when was how the grinch stole christmas movie made

The story of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was first published in 1957, written by Dr. Seuss. The book was later adapted into various formats, including an animated television special that premiered in 1966. The animated film, directed by Ron Howard, was released in 2000, featuring Jim Carrey as the voice of the Grinch. In 2018, an animated film titled "The Grinch" was released, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the voice role.