Movies like LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)
The best movies like LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020) are Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Prep & Landing (2009). If LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special hooked you with its animation and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedKlaus (2019)8.2/10 from 4,923 votes
- NewestLEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)Released 2026
- Same seriesLEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021)LEGO Star Wars (Seasonal)
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010)
Wayne and Lanny, now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact – Mrs. Claus, who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santa’s secret workshop. Later they sneak into Santa’s office while he is asleep, using their high tech equipment from the previous film. Lanny’s expertise at dressing the tree enables them to enter the hidden workshop where they recover the box and escape just in time. But what is the box for?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDonkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010)
Deck the halls with Donkey’s laughter in this all-new holiday collection. Donkey presents his very own carolling stage show featuring his Far Far Away pals in this merry, musical treat with all the trimmings! Join in the fun as they bring their own Shrektacular spirit to festive holiday songs, a fun Donkey Decoration scramble, and a hilarious virtual Yule Log that’s so funny… it’s on fire.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisPrep & Landing (2009)
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisToy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrolls Holiday (2017)
When the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar, she enlists the help of Branch and the rest of the gang on a delightfully quirky mission to fix something that the Bergens don't think is broken.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOlaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
Olaf is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEmmet's Holiday Party: A LEGO Movie Short (2018)
There’s nothing like the holidays in Apocalypseburg!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Once Upon a Snowman (2020)
The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" (2021)
In a daycare far, far away… but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier. Her adventure brings her face-to-face with young Padawans, Sith Lords, familiar droids, Rebel scum, and an ultimate battle against the dark side, in this original short celebrating the Star Wars galaxy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPrep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011)
Lanny and Wayne are at it again! With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission: a bombastic member of the Coal Bucket Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMaggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" (2023)
On their way to daycare, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu's hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure across the galaxy. Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisMay the 12th Be with You (2024)
It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and Stewie from Family Guy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisMickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas (2021)
After a series of mishaps, Mickey, Minnie and the gang are separated all over the world and must try to get back to Hot Dog Hills by Christmas Eve. A mysterious and jolly stranger shows up to tell them about The Wishing Star, which could be the secret to bringing everybody home in time to celebrate together.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHow to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAlien Xmas (2020)
A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPrep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (2025)
Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking he's in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShrek the Halls (2007)
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTokyo Mater (2008)
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDreamworks: Holiday Classics (2012)
Join your favourite DreamWorks friends for these four holiday specials. Watch as those zany zoosters from Madagascar save Christmas, Donkey puts on a carolling Christmas Shrek-tacular, and Po prepares for his favourite holiday, the Winter Feast.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011)
Hiccup and Toothless go on an exciting adventure and discover an island of new dragons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKlaus (2019)
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisToy Story of Terror! (2013)
What starts out as a fun road trip for the Toy Story gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate in this Toy Story of Terror.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Grinch (2018)
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO Star Wars: Bombad Bounty (2010)
Darth Vader hires Boba Fett to track down Jar Jar Binks, who has caused a lot of trouble for Vader. This leads Binks and Fett on a game of cat-and-mouse like never seen before.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012)
Luke Skywalker embarks on a mission to destroy an Imperial base, but is relentlessly chased by a group of fanatic girls who think of him as a celebrity. Meanwhile, Darth Vader engages a rivalry with Darth Maul, in order to prove that he's the best Sith Lord.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021)
Poe Dameron and BB-8 must face the greedy crime boss Graballa the Hutt, who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is renovating it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel.
Why it matches: Same series: LEGO Star Wars (Seasonal) · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)
The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Lego Ghostbusters Movie (2016)
LEGO Ghostbusters is an epic re-imagining of the classic Ghostbuster films. Digital Wizards Studios - Eight artists with a combined collection of over $100,000 of LEGO bricks spend 2000 hrs over the last 5 months: building, animating, lighting, compositing and composing for this animated marvel!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & adventure
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special?
The closest matches to LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special are Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Prep & Landing (2009). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special?
People who watched LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special most often go on to Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Prep & Landing (2009).
What is the highest-rated movie like LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special?
Klaus (2019), rated 8.2/10 by 4,923 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special?
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Is LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to LEGO Star Wars (Seasonal), which includes LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021).
Are there English movies like LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special?
Yes: Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) and Prep & Landing (2009).
How are movies similar to LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.