Kurt Russell plays Santa Claus, Darby Camp plays Kate Pierce and Judah Lewis plays Teddy Pierce in Netflix’s 2018 holiday film The Christmas Chronicles.
Main cast
- Santa ClausKurt RussellMain
- Kate PierceDarby CampMain
- Teddy PierceJudah LewisMain
- Doug PierceOliver HudsonMain
- Claire PierceKimberly Williams-PaisleyMain
Supporting cast
- Officer MikeLamorne MorrisSupp
- Officer PorettiMartin RoachSupp
- WendyVella LovellSupp
- SimonJeremy RadinSupp
Guest & voice
- HerselfDarlene LoveGuest
- Bus DriverTony NappoGuest
- Mrs. Claus (voice)Angela VintVoice
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About this cast
The Christmas Chronicles is a 2018 Netflix family comedy starring Kurt Russell as a modern, hip Santa Claus. The story follows siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce as they team up with Santa to save Christmas after accidentally causing his sleigh to crash. The film also features Oliver Hudson and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as the children’s parents and a host of colourful supporting characters.
FAQs
Who plays Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles?
Kurt Russell plays Santa Claus.
Who plays Kate Pierce in The Christmas Chronicles?
Darby Camp plays Kate Pierce, the young girl who helps Santa.
Who plays Teddy Pierce in The Christmas Chronicles?
Judah Lewis plays Teddy Pierce, Kate’s older brother.
Is The Christmas Chronicles a sequel?
No, it is the first film in the series. A sequel, The Christmas Chronicles 2, was released in 2020.
Who directed The Christmas Chronicles?
The film was directed by Clay Kaytis.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026