As of May 2024, Netflix has not officially announced The Christmas Chronicles 3. The earliest possible release date for the third movie is November 2025, assuming the pattern of a two-year gap between films continues. The Christmas Chronicles is a Netflix movie about siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce who try to catch Santa Claus on camera on Christmas Eve.
The movie stars Kurt Russell as Santa Claus and was a big hit for the streaming service when it debuted in 2018. A sequel was released in November 2020. In The Christmas Chronicles 3, Christmas faces its most dangerous threat yet as the ancient, dark spirit Krampus is released from his icy prison and sets out to end the holiday for good. Fueled by his bitterness toward the joy and warmth that Christmas brings, Krampus descends upon Santa’s Village with a mission to destroy everything Santa and Mrs.
Claus have built, from the magical village itself to the hopes of children around the world. The story begins with Santa (Kurt Russell) preparing for another Christmas, spreading joy with the help of his loyal elves and Mrs. Claus (Goldie Hawn).
However, things take a dark turn when strange disturbances begin to plague the North Pole—elf magic weakens, the Christmas star dims, and a bitter chill overtakes the village. Santa soon realizes these are signs of an ancient curse reawakening. In a chilling twist, Santa learns that Krampus, a shadowy figure from Christmas legends, has been freed. Long ago, Santa had defeated and imprisoned Krampus, who threatened to bring eternal darkness to Christmas.
.But now, fueled by hatred and a desire for revenge, Krampus emerges with a powerful dark magic that starts freezing everything he touches, turning once-vibrant parts of the North Pole into frozen wastelands. Santa and Mrs. Claus seek help from their magical allies, the Elves’ Council, and even a few brave children who have stumbled into the North Pole, full of wonder and excitement. As Krampus rallies a fierce storm and dark creatures that thrive in the cold, Santa realizes he must go beyond his usual magic and unlock a hidden power he’s never fully harnessed before: the true spirit of Christmas, powered by belief. In an epic showdown, Santa and Krampus clash, their powers colliding in a battle that lights up the sky with bursts of magic.
Krampus taunts Santa, declaring that hope and joy are fragile, especially in a world where fewer people believe each year. But Santa, undeterred, reminds Krampus that Christmas is more than gifts and decorations—it’s about belief, love, and togetherness, things that can never be fully destroyed. In the climactic moment, with the help of Mrs.
Claus, the elves, and the children, Santa channels the power of Christmas spirit into a magical blast that seals Krampus back into the ice, trapping him once more. The frozen wastelands thaw, the Christmas star shines brighter than ever, and Santa’s Village returns to its former glory.
