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Red One 2024

Santa Claus (codenamed Red One) is abruptly kidnapped from the North Pole. Callum Drift calls on legendary tracker/hacker Jack O’Malley to help rescue him before Christmas Eve. Their globe-trotting quest takes them into a world of elves (E.L.F.), Krampus, magical snowmen, and a nefarious witch, uncovering a secret global peace-keeping agency called MORA .🧾 Critics & audiences Critics Critic score: ~30% on Rotten Tomatoes; reviews cite weak plot and over-reliance on CGI Major outlets were unimpressed — The Guardian called it “depressing and blandly sentimental”. Some labeled it among the worst holiday releases of 2024.Audiences Rotten Tomatoes audience score near 90% (popcorn meter) IMDb average ~6.3–6.7/10 from tens of thousands of users Reddit reactions mixed: many mocked the film’s over-the-top premise and massive budget, yet some expected a guilty pleasure💡 Behind the Scenes & Production Notes Originally destined for Prime Video in 2023, Red One pivoted to a theatrical release in November 2024 — likely prompting the steep budget. Johnson reportedly insisted on an IMAX presentation. J.K. Simmons trained intensely to portray an action-ready Santa — calling it a redemption after his first-ever gig as a mall Santa in the ’90s.🎯 Opening Weekend Debuted in North America on November 15, 2024, across 4,032 theaters. Earned approximately $32.1–34.1 million domestically (opening weekend). First-day earnings hit about $10.9 million, including previews.🌍 Total Box Office Totals Domestic gross (U.S. & Canada): $97.0 million . International gross: ~$88.9 million. Worldwide total: $185.9 million, against a production budget of around $200–250 million (plus an estimated $100 million in marketing).💰 Financial Impact Theatrical earnings didn’t cover production and marketing costs—breaking even would’ve required ~$500 million. Despite that, Amazon MGM aimed for a short theatrical run to drum up buzz and support streaming growth on Prime Video. Ultimately, the film underperformed in theaters—but achieved significant success with viewers later streaming it.📊 Streaming Rescue Premiered on Prime Video on December 12, 2024, just 27 days after theatrical release. Within four days, it amassed a record-setting 50 million views, the highest ever for an Amazon MGM original. Streaming kept it relevant and a strong asset for Amazon’s holiday content strategy.✅ Conclusion A bold, ambitious mash‑up of myth, muscle, and magic that split audiences: critics panned it, but many viewers enjoyed its camp‑friendly charm. If you're in the mood for a “dumb fun” holiday blockbuster — and are okay with thin plot and CGI excess — Red One might just light the spark. Read More

• 2024
• 2 h : 3 min
• 2.1k views
• 6.157
• PG-13