A Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever

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When Santa mistakes the doodle on a girl's list for a holiday wish, she wakes up on Christmas morning to find an unusual new friend under the tree.

Released: Nov 10, 2025

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John Goodman

Doodle (voice)

Molly Cartwright

Molly

Emily Eaton-Plowright

Mom

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