A beloved Disney classic is returning to ABC.
ABC will soon air "Mickey's Christmas Carol," Disney's 1983 adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," according to a news release on ABC's website. The movie will kick off ABC's 2026 Festive Holiday Programming Lineup.
The holiday special has not aired on ABC since 2003, Vice and Parade reported.
USA TODAY has contacted Disney for more information.
Here's what to know about the holiday special and when it will premiere.
When will 'Mickey's Christmas Carol' air on ABC?
The 27-minute holiday special, according to Disney+, will air on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, according to ABC's news release.
Can you stream 'Mickey's Christmas Carol'?
Yes. If you don't want to wait until Nov. 25,
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" is available to stream on Disney+.
What is 'Mickey's Christmas Carol'?
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" is an animated short film that first premiered in 1983 and was nominated for the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award.
The movie follows Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck and other iconic Disney Characters as they play characters from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
It isn't Disney's only holiday movie.
On Disney+, fans can also watch "The Muppet Christmas Carol," Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas," and more.
What else will air during ABC's 2026 Festive Holiday Programming Lineup?
The channel's holiday lineup will also include the following:
- "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular" airs Monday, Nov. 30, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2026" airs Thursday, Dec. 17, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- "The Santa Clause" airs Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- "Home Alone" airs Thursday, Dec. 24, from 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. ET
You can find the full lineup on ABC's website.
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