The Monster is coming for the holidays.

It will go wide to 1,500 theaters on Jan. 6, 2017.

The tree also serves as a guide for Conor.

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The tree has been always an allegory for spiritual growth,Bayona told EW.

The monster represents the man Conor is turning into.

The film was originally set for Oct. 14 beforebeing moved to a week later, Oct. 21.

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Its new December release date makes it an awards season contender.

See the trailer below.