WATCH: THE GRINCH Wants to Steal Christmas in Latest Trailer

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present "The Grinch", the cynical character based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. "The Grinch" tells the story of a grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. The film promises to be funny, heartwarming and visually stunning and ultimately, a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food. Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. To do so, he decides he will pose as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, down in Who-ville, Cindy-Lou Who plots with her gang of friends to trap Santa Claus so that she can thank him for help for her overworked single mother. As Christmas approaches, however, her good-natured scheming threatens to collide with the Grinch’s more nefarious one. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal of finally meeting Santa Claus? Will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all? We will all find out, Christmas season 2018. Watch the brand new trailer "The Grinch" below:

In Philippine cinemas November 28, The Grinch is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.