Will The Christmas Express be available on Max in 2023? The Polar Express prequel explained

Some time ago, there were reports indicating the upcoming release of a prequel to the popular animated film The Polar Express. The latest production was to be titled The Christmas Express, and the premiere was announced for 2023. Was a prequel like that really meant to be made?

The news about the new production spread across the web as soon as a poster featuring Tom Hanks in a conductor's outfit appeared. The actor voiced multiple characters in the animation, including the conductor, the main character, and Santa Claus.

The poster features a portrait of the actor along with the announcement that the film will be released in December 2023 and will be available exclusively on the Max platform. However, if we look closely at the poster, we will find several elements that question its authenticity. Why would the promotional graphic include both logos of Warner Bros and Max? The font in the film title also doesn't match the overall style.

The illustration appears to be an image generated by artificial intelligence. Similar images have been appearing on the Internet in recent weeks, particularly after internet users discovered the ability to create graphics resembling Pixar studio animations.

Later, there were news repeating the false information along with a false description of the plot. According to Spotted News, Tom Hanks was supposed to play the main role of Woodford Newton, the conductor of the magic train. The plot was supposed to center around an accident that causes a train to transform into a surreal adventure, which can only be experienced during the Christmas holiday season.

Unfortunately, many people were deceived by this untrue information. According to official information, Warner Bros studio isn't working on a prequel or sequel to The Polar Express.

However, this situation shows that fans are anticipating something fresh within an equally festive and magical atmosphere. Maybe it's time for the studio to take notice of the old animation and give it a little refresh? The current trend in cinema involves bringing back iconic stories through live action adaptations, and perhaps this could present an opportunity for The Polar Express?