David Harbour Zip-Lines in Violent Night 2
A behind-the-scenes video shows David Harbour performing a zip-line stunt ahead of the sequel's December 4, 2026 theatrical release.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Action/Adventure
A behind-the-scenes video shows David Harbour performing a zip-line stunt for Violent Night 2, which is scheduled for theatrical release on December 4, 2026. Harbour returns as Santa Claus alongside Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus.
Why it matters
The sequel moves the holiday action to the Silver Bell Mall, where Jared Harris plays a gangster terrorizing the local community. The film is positioned as a continuation of the first movie's violent Christmas premise.
Kristen Bell spent five weeks training with stunt professionals before filming began on the sequel. The film is rated R for strong bloody violence and language, and the extraction does not indicate how the stunt footage is being used in marketing.
The players
David Harbour
Harbour is an American actor best known for playing Jim Hopper in the Netflix series Stranger Things, and he returns to the role of Santa Claus in this sequel.
Kristen Bell
Bell is an American actress known for her voice role in Frozen and her work in the series Veronica Mars, and she joins the sequel as Mrs. Claus.
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures is a major Hollywood studio and the distributor of Violent Night 2.
The details
Harbour performed a zip-line stunt as part of the mall action sequence, which the film's set pieces are expected to push further than the first movie. Tommy Wirkola returns to direct, with Pat Casey and Josh Miller writing the screenplay.
Timeline
December 4, 2026: Violent Night 2 is scheduled for theatrical release by Universal Pictures.
Franchise Context
Violent Night 2 extends the 2022 original, which also starred Harbour and was directed by Tommy Wirkola, by building its premise of a violent Santa Claus into a larger holiday action series. The sequel carries forward the first film's R-rated, comedic take on Christmas violence while adding Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus.
Violent Night 2 is scheduled for theatrical release on December 4, 2026, through Universal Pictures. The film is rated R, so viewers should check age and admission requirements before attending.
The takeaway
Fans of the first Violent Night can expect the sequel to escalate its holiday chaos, with a December 4, 2026 release date to plan around. Watching the rating and release details ahead of time helps set expectations for the R-rated action.
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