A Dog’s Perfect Christmas: Netflix Reveals Trailer

Netflix has released the trailer for A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, a new holiday movie starring Dennis Quaid (On a Wing and a Prayer) and Mary Steenburgen (A Bookish Christmas). Set to premiere on November 4, 2026, the film tells a story about family bonds and the role animals can play during difficult times.

The trailer introduces Winstead, a Basset Hound who narrates the story and witnesses the challenges facing the Goss family. Two years after the family matriarch’s death, grandfather Sander, played by Quaid, and his granddaughter Ello, portrayed by Brooke Lena Johnson, struggle with conflicts that make life together increasingly difficult.

Things begin to change with the arrival of Ruby, a Corgi puppy who helps bring the family closer together. As the relatives try to overcome their differences, the two dogs become instrumental in restoring affection and a sense of togetherness during the holiday season.

A Dog’s Perfect Christmas Cast

In addition to Dennis Quaid and Mary Steenburgen, the cast includes Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us), Brooke Lena Johnson, Jennifer Tilly, Ethan Loomis, and Kathleen Rose Perkins. Thomas Haden Church provides the voice of Winstead, the dog who guides the story.

The film is directed by Cathryn Michon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the book that inspired the movie. Cameron is best known for A Dog’s Purpose, which was also adapted for the big screen.