Violent Night 2: Tommy Wirkola Returns to Direct
- Universal Pictures has announced that Violent Night 2 is coming to theaters on Dec.
- Tommy Wirkola,who directed the original Violent night,is also returning to direct the sequel.
- Details about the plot of Violent Night 2 are currently under wraps.
Universal Pictures has confirmed Violent Night 2 is slated for a December 4, 2026 release, ensuring more Christmas action mayhem. Tommy Wirkola, the director of the original, will helm the sequel, guaranteeing fans will get more of the dark humor and over-the-top action that made the first a hit. Returning as Santa Claus is David Harbour, who transformed the holiday season into an action-packed adventure. The original Violent Night, a box office success, saw Santa protecting a family from criminals on Christmas Eve. News Directory 3 delivers updates on upcoming productions, with more casting and production details on the horizon. Discover what’s next for this film.
‘Violent Night 2’ Sets Release Date, Tommy Wirkola to Direct
Updated June 12, 2025
Get ready for more holiday mayhem! Universal Pictures has announced that Violent Night 2 is coming to theaters on Dec. 4, 2026. David Harbour is set to reprise his role as Santa Claus, the butt-kicking St. Nick who turned Christmas into an action-packed adventure in the first film.
Tommy Wirkola,who directed the original Violent night,is also returning to direct the sequel. The first movie, released in December 2022, was a box office success, grossing $76.6 million worldwide against a $20 million budget. The Christmas action film saw Harbour’s Santa protecting a family from criminals on Christmas Eve.
Details about the plot of Violent Night 2 are currently under wraps. fans can expect more of the same over-the-top action and dark humor that made the first film a hit.
What’s next
Production details and further casting announcements for Violent Night 2 are expected in the coming months. In the meantime, fans can re-watch the original to prepare for Santa’s return to ass-kicking.