VIOLENT NIGHT Sequel Reunites Team From The First Hit Installment Ahead Of December 2026 Release
Cameras are expected to roll in September in Winnepeg for Violent Night 2 according to the trades on Wednesday. Tommy Wirkola will return to direct leading man David Harbour who takes up the deer-powered sleigh and red winterwear as the latest badass iteration of Santa Claus, following the sequel’s announcement two-and-a-half years ago.
Screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller are also returning to pen the script with 87North’s David Leitch and Kelly McCormick producing. Universal has reportedly slated a December 4, 2026 release.
In the first film, Harbour plays the mythic Christmas giftgiver whose inebrieated disenchanted mannerisms are put in turn-around when hearing the wishes of a little girl, held under siege with her family by armed gunmen during a holiday gathering. The box office hit actioner was also the subject of a gripping behind-the-scenes profile of the stunt industry next to the production of The Fall Guy in docuseries, Action, which is currently streaming on Peacock.
Check out Joe Hallet’s review for the first film and read more at THR.
