Wild Wild West'']], [[Disney In The House: Off To Adventure Camp|''Disney In The House: Off To Adventure Camp'']], [[Disney In The House: Time Travel|''Disney In The House: Time Travel'']], [[Disney In The House: Return To Adventure Camp|''Disney In The House: Return To Adventure Camp'']], and [[Disney In The House: World Animals|''Disney In The House: World Animals'']] on December 25, 2018, March 3, 2019, June 13, 2019, September 13, 2019, and December 23, 2019. |
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| + | Meanwhile, in Anythingville, as the children put presents under the party's [[Christmas tree]], Santa rediscovers his ability to make toys, letting the children give presents to each other, but inadvertently angering Woody. A wooden [[airplane]] wreaks havoc in the kitchen and runs into Woody, causing him to get covered in [[caramel]]. Woody admonishes Santa for ruining Vanellope's party and declares that all everyone's presents are his from now on, much to everyone's disappointment. After several deliveries, Vanellope, Cindy, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elfguins are about to finally deliver one last gift, but a [[Winter storm|snowstorm]] approaches, forcing Vanellope to reluctantly send them away to ensure their survival, despite their protests that they work together. She then falls in an icy underground [[cave]]. |
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| − | Vanellope von Schweetz is hosting the Disneyville Christmas Party to honor the recent death of her next-door neighbor, Marka. On December 1, Woody tumbles down a hill (dragging Vanellope, Judy Hopps, Hank, Mr. Ziploc, Lawrence Pierce, and Iggy with him) and crashes into a snowbank. With his deliveries scattered across Disneyville, Woody reluctantly tells Vanellope that she is not qualified to celebrate Christmas. Feeling abandoned, Vanellope heads home, isolating herself from her friends. That night, Santa Claus flies by, but crash-lands in Disneyville, erasing his memory. As a result, the others worry that Christmas could be permanently canceled, but Vanellope volunteers to deliver the presents and leaves Woody in charge of her party. |
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| + | Hours later, Santa convinces a Woody to give someone a present, lifting his mood and prompting him to share his realization with Anythingville. Through a inspiring speech, Woody convinces Vanellope's family and all the Anythingville citizens to work together in order to rebuild Vanellope's party and save Christmas. In the cave, Vanellope discovers that the gifts are for her, Carol, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elfguins. Having a change of heart, she concludes she must find her friends, give them their gifts, and make amends. Vanellope prevents the presents from sliding down a hill and almost falls over the edge of a cliff, but Carol, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elfguins help pull her back to safety. Vanellope apologizes to them for pushing them away, and they all open their presents. With only enough sparkles for one last trip, they fly back to Anythingville. Suddenly, the sparkle tank runs out, but Rudolph thinks happy thoughts and uses the last of the magic sparkles to get to Anythingville, where they bump into Santa, restoring his memory. |
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| − | Vanellope builds a snowman and names him "Frosty". Frosty starts to get warmer. To avoid the fate of melting, Frosty joins Vanellope on her quest. Vanellope and Frosty witness the other reindeer bullying Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for his lack of patience. Their leader, Donner, shoves Rudolph into a puddle as a punishment, but Vanellope convinces the reindeer that it is the season of giving. Since they only take orders from Santa, they leave. Overcome by Donner's hostile behavior against him, Rudolph joins Vanellope and Rudolph. As they prepare to get going, a six-year-old girl named Cindy Miller (who is searching for the true spirit of Christmas) befriends Vanellope. Vanellope, Frosty, and Rudolph agree to take Cindy with them. |
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| + | Shocked, Donner initially blames Rudolph for ruining Christmas, but Cupid, fed up with Donner's bossy ways, comes to his defense, confessing her love for him. Vanellope explains the true meaning of Christmas, prompting the reindeer to finally accept Rudolph as their friend and let him go back on the nice list. Carol tearfully hugs Vanellope goodbye. Santa, Carol, Frosty, the Elfguins, and the reindeer depart Anythingville, and Vanellope's Christmas party goes on as planned. |
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| − | Back in Disneyville, Lawrence leaves Woody, Judy, Hank, Iggy, and Mr. Ziploc to keep an eye on the party. Just then, an army of 100 tiny snowmen trash the party and subdue Judy, triggering a chaotic play that causes her to end up in Cindy's house and meet her parents, Dan Miller and Cass Miller. After delivering all the presents, Vanellope, Cindy, Frosty, and Rudolph decide to tell the elves the news, but they are inevitably chased by a giant ice monster who breaks Cindy's Christmas tree necklace and flings they away before falling into the gorge. Distraught at the loss of her necklace, Cindy, Rudolph, and Frosty abandon Vanellope. |
