# Prime Video Christmas film production

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prime-video-christmas-film-production
> Updated: 2026-10-02T15:50:38.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Prime Video has announced the upcoming action-comedy film ‘The Man with the Bag’, scheduled for a global release on December 2, 2026. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as an unconventional Santa Claus, marking his first return to the holiday genre in 30 years.

The plot centers on Santa Claus attempting to recover his magical bag after it is stolen by a rogue elf, played by Awkwafina. To save Christmas, Santa recruits Vance, a thief from his ‘Naughty List’ played by Alan Ritchson, who assembles a misfit crew to execute a heist. Directed by Adam Shankman, the ensemble cast also includes Ken Jeong, Jane Krakowski, Liza Koshy, and Kyle Mooney.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in Prime Video Christmas comedy

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an action-oriented Santa Claus in Prime Video’s upcoming Christmas comedy ‘The Man with the Bag’, set to release on December 2, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnold-schwarzenegger-to-star-in-prime-video-christmas-comedy

### 2026-09-30: Arnold Schwarzenegger to star as Santa in Prime Video heist comedy

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to holiday films as Santa Claus in “The Man with the Bag,” a Christmas heist comedy starring Alan Ritchson and Awkwafina, arriving on Prime Video on December 2, 2026.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnold-schwarzenegger-stars-in-holiday-heist-comedy-the-man-with-the-bag

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