Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans' Christmas Movie Kicks Off Production: 'The Trouble Begins'

Mar. 15, 2025

Dwayne Johnson (L); Chris Evans.Photo: Pablo Cuadra/WireImage; Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyDwayne JohnsonandChris Evansare up to some holiday mischief.The two actors revealed on Instagram Monday morning that they’d officially kicked off production onRed One, their upcomingChristmasfilm from Amazon Studios.“It’s beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAAASπŸŽ…πŸΎπŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸΌ πŸ›· πŸ˜ˆπŸ’€β€οΈ 🧸,” Johnson, 50, captioned a photo setof the two goofing offin front of a festive, toy-laden backdrop, going on to reveal thatRed Onewould be a “CHRISTMAS franchise film.““Chris and I have been waiting to make a Christmas movie our entire careers and now finally, the trouble begins … πŸ«±πŸΎβ€πŸ«²πŸ»πŸŽ„πŸ€£πŸ˜ˆβ€οΈ,” he added.“Here we goooooo!!! πŸŽ…πŸ»β›„οΈπŸŽ„β€οΈ,” Evans, 41, wrote in a comment.Never miss a story β€” sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Evans shared a similar photo set to his Instagram feed, revealing what appearto be their characters' names: Callum Drift and Jack O’Malley.“We’re already having WAY too much fun on this one,” theAvengers: Endgamestar said, adding, “(I can’t believe I’m finally doing a Christmas movie!).“In his post, Johnson also gave a shout-out to directorJake Kasdan, who previously helmed Johnson’s filmsJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle(2017) and its sequelJumanji: The Next Level(2019).“Our director, Jake Kasdan has been in inspired form to deliver a very special, one of a kind CHRISTMAS franchise for you and your families around the world to enjoy,” he said.“More to come. Lets get to work. Merry Christmas 🎁 🌍 ❀️,” Johnson concluded.RELATED VIDEO: Watch Some of our Favorite Cinematic Santas Bringing in the SeasonJohnsonannouncedRed Oneon his Instagrampage in October 2021, saying at the time that filming would begin in the summer of 2022.“Amazon is playing to WIN,” he wrote in the caption. “Can’t wait to take you and your families on this very special HOLIDAY ADVENTURE … “Evans' casting inRed Onewas announced back in January. The movie is described as an action-adventure comedy that imagines a new universe within the holiday genre.The film is based on an original story fromHiram Garcia, the president of production at Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.Kasdan, 48, will be directing and co-producing with his production company alongside Seven Bucks Productions.Chris Morgan(Hobbs and Shaw, The Fate of the Furious) will be writing the script and co-producing, as well.Red Oneis set to premiere in 2023 on Prime Video.

