Violent Night 2, starring David Harbour as an ass-kicking Santa,, is in production in Winnipeg.
The 2022 holiday sensation Violent Night followed an embittered Santa, armed with lethal combat skills, who took out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family. Now, it’s time for Santa to suit up again.
Longer synopsis:
How can the same $hit happen to the same Santa twice? After years of dishing out violent justice to the world’s worst criminals, Santa’s magic list suddenly turns on him, branding him as “naughty.” Stranded in a crumbling New Jersey mall and cut off from the North Pole, he begins to question whether he’s really doing any good—or if he’s just another angry man with a hammer.
But when a ruthless crime boss tightens his grip on the town and Christmas spirit hits rock bottom, Santa will have to confront who he’s become, why he started, and whether redemption is still possible for a guy like him. This Christmas, even Santa needs a second chance.
Violent Night 2:
Winnipeg filming dates: September 02 2025 – October 17 2025.
Director: Tommy Wirkola.
Cast: David Harbour, Kristen Bell, Daniela Melchior.
Violent Night 2 will be in theatres December 4, 2026.