The official trailer for Red One (2025), starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, teases an action-packed holiday adventure that promises a unique blend of superhero-style thrills and festive cheer. The trailer opens with a magical winter landscape, with the camera zooming in on the North Pole, where elves are hard at work preparing for Christmas. But something feels off—there’s tension in the air, and the normally joyful atmosphere is disrupted by an unseen threat.
The scene then cuts to Dwayne Johnson’s character, Jack, a tough-as-nails hero who’s recruited to save Christmas. He’s introduced in a high-octane action sequence, fighting off a group of mysterious mercenaries in a snow-covered village. Jack is shown as a larger-than-life figure, using his strength and quick reflexes to overpower his enemies, all while dropping clever one-liners. His mission, we quickly learn, is far from ordinary.
Chris Evans’ character, Callum, is then introduced. Unlike Jack, Callum is more strategic and tech-savvy, often the brains behind their operations. The trailer hints at a playful rivalry between the two, as they exchange banter and compete to outdo each other in various high-stakes situations. The chemistry between Johnson and Evans provides the perfect mix of comedy and camaraderie, with their dynamic driving much of the film’s humor.
The stakes are raised when the trailer reveals the main antagonist, a powerful and cunning villain portrayed by J.K. Simmons, who has somehow gained control of magical forces threatening to ruin Christmas forever. The villain’s plot to take over the North Pole and bend the magic of Christmas to his will becomes the central conflict, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Explosions, sleigh chases, and epic hand-to-hand combat dominate the rest of the trailer, with a montage of action sequences showing Jack and Callum battling against both human and supernatural enemies. At one point, they even hijack Santa’s sleigh, flying through the night sky as they try to stop the villain’s plan.
The trailer closes with a tense moment as Jack says, “Saving Christmas isn’t for the faint of heart,” followed by the title Red One flashing on the screen, promising an unforgettable holiday adventure filled with action, humor, and heart.
