An Almost Christmas Story

An Almost Christmas Story is an animated fantasy adventure set in New York City. The plot follows a curious young owl named Moon who accidentally ends up on a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. While trying to find a way home, Moon befriends a lost young girl named Luna. The two unlikely companions work together to return to their respective homes in time for the holiday.

The film was directed by David Lowery, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jack Thorne. This production follows Lowery's previous works, including Peter Pan & Wendy and The Green Knight, and precedes Mother Mary. The project was produced by Alfonso Cuarón, Gabriela Rodríguez, and Lowery. The voice cast features Cary Christopher as Moon and Estella Madrigal as Luna, with additional voices provided by Jim Gaffigan, Mamoudou Athie, Alex Ross Perry, and Gianna Joseph.

This joint production from the United Kingdom and United States was created by Titmouse, Esperanto Filmoj, Disney Branded Television, and Maere Studios. With a runtime of 24 minutes, the film has been received positively by viewers. It holds a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes and a matching 7/10 on TMDB from 99 votes.