Buddy the Elf is back…although not like anyone could imagine. Will Ferrell unexpectedly dressed up as his iconic character from Jon Favreau’s 2003 Christmas comedy “Elf” while attending the Dec. 29 hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers.

Will Ferrell exorcises his holiday demons by dressing as Buddy the Elf at a Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings hockey game. The post Will Ferrell returns as Buddy the Elf to spread holiday cheer during a “tough holiday season” appeared first on JoBlo.

Buddy the Elf's holiday season, apparently. Actor Will Ferrell proved as much when he attended an NHL game in Los Angeles on Sunday, Dec. 29 while dressed as his iconic character from the beloved 2003 Christmas movie Elf — though this version of the character has seen better days after a chaotic end to the 2024 calendar year.