Arnold Schwarzenegger to star as Santa Claus in ‘The Man with the Bag’

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star as Santa Claus in the upcoming Christmas heist comedy, ‘The Man with the Bag’. The film marks his return to the holiday genre nearly 30 years after ‘Jingle All the Way’.

The plot follows Santa Claus as he attempts to recover his stolen magic bag, which was taken by a rogue elf. To retrieve the item, Schwarzenegger’s character recruits Vance, a former thief played by Alan Ritchson, who assembles a crew of skilled misfits to complete the mission.

Directed by Adam Shankman, the film features an ensemble cast including Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Jane Krakowski, Liza Koshy, and Kyle Mooney. ‘The Man with the Bag’ is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on December 2, 2026.