Oh what fun hits screens worldwide on December 3, 2025 via Prime Video. The film stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Claire Clauster, the holiday hero of a chaotic, lovable family. Every year she decks out the house, bakes cookies, and wraps gifts with meticulous care. This season however, after a planned family outing goes off course, the family accidentally leaves Claire alone. Feeling under-appreciated and forgotten, she walks away. That decision triggers a spontaneous journey full of surprises, self-discovery, and comedic holiday mayhem.
The ensemble cast includes Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Joan Chen. With this star-studded cast the film aims to deliver laughter, warmth, and relatability for holiday-season audiences.
“Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season.”
Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Showalter together with Chandler Baker (based on Baker’s short-story), Oh what fun brings a fresh take on holiday films. Instead of focusing only on festive perfection, it shines a light on the unsung hero behind the holiday magic, the host who makes it all happen. This time, that host decides to put herself first, and the result is unpredictable, funny, and emotionally honest.
A Holiday Story Gone Beautifully Off Script
In most Christmas tales the holiday host sacrifices herself for family traditions. Oh what fun flips that script. Claire plans a special holiday outing for her family. Then a mistake leaves her at home alone. Feeling invisible, she chooses freedom over perfection. She steps outside the expected holiday mold and embarks on a personal adventure. As her family scrambles to salvage their Christmas without her, Claire finds something unexpected, the chance to rediscover the meaning of joy and self-worth.
Through Claire’s eyes the film explores what happens when tradition meets real life. The mismatched chaos, the awkward moments, the humbling surprises, all become part of a story that is both festive and relatable. In doing so, Oh what fun invites audiences to ask: What if the best gift we could give ourselves is a little space to breathe?
A Seasoned Cast and Production Team Behind the Magic
Behind the holiday chaos stands an experienced team. Michael Showalter directs with a blend of humour and heart as seen in his previous work. The screenplay by Showalter and Chandler Baker crafts a narrative that balances festive cheer with emotional complexity. The production comes from Amazon MGM Studios, the home of many celebrated originals, giving Oh what fun a global platform on Prime Video.
The combination of star performances, a clever script, and holiday-ready premise gives Oh what fun the potential to become a new seasonal favorite. With its December 3 release, the film arrives at just the right moment for audiences looking for warmth, laughter, and a fresh perspective on holiday traditions.
