Red One, the highly anticipated Christmas action movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans, is set to make its way to Prime Video soon. This film tells the story of a globe-trotting mission to save Santa Claus after he is kidnapped. With an impressive ensemble cast including J.K. Simmons as Santa Claus, Bonnie Hunt as Mrs. Claus, Kristofer Hivju as Krampus, Kiernan Shipka as Gryla the Christmas Witch, and Lucy Liu as Zoe, the head of a secret government agency, it promises to be a thrilling holiday adventure.

Join The Rock and Evans on a Christmas Action Journey to Save Santa

Movie Overview

Red One opened in theaters on November 15. The logline sets the stage for an action-packed adventure as the North Pole's Head of Security (Johnson) teams up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter (Evans) to rescue Santa Claus. Directed by Jake Kasdan, this movie combines elements of action, adventure, and holiday spirit.The film features a diverse cast that brings the story to life. J.K. Simmons portrays Santa Claus with his usual charm, while Bonnie Hunt adds a touch of warmth as Mrs. Claus. Kristofer Hivju's portrayal of Krampus brings a menacing element to the story, and Kiernan Shipka and Lucy Liu add depth to the narrative as the Christmas Witch and the head of the secret government agency, respectively.

Box Office Performance

According to When to Stream, Red One is expected to debut on Thursday, December 12. While typically accurate with its streaming reports, it's important to note that the studio Amazon MGM Studios has not yet announced or confirmed the Prime Video release date, and it is subject to change.In terms of box office performance, Red One has earned $85.7 million domestically and $78.2 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $163.9 million to date against a $200 million budget before prints and advertising. However, Variety reported that the production budget was actually $250 million before P&A.

Audience and Critic Reception

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave Red One a 31% "rotten" rating based on 163 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus reads, "Wrapped in slick packaging but wholly lacking in holiday magic, Red One is a ho-ho-hum action-adventure." But audiences have a different opinion. On the RT Popcorn meter, viewers gave Red One a 90% "fresh" rating based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary for the film reads, "Led by The Rock, the entire ensemble delivers ample servings of naughty and nice that may leave you humming, 'Oh what fun it is to ride in a Red One open sleigh.'"Rated PG-13, Red One is still playing in theaters and is expected to arrive on Prime Video soon, bringing the holiday action to a wider audience.