Bob’s Burgers is bringing the Belcher family to Hulu for a new holiday adventure. The exclusive short, “On the Fort Day of Christmas,” premieres December 7, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States. It will also be available on Disney+ internationally in most markets.
Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard announced the release during the Bob’s Burgers New York Comic-Con panel on October 10. Joining him were voice stars H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy, whose performances bring the Belchers and their neighbors to life.
A Christmas Snowstorm Inspires the Belcher Kids
In “On the Fort Day of Christmas,” a record-breaking Christmas snowstorm means one thing to the Belcher kids: a record-breaking Christmas snow fort. The holiday short gives Tina, Gene and Louise a snowy project to tackle together, with the announcement accompanied by a first-look clip.
The short arrives ahead of the show’s next season, giving fans a new Belcher holiday story to watch before Bob’s Burgers returns to FOX in 2027.
When Does Bob’s Burgers Season 17 Premiere?
Bob’s Burgers Season 17 returns to FOX in 2027. An exact premiere date has not been announced. The season will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally in most markets.
Where to Watch the Bob’s Burgers Holiday Short
“On the Fort Day of Christmas” premieres Monday, December 7, 2026, exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for U.S. bundle subscribers. International viewers can watch on Disney+ in most markets. U.S. viewers can also catch up with the Belchers on Hulu while waiting for the holiday short and Season 17.
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