The first trailer starts with the point of view of Johnson as Callum Drift, the North Pole’s Head of Security training, as he trains with Santa Claus. The latter gets kidnapped under Callum’s watch, and he must team up with Evans, the world’s best tracker. The new trailer starts with Chris Evan’s character as he gets captured and filled in on a mission to help track down Kris Kringle. He reluctantly teams up with Callum as they deal with dangerous threats trying to ruin Christmas.

About Red One

Synopsis: After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel and J.K. Simmons

Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Walk Hard) is the director with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious franchise) as the screenwriter from a story by Hiram Garcia.

It’s produced by Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Chris Morgan, Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar.

The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 2 hours 2 minutes.

Amazon MGM Studios will release Red One in theaters on Friday, November 15, 2024.

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“It’s much different than what we did with ‘Jungle Cruise,’ but I got to tell you there is no greater partner in our industry than Emily who I would want to have to rip this thing open,” he said. “This is a long time coming, man. It’s with A24 and we’ll shoot that next. I can’t wait.”

Early production on the film appears to have begun as The Rock shared on his personal Instagram that he has started his MMA training camp to prepare for the role.

“With WrestleMania behind me, my second training camp of 2024 begins tomorrow for my next role in a film titled The Smashing Machine,” Johnson said. “My body’s banged up from Mania, but no injuries and feeling great – ready to go. Starting my MMA workouts tomorrow. I’m coming into this in pretty good conditioning and cardio shape, but MMA is a different animal. And Mark Kerr was a ‘one of one’ monster.”

The Rock has stated this film will not shy away from the dark parts of Kerr’s life. The Smashing Machine will cover his issues with drug addiction, steroid use, and depression.

“I run to this Smashing Machine journey with deep respect and love for all MMA fighters and the culture,” he added. “Especially those who have struggled with addiction. I’ve lost so many friends (wrestlers) over the years from addiction and mental health struggles – from suicide too, it was just their time to go. This is my love letter to them.”

The Smashing Machine starring The Rock is slated for a 2025 release. The HBO documentary that shares the same name as the movie is currently available to stream on Max.

Featured image: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in Jumanji. Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

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A first-look image and special look for Moana 2 were released.

The first-look announcement video features Moana landing on a small island and blowing on a conch. In addition, fans of the soundtrack will recognize “Tulou Tagaloa” by Olivia Foa’i during the unveiling of the Moana 2 title. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can also be heard shouting with excitement in the background near the end.

The first-look image shows off Moana, Maui, and the crew as they sail on the ocean and witness what looks like a whale or whale shark. It’s a beautiful image of nature shining bright in the night sky.

Moana 2 and its theatrical release date in November 2024 was announced by Bob Iger, The Walt Disney Company CEO.

“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can’t wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when ‘Moana 2’ comes to theaters this November.”

About Moana 2

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

The film is directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina.

Moana 2 sails into theaters on November 27, 2024.

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