Santa Claus Meets 'Reacher' in the Official Trailer for 'The Man with the Bag'
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson orchestrate a seasonal New York heist on Prime Video.
Summary
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first full trailer for the holiday heist comedy 'The Man with the Bag' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson
Directed by Adam Shankman the film follows Santa Claus teaming up with an ex-convict to recover his stolen sack of presents from a rogue elf in New York
The seasonal action comedy is scheduled to debut globally on Prime Video on December 2, 2026
Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video have unveiled the official trailer for The Man with the Bag, an upcoming holiday heist comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson. Directed by Adam Shankman, the feature marks Schwarzenegger’s first festive action comedy in three decades following his 1996 hit Jingle All the Way.
The film centers on Santa Claus (Schwarzenegger), whose enchanted sack of presents is stolen by Nadia Nice (Awkwafina), a disgruntled elf captivated by shiny luxuries who checks into a high-end hotel. Facing a ruined Christmas, Santa enlists the illicit skills of Vince (Ritchson), a career criminal newly released after a four-year prison sentence who is attempting to rebuild a bond with his daughter Emma (Berkeley James). Together, the mismatched pair orchestrate a high-stakes New York City heist to infiltrate the hotel and reclaim the bag.
Shot on-location across New York City rather than relying on digital green-screen environments, the production unites Schwarzenegger’s legendary comedic timing with Ritchson’s established action presence from Reacher and Playdate. The dynamic balances seasonal warmth with gritty urban heist maneuvers as Santa helps restore a sense of magic to Vince’s life while striving to save the holiday season.
The Man with the Bag is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on December 2, 2026.
