THE SANTA CLAUSE 4 (2026)

⭐ Tim Allen • Sandra Bullock • Steve Martin
🎬 A Walt Disney Pictures Holiday Film
🎭 Genre: Family | Comedy | Fantasy | Christmas Adventure
🎥 Directed by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, The Adam Project)

“Every Christmas needs a little magic.”

❄️ The Magic Returns

After three decades of sleigh rides, chimney mishaps, and holiday miracles, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) thought he’d finally perfected the art of being Santa Claus. The workshop runs like clockwork, the elves are happy (mostly), and the world still believes in the magic of Christmas.

But magic, like snow, doesn’t last forever.

When a strange celestial phenomenon known as “The Starfall” begins to dim the Northern Lights — the very energy source that fuels Christmas magic — Scott’s world is thrown into chaos. Reindeer start misbehaving, toy production halts, and the North Pole’s once-glittering power begins to fade. For the first time in his career, Santa doesn’t know if Christmas can be saved.

🎄 The Story

With Christmas Eve only weeks away, Scott discovers that “The Starfall” is more than a cosmic coincidence — it’s a magical reckoning. The enchantment that powers Christmas is tied not just to the North Pole, but to the belief of those who still hold the spirit of the season in their hearts.

To restore balance, Scott must form an unlikely trio with:

🎁 Sandra Bullock as Clara Frost, a brilliant but cynical holiday consultant sent by the International Council of Holidays — a bureaucratic organization that oversees mythic figures like Cupid, the Easter Bunny, and Jack Frost. Clara doesn’t believe in Christmas magic — she believes in logistics.

🧠 Steve Martin as Ezekiel “Zeke” Tinsel, a retired elf inventor who once built the North Pole’s sleigh guidance system but now lives in self-imposed exile after one too many “explosive” experiments.

Together, they embark on a globe-trotting, time-twisting, laughter-filled adventure to rekindle the spark of Christmas before The Starfall extinguishes it forever. From the frozen peaks of Lapland to the glowing heart of the Aurora Borealis, Scott must rediscover not just what it means to be Santa — but why the world still needs him.

“You can’t just save Christmas,” Clara quips. “You are Christmas.”
Scott grins. “Yeah, but even Christmas needs a good manager.”

🎅 New Faces, Old Magic

Tim Allen returns as Scott Calvin / Santa Claus, blending warmth, wit, and weary wonder in a heartfelt performance that honors the legacy of the series.
Sandra Bullock joins as Clara Frost, bringing sharp humor and emotional depth to a modern twist on Christmas spirit.
Steve Martin delivers his signature comedic brilliance as Zeke Tinsel, a tinkering genius whose inventions often explode with more tinsel than success.
Cameos from Elizabeth Mitchell (Carol Calvin / Mrs. Claus), Eric Lloyd (Charlie Calvin), and David Krumholtz (Bernard the Elf) tie the story back to its origins, creating a warm, nostalgic reunion for longtime fans.

🌟 Themes of Faith, Family & Belief

The Santa Clause 4 continues the franchise’s legacy of humor and heart — but beneath the snow and sparkle lies a message that resonates deeper than ever:

🎁 Belief isn’t about magic — it’s about connection.
🎁 Even legends need help.
🎁 And sometimes, saving Christmas means learning to believe again — in yourself.

The story explores what happens when faith fades — not just among children, but within Santa himself. It’s a tale about renewal, teamwork, and the enduring power of joy in a world that often forgets how to wonder.

“Magic isn’t in the sleigh,” Zeke tells Scott. “It’s in the hands that hold on when it’s falling apart.”

✨ Behind the Sleigh Bells

🎬 Directed by Shawn Levy, known for blending heartfelt adventure with family humor (Night at the Museum, Real Steel).
🎞️ Screenplay by Bill Motz & Bob Roth (The Ghost and Molly McGee), ensuring both nostalgia and new laughs for all ages.
🎵 Original Score by Christophe Beck (Frozen, Ant-Man), featuring soaring orchestral themes and a brand-new holiday ballad — “The Light Still Shines,” performed by Pentatonix and Idina Menzel.

The film’s production design revives the cozy, candy-coated wonder of the original trilogy while expanding the mythology of the Santa universe — with new realms, ancient spells, and a breathtaking reimagining of the North Pole as a living, breathing world powered by starlight and belief.

🎁 Why Fans Will Love It

🎅 Tim Allen’s return as the definitive Santa — wise, witty, and warm.
❄️ A magical new holiday adventure that blends heart and hilarity.
🎄 Sandra Bullock and Steve Martin’s comedic chemistry lighting up the sleigh.
🕯️ Nostalgic callbacks to the original trilogy — from the first toy factory to the enchanted snow globe.
💫 A deeper mythology expanding the magic of Christmas beyond the North Pole.

🕰️ Final Scene Tease

Snow swirls through the workshop as the elves gather in silence. The Northern Lights flicker — dim, but not gone.

Scott, his red coat singed and his spirit weary, places a single glowing ornament on the Christmas tree. The light spreads, pulsing outward.

Clara watches in awe. “What did you do?”

Scott smiles softly. “Nothing,” he says. “They believed again.”

The lights burst back to life. Bells chime. The sleigh roars to the sky.

🎅 Christmas is saved.

🎄 THE SANTA CLAUSE 4 (2026)

✨ “Every Christmas needs a little magic.”
📅 Coming Holiday 2026 — Only on Disney+
🎬 A Walt Disney Pictures Film | Directed by Shawn Levy
🎵 Original Score by Christophe Beck