The Dog Days of Winter

 is the 2018 animated short, inspired by and starring the characters from the 2018 movie adaptation of The Grinch, which is produced by Illumination with its animation service in. It was originally premiered on NBC primetime on November 23, 2018 as the filler in-between the uncut airing of the 1966 animated special and Trolls Holiday, while the movie itself is still in the extended theatrical holiday run, before releasing it on home media as one of the three mini-movies (along with Santa's Little Helpers and Yellow os the New Black).

Summary
In the events that take place before the main events of the movie, Max braves the harsh winter weather and an uncooperative Who to bring a sick Grinch his favorite hot tea.