Prime Video has announced that The Man with the Bag will premiere globally on December 2, 2026.
Directed by Adam Shankman from a screenplay by Allan Rice, the holiday adventure stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa Claus, marking the action icon’s return to the Christmas genre for the first time in three decades.
Blending holiday magic, action, comedy, and a high-stakes heist, The Man with the Bag follows Santa after his iconic red bag is stolen by a rogue elf with a grudge. With Christmas rapidly approaching, Santa turns to an unlikely ally: a thief named Vance, recruited directly from his Naughty List.
Joined by a crew of talented misfits, along with some help from elves and reindeer, Vance must pull off the greatest heist of his life to recover the missing bag and save Christmas before it’s too late.
The film pairs Schwarzenegger with Alan Ritchson, delivering a mix of action-packed entertainment and holiday heart, while a star-studded supporting cast includes Jane Krakowski, Ken Jeong, and Awkwafina.
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Alan Ritchson
- Berkeley James
- Michael Cyril Creighton
- Liza Koshy
- Kyle Mooney
- Jane Krakowski
- Ken Jeong
- Awkwafina
Crew
Director
- Adam Shankman
Writer
- Allan Rice
Producers
- Lawrence Grey, p.g.a.
- Ben Everard
- Reg Tigerman
- Dan Spilo
- Alan Ritchson
Film Details
- Title: The Man with the Bag
- Platform: Prime Video
- Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Holiday
- Release Date: December 2, 2026
- Rating: PG
- Runtime: 111 Minutes
Synopsis
When Santa’s iconic red bag is stolen by a rogue elf with a grudge, Christmas is suddenly in jeopardy. With the biggest night of the year fast approaching, Santa recruits Vance, a skilled thief from his Naughty List, to help recover it. Together with a crew of eccentric misfits, they embark on an unforgettable holiday heist that could save Christmas.
The Man with the Bag premieres globally on Prime Video December 2, 2026.
