McDonald's Launching 'Grinch' Meal in December

 The meal features a limited-edition fry seasoning and Grinch socks.

McDonald’s is known for rolling out festive surprises each holiday season, and 2025 is no exception. This year, the Golden Arches is teaming up with the ultimate holiday curmudgeon—Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch—to launch a limited-edition value meal inspired by the green grump himself.

The Grinch Meal includes your choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, a medium drink, and fries tossed in a special dill-pickle–flavored “Grinch salt,” complete with a shaker bag for added fun. Each meal also comes with one of four collectible Grinch-themed pairs of socks.

The meal officially launches on December 2, 2025, at participating U.S. locations. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but based on previous limited-edition meals, it will likely be around $10. Every pair of socks is packaged with a special message “from the Grinch,” written in his classic chaotic style. 

"THiS iS MY MEAL AND i DiDN'T PARTNER WiTH McDONALD'S OUT OF THE GOODNESS OF MY HEART," said The Grinch in a handwritten note on crumpled paper from Mt. Crumpit. "i SAW AN OPPORTUNiTY TO BRiNG MiSCHiEF TO YOUR BELOVED "RESTAURANT" WiTH MY DELiCiOUS CHAOS FOR THE HOLiDAYS AND i TOOK iT. SO GO AHEAD, GRAB MY MEAL STARTING DEC. 2 – YOU'RE WELCOME FOR MAKiNG YOUR HOLiDAYS iNFiNiTELY MORE iNTERESTiNG."

McDonald’s is also bringing back two seasonal fan favorites: the McRib and the Holiday Pie. The McRib features a pork patty shaped like a rack of ribs, smothered in tangy barbecue sauce and served on a toasted

rectangular bun with pickles and sliced onions. The Holiday Pie returns with its warm vanilla custard filling, topped with white icing and festive red and green sprinkles.

In addition, restaurants are currently offering a Chips Ahoy! Frappe and the Buffalo Ranch Sauce, available on their own or paired with four different menu items.

Get them while you can—holiday treats never stick around for long!