One of the Wildest Action Movies of the 2020s Finally Returns to Streaming

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At last, you have the opportunity to stream one of the most thrilling action movies from recent times on Peacock’s streaming platform. Although platforms like Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon Prime Video are more widely recognized, Peacock offers a great selection of fantastic films and series. Despite it being just halfway through the year, a fantastic Christmas-themed horror movie has recently been added to Peacock, joining other popular titles such as “Mission: Impossible”, “The King of Staten Island”, “King Kong”, and “Titanic”.

2022 saw David Harbour, famously known for his roles in “Thunderbolts” and “Stranger Things”, take on an unconventional Santa Claus character in Tommy Wirkola’s “Violent Night”. This action-packed holiday movie is now streaming on Peacock, marking its return to a streaming platform after some time. The anticipation for this unique twist on the traditional Christmas tale has been building since July 20, 2025, when it will be available on Peacock. Co-written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, “Violent Night” presents an intriguing spin on the conventional Santa Claus story, with Harbour’s Santa character displaying a tough exterior and exceptional combat skills.

At a tense and awkward Christmas celebration, the affluent Lightstone clan finds themselves under siege by a band of mercenaries demanding $300 million from their opulent residence. Concurrently, Santa Claus makes an appearance to distribute presents, but he employs his battle-hardened Viking warrior skills and the legendary hammer, Skullcrusher, that he used during his days as Nicomund the Red, to protect young Trudy instead. The action-packed movie Violent Night combines the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a film like Die Hard with the family-friendly humor of Home Alone, resulting in some genuinely amusing and entertaining scenes. Here’s a sneak peek:

Violent Night” now stands among a select few R-rated films on Peacock, including titles like “Oppenheimer”, “John Wick: Chapter 4”, and “Fist of Legend”. This holiday film doesn’t shy away from the gritty reality, offering a vivid portrayal of Santa Claus’ bloody fight against the mercenaries, led by John Leguizamo’s Scrooge. David Harbour not only infuses action into his Santa Claus role, but also adds a touch of emotion and his signature paternal charm when interacting with Trudy, played by Leah Brady. This is an unusual blend of action and sentiment in holiday movies.

It’s uncertain why Peacock has chosen to include “Violent Night” in its programming for July, but it may be hoping to cash in on David Harbour’s popularity following his appearance in the trailer for “Stranger Things” Season 5. In the final season of “Stranger Things,” Harbour will reprise his role as Jim Hopper, while a sequel to “Violent Night” is planned for release in December 2026. Additionally, Harbour will return as Alexei Shostakov’s Red Guardian in Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday” in 2026, which could boost the prospects of “Violent Night.

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2025-07-21 02:10