‘Violent Night 2’ Cast Adds Kristen Bell & Daniela Melchior!!

Universal Pictures has officially tapped the first two new cast members for Violent Night 2, the upcoming sequel to the Christmas action comedy movie. It is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on Wednesday, December 4, 2026. Who is joining the Violent Night 2 cast? According to Deadline, Frozen’s Kristen Bell and The Suicide Squad’s Daniela Melchior have been tapped to join the cast of … Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’ Cast Adds Kristen Bell & Daniela Melchior!!

‘Violent Night 2’ Sets December 2026 Release Date!!

Christmas came early for fans of bloody and brutal Santas and David Harbour. A sequel to Tommy Wirkola‘s holiday-set action flick Violent Night is officially on its way, as 87North and Universal have set a release date. Harbour will get his suit and beard back on and get ready to rumble in theaters on December 4, 2026, landing the film right near the start of … Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’ Sets December 2026 Release Date!!

‘Violent Night 2’: Writer Shares New Update on Sequel!!

It’s only been a few weeks since David Habour posted photos on his personal Instagram with Santa Claus, sparking debate that he was perhaps ready to begin production on Violent Night 2, the sequel to the 2022 R-rated Christmas action flick. Now, the scriptwriters have delivered a more concrete update on the film, and while it does appear to be in active development, it’s perhaps … Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’: Writer Shares New Update on Sequel!!

Phoebe Dynevor in Talks to Star in ‘Violent Night’ Director’s Shark Flick!!

Violent Night director Tommy Wirkola is set to bring a shark movie to Sony, and Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor is in talks to star in it. There are few details on the film, but it is billed as a thriller, which suits Wirkola’s genre head style. Phoebe Dynevor to swim With Sharks for Wirkola Wirkola helmed the 2022 festive action movie Violent Night starring David Harbour, … Continue reading Phoebe Dynevor in Talks to Star in ‘Violent Night’ Director’s Shark Flick!!

‘Violent Night 2’: David Harbour Provides Positive Update on Sequel!!

David Harbour would be more than happy to reprise his role as Santa Claus in a sequel to Violent Night, and he even revealed that there had already been discussions regarding where the future of the character can go. There’s only one problem that has brought the development of the project to a full stop, and that’s the ongoing dual strike organized by the Writers … Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’: David Harbour Provides Positive Update on Sequel!!

‘Violent Night 2’: Director Tommy Wirkola Confirms Writers are Returning for Sequel!!

There is no doubt that 2022’s Violent Night was a smashing success, making over $75 million globally against a budget of $25 million. After making over $50 million dollars in profit, Violent Night’s director Tommy Wirkola has confirmed a sequel is in the works with Pat Casey and Josh Miller returning to pen the script. Shortly after the film hit theaters, producer Kelly McCormick told … Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’: Director Tommy Wirkola Confirms Writers are Returning for Sequel!!

‘M3GAN’ Over-Performs with $30 Million Opening at the BO!!

Universal/Blumhouse/Atomic Monster’s M3GAN is a monster at the box office, with an opening of $30.2M after a rich Saturday of $11.7M, even with Friday’s take, plus previews. What a great late Christmas present for exhibition. Not to mention the start of a new franchise, as this one will have legs and give some extra bounce to the box office. That’s as we wait for Ant-Man … Continue reading ‘M3GAN’ Over-Performs with $30 Million Opening at the BO!!

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Entering New Year with $400+ Million at the BO!!

While New Year’s Eve is typically a better moviegoing day than Christmas Eve, business was still down yesterday at -27% from Friday for all movies. That’s a similar decline to last weekend’s Friday-to-Christmas Eve (-26%). However, New Year’s Eve made more than Christmas Eve, $27.9M to $22.2M. Moviegoing is expected to be +19% on New Year’s Day today, and there will be an extra cushion … Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Entering New Year with $400+ Million at the BO!!

Despite Winter Weather ‘Avatar 2’ to Set $82M 4-Day Total at the BO!!

We’re hearing that some of those nearly 80 theaters that were closed are trying to get open today for what typically is the first of many lucrative moviegoing days as holiday distractions ease. That’s been complicated this year by Winter Storm Elliott in the Midwest, power outages and a deep wind chill that’s keeping many at home. As far as where the box office stands … Continue reading Despite Winter Weather ‘Avatar 2’ to Set $82M 4-Day Total at the BO!!

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Launches with $134M and $435M at the Domestic and Worldwide BO!!

20th Century Studios/Disney’s Avatar: The Way of Water is coming in close to where we told you last night: $44.5M for Saturday and an opening weekend of $134M. The global $435M start of Avatar 2 puts Disney very close to notching the $4 billion mark worldwide for the year. Despite Avatar: The Way of Water missing its $150M-$175M projections, rival distribution sources and exhibition aren’t … Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Launches with $134M and $435M at the Domestic and Worldwide BO!!

