Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Writing
Elf corporate bureaucracy hits different.
Sound
Michael Giacchino's score slaps harder than it should.

Director
Kevin Deters
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Stevie Wermers-Skelton became the first woman to solo-direct a Disney animated theatrical short with the sequel.
This spawned an entire Prep & Landing expanded universe including two sequels and a holiday TV special—Disney really committed to elf lore.