The Grinch Meal at McDonald's includes new Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries, a brand-new U.S. menu item.
The Grinch Meal at McDonald's includes a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries and a medium drink. The meal also comes with one pair of McDonald's Grinch socks, available in yellow, red, blue and green. The meal is available starting Dec. 2, 2025.
The Grinch Meal at McDonald's comes with one pair of McDonald's Grinch socks, available in yellow, red, blue and green. The meal is available starting Dec. 2, 2025.

Just in time for the holidays, McDonald's is releasing a limited-edition meal inspired by one of Christmas' grumpiest characters: the Grinch.

The Grinch Meal launches on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time and features a brand-new menu item: Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries. The fries are served with dill pickle seasoning on the side. Customers can toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.

"THiS iS MY MEAL AND i DiDN’T PARTNER WiTH McDONALD’S OUT OF THE GOODNESS OF MY HEART,” the Grinch wrote in a handwritten note on crumpled paper from Mt. Crumpit, per a McDonald's news release.

Following the meal's success in Canada, introduced in 2024, it was a "no-brainer" to bring the meal to the U.S. audience, Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer of McDonald's USA, said in a statement.

“The Grinch gets it–the holidays are chaotic, and he’s thrilled to give our fandom permission to embrace their inner Grinch with his festive mischievous meal and spirited socks," Buetikofer added.

Here's what to know about The Grinch Meal at McDonald's.

What does The Grinch Meal include?

According to a McDonald's news release, the specialty meal includes:

  • Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets
  • Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries
  • Medium Drink
  • A pair of Grinch and McDonald's themed socks (available in red, blue, yellow and green)

When is The Grinch Meal available?

The Grinch Meal is available at participating McDonald's locations starting Tuesday, Dec. 2.

How much does the Grinch Meal cost?

The Grinch Meal's price varies per location.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.

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