The Man with the Bag(2026)
The Man with the Bag Synopsis
After Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfits, Vance will have to pull off the greatest heist of his life to save Christmas.
The Man with the Bag (2026) is a comedy and family film directed by Adam Shankman, released on December 2, 2026. It stars Alan Ritchson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Awkwafina and Michael Cyril Creighton.
- Director:
- Adam Shankman
- Writers:
- Allan Rice
- Producers:
- Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman
- Composer:
- John Debney
- Production:
- Grey Matter Productions, Amazon MGM Studios
- Status:
- Post Production
The Man with the Bag Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ritchson
as Vance
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Santa
Awkwafina
Michael Cyril Creighton
Liza Koshy
Kyle Mooney
Ken Jeong
Jesmille Darbouze
Adrian Martinez
Roger Bart
Karren Karagulian
Gabi Samels
Key crew
Directed by Adam Shankman, written by Allan Rice, produced by Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard and Reg Tigerman.
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The Man with the Bag – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man with the Bag?
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The main cast of The Man with the Bag (2026) includes Alan Ritchson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Awkwafina, Michael Cyril Creighton and Liza Koshy. The film was directed by Adam Shankman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man with the Bag released?
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The Man with the Bag was released on December 2, 2026.