2026 · Film
Violent Night 2
Sequel to the 2022 action comedy, with David Harbour back as a brawling Santa Claus who must take on a ruthless gangster after losing his magic.
Release Fri, 4 Dec, 2026 Expected
Checked by Movie Mandala, Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaViolent Night 2 releases on 4 December 2026 (expected but not yet official). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Fri, 4 Dec, 2026Expected
The story
Santa Claus, a former Viking warrior turned Christmas icon, has landed on the naughty list and been stripped of his magic. When a ruthless gangster named Mason starts terrorising a small community, Santa has to fall back on his old fighting skills while trying to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This time Mrs Claus, played by Kristen Bell, is part of the story, and Jared Harris plays the gangster at the centre of the trouble.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Strictly for adults who enjoy gory, foul-mouthed holiday action; despite the Santa theme it is not a children's film. It is rated R in the US for strong bloody violence and language; the Indian certificate is not yet published.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Violent Night 2 follows Violent Night (2022). Tommy Wirkola returns as director, Pat Casey and Josh Miller wrote the script again, and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick's 87North produces. David Harbour reprises Santa, joined by Kristen Bell as Mrs Claus and Jared Harris as the gangster Mason. Miller said the sequel would have a western influence and draw on Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Bell and Daniela Melchior joined in August 2025, and the rest of the new cast the following month.
Universal Pictures releases it in the US on 4 December 2026. Universal Pictures India has posted the trailer with 'in cinemas soon', and District lists 4 December 2026 for India, in English; treat the India date as expected until bookings open. No Hindi version has been announced.
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi audio not confirmed
- Genre
- Christmas action comedy
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Director
- Tommy Wirkola
- Cast
- David Harbour, Kristen Bell, Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Daniela Melchior
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Violent Night 2 in India?
- Violent Night 2 releases on 4 December 2026 (expected but not yet official). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- When does Violent Night 2 release?
- Violent Night 2 is scheduled to release on 4 December 2026. This date is expected but not yet official.
- When will Violent Night 2 come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Violent Night 2 yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- How long is Violent Night 2?
- Violent Night 2 runs for 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).