David Harbour returns as a battle-hardened Santa Claus in the first trailer for Violent Night 2. The sequel picks up four years after the original film, but this time, the festive magic is gone. Depowered and stuck in a mall siege led by a ruthless gangster played by Jared Harris, Santa must fight his way out of a desperate situation.
This time, the holiday action carries a higher body count and a new ally. Kristen Bell joins the cast as Mrs. Claus, who trades in her apron for a katana and a hammer to assist in the chaos. The trailer highlights intense, mall-set combat sequences set to holiday music, moving away from the typical cheer of the season to focus on high-stakes mayhem.
Director Tommy Wirkola returns to helm the project, with the team behind 87Eleven handling the stunt coordination. The story follows a depleted Saint Nick who loses his faith in the season while facing off against goons at the Silver Bell Mall. He relies on his wife to help turn the tide against the criminal element threatening the community.
The film features a supporting cast including Joe Pantoliano and Daniela Melchior. It arrives in cinemas on 4 December 2026, positioning itself as a central release for the winter season. The production promises to lean into the aggressive, unconventional style that defined the first entry while expanding the scope of the Christmas-themed violence.