Will Christmas with the Kranks 2 Release on Netflix? Rumors Explained

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The holiday buzz on social media has sparked speculation about a sequel to Christmas with the Kranks, but is Christmas with the Kranks 2 really happening? Here’s everything we know about the viral rumors surrounding this festive favorite.

The Netflix Rumors

A rumored poster for Christmas with the Kranks 2 has been circulating online, claiming the sequel would release as a Netflix Original on December 11, 2023. The poster teases a new storyline where Luther and Nora Krank (played by Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis) trade snowy suburbs for sunny beaches in a Hawaiian holiday adventure.

Adding fuel to the fire, the synopsis promises “wild hikes, unexpected escapades,” and a hilarious tropical twist on the Kranks’ holiday traditions. Despite the excitement, there’s no truth to this rumor. Netflix has not announced or developed any sequel to the 2004 Christmas comedy.

Why the Sequel Isn’t Happening

If Netflix were releasing Christmas with the Kranks 2, it would have been promoted months in advance with trailers and official marketing. Additionally, the original film was produced by Sony, not Netflix, making the claim even less plausible.

Moreover, nearly 20 years have passed since the release of the original movie, and its stars, Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, have since moved on to other projects. Curtis, in particular, has seen a career resurgence, including her recent Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Could a Sequel Ever Happen?

While a sequel seems unlikely, the possibility isn’t completely out of the question. Sony has a first-look deal with Netflix for its direct-to-streaming projects, so a collaboration could technically occur. However, without source material—since the original movie was based on John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas, which never had a sequel—it’s doubtful the Kranks’ story will continue.

For now, fans can revisit the holiday chaos of the original Christmas with the Kranks, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Though the sequel rumors are false, the enduring popularity of the film proves it remains a Christmas classic loved by many.

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