Directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, Red One brings together Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, and Lucy Liu in a production that combines action, adventure, and family comedy. Distributed in France on Prime Video in December 2024, the film will be broadcast for the first time on TF1 on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 9:10 p.m., in line with the channel’s other major end-of-year entertainment offerings.

The story opens with the kidnapping of Santa Claus, identified by the code name “Red.” Responsible for security at the North Pole, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) must then team up with Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans), a bounty hunter renowned for his efficiency and expeditious methods. Their unlikely collaboration leads to an international mission where each step reveals a piece of the secret organization that protects the mythology of Christmas. The duo must navigate between spectacular action and personal issues related to maintaining tradition.

The film gradually develops the ramifications of the kidnapping, which threatens to upset the balance of the entire festive season. Traveling across different continents and facing a threat still unknown to the public, Callum and Jack confront both human adversaries and elements from Nordic folklore. This adventure seeks to combine humor, tension, and family spirit, drawing on the contrasting dynamics of the two protagonists.

The trailer for Red One

Co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Red One marks a new collaboration between Jake Kasdan and Dwayne Johnson following the success of the last two Jumanji films. Filming took place mainly in Atlanta, with extensive use of visual effects to depict the infrastructure of the North Pole. Designed as a hybrid between a contemporary action film and a family tale, the project is part of the recent trend of modern reinterpretations of the Christmas myth, following in the footsteps of productions such as Violent Night and The Christmas Chronicles. The release on Prime Video has been heavily promoted, with the distributor stating that the work represents a potential franchise for the platform.

The feature film is aimed at a global audience: families attracted to adventure productions, fans of buddy movies, and viewers looking for fast-paced entertainment. The tone alternates between light humor, choreographed action sequences, and deliberately modernized festive imagery. The staging favors a fast pace, reminiscent of the codes of action films from the 2000s, coupled with a more contemporary fairy-tale universe. TF1 viewers will find a format tailored for winter event broadcasting, in line with the family blockbusters aired at the end of each year.

Red One
Film | 2024
On Prime Video on December 12, 2024
TV broadcast: TF1 – December 14, 2025 at 9:10 p.m.
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family | Running time: 2 hours 3 minutes
By Jake Kasdan | Starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu
Nationality: United States

With its combination of action comedy and festive imagination, Red One offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the figure of Santa Claus, carried by a duo of actors familiar with the genre. The film combines spectacular scenes and an accessible narrative, in a universe designed to broaden the traditional codes of end-of-year fiction.

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