The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Here’s release date, trailer, plot, cast and crew

Lionsgate has released the first trailer for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," a comedy featuring Judy Greer and Pete Holmes. The film, based on Barbara Robinson's 1971 bestseller, will be in theaters on November 8.

Trailer

Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," starring Judy Greer and Pete Holmes. The comedy is directed by Dallas Jenkins, known for "The Chosen." This film is an adaptation of Barbara Robinson's 1971 bestseller. It will be released in theaters nationwide on November 8.

Plot

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" centers on the Herdman kids, who are known for causing trouble. They lie, steal, and bully others. They take over the town's Christmas pageant, causing chaos. The pageant's director, Grace (Greer), and her family, including husband Bob (Holmes), struggle with the Herdmans' antics. Despite their behavior, the Herdmans deliver a moving portrayal of Christmas's true meaning.

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Cast and Crew

The film also stars Elizabeth Tabish and Lauren Graham. The screenplay is by Darin McDaniel, Platte Clark, and Ryan Swanson, along with Jenkins. Lionsgate partnered with Kingdom Story Company, known for films like "Jesus Revolution" and "Ordinary Angels." Producers include Kevin Downes, Daryl Lefever, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Darin McDaniel, and Chet Thomas. Executive producers are Jenkins, Gerald R. Molen, Mark Kendell, and Tony Young.

Release Date

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" will compete with Focus Features' "Conclave," which opens wide on the same weekend after a limited release on November 1. "Conclave," directed by Edward Berger, stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini.

Lionsgate's Upcoming Releases

Lionsgate has several upcoming releases, including "Boy Kills World," "The Strangers: Chapter 1," "Kill" (July 4), "Borderlands" (August 9), "The Crow" (August 23), "The Killer's Game" (September 13), and "Megalopolis" by Francis Ford Coppola (September 27).

FAQs:

What is the release date of 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'?
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" will be released in theaters nationwide on November 8.

Who stars in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'?
Judy Greer and Pete Holmes star in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."