Where to WatchElfon Repeat This Holiday Season (Including the Channel Airing It Every Day Until Christmas!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Will Ferrell as Buddy in ‘Elf’ (2003).Photo:New Line/courtesy Everett Collection

New Line/courtesy Everett Collection

You don’t have to travel through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest or the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops to watchElfthis holiday season!

TheChristmas classicstarringWill FerrellandZooey Deschaneloriginally premiered on Nov. 7, 2003, and was a box office hit — grossing over $220 million worldwide. The family-friendly comedy has since become a seasonal staple due to its mix of silliness and sentimentality, and of course, Buddy the Elf’siconic quotes.

“I’m so lucky to have a movie like that in my catalog. [It] really means so much to so many people,” Ferrell told PEOPLE. “You never really have an idea of what’s going to land, and I love that this movie continues to resonate in a way that’s pretty incredible.”

So while you take in the joys of the holiday season with loved ones, here’s where to watchElfall winter, plus the latest on a possibleElfsequel movie.

What isElfabout?

Will Ferrell in ‘Elf.'.Alan Markfield/New Line Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

Alan Markfield/New Line Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

Upon arriving in the Big Apple, Buddy meets his dad — a grumpy book editor who has forgotten the importance of family — and a DNA test confirms that they’re father and son. Buddy then moves in with Hobbs, his wife, Emily (Mary Steenburgen), and their son, Michael (Daniel Tay). The family attempts to integrate Buddy into their way of life, but he has jollier plans.

The transition from elf to a functioning member of society proves challenging for Buddy. That’s when he stumbles across Santa Claus (Ed Asner) in Central Park and is tasked with fixing his sleigh — and saving Christmas.

How can I streamElf?

James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and Will Ferrell in ‘Elf.'.New Line/ Everett

New Line/ Everett

Elfis currently available to stream onMaxandHulu. (It’s important to note thatElfwill leave Max in January 2025!)

Where can I watchElf?

Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel in ‘Elf.'.Everett Collection

Everett Collection

As part of its"Best Christmas Ever" holiday lineup, the network is airingElfseveral times throughout December:

Will there be anElf 2movie?

James Caan, Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau in ‘Elf.'.Everett Collection

AnElfsequel has topped fans’ Christmas lists since the film premiered over two decades ago. However, their wishes have yet to be granted.

In November 2023,Elfcasting director Susie Farris told PEOPLE she would “love to” work on a remake if one ever came to fruition, but it’s unlikely to happen with Ferrell back in the famous tights.

“I’ve read that Will felt like he gave this character all that he could give it,” Farris said. “I think if Will wanted to do a sequel, there would be a sequel. Creatively, I hope that he is very fulfilled in life, butI’d like him to do this.”

A few years prior, Caan toldThe Wrapthat a sequel didn’t happen because Ferrell and directorJon Favreau"didn’t get along" while filming the original. Meanwhile, theAnchormanalum explained toThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021 that he didn’t think the sequel’s script held up.

source: people.com