The new animated short An Almost Christmas Story, will premiere on Disney+ on November 15. The film is the third and final installment in Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón’s holiday shorts collection for Disney+. His first short, Le Pupille, earned an Oscar nomination in 2022, and last year’s The Shepherd was shortlisted, both in the Live Action Short Film category. An Almost Christmas Story is inspired by the true events of an owl rescued from the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in 2020. Keep reading for more details on the animated short and to check out the official trailer.
AN ALMOST CHRISTMAS STORY TRAILER
ABOUT AN ALMOST CHRISTMAS STORY
An Almost Christmas Story is inspired by the true events of a tiny owl rescued from the New York City’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2020. The short’s trailer reveals Moon, a curious young owl who unexpectedly finds himself stuck in a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. In his attempts to escape the bustling city, Moon befriends a lost little girl named Luna. Together, they embark on a heartwarming adventure, discovering the magic of the holiday season and forming an unlikely bond as they journey back home to their parents.
The talented voice cast features Cary Christopher as Moon, Estella Madrigal as Luna, and Jim Gaffigan as Papa Owl. The cast also includes Mamoudou Athie, Alex Ross Perry, Gianna Joseph, Phil Rosenthal, with Natasha Lyonne, and John C. Reilly as The Folk Singer, who performs four songs in the short, two of which are original songs.
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