Key Takeaways
- Disney replaced Taika Waititi with Paddington in Peru director Dougal Wilson to helm its 2025 holiday short film.
- The three-minute spot follows Jack, a boy convinced he's outgrown Christmas, on an adventure with an imaginary horse.
- Disney's campaign bundles festive experiences, entertainment, gifting and Make-A-Wish Foundation partnerships.
Whether it’s penguins or puppies, holiday ads starring cute animals rarely miss. Now, Disney is banking on this winning formula with a twist, introducing us to a horse nobody can see.
“The Invisible Horse” tells the story of Jack, a boy who’s convinced he’s outgrown Christmas. Then a mysterious, invisible creature wanders into his life, pulling him into an adventure that rekindles his imagination and draws him closer to his family.
The three-minute short was directed by Dougal Wilson, the filmmaker behind Paddington in Peru and a few festive tearjerkers from U.K.
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