A Good Place Christmas

A Good Place Christmas is an upcoming 2D computer-animated holiday film based on The Good Place. The film was released on Peacock on December 18th, 2020. Unlike the original series, which was live action, this film was be animated, with the animation being done by Toon Boom Harmony. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by series creator Michael Schur. It was distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution and produced by Fremulon and 3 Arts Entertainment.

Plot
Michael gets fascinated about the concept of Christmas and wants to share it with the other demons, but with being a demon, the others are not that interested into Christmas, will Team Cockroach bring some holiday cheer to the demons?

Synopsis
Eleanor, Chidi, Jason, and Tahani are getting ready for Christmas, Michael enters in, wondering what's going on, Eleanor tells him that it's Christmas. Michael gets interested in the holiday, but comments that he may be the only one interested as demons don't celebrate Christmas that much. Chidi then commented that he should learn the meaning of Christmas, Michael then decides to search for the meaning of Christmas by giving them the best Christmas of their lives (Considering some of them had not had a real experience with Christmas). The four humans, along with Janet and Michael, then decided to spread some holiday cheer to the neighborhood.

The six  then gets confronted by Shawn and the demons, Jason attempts to give them a gift, but they destroy it and then beat him up, Team Cockroach then ran to somewhere safe, coming up with a plan on the way. They discuss their plans with the judge to celebrate Christmas and give cheer to the demons. Meanwhile, Shawn summons Krampus, who decides to drain the people out of their love using his staff, making them empty shells.

Eleanor then gives Michael a paperclip bracelet, to remind him of their friendship, the six then continues their plans as they teach Michael about Christmas. Shawn then realizes what happens and he, along with the other demons, destroy his bracelet, hurting his feelings. Eleanor, along with the Judge, berates the demons about their actions before they went to comfort Michael, Shawn realized that they went to far and come up with a plan to celebrate Christmas, unknowingly, Krampus continues his mission without them, disappointed in them.

Team Cockroach comforts Michael, saying that the Christmas they shared is the best Christmas they had. The group is then surprised that the demons are celebrating, Shawn explains this by apologizing to Michael and saying that even demons should celebrate the holidays. The group then realizes what is happening and Krampus reveals himself as Trevor, who got out thanks to Shawn. The group then comes up with a plan to save the citizens and fights Trevor.

Trevor then aims his staff at Shawn, preparing to drain his life energy, Michael then sacrifices himself, having his energy drained and becoming an empty shell. Shawn apologizes to Michael for everything he had done and that he loves him, this act brings Michael back to his former self, along with bringing back the citizen's love as Trevor's staff shatters. Michael then realizes the meaning of Christmas: To put aside differences. The Soul Squad and the demons then works together to defeat Trevor and banish him again.

Cast

 * Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop
 * William Jackson-Harper as Chidi Anagonye
 * Jameela Jamil as Tahani Al-Jamil
 * Manny Jancito as Jason Mendoza
 * D'Arcy Carden as Janet
 * Ted Danson as Michael
 * Marc Evan Jackson as Shawn
 * Tiya Sircar as Vicky
 * Josh Siegal as Glenn
 * Adam Scott as Trevor
 * Kevin Michael Richardson voices his Krampus voice
 * Luke Guldan as Chris Baker
 * Maya Rudolph as Judge Gen
 * Mike O'Malley as Jeff The Doorman

Production
On late August 2020, Michael Schur sent a picture on his twitter account, it consisted of a blurry image that looked like a cactus. Days later, Schur sent out the same picture, but with a clear image of a cactus with a bow wrapped around it, with the text "The Good Place is about to bring your some holiday cheer". As soon as the other picture was sent out, The Good Place fandom started to freak out in excitement for the movie.

Weeks later, in an interview, Schur said that he will team up with Peacock and Toon Boom Harmony to create an animated special based on "The Good Place". He also said the original cast will reprise their roles. Productions started in late September and ended in Early November.

Trivia

 * This is Michael Schur's first animated work
 * The film takes place between "Patty" & "Whenever Your Ready", However, the movie is non-canon to the original series.
 * Several characters, of The Good Place, along with Michael Schur, make a cameo in the movie
 * This is the only time The Good Place had a Christmas Special
 * Despite the film being animated, the beginning scene is live action