Red One is an upcoming holiday action-comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, and the trailer sets the stage for an exciting and whimsical Christmas adventure. The teaser begins with festive music playing over a winter wonderland, with decorated streets, twinkling lights, and snow falling gently in the background. But the calm and cheerful atmosphere quickly takes a surprising turn when a massive explosion erupts, shattering the peace. The camera cuts to Dwayne Johnson, decked out in a tactical Santa suit, leaping into action as his character, Callum Drift.
As Callum dramatically punches through a wall of elves gone rogue, his voiceover teases, “Christmas is more than just gifts and cookies—sometimes, it’s about saving the world.”
Next, we meet Chris Evans as Jack O’Malley, an elite operative who’s reluctantly teamed up with Callum to stop an impending global catastrophe. Jack is seen skeptically eyeing Callum’s over-the-top holiday-themed gear, saying, “You’ve got to be kidding me. Santa squad?” Callum, ever the optimist, grins back, “You’d be surprised what the big guy has up his sleeve.”
The trailer introduces the premise that Callum is part of an ancient organization tasked with protecting the magical forces that keep Christmas running smoothly. This year, however, the holiday is under threat from a mysterious villain (played by J.K. Simmons) who’s bent on stealing Christmas magic and using it for his own nefarious purposes. In one scene, we see the villain manipulating an enchanted snow globe that controls the world’s holiday magic, setting up the high-stakes mission for Callum and Jack.
Fast-paced sequences follow, showcasing epic action scenes in whimsical Christmas settings: a high-speed chase through the North Pole’s candy cane forest, an intense snowmobile pursuit on icy mountain slopes, and a battle inside Santa’s workshop, complete with weaponized toys. Amid the action, the comedy shines through as Callum and Jack’s unlikely partnership creates tension and hilarious moments. Jack’s straight-laced attitude constantly clashes with Callum’s holiday cheer and unconventional methods, leading to amusing banter.
The trailer crescendos as Callum and Jack fight their way through armies of high-tech elves, and in a final dramatic moment, they confront the villain in a showdown atop a flying sleigh racing through the night sky. Callum quips, “Let’s sleigh this guy,” before launching into the battle.
The trailer ends with a shot of Callum and Jack, covered in snow, standing victoriously over the defeated villain. As they catch their breath, Jack sarcastically asks, “So, what happens next Christmas?” Callum smiles, “We’ll be ready.”
Red One promises an action-packed, comedic holiday spectacle, with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans delivering laughs, heart, and plenty of festive thrills in what looks to be a unique spin on the holiday genre.
