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Mel Gibson’s 'Fatman' Now Streaming; Sequels in Development
11/4/2025
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- Fatman, a 2020 action-comedy, stars Mel Gibson as Santa Claus (Chris Cringle) and was released on November 13, 2020.
- Santa works with the U.S. military after a spoiled child hires a hitman, triggering a wild chase.
- Directed by Ian and Eshom Nelms, Fatman is now available for streaming on Paramount+.
- Gibson is developing sequels to The Passion of the Christ for release in 2027, and may direct Lethal Weapon 5.