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| − | Alone, Vanellope heads to the North Pole and tells the elves about what happened to Santa. The elves listen, but Vanellope sees the sleigh falling off the edge of a cliff. Cindy, Rudolph, and Frosty help push the sleigh back to safety and reconcile with Vanellope. They fly back to Disneyville, but the sparkle tank runs out. Rudolph thinks happy thoughts and uses every ounce of his strength to get to Disneyville Suburb, where they bump into Santa, restoring his memory. Vanellope explains the true meaning of Christmas, prompting the reindeer to finally accept Rudolph as their friend. Santa, Frosty, and the reindeer depart, and Vanellope, Cindy, Judy, Hank, Woody, Mr. Ziploc, Lawrence, Iggy, Dan, and Cass celebrate Vanellope's Christmas party. |
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| + | *[[Sarah Silverman]] as Vanellope von Schweetz, a resident of Anythingville. |
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+ | *[[Tom Hanks]] as Woody, a resident of Anythingville who often visits Vanellope's house. |
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+ | *[[Mckenna Grace]] as Carol Claus, Santa's eight-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter who befriends Vanellope. |
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+ | *[[Martin Short]] as Rudolph, a red-nosed reindeer. |
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+ | *[[Bill Murray]] as Frosty, an anthropomorphic snowman whose silk hat brings him to life. |
| + | *[[Tim Hill (director)|Tim Hill]] as Dobson, Skewered, Knob, and Orlando, four Elfguins (penguin/elf-like creatures with big noses) who are good friends with Carol. |
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+ | *[[Ian McKellen]] as Santa Claus, a Christmas legend. |
| − | * [[Martin Short]] as Dan Miller, a resident of Disneyville who is Cindy's father and Cass' husband. |
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| − | * [[Natalie Portman]] as Cass Miller, a resident of Disneyville who is Cindy's mother and Dan's wife. |
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+ | *[[Ginnifer Goodwin]] as Judy Hopps, a resident of Anythingville and one of Vanellope's best friends. |
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+ | *[[Ed O'Neill]] as Hank, Anythingville's greatest septopus and another one of Vanellope's best friends. |
| + | *[[Michael J, Fox]] as Mr. Ziploc, an anthropomorphic plastic bowl and the news messenger of Anythingville. |
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| − | * [[Tom Hanks]] as Woody, a resident of Disneyville who often visits Vanellope's house. |
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+ | *[[Audrey Wells]] as Iggy, an iguana and Vanellope's pet. |
| + | *[[Annabelle Wallis]] as Cupid, one of Santa's reindeer who has a crush on Rudolph. |
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| + | *[[John Kassir]] as Donner, the noble put pompous leader of Santa's reindeer who ridicules Rudolph. |
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| − | * [[Frank Welker]] as Iggy, an iguana and Vanellope's pet. |
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| − | * [[Mel B]], [[Bobby Moynihan]], [[Luke Wilson]], [[Laura Silverman]], [[Alan Tudyk]], [[Annabelle Wallis]], [[Andy Dick]], and [[Tom Hardy]] as Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen, Santa's reindeer who ridicule Rudolph. |
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| − | * [[David Ogden Stiers]] as Ice Monster |
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| − | * Gary Marsh, Gary Krisel, [[Bob Iger]], and [[Derek Stephen Prince]] as Elves |
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| + | Additionally, Dasher, Dancer, Pancer, Vixen, Comet and Blitzen appear, but do not have any dialogue. |
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| − | ''Disney In The House: Christmas'' opened theatrically on December 26, 2017, and grossed $60 million in the United States and Canada, and $100 million in other territories. It ended its theatrical run on February 5, 2018, having to have grossed $159 million overseas. Produced on a $139 million production budget, it became a [[box office disappoinment]] and Walt Disney Wonder Studios' lowest-grossing film to date, because the scene where the reindeer bully Rudolph drew some mixed reaction to the trailers, leading audiences to assume the third installment unnecessary and insulting to its predecessors. |
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| + | In the United States, ''Vanellope & Friends: Christmas'' opened alongside ''[[Daddy's Home 2]]'' and [[Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)|''Murder on the Orient Express'']], and was projected to earn $105 million from theaters in its opening weekend. At the opening weekend, it grossed $397 million, including $16 million from Thursday night previews, among the highest for an animated film. It grossed $320 million in the United States and Canada, and $391 million in other territories. It ended its theatrical run on April 27, 2018, having to have grossed $711 million worldwide. Produced on a $150 million production budget, the film became a box office success. |
