Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to return to the Christmas genre with his upcoming film ‘The Man with the Bag’. The film will premiere globally on Prime Video on December 2.

According to Prime Video press release, the story follows Santa Claus, played by Schwarzenegger, whose iconic red bag is stolen by a rogue elf, played by Awkwafina. With Christmas at risk, Santa turns to Vance, a thief played by Alan Ritchson, who is found on Santa’s ‘Naughty List’.

Vance brings together a group of skilled misfits to help get Santa’s bag back. Along with Santa, his daughter, elves and reindeer, the group takes on the biggest heist of their lives to save Christmas.

Schwarzenegger is returning to the Christmas genre after 30 years and will take on the role of Santa Claus in the film. The movie combines action, comedy, holiday magic and the festive spirit of Christmas.

Directed by Adam Shankman and written by Allan Rice, the film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Ritchson, Berkeley James, Michael Cyril Creighton, Liza Koshy, Kyle Mooney, Jane Krakowski, Ken Jeong and Awkwafina.

‘The Man with the Bag’ is produced by Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman, Dan Spilo and Alan Ritchson. The film will premiere globally on Prime Video on December 2, 2026.