<Tr> <Th> Language </Th> <Td> English </Td> </Tr> <P> The Grinch (also known as Dr. Seuss' The Grinch) is an upcoming American 3D computer - animated Christmas comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment . Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss story How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, it is being directed by Peter Candeland and Yarrow Cheney, co-directed by Matthew O'Callaghan, written by Michael LeSieur and stars Benedict Cumberbatch . The film is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures on November 9, 2018 . The film will be given a Real D 3D and IMAX 3D release . </P> <P> The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration . </P> <Ul> <Li> Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch </Li> </Ul>

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