Set during the 1970s, ‘A Christmas Story Christmas’ follows Ralph “Ralphie” Parker as he returns to his hometown to connect with old friends and recreate a magical holiday.
Release date
The film will premiere on November 17, 2022, on HBO Max.
Cast & creators
- Peter Billingsley as Ralph “Ralphie” Parker
- Julie Hagerty as Mrs. Parker
- Ian Petrella as Randy Parker
- Scott Schwartz as Flick
- R. D. Robb as Schwartz
- Zack Ward as Scut Farkus
Written by Nick Schenk
Directed by Clay Kaytis
Synopsis
“Taking place during the 1970s, 30 years after the original story setting, the film follows a now grown-up Ralphie, who returns to his former home on Cleveland street after the recent death of his Old Man, hoping to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child and reconnect with childhood friends along the way.”
Other details
This film is intended to be a legacy sequel to the original 1983 film, ‘A Christmas Story’. It will be the eighth entry into the Parker Family franchise, based on the stories of author Jean Shepherd.
Teaser
A small montage shows the insides of the old house on Cleveland street as we get a close up on an elderly Ralphie’ face.
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