Bad Santa 2

The 2016 American black comedy directed by Mark Waters serves as a sequel to the 2003 film, once again following Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton), an alcoholic and petty criminal, who teams up with his partner Marcus (Tony Cox) for a new heist. This time, their target is a Chicago charity, which they plan to rob on Christmas Eve by posing as Santa Claus and his elf. Joining them is Willie's mother, Sunny Soke (Kathy Bates), a crude and unscrupulous woman who encourages their criminal endeavors and adds further chaos to their plans. The film also features Diane Hastings (Christina Hendricks), the director of the charity, and Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly), now grown but still naive, who continues to believe in Willie's goodness. Blending crude humor, satire of Christmas traditions, and elements of drama, the film explores themes of family relationships, redemption, and human kindness. Despite its star-studded cast and attempt to replicate the original's success, the film received predominantly negative reviews from critics and failed to achieve commercial success, but resonated with audiences who appreciate unconventional holiday stories.