Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Back — This Time With Santa’s Stolen Bag
Mark Your Calendars On Us: Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa Claus, co-starring Alan Ritchson and Awkwafina in the trailer for their new Christmas movie, The Man with the Bag.
The holiday action-comedy follows Santa after his iconic red bag is stolen by a rogue elf with a grudge. With Christmas suddenly at risk, he recruits Vance, a thief from his “Naughty List,” to help get it back. Ritchson plays Vance, while Awkwafina plays the rogue elf at the center of the chaos.
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The Man with the Bag turns Christmas into a holiday heist with Alan Ritchson, Awkwafina and one very familiar action legend.
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Directed by Adam Shankman from a screenplay by Allan Rice, the film also features Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney, Jane Krakowski and Ken Jeong. And yes, the teaser even lets Schwarzenegger dust off an “I’m back!” for the occasion.
The Man with the Bag begins streaming globally on Prime Video December 2, 2026.
The Man with the Bag Trailer With Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa
Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Ritchson and Awkwafina in the holiday heist teaser for The Man with the Bag.
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