Disney+ has released a new trailer and poster for Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway, the latest animated adaptation of Jeff Kinney‘s bestselling book series. The film will premiere exclusively on the streaming service on Friday, 4 December 2026, sending Greg Heffley and his family away from their usual Christmas plans for a holiday that quickly turns disastrous.
The new film moves the Heffleys out of their familiar suburban setting and into an all-inclusive island resort. Greg is far from enthusiastic about the last-minute change, and the supposedly relaxing escape soon gives the family an entirely different set of problems to deal with. Disney unveiled the trailer and key art on 4 November, exactly one month before the planned release.
What Happens In The ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway’ Trailer?
The trailer introduces the Heffley family’s attempt to swap winter festivities for sunshine and a luxury resort, an idea that makes much more sense to Greg’s parents than it does to Greg himself. Their plans for a peaceful break do not last long: the trip brings a succession of embarrassing encounters and holiday mishaps, placing the family’s usual tensions in an unfamiliar setting.
Rather than revisiting the snowbound Christmas of the earlier animated films, The Getaway uses the clash between the promise of an idyllic holiday and the Heffleys’ capacity for chaos as the basis of its comedy. The new location also allows the film to introduce resort staff and other travellers, expanding the familiar family dynamic without changing the central character’s increasingly frustrated perspective.
Who Voices Greg Heffley In ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway’?
Jacob Isaac Peterson voices Greg in the new film, with Chris Diamantopoulos and Erica Cerra portraying his parents Frank and Susan. Hunter Dillon returns as older brother Rodrick, while Gracen Newton voices Manny and Jude Zarzaur plays Greg’s best friend Rowley.
The additional voice cast includes Fred Armisen as the enthusiastic resort Director of Fun, Beau Bridges as Captain Stubbard, Jeff Hiller as a first-class flight attendant and Keyla Monterroso Mejia as a receptionist. Those new characters help establish the island resort as more than a change of scenery for the Heffleys.
Who Is Behind The New ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid’ Film?
Matt Danner, who previously directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, returns to direct. Kinney wrote and produced the feature, continuing his involvement in the animated films based on his own books. Disney’s latest adaptation retains the stylised look established by the streaming franchise, rather than returning to the live-action format of its earlier cinema releases.
The first animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid film arrived on Disney+ in 2021. Readers can revisit Popped’s review of that adaptation ahead of the new release.
When Is ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway’ On Disney+?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway premieres on Friday, 4 December 2026, exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and other supported territories. Disney confirmed the release date and principal cast in its official UK trailer announcement. Earlier animated entries in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection are available to stream now.
