Where to Watch Every Grinch Movie This Christmas: Streaming Platforms and TV Schedule Guide

The Grinch is a beloved holiday character, inspiring three distinct movies based on Dr. Seuss’s classic 1957 book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Fans can enjoy the story through animated and live-action versions, all available to stream or rent this Christmas season.

Number and Types of Grinch Movies

There are three main Grinch films:

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) – an animated TV special with Boris Karloff voicing the Grinch.
2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – a live-action film starring Jim Carrey.
3. The Grinch (2018) – a modern animated movie featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch’s voice.

Where to Watch Each Grinch Movie

The original 1966 cartoon adaptation is accessible on multiple streaming platforms. It captures the Grinch’s attempt to ruin Christmas by stealing presents from Whoville, only to discover the true spirit of the holiday.

The 2000 live-action version with Jim Carrey is also available for streaming. This film focuses on Cindy Lou Who’s efforts to include the Grinch in the festivities and teaches a heartfelt lesson about Christmas beyond gifts.

For the latest adaptation, The Grinch (2018), viewers can stream the movie on major platforms. This animated retelling features updated animation and a new voice cast, bringing the story to a new generation.

TV Broadcast Schedule

NBC will air the original 1966 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! on Christmas Day at 8 p.m. Central Time. This is part of the network’s Christmas movie lineup, which began earlier this December with other holiday classics.

Additional Festive Tie-Ins

This holiday season also saw McDonald’s launch a limited-time Grinch-themed meal including Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries. It sold out quickly, with the fast-food giant teasing fans about a possible return in the future.

With all three movies available and familiar TV airings, fans have multiple options for enjoying the Grinch’s holiday antics this Christmas. Whether streaming or tuning in on TV, the Grinch’s story remains a perennial favorite for spreading holiday cheer.