In Duracell’s Christmas 2023 commercial, the iconic Duracell Bunny takes center stage to rescue Santa from a potential Christmas disaster by preventing a blackout in the battery brand’s first festive campaign in five years.

The animated spot, masterminded by Wunderman Thompson UK, marks a significant return for the battery brand with its first integrated festive campaign in half a decade. The story revolves around the Duracell Bunny stepping in to assist Santa in delivering gifts by addressing a battery issue with one of the reindeer powering Santa’s sleigh. With the superior performance of Duracell Optimum batteries, Father Christmas can continue his crucial mission.

The commercial unfolds with Santa’s sleigh gracefully gliding above a picturesque wintry forest. However, the red-nosed reindeer, responsible for lighting the way, suddenly loses power, causing the sleigh to come crashing down to the ground. Fortunately, the Duracell Bunny swoops in, swiftly opening up the reindeer’s nose to reveal ordinary batteries. As Santa watches with an embarrassed look on his face, the Bunny replaces the batteries with Duracell Optimum ones. Instantly, the reindeer’s nose lights up, illuminating the forest even more brightly than before and getting the sleigh back on its journey. In a thoughtful gesture, the Bunny adds a sack of Duracell batteries to Santa’s sleigh, noting that “the toys are going to need them too” before resuming his mission.

The commercial concludes with a voiceover encouraging viewers to make the wise choice by selecting Duracell. The voiceover emphasizes, “Don’t risk it, choose Duracell.”

Duracell’s Christmas 2023 ad brilliantly combines the magic of the holiday season with the reliability of their batteries, underscoring the importance of making the right choice when it comes to power. It serves as a heartwarming reminder that, in the festive spirit, even the most unexpected heroes can save the day and keep the holiday magic alive.