The 9 Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters Inspired by Your Favorite Movies & Shows

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Finally — the holiday season is here. The warm weather is out in most of the United States and all we can think about is how many more days until Santa brings his sack of presents down the chimney. While we're waiting for the big visit from the jolly guy in red,  you better believe we're packing our calendars with Christmas parties.

This year, we're standing out from the pack of festive attendees with some of the best ugly Christmas sweaters money can buy. And, no — these aren't your typical ugly Christmas sweaters. We're focusing on the best ugly Christmas sweaters based on our favorite movies and TV shows.

No matter who you are, you have a favorite movie or television series. You can't not. Maybe it's an older Disney flick like The Lion King or Lilo & Stitch. Or, maybe it's a nostalgic cancelled TV show such as The Office. Or, maybe your vice is horror and you're more into the Scream anthology. Whatever the case may be, here's the truth: it's 2024. There is going to be an ugly Christmas sweater dedicated to your favorite movie or TV show. It might now be the easiest to find, but it will exist. 

Ready to stand out this holiday season? We know you are. Peep the coolest ugly Christmas sweaters and rep your go-to TV show or movie below.

Elf Mr. Narwhal Bye Buddy Ugly Christmas Sweater

$46

Elf is one of the best Christmas movies ever made. Point, blank, period. It's a film we can watch again and again multiple times throughout the season and never once get bored of it. While there are tons of iconic quotes you could pull from Elf, this is one of the cutest. It's specific, but for true fans of the holiday masterpiece, it's an easy eye-catcher anybody at the holiday party will geek out over.

Moira Rose "Bebe It's Cold Outside" Ugly Christmas Sweater

$23

Ah, Moira Rose. Played by the hilarious Catherine O'Hara on Schitt's Creek(which ended way too soon, BTW), Moira's quotes are nearly as abundant as the amount of wigs she owns. One thing that sets Moira aside from other characters on television is her confusing, transatlantic-but-not accent. This, for whatever reason, dramatically alters the way she says "baby", which created the need for this funny "bebe it's cold outside" ugly Christmas sweater. And, in true Moira Rose fashion, it's decorated in a number of motifs like shopping bags, dollars signs, and, of course, wigs. Lots of wigs.

Stitch Light-Up Holiday Sweater

$80

What's better than an ugly Christmas sweater? An ugly Christmas sweater with lights. What's better than an ugly Christmas sweater with lights? Well, an ugly Christmas sweater with lights and Stitch from Lilo & Stitch. This Disney-branded sweater features an adorable Stitch bundled up for cold weather, even though the holidays in Hawaii this year will stay pretty warm like every year in the past. Stitch is gleefully playing with Christmas lights which light up at the switch of a button. Talk about lighting up a room!

Ted Lasso My Hero Academia Ugly Christmas Sweater

$44

Ted Lasso is yet another series that left our TV screens way too early. After three seasons on Apple TV+, the short-lived series now has a cult following unlike most modern TV shows that have graced our screens in the early 2020s. In case you need to bring a little bit of an optimistic outlook to the holiday festivities this year, this is the perfect ugly Christmas sweater to do so with. If you're a Lasso fan, we've also found a number of Ted Lasso merch picks across the web that are ideal for gifting this holiday season.

Minion Banana Christmas Sweatshirt

$37

Let's get something straight, here. Minions are not just for memes on Facebook. These little yellow creatures are for everything. And, they're absolutely hysterical. Whether you're a fan of the Despicable Me franchise or just the Minions by themselves in their Minions spin-off films, this adorable banana Christmas sweater is all you'll need to show your love for the world's goofiest supervillains.

Rick and Morty Pickle Rick Ugly Christmas Sweater

$45

PIIIICKLE RIIIIICK!! Rick and Morty fans know that this wild, interdimensional ride never fails to surprise, and Pickle Rick remains one of the show's most incredible transformations. Celebrate the holidays with this Pickle Rick ugly Christmas sweater. It's the ultimate way to add a touch of the bizarre to your holiday celebrations — because who doesn't want a little surreal humor in the mix?

Scream Ghostface Ugly Christmas Sweater

$25

Any horror fans in the house? Scream is the slasher of all slashers. Halloween may be behind us, but there's no reason you can't keep celebrating all the thrills and chills that the Scream series serves up — and likely will keep serving — with this Ghostface ugly Christmas sweater. 

The Office Dwight Schrute Ugly Christmas Sweater

$50

The Office might have wrapped years ago, but Dwight Schrute's unforgettable antics continue to keep fans laughing, season after season. If you're looking to inject a little Schrute spirit into your holiday festivities, this "Dreaming of a Dwight Christmas" sweater is the perfect way to do it. Honestly, it sounds like something Michael Scott himself would declare while planning an absurd holiday party. Embrace the Dunder Mifflin vibe this season with a sweater that's equal parts festive and quirky — just like Dwight.

Star Wars Baby Yoda Ugly Christmas Sweater

$50

Last but not least: Baby Yoda. This officially licensed Star Wars ugly holiday sweater brings a bit of The Mandalorian magic to the festivities, complete with a 3D Baby Yoda that actually moves when you give his tiny hand a squeeze. Crafted with a full knit design and featuring a quirky holiday pattern filled with classic Star Wars icons, it's made for fans who want to celebrate the season and their love for a galaxy far, far away. 

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