Red One (2024) is a holiday-themed action-comedy directed by Jake Kasdan, featuring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in a high-octane mission to rescue Santa Claus. Despite its star-studded cast and ambitious premise, the film received mixed reviews and faced challenges at the box office.

In a reimagined world where Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) operates as a covert operative known as “Red One,” the North Pole’s head of security, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), teams up with hacker and bounty hunter Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) to rescue Santa after his kidnapping on Christmas Eve. Their journey leads them through encounters with mythical creatures and a race against time to save Christmas .

Despite a budget of $200–$250 million, Red One grossed $185.9 million worldwide, making it a financial disappointment. However, it became the most-viewed Amazon MGM Studios film debut on Prime Video, with 50 million views in its first four days .

Red One offers a unique blend of holiday cheer and action, with standout performances from Johnson and Evans. While it may not have met critical or financial expectations, its availability on Prime Video allows viewers to decide for themselves whether it becomes a new holiday favorite.

For a glimpse into the film’s tone and style, you can watch the official trailer here: