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Sainsbury’s Brings Back the BFG in 2025 Christmas Ad With Real Store Employee

The campaign pairs nostalgia with a food-poverty message through a reported Comic Relief pledge to provide five million meals.

Overview

  • The 90-second spot, titled The Unexpected Guest, was released online on November 2.
  • The story follows a 48-foot “Greedy Giant” who steals food, prompting the BFG and Sainsbury’s employee Annie to coordinate emergency redeliveries.
  • Annie is a real Sainsbury’s staff member cast from the retailer’s stores to anchor the fantasy in everyday service.
  • A large-format cinema cut is scheduled to play from November 21 during screenings of Wicked: For Good.
  • Coverage highlights a cost-of-living focus, with reporting that Sainsbury’s will partner with Comic Relief to deliver five million meals.