How the Grinch Stole Christmas Celebrates 25 Years with a New 4K Ultra HD Release

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since Jim Carrey first donned the green fur and set out to ruin Christmas for Whoville. Ron Howard’s Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been a holiday staple ever since it hit theaters in 2000, and this year Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is giving fans a reason to revisit it in style.

On November 11, 2025, the film returns in a newly remastered 4K Ultra HD and Steelbook edition, complete with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the sharpest, most immersive home viewing experience yet. Even if you’ve watched it every December for the past two decades, this version promises to feel fresh.

Carrey’s performance as the grouchy, Christmas-hating Grinch remains one of the most memorable of his career. With Ron Howard directing and producer Brian Grazer behind the scenes, the movie expanded Dr. Seuss’ slim children’s book into a full-scale fantasy filled with elaborate sets, heavy makeup, and a surprising amount of heart thanks to Taylor Momsen’s Cindy Lou Who.

The film has always been about more than just holiday hijinks—it’s about finding connection, kindness, and maybe even a little redemption. That’s likely why it’s still such a big part of so many families’ holiday traditions.

For longtime fans, the real draw here is the bonus material. The highlight is a brand-new featurette, “25 Years Later: The Gift of THE GRINCH,” which reunites Howard, Grazer, legendary makeup artist Rick Baker, and Momsen to reflect on the movie’s legacy and the challenges of bringing Whoville to life.

Other extras include:

Deleted scenes and outtakes
“Who School,” where actors learned to move and speak like Whos
A behind-the-scenes look at Carrey’s transformation into the Grinch
Set design breakdowns that show how Dr. Seuss’ art style translated to massive practical builds
Visual effects featurettes blending practical tricks with early-2000s CGI
Faith Hill’s music video for “Where Are You Christmas?”
Ron Howard’s full-length commentary

Plenty of holiday films have come and gone over the past 25 years, but How the Grinch Stole Christmas endures. Maybe it’s the mix of chaos and sentiment, or maybe it’s just Carrey at his most unrestrained. Either way, it’s earned its place alongside classics like A Christmas Story and Elf.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your copy—or if you just want to see the Grinch’s green fur in the crispest detail possible—this anniversary edition looks like the perfect excuse.

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