Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in Prime Video Christmas comedy

Prime Video has released a teaser for its upcoming Christmas action-comedy, ‘The Man with the Bag’ (Missão Resgate de Natal), scheduled to premiere on December 2, 2026. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as an unconventional, muscular Santa Claus.

The plot follows Santa Claus after his magical red bag, essential for delivering gifts, is stolen by a rogue elf. To save Christmas, he recruits Vance, played by Alan Ritchson, an ex-thief. Together with a misfit team of criminals, elves, and reindeer, they must execute a daring heist to recover the bag.

Directed by Adam Shankman, the film features an ensemble cast including Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Jane Krakowski, Kyle Mooney, and Liza Koshy.