Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson Team Up to Save Christmas in ‘The Man with the Bag’ Trailer
Reel Perspectives
Bovember 3, 2026
Christmas is about to get a whole lot more exciting as Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the holiday genre in Prime Video’s upcoming action-comedy The Man with the Bag. Thirty years after Jingle All the Way, the legendary action star is stepping into Santa Claus’s boots, but this time, saving Christmas requires more than delivering presents. Teaming up with Reacher star Alan Ritchson, Schwarzenegger leads a hilarious holiday heist adventure premiering December 2.
The story takes an unexpected turn when Santa’s magical red bag is stolen by a disgruntled elf played by Awkwafina, threatening Christmas for millions of children. Desperate to recover it, Santa recruits Vance (Ritchson), a skilled thief who has earned himself a spot on the Naughty List. Together, they assemble an unlikely crew of misfits to pull off a daring mission before Christmas is ruined.
The newly released trailer offers a hilarious glimpse into their unconventional partnership, complete with flying reindeer, mischievous elves, elaborate heists, and plenty of holiday chaos. Schwarzenegger brings his signature larger than life personality to the role, while Ritchson embraces his comedic side without abandoning the action that fans love.
Watch the official trailer for The Man with the Bag below.
Th film is directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray) and also stars Berkeley James, Michael Cyril Creighton, Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney, Jane Krakowski, and Ken Jeong.
The Man with the Bag premieres exclusively on Prime Video on December 2, 2026.
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