‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’: How to Watch the Animated Dr. Seuss Classic in 2025
The holidays are upon us again, like it or not. But even if the state of the world has you feeling less than merry this Christmas season, chances are, you’re not as miserable as the Grinch, the cantankerous character at the heart How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Dr. Seuss’ children’s book about an unhappy creature who sets out to steal Whoville’s holiday joy has become part of the Christmas canon since it was first published in 1957. That’s thanks in large part to the 1960s animated adaptation, which ranks as one of the most beloved holiday specials, along with favorites like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Want to see the Grinch learn the true meaning of Christmas again this year? Keep reading to find out how to How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2025.
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ airs December 4 on NBC
How the Grinch Stole Christmas debuted in 1966 on CBS. The 26-minute animated special features Boris Karloff as both the narrator and the voice of the small-hearted Grinch.
This year, How the Grinch Stole Christmas airs Thursday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. An encore presentation airs Thursday, December 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Frosty the Snowman airs immediately after How the Grinch Stole Christmas on December 4, with an encore on December 9 at 8 p.m. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer airs Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m., with an an encore on December 11 at 8 p.m.
Can you stream ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’?
Yes! How the Grinch Stole Christmas is streaming on Peacock.
Not a Peacock subscriber? The special is also available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Unfortunately, you won’t find How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Netflix or Hulu.
Where to stream the Jim Carrey version of ‘The Grinch’
More of a fan of 2000 live-action version of Dr. Seuss’ holiday tale, which stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch? Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is streaming on both Peacock and Prime Video.
The 2018 animated adaptation The Grinch, which features Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch, is also streaming on Peacock.
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