![The Man With The Bag film on Prime Video](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6ea301d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F39%2F9b%2F180966524b90896b6ecc5d63d085%2Fthemanwiththebag-primevideo-film-amazonnews-cdlt-09292026.png) # Arnold Schwarzenegger is Santa in Prime Video's 'The Man with the Bag' teaser trailer, coming this Christmas *Schwarzenegger stars alongside Alan Ritchson in this holiday heist movie premiering on Prime Video December 2.* --- ## Key takeaways - *The Man with the Bag* premieres on Prime Video on December 2 worldwide. - Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Santa Claus alongside Alan Ritchson and Awkwafina. - The holiday heist comedy arrives 30 years after Schwarzenegger's *Jingle All the Way*. --- He said he'd be back, and he is... but this time as Santa Claus. Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to the Christmas genre 30 years after [*Jingle All the Way*](https://www.amazon.com/Jingle-All-Way-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B00A8OW0WO/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2MTBF6XEBD7PE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CYXabyHTWSiAVJoRWw8BI5Yy8C1TtEihubL0cEpsp0C7Q5-weFznsTHf9Pyx-lxgGyDodhcHtVYwpN6l4LQ7OjR2PhbirAGrS-bbBR9XZvBIFiE1EWD_1EMO2sAgzzN5v34zq2nawQxNjYlFrjlstDrfvWtOtJQmPM8MjTxtrw8leKhQgGXkyqUgxVbpFGLGiB87es_9LDLmKy3qUXHtAbapuSLQKl9SYCNjZ0RNJr4.VEiJQuSt6Zy9Evk2wRqBG9cUFGe3NqAbEqZaMS0vZb8&dib_tag=se&keywords=jingle+all+the+way&qid=1790691354&sprefix=jingle+all+the+w%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-2)with *The Man with the Bag*, a holiday heist movie coming to [Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video) this Christmas. Schwarzenegger, taking on the role of Santa, stars alongside [*Reacher's*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-reacher-how-to-watch) Alan Ritchson, with the duo bringing a mix of action, comedy, and holiday heart to the screen. [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyztl-xEeFM) Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Christmas film which arrives on [Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-video) on December 2. ## What is 'The Man with the Bag' about? When Santa’s (Schwarzenegger) 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 (Ritchson) from his “Naughty List” who quickly assembles a crew of criminally skilled misfits—with a little help from elves and reindeer—to pull off the most unexpected heist of their lives. Packed with holiday magic, big laughs, and plenty of heart, *The Man with the Bag* is a holiday heist adventure about second chances, unlikely friendships, and discovering that sometimes even Santa needs a little help delivering Christmas. ## Who is in the 'The Man with the Bag' cast? ![The Man With The Bag film on Prime Video](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1222cca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fdb%2F29%2Fab0b5beb4e1898cbaa90eb026709%2Famazon-primevideo-themanwiththebag-amazonnews-cdlt-09292026.png) *Alan Ritchson (left), Arnold Schwarzenegger (right)* The film stars: - Arnold Schwarzenegger ([*Terminator*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00ZRIB2E8?qid=1790686763276&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_Tn74RA_19_2_8&pageTypeId=B0FT96NDZG&sr=1-19)) - Alan Ritchson ([*Reacher*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-reacher-how-to-watch)) - Berkeley James ([*Middlehood*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DYBBH987?qid=1790686847308&pageTypeId=B0DYBZGXF3&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_1_1_1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1)) - Michael Cyril Creighton ([*Game Night*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B079XYLHWY?qid=1790686883642&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sreca2d7_2_1_2&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B079XX3P4R&sr=1-2)) - Liza Koshy ([*The Naked Gun*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FH2ZHMQ5?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&qid=1790687073682&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0FH313F71&sr=1-1)) - Kyle Mooney ([*Y2K*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DLNYLJ8F?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sreca2d7_9_1_9&qid=1790687111002&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-9&pageTypeId=B0DLNR48PH)) - Jane Krakowski ([*30 Rock*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BZHXLGM?qid=1790689400200&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sreca2d7_2_1_2&pageTypeId=B001QGI7F2&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-2)) - Ken Jeong ([*The Hangover*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BUBM2W2?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&pageTypeId=B002RV72M4&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&qid=1790689452432&sr=1-1)) - Awkwafina ([*The Farewell*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FJLZT9NS?sr=1-4&pageTypeId=B0FJLZGWMX&qid=1790689475400&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sreca2d7_4_1_4&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN)) Adam Shankman ([*Hairspray*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DJNNZR4F?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_2&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-2&pageTypeId=B0DJNN5YH7&qid=1790687167605)) directed the film from a script penned by Allan Rice ([*Stuck in the Middle*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4488724/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_2_cdt_t_2)). ## When is the 'The Man with the Bag' release date? *The Man with the Bag* premieres globally on Prime Video on December 2, 2026. 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