Casper's Haunted Christmas

Casper's Haunted Christmas follows the friendly spirit as he is ordered by Kibosh, the ghost ruler, to scare at least one person before Christmas. He travels to the town of Kriss in Massachusetts and connects with the warm Jollimore family, hoping his haunting will prove he can be spooky in the right way. Yet Casper’s gentle nature makes any attempt to frighten fall flat, leaving the town more amused than frightened. Frustrated, the Ghostly Trio decide enough is enough and secretly recruit Casper's unruly cousin Spooky to carry out the job. Hilarity ensues as mischief and mistaken identity ripple through the holiday small town. Along the way, friendships grow and even the gruff folks crack smiles, softening hearts for everyone.

Directed by Owen Hurley, the film pulls from the Casper legacy with a team credited to Ian Boothby, Roger Fredericks and Seymour Reit, adapting the friendly ghost for a holiday animated feature aimed at families. It spotlights performances and humor.

Box office data for this title is not widely reported, reflecting its Casper direct-to-video nature and modest home viewership rather than a traditional theatrical release. Home video sales and occasional TV airings were the primary means fans encountered it online.

This entry in the Casper series plays to fans of the polite ghoul by leaning into holiday whimsy and gentle humor. Its footprint in pop culture is small, but it reinforces the franchise's message that kindness can outshine fear and that family moments matter. The tone stays gentle throughout all.

Reception among viewers skews mixed, with a modest IMDb score around 5.4 reflecting casual family appeal. The film emphasizes themes of companionship, acceptance, and doing good even when a scare seems required, keeping Casper true to his humane heart and holiday spirit, and it invites families to reflect on generosity.