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.
13. 7 - The Beginner (2022)
Let me start by saying, I think this advert is great. It is a beautiful way to change up the formula and it carries such an important message. I do have a minor gripe, I don’t get why they didn’t use the original All the Small Things - the cover doesn’t work and since it is largely about a foster dad learning to skate, the original would have fit better. But overall, it is very good. Rating: 4.2 Jingle Bells. | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis
14. 6 - The Boy and the Piano (2018)
The most star-studded of all the John Lewis adverts - courtesy of featuring Sir Elton John himself. It channels nostalgia - charting the pop star’s career backwards through time - to explore the impact a really good Christmas present can have. It is inventively edited and overall really well done - and the moment when young Elton plays the piano for the first time always gives me chills. Rating: 4.25 Jingle Bells. | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis
15. 5 - The Journey (2012)
The cover choice - The Power of Love - is absolutely top tier in this one and the epic journey of the snowman to buy a gift for his wife is extremely charming. I had forgotten how good this advert is - channelling the nostalgic vibes of The Snowman into something heartwarming. Rating: 4.5 Jingle Bells | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis
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16. 4 - The Man on the Moon (2015)
Following up Monty the Penguin would always be a tough ask, but the Man on the Moon is a really strong effort. It is such a fun concept, the idea of ‘the man on the moon’ being literally just a man. It has one of the top five cover songs - and like all the best Christmas stories it has just a hint of the bittersweet, but it is perhaps a tad long. Rating: 4.75 Jingle Bells. | YouTube/ John Lewis Photo: YouTube/ John Lewis