Schwarzenegger Sleighs as Santa in 'The Man with the Bag' Prime Video Exclusive

Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in the holiday spirit as Santa Claus in Prime Video's 'The Man with the Bag', a Christmas heist comedy premiering on December 2, 2026. The movie marks Schwarzenegger's return to the Christmas genre 30 years after his starring role in Jingle All the Way.

Co-starring alongside Schwarzenegger is Alan Ritchson as a thief recruited by Santa from his 'Naughty List', with Awkwafina playing the rogue elf who steals Santa's iconic red bag. The film promises to deliver a mix of action, comedy, and holiday heart, as the unlikely duo assemble a crew of criminally skilled misfits to pull off the most unexpected heist of their lives.

Directed by Adam Shankman from a script penned by Allan Rice, 'The Man with the Bag' features an ensemble cast that includes Jane Krakowski, Ken Jeong, and Liza Koshy. The movie will be available globally on Prime Video on December 2, 2026, to customers who subscribe to Amazon's premium streaming service.