Merry Christmas 2025: The holiday season has a certain power of pulling people towards comfort, warmth and storytelling that helps them understand the importance of joy. There is a character that has this magic of comfort and warmth better than Santa Claus.
However, over the years, there have been many films from around the world that have reimagined Santa Claus in creative ways that vary from films that make people laugh out loud to films that become a source of warmth and comfort.
List of Santa Claus Based Movies
This carefully curated selection brings Santa centric films that ably blend comedy, drama, fantasy and holiday joy all in one. Every flick on this list provides its own unique spin on the Big Guy in Red with the holiday magic of Christmas never getting stale.
- The Santa Clause
- The Christmas Chronicles
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
- My Santa
- Red One
- Klaus
- Elf
The Santa Clause
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
The Santa Claus is this popular Christmas movie that gives an ordinary man the chance to be Santa Claus through an unlikely series of events. Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen in the movie, finds himself becoming Santa Claus through an accident on Christmas Eve and learns in the process that being Santa is all about growing up into new roles and responsibilities.
The Christmas Chronicles
Where to Watch: Netflix
This movie uses a lively and modern take on the traditional tale of Santa Claus by incorporating a charismatic Santa played by Kurt Russell. Two siblings named Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis) and Kate Pierce (Darby Camp) inadvertently ruin Christmas and are tasked by Santa with correcting the ruin they caused before Christmas morning. It is action packed and exudes energy by mixing elements of adventure and some emotional points that focus on issues of trust and second chances.
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Where to Watch: Netflix
This 2020 musical fantasy film takes place in a world that is full of visual wonder and follows the story of a toymaker who one time was great but now lacks the sparkle. It shines with its striking visual effects and the inspiring story that conveys the message of believing again. Movie showcases the story of Jeronicus Jangle, played by Forest Whitaker, who is a once-brilliant toymaker in the town of Cobbleton.
My Santa
Where to Watch: ZEE5
A 2019 Indian Malayalam-language Christmas film with the Forgotten Reel is another lesser known Christmas film that takes a childlike perspective on Santa Claus. The story involves a young girl struggling with grief and uses her belief in Santa as a means for her healing. Though poignant and subtle, it represents how the notion of Santa exists beyond geographical and cultural differences.
Red One
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
A mix of action and the mythology of Christmas creates something for Santa in this film which takes him into blockbusters. A Santa kidnapped creates a force for the duo to unite in a mission to save Christmas. This creates a roller coaster ride of holidays.
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Klaus
Where to Watch: Netflix
One of the animated gems of this year is Klaus, which gives a different take on the Santa Claus legend in terms of the element of friendship and kindness. One of the reasons why it is so outstanding is because of its unique hand crafted animation, as well as its emotional value because of its ability to uplift viewers by reminding them of the significance of kindness in terms of starting something so remarkable
Elf
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
A 2003 family comedy movie as iconic Elf with childlike wonder in hand, Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, comes to New York City after realizing he isn’t an elf. The magic of this holiday movie lies within its wholehearted approach, able to spread hope to those who can’t accept it.
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Disclaimer: This article is intended for entertainment and recommendation purposes and reflects editorial opinion on popular holiday films.