Roald Dahl's Matilda has been a book, film and musical. Now it has finally reached its final form – a film adaptation of the novel, which is also an adaptation of a musical. That's right: Matilda the musical is coming to Netflix this Christmas, and you can watch the trailer right now.


Based on the Olivier and Tony-winning musical, the new film tells the classic story of Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir), a brilliant young child who is neglected by her stupid and uncultured parents. When she finds herself under the thumb of nasty headmistress Miss Trunchbull (an almost unrecognizable Emma Thompson), Matilda will need all her wits and intellect—along with a few other, supernatural skills. Fortunately, she is helped by the beautiful Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch), a kind teacher who sees herself in Matilda.

The film is closely tied to the original West End production; it's directed by the original director, Matthew Warchus, and features Tim Minchin's musical numbers, including "Revolting Children," the earworm you hear in the trailer. (Get it? They're revolting, but they're also revolting.) In addition to Weir, Thompson, and Lynch, Matilda stars Sindha Vee as librarian Mrs. Phelps, and Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough as Matilda's hateful parents.


You can catch Roald Dahl's Matilda on Netflix this Christmas. It's the perfect holiday treat to devour alongside, say, a really massive chocolate cake.