The Santa Clause 2

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The Santa Clause 2

G

2002

1h 44m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

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Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been in the role of Santa for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best one ever. But the world of the "Merry Old Soul" turns upside down when he's dealt a double whammy of news: Not only has his son, Charlie (Eric Lloyd), landed on this year's naughty list, but Scott discovers that he must marry by Christmas Eve -- just a month away! -- or he will stop being Santa Claus forever.

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Critics Consensus

Though it's harmless as family entertainment and has moments of charm, The Santa Clause 2 is also predictable and forgettable.

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

Nov 5, 2019

Despite the obviously mercenary nature of this sequel, there's a thimbleful of clever ideas at work here, most notably in the way Allen's RoboSanta begins to turn his toy factory into a tiny dictatorship.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 29, 2010

2/5

This one deserves a "bah humbug."

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Dec 2, 2002

1/5

You might find the syllables bah, hum, and bug dancing on your lips.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 15, 2019

On Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen! On Chet! Yes - Chet. Remember - Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing.

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Sloan Freer

Radio Times

Nov 5, 2019

2/5

It simply feels like a marketing opportunity, without the sincerity and genuine warmth the Christmas season represents.

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Andy Patrizio

IGN

Nov 5, 2019

8/10

Sure, it's cotton candy movie making with a totally predictable outcome. If you want a cranky Christmas, there's always Bad Santa. It's also not as funny as the original, but it's still entertaining.

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Stephen C

@dogfood23111 Sep 29, 2026

The worldwide gross is $172,855,065.00 over a production budget of $65,000,000.00. Profit of $107,855,065.00.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026

It’s not a bad sequel. The movie gets super repetitive when it comes to the love story, but it completely falls apart when we have to deal with the kid again—like, oh my God! Wow, your life is so hard because your dad is Santa Claus, who cares? Unbelievably annoying.

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John K

@WQCMI Jun 22, 2026

Goofy in a bad way, this was really bad.

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Damon G

@Dmoney420 Feb 22, 2026

Best Christmas movie ever

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Jace E

@thefilmguy Dec 23, 2025

Hot take: I think that this is better than the first one. The North Pole in this film is the best depiction of the North Pole in film. It's magical, bright and exactly what I picture for Santa's workshop. Charlie is a whiney baby but there is so much to love about the rest of the movie. The additions of Carol, Lucy and the Council of Legendary Figures add so much depth to the cast. Scott's quest to find a wife is a nice little romcom and the evil toy Santa is hilarious. Best Character: Carol Best Quote: "I think Santa feels a little buzz!" - Toy Santa Best Scene: The Secret Santa (Honorable mention to the final scene with Lucy seeing Scott)

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Dec 22, 2025

It's every bit as cute and funny as the original. Probably a little more magical.

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Synopsis

Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been in the role of Santa for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best one ever. But the world of the "Merry Old Soul" turns upside down when he's dealt a double whammy of news: Not only has his son, Charlie (Eric Lloyd), landed on this year's naughty list, but Scott discovers that he must marry by Christmas Eve -- just a month away! -- or he will stop being Santa Claus forever.

Director: Michael Lembeck
Producer: Brian Reilly, Bobby Newmyer, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer, Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Ed Decter, John Strauss, Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Leo Benvenuti
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $139.2M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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