Crimson One, a Christmas-themed motion comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, is coming to theaters and Prime Video in 2024.
The film, which wrapped filming in early 2023 after which went underground, has now been confirmed to drop on November 15, 2024. Deadline shared the information yesterday, additionally confirming that Amazon MGM Studios and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks are giving it a strong theatrical window earlier than reaching its final vacation spot: Prime Video. The choice was seemingly made after the tentpole “examined twice and scores have been by the roof.”
Plot particulars are scarce, however the film, which is led by streaming regulars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, has been described as a “four-quadrant” launch, which is perhaps essentially the most boring and corporate-like approach to discuss a film I’ve ever seen. It is, nonetheless, primarily based on a unique story by Seven Bucks’ President of Manufacturing, Hiram Garcia, so minor yay, I suppose.
‘The Rock’ has stated prior to now the next about Crimson One: “This can be a huge globe trotting & enjoyable film that brings Christmas residence to you and your households in a approach that you simply’ve by no means seen earlier than.” Once more, it sounds just like the definitive ‘algorithm flick’ for a streaming service. However it additionally options J.Ok. Simmons as ripped Santa Claus, and that sort of goes arduous.
Crimson One is directed by Jumanji reboot helmer Jake Kasdan, from a script written by Quick & Livid veteran Chris Morgan. On high of Johnson, Evans, and Simmons, the forged additionally consists of Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Wesley Kimmel.
