The Mouse has created a charming holiday short film that doubles as a sizzle reel for the Walt Disney Company’s wide breadth of film properties and IP. The short film is called A Disney Holiday Short: The Boy & The Octopus and was made under the direction of Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi premiering today!
Where to Watch
The film has been made available on YouTube free of charge and can be seen below.
About the Short
A Disney Holiday Short: The Boy & The Octopus follows the journey of a child who discovers a curious octopus has attached to his head during a seaside vacation. After returning home, the boy forms a true friendship with the octopus by introducing his new companion to his life on land – harnessing the power of the Force with his Jedi lightsaber, playing with his Buzz Lightyear action figure, and imagining Santa Claus’ route around the world with the map on his wall – before taking the lovable octopus out into the world to experience the joy of the holidays, hidden under his Mickey Mouse beanie.
While watching the Disney holiday classic, The Santa Clause (1994), the boy comes to understand the extent of the octopus’ desire to explore everything the world has to offer, and he sets in motion a plan to make it happen. For the boy and the octopus, it is the precious everyday moments of childhood and friendship, as much as the magic of the season, that make their time together so meaningful. Disney fans will love finding even more hidden easter eggs throughout the holiday short including from beloved films like Moana (2016), Lilo and Stitch (2002), and Toy Story (1995), among others.
About the achievement, Disney touts:
The short is one of the many ways fans can experience Disney holiday magic, with special experiences at Disney Parks around the world, delightful products that bring beloved Disney stories to life, holiday classics streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, and the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, which helps bring joy to children in need during this season of giving.