Dwayne Johnson (L); Chris Evans.Photo: Pablo Cuadra/WireImage; Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: US actor Dwayne Johnson attends the “Black Adam” photocall at NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding hotel on October 19, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Cuadra/WireImage); BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: 77th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – Pictured: (l-r) Chris Evans arrives to the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020. – (Photo by: Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Dwayne JohnsonandChris Evansare up to some holiday mischief.The two actors revealed on Instagram Monday morning that they’d officially kicked off production onRed One, their upcomingChristmasfilm from Amazon Studios.“It’s beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAAASπŸŽ…πŸΎπŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸΌ πŸ›· πŸ˜ˆπŸ’€β€οΈ 🧸,” Johnson, 50, captioned a photo setof the two goofing offin front of a festive, toy-laden backdrop, going on to reveal thatRed Onewould be a “CHRISTMAS franchise film.““Chris and I have been waiting to make a Christmas movie our entire careers and now finally, the trouble begins … πŸ«±πŸΎβ€πŸ«²πŸ»πŸŽ„πŸ€£πŸ˜ˆβ€οΈ,” he added.“Here we goooooo!!! πŸŽ…πŸ»β›„οΈπŸŽ„β€οΈ,” Evans, 41, wrote in a comment.Never miss a story β€” sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Evans shared a similar photo set to his Instagram feed, revealing what appearto be their characters' names: Callum Drift and Jack O’Malley.“We’re already having WAY too much fun on this one,” theAvengers: Endgamestar said, adding, “(I can’t believe I’m finally doing a Christmas movie!).“In his post, Johnson also gave a shout-out to directorJake Kasdan, who previously helmed Johnson’s filmsJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle(2017) and its sequelJumanji: The Next Level(2019).“Our director, Jake Kasdan has been in inspired form to deliver a very special, one of a kind CHRISTMAS franchise for you and your families around the world to enjoy,” he said.“More to come. Lets get to work. Merry Christmas 🎁 🌍 ❀️,” Johnson concluded.RELATED VIDEO: Watch Some of our Favorite Cinematic Santas Bringing in the SeasonJohnsonannouncedRed Oneon his Instagrampage in October 2021, saying at the time that filming would begin in the summer of 2022.“Amazon is playing to WIN,” he wrote in the caption. “Can’t wait to take you and your families on this very special HOLIDAY ADVENTURE … “Evans' casting inRed Onewas announced back in January. The movie is described as an action-adventure comedy that imagines a new universe within the holiday genre.The film is based on an original story fromHiram Garcia, the president of production at Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.Kasdan, 48, will be directing and co-producing with his production company alongside Seven Bucks Productions.Chris Morgan(Hobbs and Shaw, The Fate of the Furious) will be writing the script and co-producing, as well.Red Oneis set to premiere in 2023 on Prime Video.

Dwayne JohnsonandChris Evansare up to some holiday mischief.

The two actors revealed on Instagram Monday morning that they’d officially kicked off production onRed One, their upcomingChristmasfilm from Amazon Studios.

“It’s beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAAASπŸŽ…πŸΎπŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸΌ πŸ›· πŸ˜ˆπŸ’€β€οΈ 🧸,” Johnson, 50, captioned a photo setof the two goofing offin front of a festive, toy-laden backdrop, going on to reveal thatRed Onewould be a “CHRISTMAS franchise film.”

“Chris and I have been waiting to make a Christmas movie our entire careers and now finally, the trouble begins … πŸ«±πŸΎβ€πŸ«²πŸ»πŸŽ„πŸ€£πŸ˜ˆβ€οΈ,” he added.

“Here we goooooo!!! πŸŽ…πŸ»β›„οΈπŸŽ„β€οΈ,” Evans, 41, wrote in a comment.

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Evans shared a similar photo set to his Instagram feed, revealing what appearto be their characters' names: Callum Drift and Jack O’Malley.

“We’re already having WAY too much fun on this one,” theAvengers: Endgamestar said, adding, “(I can’t believe I’m finally doing a Christmas movie!).”

In his post, Johnson also gave a shout-out to directorJake Kasdan, who previously helmed Johnson’s filmsJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle(2017) and its sequelJumanji: The Next Level(2019).

“Our director, Jake Kasdan has been in inspired form to deliver a very special, one of a kind CHRISTMAS franchise for you and your families around the world to enjoy,” he said.

“More to come. Lets get to work. Merry Christmas 🎁 🌍 ❀️,” Johnson concluded.

RELATED VIDEO: Watch Some of our Favorite Cinematic Santas Bringing in the Season

JohnsonannouncedRed Oneon his Instagrampage in October 2021, saying at the time that filming would begin in the summer of 2022.

“Amazon is playing to WIN,” he wrote in the caption. “Can’t wait to take you and your families on this very special HOLIDAY ADVENTURE … "

Evans' casting inRed Onewas announced back in January. The movie is described as an action-adventure comedy that imagines a new universe within the holiday genre.

The film is based on an original story fromHiram Garcia, the president of production at Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.

Kasdan, 48, will be directing and co-producing with his production company alongside Seven Bucks Productions.Chris Morgan(Hobbs and Shaw, The Fate of the Furious) will be writing the script and co-producing, as well.

Red Oneis set to premiere in 2023 on Prime Video.

source: people.com