Here’s Apple’s new ad for the holiday season, featuring MacBook Neo
The last few years of Apple holiday ads have revolved around iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. For 2026, the new holiday film “The Dreamer” diverts from tradition and instead puts the spotlight on the Mac, specifically the MacBook Neo … although even the iPhone 3GS gets a cameo appearance. Watch the new ad after the break … more…
This year, Apple's holiday ad for 2026 focuses on the Mac, specifically the MacBook Neo, deviating from the usual emphasis on iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. The new film, "The Dreamer," showcases a child's passion for art and drawing. As the child grows older, self-consciousness and peer pressure lead him to hide his interests.
During a pivotal moment in his life, his parents gift him a MacBook Neo on his teenage years, which he utilizes to animate his drawings into a cartoon. Apple explains that sometimes, remembering what makes us unique is simply having someone who believes in us. The film also includes a brief appearance of the iPhone 3GS in a flashback sequence and a shot of an iMac from 2010. According to 9to5Mac, this may be Apple's best holiday ad in recent years.
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