Summary
- Tommy Wirkola is officially returning to direct Violent Night 2 with David Harbour confirmed to reprise his role as Santa Claus
- Universal Pictures has set the release date for December 4, 2026
- The film is slated to begin production in Winnipeg in September
Excitement builds as director Tommy Wirkola prepares to bring us more holiday action chaos in the upcoming “Violent Night 2”. This announcement, made by Universal Pictures, has fans eagerly awaiting the continuation of their beloved R-rated holiday action movie’s story.
David Harbour is set to return as the action-packed Santa Claus in the upcoming sequel. Although specific storyline details are yet to be revealed, screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who are also coming back for this project, have hinted at a larger scope for the second installment. They’ve suggested that Santa won’t be confined to a mansion anymore, and there may be a touch of Western flavor infused into the storyline as it delves deeper into Santa’s Viking past. There’s also much buzz about the possible introduction of Mrs. Claus, with Charlize Theron and Noomi Rapace being mentioned as strong contenders for the role.
Universal Pictures, along with producers Kelly McCormick and David Leitch (from 87North Productions), plan to kick off filming for “Violent Night 2” in Winnipeg as early as September. The anticipated sequel is expected to hit theaters on December 4, 2026.
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2025-06-12 07:25