Prep & Landing
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Critics Sentiment
Wayne turns down promotion to work with Lanny
Lanny's solo work goes disastrously wrong at Timmy's house
The film recovers dramatically from Lanny's disastrous mission failure to Wayne's heroic call to Santa, rising 3.3 points as Wayne rediscovers his Christmas spirit.
Prep & Landing starts strong with its imaginative concept and character introductions, dips during Wayne's bitter phase and mission failures, then soars in the final act as Wayne's redemption delivers genuine Christmas magic. Critics consistently praised the film's ability to balance humor, heart, and holiday spirit without falling into typical Christmas movie pitfalls. The ending's emotional payoff and Wayne's character growth create a satisfying conclusion that reviewers found both touching and perfectly Christmas-spirited.
Full cast
Dave Foley
Wayne (voice)
Sarah Chalke
Magee (voice)
Derek Richardson
Lanny (voice)
Mason Cotton
Timmy Terwelp (voice)
David DeLuise
Dancer (voice)
Peter Jacobson
Waterkotte (voice)
Lino DiSalvo
Gristletoe Joe (voice)
William Morgan Sheppard
Big Guy (voice)
Nathan Greno
Dasher (voice)
Hayes MacArthur
Thrasher (voice)
Kevin Deters
Brian (voice)
Kasha Kropinski
Miss Holly (voice)
Adam Shapiro
Coal Elf #1 (voice)
Stevie Wermers-Skelton
Rev-up elf (voice)
Crew
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