Disney Is Bringing the Magic of Christmas to Life With New Holiday Short The Invisible Horse!

There is something truly special about the magic of the holiday season. From the traditions we look forward to each year to the memories we create with family and friends, Christmas has a way of bringing out a sense of wonder that never quite leaves us, no matter how old we get. And this year, Disney is preparing to remind audiences of just how magical the season can be with an all-new holiday story.

Coming November 9 is The Invisible Horse, a new Disney holiday short that follows a young boy named Jack as he begins to question whether he has finally outgrown the magic of Christmas. However, when an unexpected visitor makes its way into his life, Jack finds himself embarking on a rather unusual adventure that might just help him rediscover everything that makes the holiday season so special.

Directed by Dougal Wilson, who previously brought audiences Paddington in Peru, the upcoming short will explore the unlikely friendship between Jack and an invisible creature. While details surrounding the full story are still being kept under wraps, Disney has already shared a first look at the upcoming release, offering audiences a small glimpse into the magical adventure awaiting them.

The newly released teaser takes viewers to a quiet farmhouse surrounded by a snowy landscape, where something rather unusual begins to happen. As Jack stands outside his home, a series of hoofprints mysteriously appear in the snow, moving closer despite there being no horse in sight. And as the invisible visitor approaches, a clump of grass suddenly rises from the ground, giving audiences their first hint at the creature that will help bring a little Christmas magic back into Jack’s life.

Alongside the teaser, Disney has also revealed a new poster featuring Jack sitting atop a saddle with no visible horse beneath him, waving his cowboy hat against a beautiful winter backdrop. It’s a playful first look at the friendship at the heart of the story, while leaving plenty of questions about what adventures the pair will experience together.

For Disney, The Invisible Horse continues a growing tradition of original holiday shorts that celebrate imagination, friendship and the special moments that make the season memorable. In 2024, audiences were introduced to The Boy & The Octopus, which followed a young boy and his rather unexpected aquatic companion. That was followed in 2025 by Best Christmas Ever, a story about a young girl whose unfinished drawing comes to life after Santa Claus mistakes it for a Christmas wish.

Both previous shorts were directed by Taika Waititi, with Wilson now taking the reins for this year’s installment. And with his previous experience directing holiday commercials for British retailer John Lewis, along with his work on Paddington in Peru, Wilson is no stranger to creating stories that bring together humor, imagination and heart.

With the holidays quickly approaching, The Invisible Horse is preparing to offer families another story to enjoy together, reminding audiences that sometimes the most unexpected friendships can help us rediscover the wonder we thought we had left behind.

A Disney Holiday Short: The Invisible Horse premieres November 9, 2026, on Disney+ and Disney’s official YouTube channel.