# Violent Night 2 film promotion

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> Updated: 2026-08-04T15:40:05.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 2.

Universal Pictures released the official trailer for *Violent Night 2*, confirming David Harbour’s return as a battle‑hardened Santa, Kristen Bell’s debut as Mrs. Claus, and Jared Harris as a mall‑seizing crime boss. The trailer outlines a plot where Santa loses his magic, must protect the Silver Bell Mall’s merchants, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. The sequel is slated for worldwide release on 4 December 2026.

Later the same day, Harbour’s 13 Emmy nominations for the HBO series *DTF St. Louis* were highlighted, linking his award‑season visibility to the film’s promotional push. The trailer also confirmed director Tommy Wirkola’s return, with writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller, and producers Kelly McCormick and David Leitch of 87North. It emphasized the franchise’s blend of over‑the‑top violence, dark comedy and holiday themes, promising an R‑rated, action‑packed holiday adventure.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: David Harbour earns Emmy nods for DTF St. Louis and returns as Santa in Violent Night 2

David Harbour lands Emmy nominations for HBO’s DTF St. Louis and is back as Santa in Violent Night 2, which debuts Dec 4 with Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-harbour-earns-emmy-nods-for-dtf-st-louis-and-returns-as-santa-in-violent-night-2

### 2026-08-04: Violent Night 2 trailer reveals David Harbour returns as Santa

The *Violent Night 2* trailer shows David Harbour returning as Santa, Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus, and Jared Harris as a mall‑terrorising gangster; the sequel releases 4 Dec 2026.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violent-night-2-trailer-shows-santa-action-sequel-with-david-harbour-kristen-bell

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