# Santa's Magic Crystal

Santa's Magic Crystal is an upcoming animated Christmas fantasy superhero epic adventure comedy film directed by Kari Juusonen and Rasmus A. Sivertsen, and co-directed by Sam J. Levine and Mark Walton. From a script by Friðrik Erlingsson and Stefan Fjeldmark. The film star Tom Holland, Stephanie Beatriz, Gina Rodriguez, Jack Black, Della Saba, Alan Kim, Jason Griffith, Matt Lucas, Fiona Shaw, John Mulaney and Brian Cox a reboot of The Magic Crystal. It is primarily a parody of the DC Extended Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe, but also parodies other Christmas and superhero films and popular franchises including That Christmas, Arthur Christmas, Rise of the Guardians, Kung Fu Panda, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Monsters vs. Aliens, The Incredibles and Migration.
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## Voice cast

* Tom Holland as Yotan, the leader of the patrol and the main character of the series, sociable, helpful and humorous.
* Stephanie Beatriz as Jaga, of elves and elves, sensitive and emotional.
* Gina Rodriguez as Jiffy, solidary squirrel, doesn't care about adventures.
* Jack Black as Basil, Santa's twin brother, 2 minutes younger.
* Della Saba as Didi, looks small and delicate, but is really strong.
* Alan Kim as Alpo, the smallest and most childish member of the patrol, the ability to turn invisible.
* Jason Griffith as Smoo, technology and computer expert.
* Matt Lucas as Sven, Red Caps patrol driver, eternal optimist.
* Fiona Shaw as Maya, takes care of Santa's well-being.
* John Mulaney as Grouch, Basil's faithful and loyal servant.
* Brian Cox as Santa Claus, Korvatunturi's wise and kind host.

## Production
### Development

Kari Juusonen and Rasmus A. Sivertsen was announced as director in November 2024, with pre-production beginning the following month. In February 2025, it was announced that Cinematic Animation was developing The Magic Crystal an animated feature.

### Casting

In May 2025, Tom Holland, Stephanie Beatriz, Gina Rodriguez, Jack Black, Della Saba, Alan Kim, Jason Griffith, Matt Lucas, Fiona Shaw, John Mulaney and Brian Cox were announced to star in the film.

### Music

In July 2025, it was confirmed that Tuomas Kantelinen and Kristian Eidnes Andersen would compose the film's score.

## Release

Santa's Magic Crystal will be released by Lionsgate on November 21, 2025.

### Video game

In 2025, an adventure video game, Santa's Magic Crystal, is scheduled for a late 2025 release date. The game will be a 3D beat 'em up platformer developed and published by Outright Games, set to release on Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch.

## Future
### Sequel

In November 2025, it was reported that a sequel film had been greenlit. Juusonen and Silvertsen is set to return as directors, and Cinematic and Qvisten Animation will return to co-produce. The film is set to release in theaters on November 19, 2027. In February 2026, it was officially confirmed that Black would be reprising his role for the film, along with Holland, Beatriz, Rodriguez, Sabba, Griffith, Kim, Lucas, Shaw, Mulaney and Cox were added to the cast. In April, Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Jemaine Clement and Keanu Reeves were added to the cast.

### Television series

On November 28, 2026, a sequel television series titled Red Caps, premiered Cartoon Network.