A beloved Christmas classic and its often-overlooked follow-up are currently the most-watched movies online during the holiday season. Despite the popularity of re-watching favorites like Elf and Home Alone, newer films are also finding an audience.
According to FlixPatrol, the Kurt Russell film The Christmas Chronicles is now the second most popular movie on Netflix. The holiday season has also boosted interest in its sequel, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, which is currently number seven. Both films are leading the way with young viewers, holding the top two spots in the Top 10 Kids movies category.
Directed by Clay Kaytis and written by Matt Lieberman, the film centers on siblings Teddy and Kate Pierce, ages 16 and 11, and their mother, Claire (Kimberly Williams-Paisley). They’re trying to cope with the loss of their father, Doug (Oliver Hudson), and struggling to feel the holiday spirit. Just when they need it most, Santa Claus (played by Kurt Russell) unexpectedly enters their lives.
When Teddy and Kate finally manage to catch Santa delivering presents, they unexpectedly team up with him for an exciting adventure. They need to help Santa find his missing reindeer and other important things. During their journey, they meet a variety of fun characters, including Goldie Hawn playing Mrs. Claus, Martin Roach as Officer Dave Poveda, and Jeff Teravainen as the sneaky villain, Vincent.
When The Christmas Chronicles premiered on Netflix in 2018, it received generally positive feedback from both critics and viewers. Currently, Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 67
In 2020, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley reprised their roles in The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two. The sequel introduced Julian Dennison as Belsnickel, a frustrated young elf who decides to get revenge on Christmas, which he blames for his troubles.
Although The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two received comparable reviews to the original film, viewers didn’t connect with it as strongly. As of now, the movie has a 66
What’s Next for The Christmas Chronicles Star Kurt Russell?
Kurt Russell fans are eagerly anticipating his next film, The Rivals of Amziah King, a new crime thriller by writer and director Andrew Patterson. The movie premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival, where it received positive feedback from audiences.
Featuring alongside Timothée Chalamet, The Rivals of Amziah King boasts a talented cast including Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass. The film also stars Rob Morgan, Owen Teague, Cole Sprouse, Catherine Dyer, Jake Horowitz, and Tony Revolori. Currently, a wide release date for theaters hasn’t been announced.
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Kurt Russell and his son, Wyatt Russell, are set to work together again on the next installment in the Godzilla series.
You can watch both The Christmas Chronicles and its sequel, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, on Netflix.
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