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Release Date: November 27, 2026
Starring: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Julie Gonzalo
Directed by: Joe Roth (returning)
Based on the characters from the novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
Genre: Holiday Comedy / Family

They tried to skip Christmas once — and it backfired hilariously. Now, two decades later, the Kranks are older, bolder… and facing a brand-new holiday crisis in Christmas with the Kranks 2: Home for the Holidays.

🎁 The Story: Empty Nest, Full Mayhem

Years after their daughter Blair’s surprise holiday homecoming in the original film, Luther and Nora Krank are now enjoying the peace of retirement. Or so they think.

When Blair and her husband announce they’re bringing the entire extended family — in-laws, toddlers, and all — home for the holidays, the Kranks must scramble to host a picture-perfect Christmas… with less than two weeks to prepare.

Add to that a new over-the-top neighbor (played by Dan Aykroyd returning as Vic Frohmeyer) pushing a community-wide “Winter Wonderland Showdown,” and you’ve got the ingredients for classic Krank-style chaos.

❄️ What to Expect

• Over-the-top decorations, competitive neighbors, and accidental house fires

• Nora’s obsessive holiday baking vs. Luther’s attempt to escape to Florida (again)

• Heartfelt family moments amid snowball fights, church recitals, and ornament disasters

• Cameos from original cast members and a possible return of the Frosty on the roof

The film blends slapstick comedy with warm family themes, and offers a modern twist: the Kranks navigating holiday traditions in a digital world they barely understand.

🎄 Why Fans Are Excited

The original Christmas with the Kranks (2004) became a cult holiday classic — and this sequel delivers just the right mix of nostalgia and new holiday madness. With Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their lovable (and totally stressed-out) roles, fans can expect laughs, holiday heart, and a few snow-covered surprises.

Final Thoughts

Christmas with the Kranks 2 reminds us that Christmas isn’t about perfection — it’s about the people who drive us crazy and make it all worth it. Whether you’re dealing with tangled lights or unexpected guests, one thing’s for sure: the Kranks are back, and they’re still not ready.

🗓 Coming November 2026 — Just in time for hot cocoa, chaos, and Kranks.
🎅 “This year, they’re not skipping Christmas — they’re surviving it.”