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Margie Revives Sleight to Rescue Santa on South Pole

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Melissa McCarthy stars as Margie in Warner Bros. Animation’s “Margie Claus” set for November 12, 2027.
Kirk DeMicco directs the film from a screenplay by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones.
Jim Gaffigan voices Santa; Andrew Scott voices Jack Frost.
Meghan Trainor wrote and produced original songs.
When Santa disappears, Margie revives a century-old sleight and leads a rescue team to the South Pole.

History

Historical Context

The stop-motion special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” produced by Rankin/Bass and aired on NBC on December 6 1964, created the annual televised holiday-animation tradition. After moving to CBS in 1972, it aired every year and returned to NBC for its 60th anniversary in 2024, proving the format’s profitability. Warner Bros. Animation’s 2027 “Margie Claus” follows that model with star talent and merchandising.

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Story summary

Melissa McCarthy stars as Margie in Warner Bros. Animation’s “Margie Claus” set for November 12, 2027.
Kirk DeMicco directs the film from a screenplay by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones.
Jim Gaffigan voices Santa; Andrew Scott voices Jack Frost.
Meghan Trainor wrote and produced original songs.
When Santa disappears, Margie revives a century-old sleight and leads a rescue team to the South Pole.

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