Holidays Go Haywire In Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
November 15, 2026
The Heffleys are off to paradise in a new animated holiday adventure, streaming December 4 exclusively on Disney+
Greg and his family trade snow for sunshine in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway. Following Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, the fifth animated adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s best-selling book series brings the Heffleys’ familiar friction to a tropical Christmas setting.
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When does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway premiere on Disney+?
The newest movie in the animated series arrives December 4, 2026.
Where can I watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway?
Tag along with the Heffleys on their holiday vacation exclusively on Disney+. If your own holiday plans also involve traveling, watch Disney+ on the go.
What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway about?
Swapping a wintry Christmas for a tropical vacation sounds lovely on paper. Unfortunately, the Heffleys are bringing themselves.
Their festive break puts family togetherness to the test as mishaps interrupt the dream of a perfect escape. Ultimately, the Heffleys are a close-knit family, even if they sometimes wish they could take a vacation from each other.
Who are the characters in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway?
Greg’s traveling companions know exactly how to push his buttons. If you’re new to the Heffleys’ adventures, here’s a quick introduction.
Greg Heffley: Our wimpy hero, whose big plans tend to make his life more complicated.
Frank Heffley: Greg’s dad, who would love for his son to get his act together.
Susan Heffley: Greg’s well-meaning mom. Her good intentions don’t always spare him embarrassment.
Rodrick Heffley: Greg’s older brother and the rocker behind Löded Diper. Getting on Greg’s nerves is another of his specialties.
Manny Heffley: Greg’s little brother, a toddler with an impressive talent for getting his own way.
Can I watch other Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies on Disney+?
Yes! There’s plenty of pre-vacation viewing to choose from, including animated movies and live-action outings.
Which Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie came out in 2025?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw was Greg’s fourth animated adventure.
Greg Versus Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025)
Frank wants Greg to make more of an effort. After one near disaster too many, Dad issues an ultimatum Greg would rather avoid.
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Animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movies
Greg has lots to report in these adaptations of Jeff Kinney’s worldwide best-selling books.
A Crash Course In Middle School: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
A promising future of fame and fortune will have to wait. Greg has middle school to survive first, and fitting in seems much easier for his best friend Rowley.
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Big Brother, Bigger Trouble: Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules (2022)
Greg’s weekend comes with an instruction manual courtesy of his older brother. Keeping up with Rodrick’s growing list of rules is going to take some work.
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Snowed In With The Heffleys: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023)
Greg and Rowley’s snowplow mishap could cost Greg the video game console he’s hoping for. Getting snowed in with Rodrick and Manny won’t help his chances of behaving.
The Heffleys’ snowbound story makes a lively double bill with other Christmas movie favorites.
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Live-Action Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movies
These four movies bring Greg’s family feuds and school mishaps to live-action.
Beware The Cheese Touch: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Zachary Gordon stars as Greg in his first big-screen outing, tackling the daily indignities of middle school. There are bullies to dodge and an infamous piece of cheese to keep well away from.
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Brotherly Bonding: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
Zachary Gordon and Devon Bostick play brothers with little interest in getting along. Their parents’ solution is forced bonding time.
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Summer Break Goes Sideways: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)
A summer spent playing video games sounds perfect to Greg. His dad has other ideas, including a threat of military school that makes staying out of trouble a top priority.
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A Road Trip Gone Rogue: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017)
The Heffleys set off across the country for Meemaw’s 90th birthday party. Greg has a video game convention in mind, and his secret agenda sends the journey off course. Jason Drucker takes on the role of Greg, Charles-Henri Wright is Rodrick, and Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott play their parents, Susan and Frank.
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More Holiday Viewing For Your Family
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