Apple Films Announces Animated Adaptation of 'Little Santa

WHO:

Deadline - Peter Baynton is the director of the animated adaptation of "Little Santa."

Variety - Bret McKenzie, a star from "Flight of the Conchords," will write songs for the film.

WHAT:

Deadline - Apple Original Films is adapting the children's book "Little Santa" into an animated film.

Variety - The animated feature will be a musical comedy adventure.

WHEN:

Deadline - The animated short "The Boy the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," directed by Peter Baynton, won an Oscar in 2023.

WHY:

Variety - The adaptation aims to bring the beloved children's book to the screen, indicating a focus on family-friendly content.

HOW:

Deadline - The film will feature original songs written by Bret McKenzie.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:51 UTC)

Apple Original Films is set to adapt the beloved children's book "Little Santa" into an animated musical comedy adventure, with Peter Baynton directing the project. Bret McKenzie, known for his work on "Flight of the Conchords," will contribute original songs to the film. This adaptation follows Baynton's success with the Oscar-winning animated short "The Boy the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," highlighting a continued focus on family-friendly content.