Office Christmas Party is a 2016 American Christmas comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jillian Bell, Vanessa Bayer, Courtney B. Vance, Rob Corddry, Kate McKinnon, and Jennifer Aniston. It tells the story of two co-workers who throw an extravagant Christmas party at their workplace in order to prevent a layoff of 40% of the company's employees. Office Christmas Party premiered in New York City on December 5, 2016 and was released on December 9, 2016, by Paramount Pictures.