Red One

An American action-comedy film with adventure and Christmas elements, directed by Jake Kasdan. The screenplay was written by Chris Morgan, based on an original idea by Hiram Garcia. The plot centers around the kidnapping of Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons), known by the codename "Red." North Pole's head of security, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), teams up with renowned hacker Jack O'Malley (Chris Evans) to undertake a global mission to save Christmas. Their team also includes characters like Jacqueline Frost (Lucy Liu) and others. The film combines dynamic action sequences, humor, and a festive atmosphere. Filming took place in Atlanta starting October 2022. The world premiere occurred on November 6, 2024, with the U.S. release on November 15, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where it was described as a "deeply depressing and sentimental" product intended for family viewing.