The countdown to Christmas has begun, and what better way to celebrate the festive season than with a brand new holiday movie? Jake Kasdan's upcoming action comedy, Red One, promises to deliver a unique blend of heartwarming moments and bone-crunching action. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, this Xmas blockbuster sees the duo team up to track down JK Simmons' ripped and kidnapped Santa Claus.
The new trailer showcases an array of fantastical elements, from toy store portals and life-sized Hot Wheels to The Rock and Captain America taking on Krampus with the help of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em robots. While Red One may not become the defining holiday film of the 2020s, it certainly looks like a star-studded, self-aware extravaganza filled with over-the-top set pieces and quirky twists on traditional festive figures.
The synopsis reveals that after Santa Claus (Simmons) is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Johnson) must join forces with the world’s most notorious bounty hunter (Evans) to save Christmas. Joining the cast in this Fast franchise writer Chris Morgan-penned film are Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, and Wesley Kimmel.
Red One is set to hit UK cinemas on 6 November, so mark your calendars and get ready to see if this film makes it onto your naughty or nice list. Until then, we'll be rewatching that Krampus double-punch scene to get our cockles warmed up.
