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Universal and Imagine developing sequel to 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey and Ron Howard
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Universal and Imagine developing sequel to 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey and Ron Howard

The studios say a new “Grinch” installment is in development, reconnecting the original film’s lead actor and director with producer Brian Grazer, according to reporting released June 18, 2026.

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Universal and Imagine Entertainment are in development on a sequel to the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey expected to return and Ron Howard set to direct, according to reporting published June 18, 2026 by The Hollywood Reporter.

The report says Brian Grazer, a producer associated with Imagine Entertainment, is involved in developing the follow-up. Grazer’s role is described in the context of ongoing development with the same studio partners behind the original feature, bringing together key members of the 2000 film’s creative team.

The 2000 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was previously released as a major studio family film, and the prospect of a sequel has renewed attention on how the holiday title would be positioned for modern distribution. As of the June 18 reporting, the sequel is described as being in development rather than with a finalized production timetable.

The announcement comes as large studio holiday franchises continue to draw audience interest and attention from the broader film industry, particularly as films compete for viewing during peak seasonal windows. A new “Grinch” entry, if moved forward, would require new agreements covering script development, production scheduling, union and labor work, and downstream distribution plans.

For viewers and families, the outcome would determine whether future holiday screenings keep a familiar tone and casting continuity from the original or if the sequel meaningfully shifts creative direction. The June 18 reporting does not detail any plot changes or confirm additional cast beyond the named involvement of Carrey and Howard.

If the project advances, additional milestones would likely follow the development stage described in the report, including script completion, formal production commitments, and a release schedule. Universal and Imagine have not been described in the report as having set a premiere date at the time of publication.

Why It Matters

  • A new “Grinch” film would be a high-visibility family release tied to peak holiday demand, affecting marketing plans, theater calendars, and streaming availability decisions.
  • Bringing back lead actor Jim Carrey and director Ron Howard would shape audience expectations around continuity, contractual scope, and the production’s creative guardrails.
  • As a franchise project moves from development toward production, the film industry’s labor and production requirements, including scheduling and union work, become central to how and when work can begin.
  • If Universal and Imagine set a release date later, families and exhibitors would need to plan holiday programming well in advance, especially for a title with broad recognition.

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Key Facts

  • Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to the 2000 film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
  • Jim Carrey is reported to be involved in the sequel, with Ron Howard reported to direct.
  • Brian Grazer is reported to be involved in development through Imagine Entertainment.
  • The June 18, 2026 report characterizes the project as in development rather than a confirmed, scheduled production.
  • The reporting does not specify a release date in the information summarized for this story.
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