A Bad Moms Christmas

Three overworked moms named Amy, Kiki, and Carla face the annual Christmas gauntlet, a season that often feels like a battlefield of expectations. They decide to push back against the pressure to create the perfect holiday, choosing honesty and a dash of mischief over flawless Pinterest moments. The plan centers on shedding obligations and making room for real laughter, friendship, and family time. Hosting their own increasingly opinionated mothers adds a new layer of chaos, as unsolicited advice and old rivalries surface amid the cookie trays and carols. The result is a rowdy, relatable Christmas that celebrates imperfect joy.

Directed by Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, A Bad Moms Christmas arrived in theaters in December 2017 as a follow up to Bad Moms. It uses an original screenplay by Moore and Lucas.

Worldwide box office totaled about $130.6 million against a $28 million budget, making it a profitable holiday comedy that performed solidly in the December season.

The movie reinforced the Bad Moms notion that holiday perfection is overrated, turning mothering into a shared, chaotic alliance rather than a solo burden. Its banter and holiday chaos linger in conversations about modern parenting and women supporting each other during festive stress.

Critics found it lightweight but buoyant entertainment with humor grounded in relatable mom stress and friendship. The film stays breezy while exploring autonomy, boundaries, and the messy joy of imperfect family time.