David Harbour's Violent Night 2 opens in US theaters with Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
The gist
Violent Night 2, starring David Harbour as Santa, opened in US theaters on Dec. 4 at 110 minutes.
The sequel adds Kristen Bell as a sword-wielding Mrs. Claus to the R-rated action.
How it unfolded
- Jun 17, 2025The Hollywood Reporter reported Tommy Wirkola would return to direct and the studio dated the sequel for Dec. 4, 2026.
- Sep 2, 2025Principal photography began in Winnipeg; shooting ran there until Oct. 15.
- Nov 13, 2025Daniela Melchior and Kristen Bell joined the cast.
Key terms
- R-rated
- A US film rating meaning restricted, requiring viewers under 17 to be accompanied by an adult.
- featurette
- A film shorter than a full-length feature but longer than a short film, often a companion piece.
Source: Wikipedia