Apple ’s holiday ad unites a ragtag crew of woodland creatures to spotlight the best gift of all: friendship.

“A Critter Carol,” created by TBWA\Media Arts Lab and directed by Mark Molloy, celebrates friends, creativity, and craftsmanship. Continuing Apple’s long-running “Shot on iPhone” campaign, the ad was shot entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro.

The action takes place in a snowy forest, where puppet critters discover an iPhone that was accidentally left behind by a hiker. With the new gadget, the creatures seize the opportunity to make their own music video.

The animal gang, including a raccoon, bear, rat, owl, deer, and squirrel, perform a rendition of 2009’s “Friends” by New Zealand musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. Their lyrics capture sometimes unusual or extreme promises o

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