Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ Action-Packed Holiday Extravaganza “Red One” Secures 2024 Release Date
In a highly-anticipated development, the release date for the upcoming Christmas action movie, “Red One,” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, has been officially confirmed for November 15, 2024. This globe-trotting, action-adventure film has generated significant buzz, and fans can now mark their calendars for the thrilling cinematic experience set to unfold during the holiday season.
The film, which completed filming from October 2022 to February 2023, boasts an ensemble cast featuring Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Liu, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, J.K. Simmons, Nick Kroll, and Kristofer Hivju. While the exact plot of “Red One” remains shrouded in mystery, leaked set photos have sparked intrigue, revealing J.K. Simmons’ formidable portrayal of Santa Claus and hints of the inclusion of the mythical Krampus.
“Red One” is set to follow the distribution strategy recently employed by Amazon MGM Studios, with an exclusive theatrical release preceding its availability on Prime Video. Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2021 paved the way for this unique release approach, a model successfully executed by recent titles like Ben Affleck’s “Air” and Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” the latter scheduled for release on Prime Video on December 22.
Launching in theaters on November 15 strategically positions “Red One” to capitalize on the lucrative pre-Thanksgiving period. However, the film faces stiff competition from other holiday releases, including “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” and Robert De Niro’s mob movie, “Alto Knights,” both scheduled for the same release date.
With aspirations of reimagining holiday mythology and potentially launching a franchise, the success of “Red One” will be closely monitored during its theatrical run and subsequent streaming availability on Prime Video. As audiences eagerly await the arrival of this star-studded holiday spectacle, the stage is set for “Red One” to make a resounding impact on the 2024 holiday season.