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| − | Peter Travers of ''Rolling Stone'' gave the film two stars, saying, "As directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, ''Disney In The House: Christmas'' has reindeer who bully someone, which is a betrayal of everything Gary Marsh and Gary Krisel have ever stood for. ''Introduction'' was greeted with universal acclaim. ''4th Of July'' proved okay. ''Christmas ''generated Walt Disney Wonder Studios' first negative response". Critics considered it to be derivative of [[Happy Feet|''Happy Feet'']], [[How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)|''How The Grinch Stole Christmas'']], and [[Ice Age (2002 film)|''Ice Age'']]. Not only did Peter Rainer of ''The Christian Science Monitor'' dislike the [[photorealistic]] look on Santa's reindeer, but he was also uncomfortable with the use of [[Brian Setzer]]'s ''Jingle Bells'' because he deemed it inferior. Richard Roeper of the ''Chicago Sun Times'' gave the film "One Thumb Up and One Thumb Down". |
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| ⚫ | ''Vanellope & Friends: Christmas'' received positive reviews from critics, with a 97% approval rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 214 reviews. The consensus reads, "Full of holly jolly fun, great voice acting, and beautiful animation, ''Vanellope & Friends: Christmas'' manages to please moviegoers looking for a heartwarming Christmas movie". [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, calculated a score of 90 out of 100 based on 56 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale, the same score earned by the first and second films. |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tim Hill |
| Produced by | Audrey Wells Stephen Swofford David W. King David K. Lovegren |
| Screenplay by | Joe Ansolabehere |
| Story by | Tim Hill Joe Ansolabehere Jill E. Blotevogel Kevin Hopps |
| Starring | Sarah Silverman Mckenna Grace Martin Short Bill Murray Tom Hanks Ian McKellen Cameron Boyce Ginnifer Goodwin Ed O'Neill Michael J. Fox |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematography | James Chressanthis |
| Edited by | Robert Fisher Jr. |
| Production companies |
Walt Disney Pictures Dice Productions |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date | December 8, 2017 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $150 million |
| Box office | $711 million |
Vanellope & Friends: Christmas is a 2017 American animated Christmas musical comedy film produced by Dice Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Tim Hill, the film serves as the sequel to Vanellope & Friends: 4th Of July and the third installment in the Vanellope & Friends film series. Returning actors Sarah Silverman, Tom Hanks, Cameron Boyce, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ed O'Neill, and Michael J. Fox are joined by Mckenna Grace, Martin Short, Bill Murray, and Ian McKellen. In the film, Santa Claus crashes in Anythingville on Christmas Eve, prompting Vanellope von Schweetz, his granddaughter Carol Claus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and four "Elfguins" to embark on an adventure to save Christmas by delivering the presents and gifts to the children of the world before Christmas morning.
Vanellope & Friends: Christmas was released theatrically in the United States on December 8, 2017. The film received acclaim from critics, who praised the writing, animation, humor, voice acting, use of Christmas carols, and Harry Gregson-Williams' musical score. It was also commercially successful, grossing $375 million in the opening weekend and $711 million worldwide against a $150 million budget and becoming the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. A sequel, Vanellope & Friends: Wild Wild West, was released on March 21, 2018.
Plot
Vanellope von Schweetz is hosting the Anythingville Christmas Party. She, Judy Hopps, Hank, Mr. Ziploc, Lawrence Broderick West, and Iggy expose Sheriff Woody to Vanellope's party. Santa Claus, his granddaughter Carol Claus, and her four Elfguin friends (a all-male penguin/elf-like creatures with big rounded noses), Dobson, Skewered, Knob, and Orlando, fly by, but crash-land in Anythingville, erasing Santa's memory and causing the others to worry that Christmas could be permanently canceled, except for Vanellope, who declares a plan she came up with to save Christmas, which calms down her family and the rest of the hysterical Anythingville. Before setting off with Carol and the Elfguins accompanying, Vanellope leaves Woody in charge of her party.
Vanellope, Carol and the Elfguins build a snowman and name him "Frosty". Frosty starts to get warmer. To avoid the fate of melting, Frosty joins Vanellope, Carol, and the Elfguins on their quest, in order to reach the North Pole to avoid melting. Vanellope, Carol, the Elfguins and Frosty witness Santa's reindeer (except Cupid) blaming Rudolph for causing Santa's crashing. Their leader, Donner, declares Rudolph to be on the Naughty List and says they only take orders from Santa. After the reindeer leave, Rudolph, sulking over being on the Naughty List, joins Vanellope, Carol, Frosty, and the Elfguins. They then climb aboard Santa's sleigh and take off into the sky to deliver every present.
