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Violent Night 2

Violent Night · Violent Night Collection

2026 R
Action Comedy Christmas Dark Comedy
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Overview

Cut off from the North Pole and stranded in a crumbling New Jersey mall, Santa Claus is forced to dish out brutal, blood-soaked justice against a ruthless crime lord and the henchmen overrunning the town.

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Overview

The sequel to the 2022 hit Violent Night, once again directed by Tommy Wirkola for Universal and 87North. David Harbour returns as the battle-hardened Santa Claus for another round of festive carnage, reportedly with a 'western' influence.

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Upcoming R-rated Christmas action-comedy sequel with David Harbour returning as Santa, directed by Tommy Wirkola. Releasing December 4, 2026.

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Development

Confirmed in development in 2023, with the original creative team returning.

Casting

Kristen Bell and Daniela Melchior joined David Harbour, announced August 2025.

Principal photography

Shot in Winnipeg and wrapped; reached Completed status by April 2026.

Production

Development

Confirmed in development in 2023, with the original creative team returning.

Casting

Kristen Bell and Daniela Melchior joined David Harbour, announced August 2025.

Principal photography

Shot in Winnipeg and wrapped; reached Completed status by April 2026.

Cast

David Harbour Santa Claus
Kristen Bell Mrs. Claus
Daniela Melchior Undisclosed
Jared Harris Undisclosed
Joe Pantoliano Undisclosed
Maxwell Friedman Undisclosed
Andrew Bachelor Undisclosed

Characters

Santa Claus David Harbour
Mrs. Claus Kristen Bell
Undisclosed Daniela Melchior
Undisclosed Jared Harris
Undisclosed Joe Pantoliano
Undisclosed Maxwell Friedman
Undisclosed Andrew Bachelor

Crew

Tommy Wirkola Director
Pat Casey Writer
Josh Miller Writer
Dominic Lewis Composer
Matthew Weston Cinematographer
Martin Stoltz Editor
Kelly McCormick Producer
David Leitch Producer

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Trivia

  • It is a sequel to the 2022 film Violent Night, which was made for about $20 million and grossed roughly $76 million worldwide.
  • David Harbour teased the sequel in December 2024 by posting a photo holding a script marked 'Violent Night 2'.
  • The writers have teased a 'western influence' for Santa's return.

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Sequel to Violent Night (2022), continuing the story of David Harbour's Santa Claus.

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