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Crosses $409 Million at the BO!!

What happens when there’s no wide theatrical releases and it’s the holiday season as we emerge from the pandemic? Why, you get the second-lowest box office weekend of the year at an estimated $38.3M, a notch above the Jan. 28-30 frame, when we reached the bottom of the well for 2022 with all movies at $34.87M. Top pic this weekend is, of course, the fifth … Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Crosses $409 Million at the BO!!

‘Violent Night 2’: Producer Teases Sequel to David Harbour led Holiday Action Flick!!

Violent Night 2 could be in the works according to a producer for the action-packed first installment, which stars David Harbour. Violent Night premiered in theaters this week, introducing Harbour‘s gritty and ruthless take on Santa Claus in an intense and comedic Christmas-themed romp. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, the movie follows a world-weary Santa who is roped into vigilantism when the wealthy family he is … Continue reading ‘Violent Night 2’: Producer Teases Sequel to David Harbour led Holiday Action Flick!!

Violent Night (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas). My Take – While the idea of a nasty Santa Claus is nothing new, this latest film from director Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters), which sees Stranger Things actor David Harbour play the bearded, gift-giving avatar … Continue reading Violent Night (2022) Review!!

‘Violent Night’ Opens Strongly with $13.3M as ‘Wakanda Forever’ Overperforms at the BO!!

On one of the dullest weekends of the year, it’s good to see some movies overperforming. And we have the fourth weekend of Disney/Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever coming in at $17.59M, and Universal/87 North’s horror action comedy Violent Night over-indexing with $13.3M, slightly above its $10M-$12M projection. As previously mentioned, that opening is just under Universal’s 2015 horror comedy, Krampus, which played the … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’ Opens Strongly with $13.3M as ‘Wakanda Forever’ Overperforms at the BO!!

‘Violent Night’: New Clip Sees Santa Taking on a Naughty Robber!! Check It Out!!

It’s time for some “season’s beatings!” David Harbour as Santa Claus is taking care of a naughty robber in a new clip from Violent Night, shared by Comic Book. As the robber confronts Santa, all he wants to do is leave the gifts and scoot out of the chimney onto the terrace in peace. But once the robber provokes him, he swiftly kicks his butt … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’: New Clip Sees Santa Taking on a Naughty Robber!! Check It Out!!

‘Violent Night’: New Featurette Teases a Naughty Santa Claus Film!! Check It Out!!

As the weather gets colder and trees and stockings get hung up with care, we know that it’s only a matter of time before the yuletide festivities are in full bloom. Indeed, as we inch ever closer to December, it’s clear that Christmas time is here, and we’re only a few short weeks away from seeing ole’ Saint Nick himself. But this year, Santa Claus … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’: New Featurette Teases a Naughty Santa Claus Film!! Check It Out!!

‘Violent Night’ Trailer Reveals David Harbour as a Bloody Santa Claus!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas). Directed – Tommy Wirkola Starring – David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D’Angelo Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Violent Night’ Trailer Reveals David Harbour as a Bloody Santa Claus!! Check It Out!!

‘Violent Night’: First Poster Teases David Harbour as a Violent Santa Claus!! Check It Out!!

With the summer movie season officially over and the holidays just around the corner, a new poster for Violent Night has been revealed via the film’s official Twitter page, which showcases David Harbour (Stranger Things) as a grizzled take on Santa Claus. The poster depicts an up-close shot of Harbour and his role as the iconic holiday figure as he appears with several cuts and … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’: First Poster Teases David Harbour as a Violent Santa Claus!! Check It Out!!

‘Violent Night’: David Harbour led Holiday Thriller Adds Cam Gigandet and Edi Patterson!!

Today, two new cast members have been announced to be joining Stranger Things star David Harbour in the upcoming holiday thriller Violent Night. Deadline is reporting that The Righteous Gemstones star Edi Patterson and Without Remorse star Cam Gigandet have signed on to be in the film. The film will follow an elite team of mercenaries on Christmas Eve as they take a wealthy family … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’: David Harbour led Holiday Thriller Adds Cam Gigandet and Edi Patterson!!

‘Violent Night’: David Harbour to Star in Holiday Thriller!!

Things are looking less than strange for David Harbour, as he has just been cast in a new thriller for Universal called Violent Night. Harbour will star in the film directed by Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters). The script is being written by Sonic the Hedgehog scribes Pat Casey and Josh Miller. The film is being produced by 87North, … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’: David Harbour to Star in Holiday Thriller!!