Chris Evans and Dwayne “Can Literally Bench Press a Reindeer” Johnson are backflipping, karate-chopping, and sledding into holiday mayhem in the brand spanking new trailer for Red One!
Picture this: Santa Claus, aka “Mr. Jingle Bells Himself,” has been kidnapped! Gasp! Who’s going to deliver the PS5s now?! But fear not, because Dwayne Johnson, the North Pole’s buffest Head of Security (and probably the only one who can rock a tactical elf suit), teams up with Chris Evans, the world’s sassiest and most well-moisturized bounty hunter, to save Christmas. Yep, you read that right. Captain America and The Rock in a holiday heist movie. You’re welcome.
Let’s talk about the cast. We’ve got Lucy Liu, who’s probably too cool for this madness, Kiernan Shipka channeling her inner holiday witch, and Bonnie Hunt sprinkling in some mom-energy. Then there’s Kristofer Hivju, who no doubt looks like he wrestled a polar bear on set just for fun, Nick Kroll bringing the LOLs, Wesley Kimmel doing whatever kid actors do in action flicks, and the legendary J.K. Simmons as Santa Claus. Because obviously, you need someone who can give the side-eye of a disappointed father while also sliding down chimneys.
Directed by Jake Kasdan, this film was shot a whopping two years ago in Atlanta. Why two years? Because holiday magic takes time, people! And possibly CGI reindeer.
Mark your calendars (and check them twice), because Red One will crash-land in theaters on November 15th! Just in time to watch The Rock save Christmas, one protein shake at a time.
