Jim Carrey Returning for Grinch Sequel
Originally published Jun 18, 2026
By Zack Zwiezen · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 18, 2026
Key points
- Jim Carrey is in talks to reprise his role as the Grinch for a sequel to the 2000 film.
- Ron Howard will return to direct, and Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel are writing the script.
- Carrey prefers motion-capture over the original makeup and suit for the sequel.
- The original Grinch movie was a box office hit and has become a holiday classic.
- The sequel's title and details remain unannounced.
Jim Carrey is reportedly set to return as the Grinch in a sequel to the 2000 film 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.' The project, being developed by Universal and Imagine Entertainment, will reunite Carrey with director Ron Howard. The script is being written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, known for their work on 'The Cat in the Hat' and TV shows like 'Barry' and 'Veep.'
Carrey has expressed interest in using motion-capture technology instead of the original makeup and suit, which he described as an 'excruciating process.' The original film was a box office success, grossing $345 million worldwide and becoming a holiday staple. The sequel's title and release date have not yet been announced.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Zack Zwiezen