Santa Claus is back, but this time he isn’t the only one delivering some holiday justice. Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for Violent Night 2, giving audiences their first look at Kristen Bell as a very different kind of Mrs. Claus. David Harbour returns as the hard-hitting Saint Nick in the next chapter of the bloody Christmas action-comedy, arriving in theatres December 4, 2026.
If you’re nice, you get presents from the Big Guy. If you’re naughty, you get justice.
Following the events of 2022’s Violent Night, Santa finds himself facing another dangerous Christmas Eve. This time, a ruthless gangster, played by Jared Harris, is terrorizing the merchants of Silver Bell Mall. But Santa isn’t quite at the top of his game. Having lost touch with the true meaning of Christmas, he’s also lost some of his magic and must find another way to protect the community from the criminals threatening it.
With time running out, Santa needs to rediscover his belief in goodness and call for backup from someone who can handle herself just as well as he can: Mrs. Claus, played by Kristen Bell. The trailer offers a glimpse of a side of Mrs. Claus audiences haven’t seen before, as she joins the fight and brings her own brand of holiday justice.
Violent Night 2
- Director: Tommy Wirkola
- Starring: David Harbour, Kristen Bell, Daniela Melchior, Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Andrew Bachelor, Maggie Robertson
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
The Cast Returns for More Christmas Carnage
David Harbour reprises his role as Santa Claus, following his memorable turn as the combat-ready holiday icon in the original film. Kristen Bell joins him as Mrs. Claus, alongside Jared Harris as the ruthless gangster.
The supporting cast also includes:
- Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos, The Last of Us)
- Daniela Melchior (Fast X, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)
- Andrew Bachelor (Greenland, The Walking Dead)
- Maxwell Friedman (The Iron Claw, Happy Gilmore 2)
The Team Behind the Holiday Mayhem
Director Tommy Wirkola returns to lead the sequel, bringing back the action-driven style that made the original a holiday favourite for fans of outrageous genre entertainment.
Production once again comes from 87North, the company behind Bullet Train, John Wick, The Fall Guy, Atomic Blonde and the Nobody franchise. Founders Kelly McCormick and David Leitch return as producers, while Pat Casey and Josh Miller are back as screenwriters.
Film Details
- Theatrical Release: December 4, 2026 (US)
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
- Director: Tommy Wirkola
- Writers: Pat Casey and Josh Miller
- Producers: Kelly McCormick and David Leitch
- Starring: David Harbour, Kristen Bell, Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Daniela Melchior, Andrew Bachelor and Maxwell Friedman
- Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes
- Genres: Action, Comedy and Fantasy
Violent Night 2 looks ready to deliver another round of brutal holiday entertainment, with Santa back in action and Mrs. Claus finally getting her moment in the spotlight.
Violent Night 2 storms into theatres December 4, 2026.
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