If you loved
Red One
Film · 2024
What hooked you in Red One was the high-stakes thrill of unlikely duos navigating mythological worlds to save the day.
Books on the same thread
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Just like the North Pole mission in Red One, this story features an essential journey where an unlikely team must brave the elements to rescue a key figure.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Rick Riordan · Book · 2005
If the kidnapping plot of Red One kept you engaged, you will appreciate this quest where heroes must track down a missing mythological deity against a ticking clock.
Dog Man and Cat Kid: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
The dynamic partnerships found in Red One carry over here as this heroic duo tackles mysteries and high-stakes action with a blend of humor and teamwork.
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
This epic quest mirrors the globe-trotting mission in Red One by uniting a group of characters on a dangerous journey to prevent an apocalyptic threat to their world.
Series on the same thread
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Much like the mismatched pair working together in Red One, this series thrives on the tension and comedy of disparate individuals forced into a secret, high-stakes alliance.
Hawkeye
Jonathan Igla · Series · 2021
If you enjoyed the holiday-themed action of Red One, this series offers a similar festive mission where an unlikely mentor and protege must save the day together.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adam Muto · Series · 2023
Like the sprawling, magical stakes of Red One, this adventure follows a duo through a multiverse-hopping mission to stop a powerful force from erasing their existence.
Jackie Chan Adventures
John Rogers · Series · 2000
The global search for magical artifacts in this show echoes the world-spanning mission in Red One, relying on the chemistry of a team to stop sinister forces.
Podcasts on the same thread
Hollywood Babble-On
Ralph Garman, Kevin Smith · Podcast · 2025
If Red One hit, Hollywood Babble-On shares the thread.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
If Red One hit, To Live and Die in LA shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Red One a movie about Santa Claus?
Yes, Red One features Santa Claus, who is referred to by the codename Red One. The plot follows the North Pole's Head of Security as he attempts to rescue Santa Claus after he is kidnapped before the holiday.
What is the main plot of Red One?
The story of Red One centers on the kidnapping of Santa Claus. To save Christmas, the North Pole's Head of Security must form an unlikely partnership with the world's most infamous tracker to complete a globe-trotting mission.
Does Red One involve an action-packed mission?
Yes, Red One is described as an action-packed mission. The narrative follows a security expert and a tracker as they travel across the globe to locate and rescue Santa Claus after his abduction from the North Pole.
Who does the Head of Security work with in Red One?
In Red One, the North Pole's Head of Security teams up with the world's most infamous tracker. Together, they embark on a high-stakes, globe-trotting mission to recover Santa Claus and ensure that Christmas is saved.