'The Grinch' trivia and fun facts
Holiday Release
This is the second Illumination Film to have a Holiday Season Release, after '¡Sing!' in 2016.
Benedict Cumberbatch (Part 2)
This is Benedict Cumberbatch's second animated film. His first was 'Penguins of Madagascar'.
Remake
It is the Illumination's first film that's a reboot of a previous film.
Illumination
This is Illumination's ninth feature film.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch is the voice of the Grinch in the original version of the film.
'Happy'
Is the second Illumination Film to include the song 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, after 'Despicable Me 2'
Dr. Seuss
Illumination's second Dr. Seuss film, after 'The Lorax' (2012).
Easter Egg
In 'Despicable Me 3', the oldest of Gru's girls, Margo, is seen wearing a t-shirt with this version of The Grinch on the front. Being as both are Ilumination productions, this is clearly a nod to the upcoming film.