Overview

• The first official trailer for Christmas Karma has been released, with the film opening in UK cinemas on November 14, 2025.
• Kunal Nayyar leads as Mr. Sood, a modern Scrooge, alongside Eva Longoria, Billy Porter and Boy George as the three spirits, with Hugh Bonneville as Jacob Marley.
• Set in contemporary London, the story adds a backstory tied to the 1970s expulsion of Asians from Uganda to inform the protagonist’s outlook.
• The soundtrack blends gospel, bhangra, carols, rap and classic pop, featuring contributions from Gary Barlow, Nitin Sawhney, Shaznay Lewis, Ben Cullum, Panjabi MC and Malkit Singh.
• A U.S. release has not been announced, and early coverage highlights the film’s themes of prejudice and belonging, with one outlet characterizing Mr. Sood as despising poor people and refugees.