A Holiday Classic Gets a Modern Twist: 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' to Receive Animated Reboot In a bid to breathe new life into a beloved holiday classic, producers have announced plans to reboot 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' as an animated film. The original 1989 comedy, starring Chevy Chase as the hapless Clark Griswold, has become a staple of Christmas movie traditions. The animated reboot is expected to bring a fresh and modern take to the story, while maintaining the same humor and heart that made the original a timeless favorite. With its nostalgic charm and comedic potential, this reboot is sure to delight both old and new fans of the Griswold family's holiday misadventures.