Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever is a 2023 animated Christmas comedy film directed by Luke Cormican. It is the seventh installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, the third animated feature, and the first adaptation of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, written by Jeff Kinney.
Quick Facts
| Title | Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever |
| Type | Animated Movie (Christmas Comedy) |
| Director | Luke Cormican |
| Writer | Jeff Kinney |
| Release Date | December 8, 2023 (Disney+) |
| Composer | John Paesano |
| Where to Watch | Disney+ |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever Soundtrack
It premiered as a Disney+ original film on December 8, 2023, and is now streaming, starring the voices of Wesley Kimmel, Spencer Howell, Erica Cerra, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Hunter Dillon.
Who Composed Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Soundtrack
John Paesano is an American composer who has worked extensively across film, television, and video games. He is best known for his collaborations with director Wes Ball on the Maze Runner film trilogy and 2024’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and for scoring Marvel’s Daredevil and The Defenders for Netflix (earning him a Primetime Emmy nomination). Paesano previously scored the first two animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid films and also composed the music for Invincible and Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.
Additional Film Music & Featured Songs
| Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Never Sleeps | Anthony Parnther | Written by Jon Levine & Jeff Kinney; also appears on the score album and plays over the end credits. |
| Last Christmas | Wham! | Originally released December 1984 on the album Music from the Edge of Heaven. |
| Blitzkrieg Bop | Ramones | From the Ramones’ 1976 self-titled debut album. |
| Frosty the Snowman (recorded as “Perry Saves Christmas”) | Carl the Intern | Originally from Disney’s 2010 album Phineas and Ferb Holiday Favorites. |
| Jingle Bells | Extreme Music (library recording) | The song was copyrighted by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 under the title “The One Horse Open Sleigh.” |
| Silent Night (piano version) | Harmony Night | Instrumental piano rendition of the Christmas carol. |
| It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Andy Williams | The 1963 holiday standard. |
| The Power (Punch Mix) | Snap! | Dance remix of the 1990 hit. |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever — Official Score Track List
John Paesano’s 24-track score album was released digitally by Hollywood Records on December 8, 2023, the same day as the film.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Never Sleeps |
| 2 | It’s All About the Gifts |
| 3 | Elfrendo: The Christmas Elf |
| 4 | Building a Snowman |
| 5 | You’re in Big Trouble |
| 6 | Life Behind Bars |
| 7 | No Trouble Tracking You Down |
| 8 | Toy Drive |
| 9 | The Plan |
| 10 | Kind of Familiar |
| 11 | The Best Greg Heffley |
| 12 | On the Same Page |
| 13 | Manny Missing |
| 14 | Cabin Fever |
| 15 | We Wish You a Merry Christmas |
| 16 | My Secret’s Safe |
| 17 | A Christmas Miracle |
| 18 | Last Night of Freedom |
| 19 | Over Here! |
| 20 | Rodrick’s Theory |
| 21 | Treasure Every Moment |
| 22 | Light’s On |
| 23 | End of the Road |
| 24 | A Very Heffley Christmas |
Where to Stream
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever is streaming exclusively on Disney+. John Paesano’s score and the featured songs are available on Apple Music and Spotify.
Cast
- Wesley Kimmel as Greg Heffley
- Spencer Howell as Rowley Jefferson
- Erica Cerra as Susan Heffley
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Frank Heffley
- Hunter Dillon as Rodrick Heffley
- Gracen Newton as Manny Heffley
- Lisa Ann Walter as Gabby (the Snowplow Lady)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever?
Luke Cormican directed the film, which Jeff Kinney wrote and produced based on his own book.
Who composed the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever score?
John Paesano, who also scored the first two animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid films, Marvel’s Daredevil and The Defenders, and the Maze Runner trilogy.
Is “Last Christmas” by Wham! in this movie?
Yes — it’s used twice in the film. The original recording was released in December 1984, not 1986.
What song plays when Greg and Rowley run from the snowplow?
“Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, from their 1976 debut album.
Where can I watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever?
It streams exclusively on Disney+.
Related reading: Disney+ Soundtracks | Movie Soundtracks | Streaming Hub
Source: Film Music Report, Wikipedia