The Man with the Bag trailer: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Santa plans a Christmas heist – Prime Video has released the official trailer for The Man with the Bag, the holiday heist adventure starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa Claus. The film premieres globally on Prime Video on Wednesday, 2 December.
The trailer follows the teaser and poster released in October, which TV Central covered when The Man with the Bag teaser revealed Schwarzenegger as Santa. Notably, Prime Video says the film marks his return to the Christmas genre after 30 years. His last festive lead role was the 1996 comedy Jingle All the Way.
Watch The Man with the Bag trailer
What is The Man with the Bag about?
When Santa’s iconic red bag is stolen by a rogue elf with a grudge (Awkwafina), Christmas is suddenly at risk. With his biggest night of the year fast approaching, Santa recruits a thief (Alan Ritchson) from his ‘Naughty List’.
The thief, Vance, then quickly assembles a crew of criminally skilled misfits. With a little help from elves and reindeer, as well as his daughter, they set out to pull off the most unexpected heist of their lives.
According to Prime Video, the film is packed with holiday magic, big laughs and plenty of heart. It is a holiday heist adventure about second chances, unlikely friendships, and discovering that sometimes even Santa needs a little help delivering Christmas.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson lead the cast
Schwarzenegger and Ritchson bring a mix of action, comedy and holiday heart to the film. In addition, the cast includes Berkeley James, Michael Cyril Creighton, Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney and Jane Krakowski, with Ken Jeong and Awkwafina.
Director Adam Shankman and the producers
Adam Shankman directs from a script by Allan Rice. Prime Video says Shankman delivers a fresh, action-packed spin on holiday entertainment, combining a high-stakes heist with the heart, humour and festive spirit of Christmas.
Meanwhile, the producers are Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman, Dan Spilo and Ritchson.
When does The Man with the Bag premiere?
The Man with the Bag premieres globally on Prime Video on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
For more TV Central Prime Video news, head here. To stream it when it arrives, visit Prime Video.
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