IMDb 5.2 2023 HD

The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday

The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday

2023
Action Animation Comedy Family
26 min TV-Y7 USA
6.5 / 10
5.2 IMDB

To keep their annual Holiday Heist-tacular afloat, Mr. Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws will have to restore the whole city's Christmas spirit — fast!

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Thomas Yang / Christo Stamboliev / Bret Haaland
Starring
Michael Godere / Ezekiel Ajeigbe / Raul Ceballos / Chris Diamantopoulos / Mallory Low / Zehra Fazal / Keith Silverstein / Kari Wahlgren

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

festive chaotic charming predictable energetic fun lighthearted enjoyable spirited forgettable delightful mischievous

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday' offers a fun, if somewhat slight, seasonal detour for the infamous crew. Their mission to mend the city's Christmas spirit to ensure their own heist goes smoothly provides ample opportunity for…

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Samuel Jones
Mar 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This holiday special finds 'The Bad Guys' in a festive predicament, tasked with saving Christmas spirit to protect their own grand heist. While the premise offers potential, 'A Very Bad Holiday' struggles to recapture the innovative spark of…

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Penelope Davies
Mar 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Injecting a dose of anarchic fun into the holiday season, 'The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday' is a delightful treat. The central conceit—that these lovable rogues must become purveyors of Christmas cheer to secure their own festivities—is…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'A Very Bad Holiday' brings the notorious crew back for a Christmas caper that’s more merry than menacing. The plot, centred on restoring the city’s festive spirit to save their own holiday plans, provides a familiar yet effective…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The Bad Guys return with a festive flourish in 'A Very Bad Holiday'. This animated special, while perhaps not reaching the narrative heights of its feature-length predecessor, offers a charmingly chaotic diversion. The voice cast, including Michael Godere…

FAQs

The premise strongly suggests a thematic exploration of redemption, or at least a temporary shift in focus. For the Bad Guys to restore the city's Christmas spirit, they must engage in acts that contrast with their criminal inclinations. This presents an opportunity to delve into whether these characters can genuinely embrace the goodwill of the season, or if their underlying nature proves too difficult to overcome, offering a nuanced look at their 'bad' reputation.