Reviews were relatively positive for a streaming sequel, though not at the "classic" level of the original: Movie Review – “A Christmas Story Christmas” (2022)
: A major theme is how adults manage holiday magic while dealing with grief. Many reviewers found the tribute to the "Old Man" (and late actor Darren McGavin) to be the film's strongest and most touching element. Critic and Audience Scores A Christmas Story Christmas YIFY
: Fans loved seeing the original gang return, including characters like Flick (Scott Schwartz), Schwartz (R.D. Robb), and even the former bully Scut Farkus (Zack Ward). Reviews were relatively positive for a streaming sequel,
: Set in 1973, an adult Ralphie Parker (played by the returning Peter Billingsley) returns to his childhood home to give his family a "perfect Christmas" following the death of his father, the "Old Man". Robb), and even the former bully Scut Farkus (Zack Ward)