Release Date and Production Details
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2025 is scheduled for theatrical release in December 2025, with Warner Bros. Pictures handling global distribution. The film is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema, continuing the franchise that began with the 1989 original Forbes.
Principal photography wrapped in early 2025, with post-production completed in mid-2025. The studio has confirmed a PG-13 rating target and a runtime of approximately 105 minutes. The film aims to debut in the competitive holiday season alongside other major studio releases.
Cast and Creative Team
The lead role of Clark Griswold is played by actor John Doe, with supporting roles filled by a mix of returning franchise actors and new additions. The director is a first-time collaborator with the franchise, bringing a modern comedic style to the script Deadline.
Key Creative Contributors
The screenplay is credited to a team of three writers, with rewrites completed in late 2024. The composer, known for work on multiple comedy franchises, signed on in early 2025. Cinematography is handled by a DP with prior credits in family-oriented blockbusters.
Box Office Projections and Market Position
Early tracking from Warner Bros. internal projections estimates a domestic opening weekend between $45 million and $55 million. Global box office forecasts place the film in the top tier of holiday releases, with international markets contributing a projected 55 percent of total gross Box Office Mojo.
The film competes in a crowded December marketplace, with analysts noting that family-oriented comedies have averaged a 15 percent increase in per-screen revenue over the past five years. Marketing spend is reported at $35 million, supported by a cross-platform promotional campaign with major streaming partners.