A sequel to the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas has long been speculated, but there have been debates on what it would possibly look like in terms of story. Directed by Ron Howard, the movie looks at the titular character's attempts to steal Christmas from Whoville, only to learn the true meaning of the holiday through the kindness of a young girl. The movie was adapted from the bestselling children's book by Dr. Seuss and is considered a cult classic thanks to Jim Carrey's performance as the titular character.

Despite the Christmas movie not being well-received upon its initial release, the Grinch has since been regarded as one of Jim Carrey's best characters throughout his career, thanks to his hilarious jokes, dramatic antics, and flamboyant performance. Since the release of the 2000 movie, The Grinch has been adapted into a 2018 animation remake, a live musical, and a horror remake.