ABC Sets Mickey's Christmas Carol for November 25, First Airing in 23 Years
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Mickey's Christmas Carol airs at 8:00 PM ET, part of a holiday lineup that also includes Home Alone and Die Hard.
ABC has confirmed that The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Mickey's Christmas Carol will air on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET and 5:00 PM PT, according to screenrant.com. The broadcast marks the animated special's first appearance on ABC in 23 years.
In the special, Mickey Mouse plays Bob Cratchit, Scrooge McDuck takes the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, Donald Duck appears as Fred and Goofy features as the ghost of Jacob Marley. Burny Mattinson directed, with Alan Young voicing Scrooge and Wayne Allwine as Bob Cratchit.
ABC's 2026 holiday lineup also includes Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Father of the Bride, Die Hard, Mufasa: The Lion King and Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
An adaptation with a long history
Mickey's Christmas Carol is an animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novel A Christmas Carol. It premiered in England on October 20, 1983, and had its United States theatrical release on December 16, 1983.
Its production marked Mickey Mouse's return to animation after a 30-year hiatus; his previous cartoon was 1953's The Simple Things. The special was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 56th Academy Awards in 1984 but did not win.
Quick answers
When does Mickey's Christmas Carol air on ABC?
It airs Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET and 5:00 PM PT.
Who voices Scrooge in Mickey's Christmas Carol?
Alan Young voices Scrooge, with Wayne Allwine as Bob Cratchit.
What else is in ABC's 2026 holiday lineup?
The lineup includes Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Father of the Bride, Die Hard, Mufasa: The Lion King and Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps.