Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights for action horror comedy Christmas at the Kringles.

Kevin Lewis (Willy’s Wonderland) directs from a script by Zack Imbrogno (Slayers, Fear, Inc.).

Ron Livingston (The Conjuring, Office Space) and Rachel Bilson (The O.C.) lead an ensemble cast featuring Rob Riggle, Arden Myrin, Beverly D’Angelo (Violent Night), and David Wain with Thomas Lennon and Donald Faison. 

The film follows “the Seversons, a family starting fresh in a quiet suburban neighborhood, whose next-door neighbors, the Kringles, celebrate Christmas year-round. What begins as charming quickly turns unsettling, as Mark and Julie grow concerned about their son’s growing attachment to the family. After a heated confrontation, Mark heads next door to bring his family home only to uncover the Kringles’ true intentions: to hypnotize and indoctrinate them. What follows is a life-or-death rescue mission, as Mark teams up with a rogue, badass Santa in a high-stakes, action-packed fight to save his family.”

Director Kevin Lewis previews, “I have been looking to do another zany and bonkers genre film in the vein of Willy’s Wonderland, and I found it in Zack Imbrogno’s unique and original screenplay. I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented cast and crew to bring this crazy train of a movie to life.”

Producer Andrew Ortenberg adds, “Working with Kevin Lewis to bring his gloriously batshit and bonkers vision of Christmas to the big screen has been a total joy. That we were able to wrangle a cast that includes icons such as Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, Rob Riggle, Thomas Lennon, Arden Myrin, Donald Faison, and Beverly D’Angelo is a testament to Kevin and Zack’s original and unhinged vision of holiday spirit.”

A theatrical release is planned for November 2026.