'Squeakquel' Moves to Dec. 23

Source: Variety

The sequel—er, "squeakquel" to 2007's Alvin and the Chipmunks is pushing its release forward two days, from December 25 to Wednesday, December 23. Getting a head-start on the Christmas box office circus, the family comedy will try and capitalize on all the out-of-school kids with nothing but free time, and has the distinct asset of being the only family comedy in the game at that time.

Regardless of the date change, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel should do enormously well, particularly if the first film's $358 million worldwide haul is any indication. The film will have practically no competition when families want to see a children's movie on Christmas day, as the only other blockbusters released around that timeframe will be more adult-oriented, like Avatar, Sherlock Holmes and It's Complicated. Oscar contenders Up In the Air and Nine will begin their wide runs on Christmas Day as well.

Alvin will be the only film released on December 23.