Meanwhile, in Anythingville, as the children put presents under the party's Christmas tree, Santa rediscovers his ability to make toys, letting the children give presents to each other, but inadvertently angering Woody. A wooden airplane wreaks havoc in the kitchen and runs into Woody, causing him to get covered in caramel. Woody admonishes Santa for ruining Vanellope's party and declares that all everyone's presents are his from now on, much to everyone's disappointment. After several deliveries, Vanellope, Cindy, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elfguins are about to finally deliver one last gift, but a snowstorm approaches, forcing Vanellope to reluctantly send them away to ensure their survival, despite their protests that they work together. She then falls in an icy underground cave.
Hours later, Santa convinces a Woody to give someone a present, lifting his mood and prompting him to share his realization with Anythingville. Through a inspiring speech, Woody convinces Vanellope's family and all the Anythingville citizens to work together in order to rebuild Vanellope's party and save Christmas. In the cave, Vanellope discovers that the gifts are for her, Carol, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elfguins. Having a change of heart, she concludes she must find her friends, give them their gifts, and make amends. Vanellope prevents the presents from sliding down a hill and almost falls over the edge of a cliff, but Carol, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Elfguins help pull her back to safety. Vanellope apologizes to them for pushing them away, and they all open their presents. With only enough sparkles for one last trip, they fly back to Anythingville. Suddenly, the sparkle tank runs out, but Rudolph thinks happy thoughts and uses the last of the magic sparkles to get to Anythingville, where they bump into Santa, restoring his memory.
Shocked, Donner initially blames Rudolph for ruining Christmas, but Cupid, fed up with Donner's bossy ways, comes to his defense, confessing her love for him. Vanellope explains the true meaning of Christmas, prompting the reindeer to finally accept Rudolph as their friend and let him go back on the nice list. Carol tearfully hugs Vanellope goodbye. Santa, Carol, Frosty, the Elfguins, and the reindeer depart Anythingville, and Vanellope's Christmas party goes on as planned.
Cast
- Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz, a resident of Anythingville.
- Tom Hanks as Woody, a resident of Anythingville who often visits Vanellope's house.
- Mckenna Grace as Carol Claus, Santa's eight-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter who befriends Vanellope.
- Martin Short as Rudolph, a red-nosed reindeer.
- Bill Murray as Frosty, an anthropomorphic snowman whose silk hat brings him to life.
- Tim Hill as Dobson, Skewered, Knob, and Orlando, four Elfguins (penguin/elf-like creatures with big noses) who are good friends with Carol.
- Ian McKellen as Santa Claus, a Christmas legend.
- Cameron Boyce as Lawrence Broderick West, the mayor of Anythingville.
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps, a resident of Anythingville and one of Vanellope's best friends.
- Ed O'Neill as Hank, Anythingville's greatest septopus and another one of Vanellope's best friends.
- Michael J, Fox as Mr. Ziploc, an anthropomorphic plastic bowl and the news messenger of Anythingville.
- Audrey Wells as Iggy, an iguana and Vanellope's pet.
- Annabelle Wallis as Cupid, one of Santa's reindeer who has a crush on Rudolph.
- John Kassir as Donner, the noble put pompous leader of Santa's reindeer who ridicules Rudolph.
Additionally, Dasher, Dancer, Pancer, Vixen, Comet and Blitzen appear, but do not have any dialogue.
Box office
In the United States, Vanellope & Friends: Christmas opened alongside Daddy's Home 2 and Murder on the Orient Express, and was projected to earn $105 million from theaters in its opening weekend. At the opening weekend, it grossed $397 million, including $16 million from Thursday night previews, among the highest for an animated film. It grossed $320 million in the United States and Canada, and $391 million in other territories. It ended its theatrical run on April 27, 2018, having to have grossed $711 million worldwide. Produced on a $150 million production budget, the film became a box office success.
Critical response
Vanellope & Friends: Christmas received positive reviews from critics, with a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 214 reviews. The consensus reads, "Full of holly jolly fun, great voice acting, and beautiful animation, Vanellope & Friends: Christmas manages to please moviegoers looking for a heartwarming Christmas movie". Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, calculated a score of 90 out of 100 based on 56 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale, the same score earned by the first and second films.