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Grinch (2000) Surges on Prime Video as Universal Unveils 25th-Anniversary Re-Release Trailer

Early holiday viewing is driving fresh attention to a 2000 favorite, underscoring a legacy shaped by strict estate oversight alongside Jim Carrey’s demanding transformation.

Overview

  • Universal Pictures released a new trailer for a 25th anniversary theatrical re-release slated for December.
  • The film entered Prime Video’s top 10 on October 25 and ranked seventh as of Looper’s October 27 report.
  • Jim Carrey stars under Ron Howard’s direction in the live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s book.
  • Following Dr. Seuss’s death, Audrey Geisel set stringent terms that included script control, royalties, a box-office share, a $5 million fee, and requirements for top-tier talent.
  • Carrey endured 92 makeup-heavy shooting days that taxed the production, with producers seeking coping expertise and a crew member reportedly pursuing therapy.