Houston moviegoers can get an early look at the holiday action comedy Violent Night 2 before it arrives in theaters nationwide. Houston Style Magazine is giving readers an opportunity to enter to win screening passes to the film’s special advance screening.

The screening is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Edwards Marq*e in Houston.

David Harbour returns as Santa Claus in the sequel to the 2022 holiday action film Violent Night. This time, Santa faces a ruthless gangster terrorizing merchants at Silver Bell Mall.

After losing his magic and forgetting the true meaning of Christmas, Santa finds himself surrounded by a community in need of help. With time running out and dangerous criminals threatening the mall, he must rediscover his faith in goodness and enlist some unexpected help from Mrs. Claus, played by Kristen Bell.

Jared Harris joins Harbour and Bell, with additional cast members including Joe Pantoliano, Daniela Melchior, Andrew Bachelor and professional wrestler Maxwell Friedman.

Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Violent Night 2 is produced by 87North founders Kelly McCormick and David Leitch. Pat Casey and Josh Miller return as screenwriters. Universal Pictures will release the film.

The action comedy is rated R for strong, bloody violence and language. The runtime is 110 minutes.

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Screening Details:

Film: Violent Night 2

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Edwards Marq*e, Houston

Rating: R

The film opens in theaters nationwide December 5.

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