Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans starrer mystery Christmas movie Red One to jingle in theatres next year

Dwayne Johnson, in collaboration with Seven Bucks Productions and screenwriter Chris Morgan, gears up to unveil the mystery Christmas movie, Red One. The film is slated to hit theaters worldwide on November 15, 2024. Red One, an Amazon MGM Studios production, stems from an original story conceived by Hiram Garcia, President of Production at Seven Bucks Productions. Directed by Jake Kasdan and penned by Chris Morgan, the film promises an action-packed, comedic holiday extravaganza.

Who will feature in the film Red One?

Joining Johnson in this cinematic adventure are an ensemble of acclaimed actors, including J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Wesley Kimmel. Chris Morgan, known for his work on the Fast and Furious franchise and the Johnson-led Hobbs & Shaw, reunites with Johnson for this production.

Amazon's strategic move into the theatrical landscape is evident with the scheduling of Red One just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday corridor, signaling the tech giant's intent to captivate audiences during the festive season. Seven Bucks Productions strategically partnered with Amazon to leverage branding and e-commerce opportunities for the movie, extending beyond its eventual streaming on Amazon's Prime Video platform.

Meanwhile, the film has been described as “a globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy, imagining a whole new universe to explore within the holiday genre.”

All we need to know about Red One

Produced by Garcia, Johnson, and Dany Garcia at Seven Bucks Productions, along with Chris Morgan Productions' Chris Morgan, Jake Kasdan, and Melvin Mar from The Detective Agency, Red One boasts a powerhouse lineup of producers and executive producers. Warner Bros. Pictures is set to handle the international release of the film as part of its distribution deal with Amazon MGM Studios.