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Apple Releases Emotional 2026 Holiday Ad Featuring MacBook Neo

Apple today shared its annual holiday season ad , in which a young man rediscovers his creativity after receiving a MacBook Neo as a gift from his parents. The short film, titled The Dreamer , is directed by Melina Matsoukas. "Watch the new Apple Holiday Film about a parents' gift that helps their son rediscover his creativity," said Apple, in the video's description. "Sometimes all it takes to…

Apple has released its annual holiday season advertisement for 2026, featuring a young man rediscovering his creativity after receiving a MacBook Neo as a gift from his parents. The short film, titled "The Dreamer," is directed by Melina Matsoukas and highlights the power of creativity and the inspiration it brings, with a focus on the MacBook Neo product. The ad, described as a celebration of creativity and the people who inspire it, is part of Apple's broader holiday campaign.

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