Arnold Schwarzeneggernext Christmas movie, The man with the bagcould finally rectify a disastrous sequel that only got a 20% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known for action films like Terminatorsparking a trend for the prolific actor. However, Schwarzenegger often broke this gender trend and starred in comedies. This includes the 1996 Christmas classic Jingle until the end. The film revolves around two feuding fathers, Schwarzenegger and Sinbad, desperately trying to buy a popular action figure called Turbo-Man for their children in a last-minute Christmas Eve shopping spree.
Despite Jingle until the end Being considered a festive classic now, the Christmas film was poorly received and a box office flop when it was released. This was surprising considering Arnold Schwarzenegger's popularity at the time, although critics praised Schwarzenegger and Sinbad's performances amid negative reception. Recently, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger will be joining Reacher Alan Ritchson by a new Christmas movie called The man with the bagbreaking the Terminator actor's hiatus with his first film in five years. The next film could also make up for it Jingle until the end 2 disappointment.
The Man in the Bag will be Schwarzenegger's first Christmas film since Jingle All The Way
Schwarzenegger last appeared in a Christmas movie almost 30 years ago
The man with the bag will be Arnold Schwarzenegger's first Christmas film since Jingle until the end was released in 1996, a surprising move for the actor. Arnold Schwarzenegger has released 22 films since Jingle until the endbut most of these films belong to the action genre. Therefore, for Schwarzenegger to release another Christmas movie nearly thirty years after the last one is a strange decision. However, the reason for their involvement The man with the bag probably stems from the family comedy concept, as the logline describes an element of heist.
When Santa's magical bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa Claus, and a group of misfit elves, Vance will have to pull off the biggest heist of his life to save Christmas.
Alan Ritchson, who will star alongside Schwarzenegger, has also been in action films and TV shows such as Reach, Titansand Fastthen The man with the bag may have more action elements than its family comedy premise suggests. On December 17, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson released The bag man first set image, all but confirming that Schwarzenegger will take on the role of Santa Claus in the film. Directed by Adam Shankman, The man with the bag has started filming, which means it will be ready for Christmas 2025.
Jingle All The Way 2 Didn't Include Schwarzenegger and Was Hardly a Sequel to the 1996 Film
Schwarzenegger's Classic Christmas Sequel Gets a Bad Rep
Jingle until the end became popular after its box office failure and became one of those classic Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season. However, most people may not realize that there is a sequel to the 1996 Christmas movie. Jingle until the end 2 was released by WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox in 2014 and does not star Arnold Schwarzeneggerwith Larry the Cable Guy and Santino Marella in the lead roles. In fact, the Christmas movie is a sequel in name only, as it has no real connection to the original film.
Jingle until the end 2 follows a truck driver competing with his ex-wife's husband for his daughter's affection on a similar note to the Schwarzenegger film. Produced on a budget of $5 million, the direct-to-video family comedy was hailed as one of the worst Christmas films of all time for failing to capture the humor or emotions of the original film. Jingle until the end 2 It's a forgettable sequel, and its lack of connection to Schwarzenegger doesn't help.
Therefore, The man with the bag could be Schwarzenegger Jingle until the end follow-up that never actually happened. While a suitable Jingle until the end sequel may not have been a good idea in the first place, given Arnold Schwarzenegger in another Christmas movie seems incredibly moving. As The man with the bag will compare with Jingle until the end remains to be seen.