The John Lewis Christmas advert is finally here and the festive season has truly begun. Focusing on the relationship between a dad and his teenage son, it is sure to hit the right note for many.
Arriving much earlier than last year, it has also changed up the release date and moved it to a Tuesday. Fans have already been raving on social media - calling it a ‘complete triumph’.
It is the latest addition to the pantheon of John Lewis Christmas adverts, which have been a firm festive favourite since 2007. Plenty of classics have come over the years and we all have our very own favourites.
But we took on the tough task of ranking every single one! From 2007 through to 2025, here is my thoughts on each and every one.
The 2025 Christmas advert - Where the Love Lies - is out now. Take a look at it here.
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9. 11 - Where the Love Lies (2025)
The latest effort from John Lewis is a decent go of things, but probably won't live long in the memory and won't be as fondly remembered as the true classics. It is a nice change of pace, focusing on the relationship between dads and sons - but it never truly pulls on the heartstrings in an effective way. 3.7 Jingle Bells | John Lewis Photo: John Lewis
10. 10 - The Bear and the Hare (2013)
Perhaps the John Lewis advert with the most iconic song - Lily Allen’s cover of Somewhere Only We Know. It was such a hit that it topped the UK single’s chart. Beautifully animated, it does feel like one of those adaptations of Julia Donaldson books that air on BBC every year. But because it is fully cartoon, it feels a bit too adrift from reality in a way the ads usually don’t. Rating: 3.75 Jingle Bells. | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis
11. 9 - Snapper (2023)
Love the song in this, Andrea Bocelli adds such a unique spin on the usual soundtrack to a John Lewis Christmas advert. More in the vein of Edgar and Buster the Boxer, featuring a bit of a chaotic element seemingly ruining Christmas, only to make it more magical in the end. It is charming, but nothing earth shattering. Rating: 3.8 Jingle Bells. | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis
12. 8 - The Long Wait (2011)
What a great advert, following a young boy who is desperately counting down the days until Christmas - trying everything possible to make the clock go faster. But the twist is he isn’t excited to open his presents, he simply can’t wait to give a gift to his parents. Rating: 4 Jingle Bells | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis