Christmas cheer gets seriously twisted in Christmas at the Kringles, the new horror-comedy from Briarcliff Entertainment—and the first trailer and poster have arrived!

Directed by Kevin Lewis, the film stars Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson as parents who discover their Christmas-obsessed new neighbors may be decking the halls with something far more sinister. When the Kringles’ year-round holiday enthusiasm turns into hypnotic indoctrination, Dad must team up with a rogue, badass Santa to save his family. Ho, ho… holy crap!

Also starring Rob Riggle, Arden Myrin, Beverly D’Angelo, David Wain, Thomas Lennon, and Donald Faison.

Check out the new trailer and poster for CHRISTMAS AT THE KRINGLES, exclusively in theaters October 30!

Here's a look at the first trailer for Christmas at the Kringles.

Christmas at the Kringles

“It's gonna get weird"

Synopsis: he story 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.
Release Date: October 30, 2026
Director: Kevin Lewis
Writer: Zack Imbrogno
Cast: Rob Riggle, Arden Myrin, Beverly D’Angelo