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 with The Man with the Bag, a holiday heist movie coming to Prime Video this Christmas.
Schwarzenegger, taking on the role of Santa, stars alongside Reacher's Alan Ritchson, with the duo bringing a mix of action, comedy, and holiday heart to the screen.
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Christmas film which arrives on 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?
Alan Ritchson (left), Arnold Schwarzenegger (right)The film stars:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator)
- Alan Ritchson (Reacher)
- Berkeley James (Middlehood)
- Michael Cyril Creighton (Game Night)
- Liza Koshy (The Naked Gun)
- Kyle Mooney (Y2K)
- Jane Krakowski (30 Rock)
- Ken Jeong (The Hangover)
- Awkwafina (The Farewell)
Adam Shankman (Hairspray) directed the film from a script penned by Allan Rice (Stuck in the Middle).
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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What else is on Prime Video?
There are plenty of other festive flicks available to watch on Prime Video including Oh. What. Fun., Merv, and Red One.
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