Red One, the star-studded Christmas action movie featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, is set to stream on Prime Video soon. The film, which opened in theaters on November 15, centers around an exciting mission to save Santa Claus after he’s kidnapped. The official logline reads: “After Santa Claus—Code Name: RED ONE—is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.”
Directed by Jake Kasdan, Red One also stars J.K. Simmons as Santa Claus, Bonnie Hunt as Mrs. Claus, Kristofer Hivju as Krampus, and Lucy Liu as Zoe, the head of a secret government agency that protects mythological beings. The film is slated to hit Prime Video on December 12, though this release date is subject to change, as Amazon MGM Studios has yet to confirm the exact timing.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a “rotten” 31% based on 163 reviews, Red One has received a much warmer reception from audiences, who rated it 90% fresh. The movie currently has a global box office tally of $163.9 million against a production budget of up to $250 million.
Red One promises a fun blend of action, humor, and holiday cheer, with The Rock and Evans bringing their trademark charm to the holiday season. It’s rated PG-13 and is perfect for those looking for a different kind of Christmas adventure.
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