The upcoming film Red One (2024) is an action-comedy holiday adventure that stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in an unconventional Christmas mission. Directed by Jake Kasdan, known for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the movie centers on a high-stakes scenario where Santa Claus, codenamed “Red One,” is kidnapped by a mysterious villain. Johnson takes on the role of an elite operative from the E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Fearless) task force, who partners with Evans, a skilled but unconventional bounty hunter, to rescue Santa and restore the holiday spirit before Christmas is ruined.
Set to release on November 15, 2024, Red One promises to combine festive themes with thrilling action, similar to Kasdan’s successful approach in Jumanji. With a production budget reportedly over $200 million, Amazon Studios and MGM have invested heavily in visual effects and high-energy sequences, aiming to elevate the holiday genre with an epic scale and humor that will appeal to families and action fans alike. Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons also join the cast, with Simmons portraying a brawny, no-nonsense Santa Claus whose resilience becomes a key part of the story.
The trailer teases explosive action scenes, holiday-themed gadgets, and a dose of comedic rivalry between Johnson and Evans. Red One also embraces an original storyline that veers away from traditional Christmas films, crafting a fun blend of adventure and holiday cheer. This film marks Johnson’s second collaboration with Kasdan and his first major holiday role, showing his versatility in taking on both action and comedic elements. As Amazon’s high-budget addition to its holiday lineup, Red One aims to become a new Christmas classic with its unique spin on festive storytelling.
